Epilog Laser LEGEND 24EX 6000, Owner'S Manual

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Section 17: Specifications
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Compatibility
The Epilog Legend has been designed as an “open architecture” product. The Legend
will work with many popular graphics, engineering and specialty software products.
To benefit from all the functionality that was built into the Legend, a Windows based
PC is required. The print driver that is shipped with the Legend offers a host of
unique features, and only works with Windows based operating systems (non-
Macintosh).
Recommended PC
For Optimum Computer Performance
Investing in a new computer is a great way to make sure you’re getting the most out
of your new laser equipment. Why? Because today’s software (CorelDraw 11 for
instance) requires a lot of computer processing speed and memory to function
properly. A good computer won’t make a big difference in how your laser runs, but
when compared to a slow computer it will save untold amounts of time and
frustration setting up the artwork that you “print” to the laser. Many users do not
purchase new computers for use with their new laser because their current computers
are perfectly adequate. There’s no magical cut-off that makes a computer too slow.
If you’re comfortable with the performance and speed of your current computer,
there’s probably no reason to purchase another one. The following recommendations
are just advice to consider if a new computer is necessary.
A new computer doesn’t have to be expensive to work great! Even many of today’s
lower cost computers work great for laser applications. As long as you don’t buy the
cheapest computer you can find you should be fine. One thing to avoid is the Intel
Celeron processor – while they are good processors, and will work with the laser,
they don’t process graphics with the speed most laser users desire.
Read these recommendations and consider spending just a few dollars more for those
components that will save you time and frustration.
Operating System
Any Windows 2000 or XP operating system is recommended. All new Epilog lasers
are designed to work with the latest Windows operating systems, and all of the
versions of 2000 or XP (Home, Professional, etc) are compatible for use with your
Epilog laser.