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OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG
LEGEND 24EX AND 32EX MODEL 6000
LEGEND TT MODEL 7000
Revision C
December 7, 2004
16371 Table Mountain Parkway
Golden, CO 80403
Phone (303) 277-1188
Fax (303) 277-9669
Technical Support (303) 215-9171
Technical Support online:
www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm
www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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How to Use this Owner's Manual
11
Manual Conventions
11
Structure of the Manual
11
Icons Used in this Manual
13
Legend Setup
15
Getting Started
17
Unpacking Your Machine
17
Unpacking Your L24EX or L32EX Machine
17
Unpacking Your TT Machine
18
Connecting the Computer
19
Connecting the Exhaust
20
Legend EX Exhaust Blower Connections
21
Connecting Electrical Power
23
What Voltage Should be Supplied to Operate a Legend Laser
23
Summary of Recommended Voltage
24
Laser Cooling Requirements and Operating Temperatures
27
Safety
29
Laser Safety
29
Electrical Safety
31
Fire Safety
31
Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance
32
Dos and Don'ts
37
Don't
37
Connecting and Configuring Your Computer - Print Driver Installation
39
Network Printing - Crossover Cable to Ethernet Connection
40
Hardware Requirements
40
Laser Setup
41
Computer TPC/IP Setup
41
Print Driver Installation
43
Parallel Printing
51
Installation
51
USB Printing
51
Configuring Coreldraw
55
Print Settings Within Corel 9 or Corel Essentials
55
Print Settings Within Coreldraw 10
56
Color Mapping
56
Corel 9 Setup for Corel Color Mapping
56
Installing and Using the Win Xp/2000 Ex Print Driver with Corel 9
58
To Reinstall Coreldraw 9 Onto Your Computer
59
Using Your Legend System Quick Setup
63
Artwork Setup
64
Job Setup
65
Artwork Orientation
65
Material Orientation
65
Piece and Page Size
66
Focus on Your Material
67
Manual Focus
67
Auto Focus
68
Basic Operations and Maintenance
71
Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver
73
General
73
Job Type
73
Raster
73
Vector
74
Combined
75
Print Quality
75
Piece Size
76
Vector
76
Vector Sorting
76
Frequency Automatic
77
Speed
77
Power
77
Frequency
78
Map Colors to Speed/Power
79
Color Value
80
Settings
81
Done
82
Raster
82
Raster Type: Basic / Stamp
82
Basic Options: Clipart / Photograph
82
Speed
82
Power
83
Stamp Options
83
Shoulders
83
Widening
83
More Options
84
Computer Controlled Speed/Power
84
Auto Focus
84
Configuration
84
Changing Print Driver Defaults
85
Using the Epilog Legend Systems
87
Keyboard Commands
87
Job/Shuttle (Round Knob)
88
Stop
88
Reset
88
Focus
89
Enter and Escape (Menu Controls)
89
Arrows
90
Contrast
90
Pointer
90
Legend LCD Menu Headings
91
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
92
Setup
92
Speed
92
Power
92
Diode Pointer
93
Jobs
93
Run
93
Run/Override
93
View
93
Delete
94
Options
94
Auto Focus
94
Air Assist
94
Installed Options
95
Cutting
96
Frequency
96
Smoothing
96
Mapping
96
Service
97
Move X/Y
97
Calibrate
97
Disable Axes
101
Reboot
101
Lenses
101
Loading Your Work
103
Operation
103
Job Storage
103
Single Job Mode
104
Multiple Job Mode
104
Speed and Power Recommendations
105
Engraving Speed
105
Engraving Power
105
Recommendations
106
Multiple Passes
106
30/35 Watt - Table Top Only
108
40/45 Watt - Table Top Only
109
30/35 Watt - Legend EX
110
40/45 Watt - Legend EX
111
60 Watt - Legend EX
112
Watt - Legend EX
113
120 Watt - Legend EX
114
Material Engraving Techniques
115
Acrylic
115
Acrylic Background
115
Acrylic Engraving Techniques
116
Acrylic Vector Cutting Techniques
116
Anodized Aluminum
117
Brass - Painted
117
Brass Background
117
Brass Engraving Techniques
118
Glass
119
Glass Background
119
Glass Engraving Techniques
119
Combining Laser Engraving with Sandblasting
120
Notary Seals - Delrin
120
Notary Seals Engraving Techniques
120
Plastic
121
Plastic Background
121
Plastic Engraving Techniques
122
Plastic Vector Cutting Techniques
122
Rubber Stamps
123
Engraving Rubber Stamps with the Epilog WINDOWS XP/2000 Driver Version 6.01
123
Installing the Rubber Stamp Driver
123
Creating Your Layout for Stamps
123
Text and Graphics
124
Vector Cut Line
124
Fence
124
Print Driver Settings
128
Job Type
128
Vector
129
Raster
129
Stamp Options
129
Wood
131
Solid Wood
131
Manufactured Wood Products
132
Plywood
132
Wood Engraving Techniques
132
Wood Vector Cutting Techniques
133
Wood Cleaning Techniques
133
Wood Color Filling Techniques
134
Advanced Operations
135
Standard & Optional Machine Features
137
Standard and Optional Machine Features
137
Auto Focus
138
Air Assist
139
Rotary Attachment
140
Installation
140
Rotary Setup
142
Mugs with Handles
146
Artwork Layout
147
Focus with the Rotary
152
Rotary Removal
152
Rotary Attachment - Home Position Adjustment
153
Setting Your X Home Position
155
Double Head
159
Installation
159
Artwork Layout
160
Laser Power
161
Spot Size, Focus Length, and Depth of Field
164
Vector Grid
168
Engraving Machine Maintenance
169
Cleaning - Important
169
Exhaust
169
Bearings
169
Optics
170
Laser Tube
173
Auto Focus Plunger
173
Material Suppliers
175
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications
181
In Case of Difficulty
183
Contacting Technical Support
183
Avoiding Common Print Problems
184
Servicing the Legend
191
Service Module Location Diagram Legend 24 & 32 EX
192
Service Module Location Diagram #1 Legend TT
193
Service Module Location Diagram #2 Legend TT
194
Controller
195
Power Supply
196
Laser Module & RF Module Legend EX
197
Keyboard/Display
198
Beam
198
Upgrading the Operational Firmware
199
Upgrading Your Legend Using Flashmaster Software
199
Installing Flashmaster Onto Your Computer
200
From Diskette
200
Via Email
200
Installing New Legend Firmware Onto Your Computer
200
Via Email
201
Installing New Firmware from Your Computer to Your Legend
201
Specifications
205
Legend 24EX Specifications
205
Legend 24EX Specifications
206
Legend 32EX Specifications
207
Legend TT Specifications
208
Compatibility
209
Recommended PC
209
For Optimum Computer Performance
209
Operating System
209
RAM - Random Access Memory
210
CD-Rom /CD-Rw
210
Floppy Drive
210
Processor Speed
210
10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC)
210
20-30 GB Hard Drive
211
Software
211
Other Computer Hardware Recommendations
212
Scanner
212
Heavy Duty Surge Protector (UPS Unit)
212
Summary
212
About the Laser
213
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
214
Appendix A Warranty Statement
215
Appendix B Setting up a Network Connection
217
Appendix C Printing from Autocad
225
Index
225
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