Contents at a Glance
iii
Fire Warning!..........................................................................................................ix
Lifting Warning!.......................................................................................................x
Introduction ...........................................................................................................xi
Epilog Laser Setup................................................................................................. 1
Section 1: Safety ............................................................................................................................ 3
Section 2: Dos and Don’ts ........................................................................................................... 13
Section 3: Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 15
Section 4: Connecting the Laser to Your Computer.................................................................... 21
Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver ............................................................. 23
Section 6: Quick Start & Easy Setup ........................................................................................... 43
Basic Operations.................................................................................................. 53
Section 7: Using the Epilog Dashboard Driver............................................................................ 55
Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel .................................................................................. 117
Section 9: Standard & Optional Machine Features.................................................................... 127
Section 10: Engraving Machine Cleaning ................................................................................. 156
Section 11: Engraving Machine Calibration / Maintenance ...................................................... 161
Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations...................................................................... 165
Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques.............................................................................. 173
Section 14: Material Suppliers................................................................................................... 197
Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications ..................................... 203
Section 15: In Case of Difficulty ............................................................................................... 205
Section 16: Specifications.......................................................................................................... 209
Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware ..................................................................... 217
APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................................. 229
APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD............................................................. 231
APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS.............. 235
INDEX................................................................................................................. 262