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OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG

Legend 36EXT - MODEL 9000

This manual can also be found in electronic format on the

Epilog Dashboard Drivers and Documentation

disk that came with your laser system.

April 22, 2010

16371 Table Mountain Parkway

Golden, CO 80403

Phone (303) 277-1188

Fax (303) 277-9669

Technical Support Direct Line: (303) 215-9171

Email Technical Support: [email protected]

Technical Support online:

www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm

www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm

Summary of Contents for 9000

Page 1: ...rs and Documentation disk that came with your laser system April 22 2010 16371 Table Mountain Parkway Golden CO 80403 Phone 303 277 1188 Fax 303 277 9669 Technical Support Direct Line 303 215 9171 Email Technical Support tech epiloglaser com Technical Support online www epiloglaser com service htm www epiloglaser com downloads htm ...

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Page 3: ...el 135 Section 10 Standard Optional Machine Features 149 Section 11 Engraving Machine Cleaning 191 Section 12 Engraving Machine Calibration Maintenance 199 Section 13 Speed and Power Recommendations 205 Section 14 Material Engraving Techniques 215 Section 15 Material Suppliers 239 Technical Support Troubleshooting and Specifications 245 Section 16 In Case of Difficulty 247 Section 17 Specification...

Page 4: ... Connecting Electrical Power 17 Laser Cooling Requirements and Operating Temperatures 18 Section 4 Leveling the Legend 36 EXT 19 Intro 19 Tools Needed 19 Procedure 20 Summary of Leveling Steps 23 Section 5 Connecting the Laser to Your Computer 25 Connecting the Laser to Your Computer 25 USB Port 26 Ethernet Port 26 Section 6 Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver Windows XP or 2000 27 Instal...

Page 5: ...6 Loading Your Work 146 Operation 147 Section 10 Standard Optional Machine Features 149 Auto Focus 150 Air Assist 153 Cone Style Air Assist 154 Optional Lenses 156 Task Plate 156 Red Dot Pointer 157 Integrated Vacuum Table 157 Vector Grid 158 Rotary Attachment 162 Pin Table 174 Double Head Attachment 185 Section 11 Engraving Machine Cleaning 191 Cleaning Important 191 Fire Warning 191 Laser Tube 1...

Page 6: ...d Aluminum 218 Brass Painted 218 Glass 220 Notary Seals Delrin 222 Plastic 223 Rubber Stamps 225 Wood 233 Section 15 Material Suppliers 239 Technical Support Troubleshooting and Specifications 245 Section 16 In Case of Difficulty 247 Contacting Technical Support 247 Avoiding Common Print Problems 248 Section 17 Specifications 253 Epilog 36EXT Specifications Subject to change without notice 253 Com...

Page 7: ... DAT Files To Be Compatible With A New Dashboard 267 APPENDIX A DOMESTIC U S WARRANTY STATEMENT 271 APPENDIX A INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY STATEMENT 273 APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD 275 APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS 281 Dashboard Driver Installation for USB Connection Using Windows Vista 281 Windows Vista Dashboard Driver Installation for Ethernet Connection 284 Windows ...

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Page 9: ...es or volatile solvents such as acetone alcohol or gasoline ALWAYS keep a properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on hand Epilog recommends a Halotron fire extinguisher or a multi purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher The Halotron extinguishers are more expensive than a dry chemical but offer certain advantages should you ever need to use an extinguisher The Halotron extinguisher disc...

Page 10: ...Fire Warning x SEE PREVIOUS PAGE ...

Page 11: ...t safety information you need to know before you use it the dos and don ts of operating the laser configuring your computer to run the Epilog Dashboard print driver configuring CorelDraw and a brief user s guide to running your first job Part II Basic Operations Sections 8 through 14 explain Using the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver basic Epilog laser operations and maintenance machine features spee...

Page 12: ...rrently being discussed This Icon highlights current contact information for receiving help This Icon signifies advice you can try out with your machine right away This Icon signifies advice you can try that will save you significant time Running into trouble can be detrimental to your success so we ve marked Warnings and Cautions with this Icon Indicates pages including information regarding conn...

Page 13: ...1 Manual Epilog Laser Setup ...

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Page 15: ...ucts in accordance with the International Standard The output of the embedded high power CO2 engraving laser is fully contained The laser cabinet has safety interlocks that turn the laser off if the door is opened during operation and no special precautions are necessary to operate the high power laser safely However the visible output beam of the Laser Diode Pointer Red Dot Pointer is accessible ...

Page 16: ...Z136 1 2000 developed by the American National Standards Institute ANSI This reference is the basis for many of the federal regulations for laser and laser system manufacturers and for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA laser safety guidelines It contains detailed information concerning proper installation and use of laser systems While the ANSI standard itself does not have th...

Page 17: ...s potentially lethal and is fully contained within the cabinet DO NOT open any of the machine s access panels while the unit is plugged in Opening a panel may expose the operator to the unit s AC input power DO NOT make or break any electrical connections to the system while the unit is turned on ...

Page 18: ...will be unattended KEEP the area around the machine clean and free of clutter combustible materials explosives or volatile solvents such as acetone alcohol or gasoline ALWAYS keep a properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on hand Epilog recommends a Halotron fire extinguisher or a multi purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher The Halotron extinguishers are more expensive than a dry chem...

Page 19: ...d warning labels be placed on laser products Reproductions of labels on the Epilog Model 9000 Laser System follow with their locations specified 1 Certification Identification Label This engraved plate is located on the rear of the machine s cabinet The example shown is for the Model 9000 35 product having a 36 inch by 24 inch working area Model Number 8000 Laser System Serial Number 9035 04000136...

Page 20: ... PRODUCT 1 mW CW MAXIMUM 400 700 nm 4 Non interlocked Protective Housing Safety Labels 4 Two of these labels are located on the rear of the machine beside the edges of each of the cabinet s end covers The other two labels are located on the cabinet walls under the covers so that they are visible when the covers have been removed CAUTION CLASS 4 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID...

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