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Technical Support is available from 8am to 5pm (PST) M - F at [email protected].

Assembly Stage 7:

Connect to Software

RetinaEngrave 2.0 is a combination of a print driver and control software that communicates with,

downloads jobs to, and controls the laser system. Your Hobby Series laser cutter is compatible with

both RetinaEngrave and RetinaEngrave 2.0. We recommend using RetinaEngrave 2.0. The following

instructions guide you through the process of accessing RetinaEngrave 2.0 via an Internet browser.

If you prefer the original RetinaEngrave, you can download at

http://fslaser.com/RetinaEngrave.

For

further instructions on RetinaEngrave 1.0, download the user manual at

http://fslaser.com/Support

ATTENTION!

Your machine must be powered on when

operating the software or when connecting the laser via the

Ethernet cable.You will need uninterrupted Internet access

for this process.

1. Turn On Hobby Series:

Turning on your Hobby Series will automatically boot up your Hobby

Series touch panel interface. Allow 30 seconds or so for the machine and touch panel to boot up.

2. Obtain IP Address:

On the touch panel interface you will see the IP address.

3. Type IP Into Browser:

Using your computer, type this IP number into your favorite browser

(Google Chrome, Explorer, etc). This will link you to the RetinaEngrave 2.0 interface. You now have

full access to the software. There is no need to install or download anything. You must, however, keep

a local connection, either through Wi-Fi or the Ethernet cable.

Summary of Contents for Hobby Series

Page 1: ...Hobby Series 20x12 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Cable 25 Connect to RetinaEngrave 2 0 26 Section IV Tests Adjustments 27 Alignment Test 28 Mirror Alignment Procedure 30 Focusing 39 Section V Touch Panel Interface 40 Touchscreen Interface 41 Button Functions 41 Modes 42 Jog Buttons 43 Section VI Software 44 Validating Control Card 44 Using Retina Engrave 45 Topline Menu 46 Design View 48 Toolbar 50 Side Expansion Menu Tabs 51 Object Properties 5...

Page 3: ...251 The Full Spectrum Laser Hobby Series complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 the Federal Performance Standards for LightEmitting Products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 16 2001 The Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the US FDA issued Laser Notice No 50 to permit manufacturers to classify and manufacture their products in accordance with the Internat...

Page 4: ... icons CO2 Gas Icon Warns of potential gas leaks and associated hazards Laceration Icon Warns of potential sharp edges that could cause cuts or injury Safe Disposal Icon Calls attention to proper disposal of waste materials Pro Tips Watch for this icon to receive valuable advice in getting the most from your machine Fire Icon Warns of potential fire hazards Laser Icon Warns of potential dangers as...

Page 5: ...up a system that has been modified or disassembled NEVER leave the laser system unattended during operation KEEP YOUR LASER SYSTEM CLEAN A build up of cutting and engraving residue and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard Keep your laser system clean and free of debris Regularly remove the cutting grid to clean any small pieces that have gotten stuck or fallen through DO NOT disassembl...

Page 6: ...ning materials produce a corrosive vapor that is extremely harmful to humans and will destroy your machine Your warranty will be void if your machine is damaged by corrosion from engraving or cutting PVC or vinyl NEVER engrave or cut any unknown material The vaporization melting of many materials including but not limited to PVC and polycarbonates can give off hazardous fumes Please refer to the M...

Page 7: ...rmation concerning proper installation and use of laser systems While the ANSI standard itself does not have the force of law its recommendations including warning signage training and the designation of a laser safety officer may be compulsory under local workplace regulations when operating laser systems above Class I It is the operator s responsibility to ensure that the installation and operat...

Page 8: ...logen extinguisher discharges a clean easily removable substance that is not harmful to the mechanics or wiring of the laser system The dry chemical extinguisher discharges a sticky corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up BE AWARE that stacking materials especially organic materials such as paper can lead to increased risk of flame propagation or work piece ignition NEVER operate your ...

Page 9: ...ation The primary work practice control is good housekeeping Dust collection is best accomplished at the source at the point of operation of the equipment if feasible For many pieces of equipment well designed ducts and vacuum hoods can collect most of the dust generated before it even reaches the operator Very fine dust that manages to escape point of source collection can be captured from above ...

Page 10: ...t s AC input power The AC input power is potentially lethal and is located on the far right within the cabinet NEVER make or break any electrical connections to the system while the unit is turned on NEVER access the electronics area with hands or tools unless the unit is disconnected from power for at least one hour NEVER replace the installed 10 amp fuse with a fuse of a higher rating This will ...

Page 11: ... the base of the machine 4 Remove the Machine from the Box Remove any packaging on top of the machine then gently lift the machine out of the box leaving the bottom foam still inside the box Place on a clean ﬂat surface such as the table you plan on keeping it Be aware that the machine is heavy Find someone to help you lift it if needed The machine should now be ﬂat on your work surface 5 Remove A...

Page 12: ...Comb 1 Plastic Fitting 7 Water Tubes 6 Calibration Spacer 5 2 5mm Hex Key 10 Thermal Paper 13 Air Compressor 9 Power Cable 12 4 Ducting 8 Ethernet Cable Not Included but Required 11 Exhaust Fan Exhaust Fan Air Compressor Exhaust Fan Air Compressor Hose Clamp Ducting Exhaust Fan Air Hose Air Compressor Hose Clamp Ducting Exhaust Fan Air Hose Air Compressor Unpacking List ...

Page 13: ...r operate your laser without a working exhaust Full Spectrum Laser recommends exhaust systems capable of 232 CFM Keep in mind that exhaust systems with high flow rates may require fixtures for thin materials FIRE WARNING It is important that either rigid or flexible metal ducting be used in the exhaust system Any type of soft ducting is potentially flammable and should not be used under any circum...

Page 14: ... Assembly Stages SECTION III INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY Figure 3 1 1 Locate Remove Zip Tie 2 Assemble the Water System 3 Assemble the Air Compressor 4 Connect the Exhaust System 5 Connect Electrical Power 6 Connect the Ethernet Cable 7 Connect to RetinaEngrave Software Water In Water Out Air Tubing Power Cords Water Tubing Ducting Software Connection Window Exhaust Port Cooling System Computer Options ...

Page 15: ... cutter for the first time 1 Locate Yellow Zip Tie A yellow zip tie secures the laser head and x gantry during shipping It is found in the upper left corner of the interior of the machine 2 Cut and Remove Yellow Zip Tie Using a small pair of scissors nail cutters work remarkably well carefully cut and remove the yellow zip tie DO NOT cut any other cord or wire Be aware that the glass laser tube is...

Page 16: ...of the laser tube Your purchase includes a water pump for cooling the laser tube Never Fire the Laser Without a correctly connected and powered water pump Firing the laser without turning the pump on or worse with no water in the system will severely degrade or destroy your laser tube and void your warranty 1 Remove Capping On Water Inlet Outlet Remove the short silicone tubing capping the water i...

Page 17: ...he water pump by gently screwing it on 3 Prep Water Bucket Fill a clean 5 gallon bucket not included with 3 4 gallons of distilled water not included ALWAYS use only distilled water and replace often It is recommended that you choose a bucket with a lid and cut holes to allow the tubes to fit This will prevent debris falling into your water bucket Water Line Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 ...

Page 18: ...bing Push one end of one of the two 2 silicone water tubes onto the water pump fitting Now attach the other end of that tubing to the water inlet located at the back of machine Completely submerge the assembled water pump in the bucket of distilled water Water Line Water In Water Out Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 ...

Page 19: ... support fslaser com 19 5 Attach Outlet Water Tubing Push one end of the other silicone water tubing onto the water outlet Place the other end of the water tubing into bucket of distilled water Water In W a t e r o u t Water In Water Out Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 ...

Page 20: ...the black air inlet hose into the air compressor push fitting until it is snug PRO TIP We recommend that you attach the laser and water pump to a power strip and use that to control the main power to the unit this ensures that the water pump is always on when the laser is powered CAUTION Make sure that there are no air bubbles inside of the water jacket of the laser tube Air bubbles can create loc...

Page 21: ...ttach Air Hose to Laser Cutter Insert the other end of the black air inlet hose into the air inlet nozzle in the back of laser cutter via the barbed air connect fitting 4 Connect to Power Plug the air compressor into a power supply such as an outlet or power strip Air Inlet Figure 3 10 ...

Page 22: ...me extractor You will also need 4 ducting and two 2 4 ducting clamps 1 Position Ducting Place your 4 ducting over the Exhaust Port located at the back of the machine and hold Secure with 4 ducting clamp 2 Attach Exhaust Fan Secure the other end of the ducting connected to the machine to the exhaust fan Now repeat the ducting and clamping process on the other side of the exhaust fan creating a sequ...

Page 23: ...esentative which fume extractor is right for your needs https www fslaser com Products LaserAccessories Large Fume Extractor Medium Fume Extractor Small Fume Extractor Fume Extractor filters require routine cleaning and replacement dependent on use and materials cut Generally fume extractor suction will diminish and odors will be detected as filters clog NEVER use a fume extractor without all filt...

Page 24: ...e 3 Plug in Power Cord to Outlet Finally plug the power cord into any proper outlet socket in your workspace EMERGENCY STOP The laser s power can be instantly cut off by the large red button e stop located on the top of the case in the far right This is an open twist to release button To power the laser down simply press the button down until it locks To power the laser up twist the button clockwi...

Page 25: ...apter that is connected to the router If both of those are not possible then direct connection to computer can be utilized via the Ethernet cable PRO TIP Hobby Series can connect to your computer via either Ethernet or USB but not both simultaneously Full Spectrum Laser includes an Ethernet cable in the laser accessories and recommends the use of Ethernet cables as USB is more prone to electrical ...

Page 26: ...download the user manual at http fslaser com Support ATTENTION Your machine must be powered on when operating the software or when connecting the laser via the Ethernet cable You will need uninterrupted Internet access for this process 1 Turn On Hobby Series Turning on your Hobby Series will automatically boot up your Hobby Series touch panel interface Allow 30 seconds or so for the machine and to...

Page 27: ...t is important that your laser is tested and adjusted if needed for proper use before you start your first job The following will be on our list of tests and adjustments 1 Alignment Test 2 Mirror Alignment Procedure 3 Focusing SECTION IV TESTS ADJUSTMENTS Lock Unlock Return Test Fire ...

Page 28: ...irrors are out of alignment or if you have installed a new laser tube you must align the laser using the procedure provided For this alignment test we will test fire the laser once in each corner of the machine to make sure the laser is following the right path to the focus head and ultimately to the cutting material 1 Open the Safety Lid You will need to access the interior of the machine 2 Place...

Page 29: ...st Fire in Other Three Corners Without removing the thermal tape repeat firing the laser once in each of the other corners of the machine Upper Right Lower Right and Lower Left 8 Check Results With the forth corner test fire complete open the lid and remove the thermal tape The four burn marks should overlap each other perfectly see illustration If they do not overlap perfectly you will need to al...

Page 30: ...nd bottom positions The red laser pointer is aligned with the invisible laser pointer to give you immediate feedback on the mirror the black dots will be exactly on top and this axis is aligned The goal is to have the two black dots overlap exactly It is not necessary that the dots be in the center of the mirror but they should be somewhere on the mirror Focus Lens X Gantry Mirror 3 Mirror 2 Mirro...

Page 31: ...uired to perform the mirror alignment procedure if required PRO TIP Note that a 2 5mm hex wrench will perform all of the adjustments a customer may be require to do If a 2 5mm hex wrench does not fit the screw you want to adjust it is not meant to be altered by a customer Call technical support before you adjust or remove any screw not sized for a 2 5mm hex wrench PRO TIP DO NOT over tighten or ov...

Page 32: ... starting this procedure as it is likely unnecessary if the laser tube was pre installed in your Hobby Series 1 Open the Safety Lid You will need to access the interior of the machine 2 Place Thermal Paper Take a small piece of thermal paper approx 15 mm should be plenty and place it firmly over Mirror 1 3 Close Safety Lid Safety measures should make it impossible to fire the laser with the safety...

Page 33: ...sition the x gantry to the lowest position as shown in Figure 4 8 4 Close Safety Lid Safety measures should make it impossible to fire the laser with the safety lid open Regardless never attempt to fire the laser with safety lid open 5 Test Fire the Laser Press the Fire Laser Icon Button on the touch panel You will see a burn mark on the thermal paper 6 Adjust Red Beam Using your 2 5m hex wrench m...

Page 34: ...osition the x gantry to the far position where you did the first test fire as shown in Figure 4 8 9 Check Results There should be two observable burn marks on the thermal paper If they overlap perfectly you can move on to the next mirror If they are apart adjust the three 2 5mm hex screws on Mirror 1 not the red beam diode to move the second burn mark over the red beam 10 Repeat Until Aligned Chec...

Page 35: ...Position the Gantry Bar Place the gantry bar in the center of the work bed as shown in the Figure below 4 Position Laser Head Far Jog or manually position the laser head to the far right as shown in Figure This is the farthest position of the Mirror 3 from Mirror 2 5 Close Safety Lid Safety measures should make it impossible to fire the laser with the safety lid open Regardless never attempt to fi...

Page 36: ...of the machine and test fire again 9 Re Position X Gantry back to Far Jog or manually position the laser head to the right position where you did the first test fire see Figure 4 10 10 Check Results There should be two observable burn marks on the thermal paper If they overlap perfectly you can move on to the next mirror If they are apart adjust the three 2 5mm hex screws on Mirror 2 not the red b...

Page 37: ... loosen and position the focus lens as far down as it will go Retighten thumbscrew Mirror 3 Thermal Paper Laser Path Thumb Screw Focus Lens Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Technical Support is available from 8am to 5pm PST M F at support fslaser com 37 STAGE 5 FOCUS LENS ALIGNMENT The focal lens is located at the bottom of the laser head assembly For proper alignment the laser beam should always be hittin...

Page 38: ...rs and checking that all the burn marks perfectly overlap each other 4 Close Safety Lid Safety measures should make it impossible to fire the laser with the safety lid open Regardless never intentionally fire the laser with safety lid open 5 Test Fire the Laser Press the Fire Laser Icon button on the touch panel You will see a burn mark on the thermal paper 6 Adjust Red Beam Using your 2 5m hex wr...

Page 39: ...d a billet sized for the included 2 inch focal length lens 1 Place Billet Place the billet on the top of the engraving plane 2 Release Locking Mechanism Release the locking mechanism on the focus head until the air assist nozzle rests on top of the billet 3 Retighten Retighten the sliding head and remove the billet from the workpiece Material Calibration Spacer Locking Mechanism ...

Page 40: ... for all Pro Series machines is 255 Address Field Displays the last 3 digits of the IP address with a character prefix A prefix of A means that the laser did not find a DHCP server on its network and self assigned an IP address The D prefix means the laser found a DHCP server A B C D E F G I H A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q A B C D E...

Page 41: ...etinaEngrave 2 0 software must be started loaded with a job for this function to be active 2 In Slow XY Mode 1 the bounding perimeter of the job will be shown slowly G HOME AUTOFOCUS If in Fast XY Mode 0 or Slow XY Mode 1 Pressing this button will cause the laser head to seek the home position When in Fast or Slow Z mode pressing this will autofocus if material is in the work area under the laser ...

Page 42: ...run the job Note that in order for a job to appear the name of the job must not have any spaces in the typing JOB HISTORY MODE 4 Review past jobs run on your machine You may select and re run any previous job without having to load the job from anywhere else NETWORK MODE 5 Choose a static or a DHCP connection SOFTWARE UPDATE MODE 6 When in this Mode you will be prompted to check for updates If the...

Page 43: ...de 3 the up and down buttons scroll through the loaded jobs G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U J K L M N O P Q R S T U H J K L M N O P Q R S T U G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U PRO TIP During a job only the LOCK UNLOCK CANCEL and UP DOWN JOG buttons function All other function buttons are disabled LOCK UNLOCK pauses resumes the job CANCEL cancels the job UP DOWN JOG BUTTONS allow you to adjust the job po...

Page 44: ...n information screen 5 Fill Information Fields Fill in the requested information This information should match the information you supplied with your initial order If they do not match we may contact you for clarification or updated information Remember spaces with an asterisk require input of valid information The information requested is the following a Purchase Order Number Optional This will b...

Page 45: ... M F at support fslaser com 45 Using RetinaEngrave 2 0 Software In this section you will be introduced to the major interface features of RetinaEngrave 2 0 Workspace Window The workspace window shows a preview of your current job and its position in the laser bed ...

Page 46: ... K L M N O P Q R S T A B C D E F G I H J K A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U A B C D E F G I H J K L A B C D E F G I H J K L M A B C D E F G I H J K L M N A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U AUTO SAVE There is no need to manually save The software automatically saves your changes and progress A TEST FIRE Test fire the laser This feature is used mostly in aligning the mirrors B JOG PE...

Page 47: ...anual control D JOG Button has three states FAST Green figure SLOW White Figure and STOP Red figure ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT WORK AREA A ZOOM IN Enlarges workspace screen detail B ZOOM OUT Reduces workspace screen detail C FIT TO WINDOW Auto size to fit window Jog Menu A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T U A B C D E F ...

Page 48: ... from 8am to 5pm PST M F at support fslaser com 48 ACCESS DESIGN VIEW SCREENS AND MENUS RetinaEngrave 2 0 comes with a drawing tool to allow for custom designs within the software itself This is called the Design View screen DESIGN VIEW SCREEN ...

Page 49: ... image Delete Delete an image D OBJECT Bring to Front Bring an element to the front of the image Bring Forward Bring an element one layer forward Send Backward Send an element one layer backward Send to Back Send an element to the back of an image Group Elements Group multiple elements as one asset Ungroup Elements Separate a group of elements Convert to Path Create points and connect them to crea...

Page 50: ... custom shapes G Shape Library Select from a variety of shapes and silhouettes H Text Tool Add text to your drawing I Zoom Tool Zoom in and out COLOR BAR Highlight an element and change its color by clicking a color box A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P ...

Page 51: ...cking the RIGHT arrow tab opens the Properties Menu which includes Vector Properties Raster Properties and Object Properties Vector Properties will allow you to set custom power and speed settings among others for each object Object Properties allows you to set custom axis width and height properties among others Finally if you are rastering this menu will give custom rastering options See the Ope...

Page 52: ...er inputting a height clicking the increase decrease bar to the right of the window or manually by clicking the object in the workspace and moving the height bar D WIDTH Like angle and height width can also be adjusted by either inputting a number clicking the increase decrease bar to the right of the window or manually by clicking the object in the workspace and moving the width bar E X Axis Chan...

Page 53: ...ties RES Raster Power Raster Speed B W Threshold 250 x 250 dpi 80 80 127 A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O P Q R S T Vector Properties A TAG Tag each Vector Property with a unique color This allows you to track many objects and create each one s properties separately Click the to cre...

Page 54: ...ts will be skipped in the cutting process C ID CODE This is a random designation to your object layer You can custom name your object layers as well D OBJECT TYPE This icon tells you what type of operation the object layer is It will be either a vector path or a raster E REMOVE Click the x to remove an object layer A B C D E F G I H J K L M N O A B C D E F G I H J K L M N A B C D E F G I H J K L A...

Page 55: ...be thought of as a map of on and off pixels The laser fires individual pulses corresponding to pixels in an image When the laser is operating in raster mode the head moves rapidly from left to right and slowly from top to bottom engraving your image pixel by pixel and line by line Engraving works with both vector and pixel based source files allowing you to engrave anything from a simple block log...

Page 56: ...ple JPG photo The JPG file format is widely used and can easily be taken from a cell phone photo or found online We encourage you to attempt this with your own JPG file Resizing At this moment the coloration of the image may look strange but that will be fixed in the latter steps To resize an object select the object to highlight the nodes IMG 2 Clicking and dragging these nodes will resize the im...

Page 57: ... will process and engrave faster Remember that with a higher DPI 1000 the laser is in contact with the material for a longer period of time and may result in deeper engravings than with a lower DPI 250 Speed and power should be compensated for different DPI settings Threshold and Dithering At this moment the image is still displayed in black and white The black and white raster feature is great fo...

Page 58: ...ows and depth it s ideal to use dithering Dithering creates a series of dots similar to newsprint This effectively creates a grayscale that is ideal for photo realistic engravings To dither an object select the image and click the dithering button in the menu that appears IMG 7 Remember that the on screen resolution is intentionally lowered for faster processing ...

Page 59: ... will vary depending on the density of the material It s recommended to run a test on an inconspicuous part of the material before creating your final piece Focus Insert your material into the bed and use your focus tool to focus to top of material Positioning Is relative to the laser head The red dot from the laser will be considered the top left corner of an image By using the directional arrows...

Page 60: ...oning appears in the correct location press the Perimeter icon IMG 11 Watch the red dot to verify that the piece will fit on your material Make adjustments if necessary Run When the positioning appears correct close the lid and double check your cutting checklist Press the arrow to run your job IMG 12 ...

Page 61: ...ples and skill sets and advance all the way to complex projects utilizing many skills and techniques at once The Course is divided into three levels of difficulty Beginner Intermediate and Advanced Within each category there are four projects to build Step by step instructions are provided along with the design files Students will need to supply materials Below is the Laser 101 syllabus that outli...

Page 62: ...d ordered vector paths Level Beginner Requirements 40 Watt Raw Materials 1 8 Inch Wood Glossy Spray Finish Laser Time 28 minutes Level Beginner Requirements 40 Watt Raw Materials 1 8 Inch Wood Glossy Spray Finish Laser Time 3 minutes Level Beginner Requirements 40 Watt Raw Materials 1 8 Inch Wood Wood glue Glossy Spray Finish Wood Stain Laser Time 40 minutes Level Beginner Requirements 40 Watt Raw...

Page 63: ...nutes Stacked Vase Monogrammed Coasters Dice Set Kerf Bent Notebook Skills Learned Experiment with rastering techniques to create photo realistic engravings using JPEG image Understand stacking design and techniques Understand the concept of kerf bending Learn aligning the laser to add a personalized image Learn to use the camera feature to create an image and align engravings Create multiple game...

Page 64: ...d Wood Glue Laser Time 1 Hour 50 minutes Level Advanced Requirements 40 Watt Raw Materials 1 8 Inch Wood 3x5 Inch Notepad Rubber Bands Glossy Spray Finish Laser Time 3 Hours 20 minutes Accessory Box Mandala Box Sunglass Case Travel Chess Board Skills Learned By now students should have the freedom to pick any project and be able to understand the terminology and techniques required to complete the...

Page 65: ... carefully read all instructions before beginning the replacement procedure as there are several critical steps which must be properly followed to avoid breaking the laser tube The included pictures show how to properly connect wires to the tube s electrodes and secure the connections REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS 45W Replacement Tube 2 5mm Hex Wrench FRAGILE GLASS Pulling on the tube wires will break ...

Page 66: ...es Step Two GENTLY remove the water tubes from the laser glass bulkhead Be careful not to let any excess water in the tubes spill onto the machine s components 5 Remove Tube Retainer Straps Using a 2 5mm hex wrench included with your purchase remove the four 4 M5 hex nuts from the two 2 tube retainer straps that hold the laser tube in the rubber restraints 6 Remove Old Laser Tube Remove the tube f...

Page 67: ...facing the machine 10 Re Attach Tube Retainer Straps Gentle place the tube restraining straps back into position over the rubber holders and secure the new laser tube in place 11 Re Thread Hex Nuts CAREFULLY re thread the M5 hex nuts onto the U bolt posts and make snug but not yet tight with the rear panel 12 Re Attach Water Tubes Carefully re attach the water tubes to the proper laser connection ...

Page 68: ...hten Retaining Screws Tighten the M3 retaining screws to secure and retain the belt Starting the thread with your fingers can speed the process up 6 Loosen the idler pulley mount Once the belt has been installed on the riser loop over the drive and idler pulleys 7 Tension the belt Pull on the Y idler pulley mount with your hand Moderate to strong force is recommended If the motors do not jog verif...

Page 69: ...machine Less excess material will reduce fire risk and provide for better exhausting Always keep rails motors and moving parts free from excess material as it can obscure movement and cause damage Monthly Check rail lubrication When the laser arrives you should be able to visibly see the lubricant on the X and Y rails These rails will not need to be re lubricated often but check monthly to be sure...

Page 70: ...er is open or magnet wires are disconnected 2 Water is flowing in the wrong direction or water sensor is not working SOLUTIONS 1 Make sure that the cover of your laser is closed during jobs or test fires Check that the magnet wires are connected to the terminals on the power supply 2 Be sure that water is flowing from right to left through the laser tube If confirmed and issue persists contact sup...

Page 71: ...ary Attachment Installation The rotary attachment is a friction wheel type objects rest on two driven and two idling wheels and are turned to engrave an image onto the surface of a cylindrical object The rotary attachment works by translating Y motion along a cylindrical surface INSTALLATION STEPS 1 Power Off Machine Power off and unplug your unit Wait at least 1 hour for capacitors to discharge 2...

Page 72: ...a jig that uses the frame as a reference This is a very quick process 1 Starting Position Focus the laser head onto the rear frame of the rotary attachment on the far left when facing the machine from the front 2 Slide With the red dot visible slowly slide the laser head to the right 3 Align Adjust the positioning of the rotary until the red dot tracks back and forth evenly down the center Note th...

Page 73: ...1 Turn on the machine and accessories and wait for it to find an IP 2 Once the machine has an IP approx 30s launch RetinaEngrave 2 0 on your computer 3 Place your piece of sample material on the honeycomb 4 Focus the laser head onto the sample piece 5 Close the cover Never fire the laser with the cover open 6 From CorelDraw call up the print menu Select the Full Spectrum Engineering Driver If the ...

Page 74: ...ately and the Hobby Lasers had a 60 day base warranty on all items excluding shipping unless an extended warranty was purchased After 8 7 2012 the Hobby lasers have a 60 day warranty on all items and a free extended limited 1 year warranty which excludes consumable items shipping included in their price The limited warranty excludes shipping and consumables and other normal wear and tear items All...

Page 75: ...placements Full Spectrum Laser provides the best customer support in the industry Contact us if you have any questions or issues with your Hobby Series Laser Cutter We can also offer convenient purchasing of accessory upgrades and replacement of consumable items Refer to this sheet for all your customer support and reordering needs PLEASE CONTACT OUR TEAM ORDER ACCESSORIES UPGRADES M F 8am to 5pm ...

Page 76: ...ick the Settings button Gear Icon then click Network Copy the IP address listed and type it into your computer s browser You now have access to the program There is nothing to download Your projects are saved automatically 5 Home the laser using the touch panel Press the long blue button with the House Icon middle of screen The laser will automatically home 6 Import your design and adjust power an...

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Page 78: ...rade with Pro Series by Full Spectrum Laser Our Pro Series C02 and Fiber Laser Cutters take your production to the next level Industrial grade components give you faster movement better precision and increased laser power All Pro Series lasers come with our RetinaEngrave 2 0 software motorized z stage autofocus knife edge and honeycomb trays and all necessary accessories included standard ...

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