
SECTION 5
Using the Laser System
Step-by-Step
In this section we will cover how to completely use the laser system to create a product from
start to finish. From powering on everything to removing the finished product from the system,
we will cover the entire process step by step. As an example, let’s engrave and cut out a key
chain from a 2 by 4 inch, 1/8 inch thick piece of hardwood.
WARNING: Before continuing, please ensure that you have completely read
and understood the entire manual up to this point. It is essential that you
know how to safely operate the laser system before you actually engrave or
cut any material.
Creating the Graphic
In your graphics program set your page size to the
maximum size of the engraving area, 16 inches
wide by 12 inches tall in the Landscape mode.
Create some text with a BLACK colored fill and
NO outline. For example, type in the word
“Keychain”. Draw an outline box around the text,
color the outline RED, give the outline a thickness
of .00005 inches (or the smallest possible line
width), remove the fill color (if any), and round the
edges if desired. Now add a circle with the same
RED outline .00005 inches (or the smallest
possible line width) and NO fill, for the key ring.
Place the graphic into the upper left corner of the page, on screen, relative to how the piece of
wood is positioned in the engraving area as the diagram illustrates.
Powering ON the Laser System
Always power ON your computer and let it boot up completely BEFORE powering ON the laser
system otherwise your laser system can “lock up” when attempting to run the first file. If the
laser system “locks up” during the engraving or cutting process, it can destroy your material and
require the laser system to be powered OFF and then ON again to clear the error. The Green
light will stop flashing and remain OFF when the system is finished homing and is ready to
accept a file.
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