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GCC Technologies LaserPro E200 Series, User Manual

The GCC Technologies LaserPro E200 Series is a high-quality laser engraving machine perfect for various applications. Ensure optimal performance by referring to the User Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. This comprehensive manual provides step-by-step instructions for operating and maintaining your laser engraver.

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GCC LaserPro E200 Specification Sheet 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Page 1: ...4F No 236 Fude 2nd Rd Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 22151 Taiwan 886 2 6616 6692 Fax 886 2 2694 6875 Version 3 0 Release Jul 2020 GCC LaserPro E200 User Manual...

Page 2: ...E200 User Manual I Release Note Version Release Date Change 1 0 Apr 2020 First version 2 0 Jul 2020 Second version 3 0 Sep 2020 Third Version 3 0 1 Nov 2020 Remove Chapter 5 2 7...

Page 3: ...file View 18 3 5 Rear View 19 3 6 Water Chiller Front View 20 3 7 Water Chiller Right View 21 3 8 Water Chiller Left View 21 3 9 Water Chiller Rear View 21 Chapter 4 Machine Setup 22 4 1Water Chiller...

Page 4: ...70 7 4 3 Function Page 71 7 4 4 File Management Page 72 7 4 5 File Management Page File Edit Raster Page 72 7 4 6 File Management Page File Edit Vector Page 73 7 4 7 Machine Setting 74 7 4 8 Other Pag...

Page 5: ...3 9 2 1 Cleaning the Worktable and Motion System 93 9 2 2 Lubrication of the X Y Rails 94 9 3 Cleaning the Optics System 95 9 3 1 Cleaning the Mirrors 95 9 3 3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens 96...

Page 6: ...5 Chapter 1 Safety Principles of CO2 Laser Safety Ratings The Safety Interlock System Safety Labels Safety Measures Operating Environment...

Page 7: ...machine becomes Class 4 equipment and users must wear goggles to operate the machine 1 3 The Safety Interlock System The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sens...

Page 8: ...the product information such as Serial Number Model Numbers Laser Power and Electric power can be found here Before requiring any tech support always provide service person the information on this lab...

Page 9: ...Normally you can find this label inside of machine or laser exit Please take extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance or operate machine Aperture warning stickers DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AR...

Page 10: ...urface or materials that may produce toxic substances or corrosion problems such as PVC and Teflon Laser Path Warning Label LaserPro machines are very safe under normal use Furthermore Laser Path Warn...

Page 11: ...anuals carefully Furthermore GCC reserves the right to change or alter any product described herein without prior notice Resulting debris from laser cutting are very dangerous and may cause fire hazar...

Page 12: ...electrical noise Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the LaserPro E200 an exhaust system a computer and a work or storage table Select a location in which the ambient temperature rem...

Page 13: ...12 Chapter 2 Unpacking Unloading Unpacking...

Page 14: ...rate that contains machine software and all of the necessary accessories The following section shows detailed step by step instructions for unpacking and assembly the accessory to workstation 1 Move t...

Page 15: ...14 3 Remove the packing foam on the top 4 Remove the side cover carton 5 Release the four safety blocks that hold the machine in place...

Page 16: ...15 6 Take out the water chiller and the accessory box 7 Now you can take out the machine 8 Lastly take out the laser materials which we enclose within E200...

Page 17: ...16 Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview Front View Right View Left View Rear View Water Chiller Front View Water Chiller Right View Water Chiller Left View Water Chiller Rear View...

Page 18: ...time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro E200 References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro E200 in later sections 3 1 Fro...

Page 19: ...18 3 3 Right Profile View 3 4 Left Profile View...

Page 20: ...19 3 5 Rear View...

Page 21: ...20 3 6 Water Chiller Front View...

Page 22: ...21 3 7 Water Chiller Right View 3 8 Water Chiller Left View 3 9 Water Chiller Rear View...

Page 23: ...22 Chapter 4 Machine Setup Water Chiller Setup E200 Desktop Laser Engraver Setup...

Page 24: ...23 4 1 Water Chiller Setup 1 Find two cables two water hoses from the accessory box 2 Connect the power cable from the machine to the water chiller...

Page 25: ...the signal cable from the machine to the water chiller 2 Connect the water hose from the machine to the water chiller a E200 machine Water Out to water chiller Inlet b E200 machine Water in to water c...

Page 26: ...25 3 Fill distilled water into water supply inlet make the water level be between the max and min limitation line NOTE Please use distilled water ONLY 4 E200 Water Chiller setting up is completed...

Page 27: ...E200 Machine Setup 1 Take out the wifi dongle from the zip bag in the accessory box 2 Insert the wifi dongle to the USB port on the back of E200 machine 3 Connect the power cable and power on E200 ma...

Page 28: ...n the front of machine 5 Remove the Camera Cover to let the camera is ready to capture the table 6 E200 setting up is simply and easy To use the extra facility the power voltage shall be the same as t...

Page 29: ...28 Chapter 5 Software Setup Recommended Computer Configuration SmartJOB E200 Installation E200 Driver Installation...

Page 30: ...bove CDROM One CD ROM disk drive HDD 1 GB of free hard drive space SVGA Super VGA display 1204 x 768 min resolution Interface PC or Laptop USB 3 0 x 2 Operating System MS Windows MAC OSX 10 6 10 15 5...

Page 31: ...30 2 Click Next 3 Clip Launch SmartJOB and clip Finish...

Page 32: ...SmartJOB will automatically open when installation is finished 5 Take out the Notification from accessory box 6 Go to Help Activate from the menu bar and key in name and activate code to activate the...

Page 33: ...32 5 3 E200 Driver Installation Please visit GCC website download area to download E200 Print Driver and User Manual https www gccworld com download php sid driver...

Page 34: ...33 Chapter 6 Connection Setup Machine Connection Setup Computer Assign the Connection Method Connection Troubleshooting...

Page 35: ...ity please download the small app E200 Connection Wizard from GCC download area https www gccworld com download php sid other 1 Connect E200 with your computer by the USB cable 2 Power on the turn on...

Page 36: ...35 5 Choose the WiFi connection 6 WiFi Setting is complete...

Page 37: ...omputer to Internet through Ethernet or Wi Fi 6 1 3 USB Connection 1 Connect USB cable between machine and computer 6 2 Computer Assigns the Connection Method 6 2 1 For SmartJOB Wi Fi LAN 1 Make sure...

Page 38: ...37 4 Select the Wi fi LAN on the drop down menu of Connection 5 Click on Setup button to open the setup window 6 Click the Scan Device button the software will search and show the list automatically...

Page 39: ...38 7 Click the machine you want to connect and click OK button 8 Wi Fi LAN Connection setting is completed USB 1 Open SmartJOB and go to settings on the menu bar...

Page 40: ...ick OK button to open the setting window 3 USB Connection setting is completed 6 2 2 For E200 Print Driver Wi Fi LAN 1 Go to Control panel Devices and Printers 2 Double click E200 printer driver to op...

Page 41: ...rinter Properties on the menu bar to open the properties window 4 Click the Pen tab and click Port button to open the Port Configure window 5 Select LAN Wifi button and click OK button to open the set...

Page 42: ...of the machine to make sure the connection is correct if you have many machines 7 WiFi LAN Connection setting is completed USB 1 Go to Control panel Devices and Printers 2 Double click E200 printer dr...

Page 43: ...42 4 Click the Pen tab and click Port button to open the Port Configure window 5 Select USB button and click OK button to open the setting window 6 USB Connection setting is completed...

Page 44: ...and computer 2 Open E200 Connection Wizard program You can find the program in the installation CD Note Please make sure that the program can find the Device and Country before you set the static IP f...

Page 45: ...44 Static IP for Wi Fi 4 After entering those parameters click the Set button to save the setting 5 The setting is completed...

Page 46: ...45 Chapter 7 Operating the GCC LaserPro E200 How to use Focus Tool SmartJOB Software Operation The LaserPro E200 Print Driver E200 Touch Panel Operation...

Page 47: ...l Use the focus tool to do manual focus a Place the focus tool this way to do manual focus with nozzle b Place the focus tool this way to do manual focus without nozzle 1 Use a knob on the carriage to...

Page 48: ...icture shows the focus distance with the nozzle installed 3 Place the focus tool between the material and the carriage the following picture shows the focus distance with the nozzle installed 4 Send t...

Page 49: ...iles available for JPG BMP PNG EPS PDF SVG AI formats Trace Allow user to trace image and do contour Capture Table Take a table photo including the object and read the barcode one the material Pick To...

Page 50: ...epending on the source image file To trace an image choose Trace Image from the File menu or click the Trace toolbar button Step 1 Select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open the setting window S...

Page 51: ...utoff to whether parts of the image should be traced When you adjust the contrast value the preview will change to a black and white image showing what parts of the image will be traced To see trace r...

Page 52: ...images that have outlines shapes that are not filled solid to prevent having double lines Break Apart Outlines if checked the trace result will be saved as separate layers for each outline created Bl...

Page 53: ...l to E200 machine NOTE Every material piece which comes with E200 has a specific barcode on the surface of the material When removing protection foil please do NOT remove the QR code sticker Step 2 Op...

Page 54: ...le please click Capture Table to take a photo of working table and E200 camera will scan the barcode which stick on the GCC materials Step 4 Once Capture Table camera will also scan the barcode sticke...

Page 55: ...p 5 Go to file list and click the right mouse button SmartJOB will set up the parameter according to different materials automatically Step 6 Parameter setting is ok press print to process the engravi...

Page 56: ...he parameter you can save the parameter into the material database and name it yourself Step 8 The parameter will be saved to Customer Parameter Database as below Step 9 Here you can also do the expor...

Page 57: ...it up through the graphics software as well The following is taking Corel Draw as example of how to set up LaserPro E200 as the Printer 1 From the primary menu click FILE PRINT SETUP 2 From the navig...

Page 58: ...ck DOCUMENT PAGE SIZE 5 Ensure that NORMAL PAPER and LANDSCAPE are selected 6 Ensure the Paper Width and Height dimensions match the LaserPro E200 s work table dimensions of 510mm 20 inches and 330 mm...

Page 59: ...ment page Disable Color Management or set Color Management to Off CorelDRAW Example Color Management The following is an example of how to properly disable Color Management in the graphics software Co...

Page 60: ...serPro E200 print driver allows you to adjust your engraving cutting options After you have setup your image design or text to be engraved in your software application you can access the LaserPro E200...

Page 61: ...er to the next section of the manual for details regarding the PEN functions The LaserPro E200 print driver will interpret colored and shaded areas as different shades of gray by producing a halftone...

Page 62: ...set different parameters easily in one file DPI DEFAULT SETTING 500 DPI dots per inch represents the number of times the laser will fire over a one inch path This setting determines the image resoluti...

Page 63: ...th Manual Color File mode selected PEN DEFAULT SETTING Speed 50 Power 50 PPI 400 The LaserPro E200 incorporates the use of 5 different colors to represent 5 different laser power and speed settings wh...

Page 64: ...her speed setting for vectors lower pulse width and thus less cutting capability Not only speed setting affects actual processing time but also the job size complexity of the graphic and the position...

Page 65: ...the vector cutting sections to get the cleanest cuts To do this you would simply need to select the pen color that you have assigned to the sections to be cut and select the Air checkbox for those pa...

Page 66: ...top of the image front end to rear end of the work table Normally the LaserPro E200 engraves from left to right top to bottom Selecting Bottom Up will force the machine to start from the bottom and w...

Page 67: ...able depending on the Pattern Type selected DEFAULT SETTING 8 x 8 This controls the resolution dot size and the number of dots the image is broken down into for the dithering process As an example sel...

Page 68: ...the multitude of raster options to get the one you feel is the best for your piece This is where much of the fun in engraving is experimentation Stamp Page Producing stamps require different operation...

Page 69: ...nt pitch value settings in order to produce the stamp that is best suited for your application Adjustment Bar Power Level Stamp Page Another important aspect of creating a stamp is setting the slope l...

Page 70: ...69 7 4 E200 Touch Panel Operation 7 4 1 Navigation Chart of E200 Touch Panel...

Page 71: ...the page that is displayed when you are processing your jobs This page contains specific job information such as the current job s name Speed Power DPI PPI processing remaining times and jobs loaded D...

Page 72: ...tion this page allows you to view laser status and origin position Information Page this page allows you to view information regarding the system such as the GCC logo machine name firmware version and...

Page 73: ...t Raster Page The File Edit Raster Page allows you to edit the raster power and speed settings These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro E200 driver This page allows you to...

Page 74: ...power ramp settings for the selected job These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro E200 driver This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustmen...

Page 75: ...7 Machine Setting The Machine Setting Page allows you to access and modify various machine settings including Others Air Delay Offset tuning LED light setting Reset 7 4 8 Other Page Air Delay Setting...

Page 76: ...elay 1 100 seconds Tip Depending on the material you are engraving with your laser settings and the desired results please experiment with the air delay to achieve your desired results 7 4 9 Offset Tu...

Page 77: ...etting The LED setting page allows you to set the lightness of LED lever 1 5 7 4 11 Reset Page The Reset Page will restore machine settings back to factory default Press ENTER to confirm the change an...

Page 78: ...77 7 4 12 Machine Information Page The Machine Information Page allows you to view information regarding the system such as the GCC logo machine name firmware version and other information...

Page 79: ...you to enable different usages for the laser machine such as Laser Status to reset laser firing time Origin Position setting 7 4 14 Advanced Option Laser Status Reset Laser Firing time you will have t...

Page 80: ...on Origin Position The Origin Position Page allows you to reset the origin position by defining the current X axis and Y axis positions You will need to reset the origin position if you change the rul...

Page 81: ...80 Chapter 8 Optional Items Fume Extraction System Air Compressor Rotary Attachment...

Page 82: ...latest in fume extraction and odor reduction technology for all types of applications Quiet operation high vacuum capacity compact design and long life expectancy are but a few outstanding features Ea...

Page 83: ...he air compressor provides the optimal air flow to the SmartAIR nozzles to minimize flaming suppress working temperatures and blow away dust and particle byproducts generated from the laser process Po...

Page 84: ...ner when inserting the air tubing to form a tight secure attachment as indicated in the diagram below 5 Both the Air Assist Valve and AC Power Sockets are located on the rear side of laser system 6 Pl...

Page 85: ...nder the laser head should emit a steady flow of air With the SmartAIR nozzle and air compressor properly installed and operating all configurations and settings relating to air assist functions are c...

Page 86: ...r object 360 to allow for engraving on cups wine glasses and even spherical objects Work Piece Limitations Maximum Length 250 mm 10 inches Maximum Loading Weight 3kg 6 lbs Min Diameter upper axle cent...

Page 87: ...d screw Follow the procedure to exchange the front fixture and back fixture 1 Remove the two screws holding the fixtures 2 Exchange the front fixture and back fixture as below picture Flat Top 1 Align...

Page 88: ...l the grid cutting table 1 Remove the four screws from the grid cutting table NOTE There are four hand screws to be removed 2 Take out the grid cutting table as shown below 3 E200 Grid cutting table u...

Page 89: ...nt door panel 8 The rotary attachment is now properly installed 9 Power on the LaserPro E200 and the rotary attachment will be automatically detected and the engraving table will automatically move to...

Page 90: ...tup 6 Under Paper Size column the X value represents the length of the work piece Enter the length of your work piece in this field a Under Paper Size column the Diameter value represents the diameter...

Page 91: ...speed power and dpi etc refer to Chapter V of user manual for print driver operation details and click OK to print your design to the laser machine 8 Despite the dummy proof installation design pleas...

Page 92: ...91 Chapter 9 Basic Maintenance Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Maintaining the Work table and Motion System Cleaning the Optics System...

Page 93: ...weekly base for normal case WARNING Electrical shock may occur if you do not turn off and unplug the E200 before cleaning Damage may occur to the system if you do not turn off and unplug the E200 bef...

Page 94: ...leaner with a flexible nozzle to remove dust and debris from the worktable and motion system 3 Apply small amounts of all purpose cleaner alcohol or acetone to a paper or cotton towel to clean the wor...

Page 95: ...de machine oil or PS2 grease to a paper or cotton towel and apply to the rails You can purchase PS2 grease from NSK dealers worldwide Please visit http www nsk com for additional information NOTE Alwa...

Page 96: ...re or any other cleaning solutions to the mirror surface 2 Drape a new sheet of lens tissue over the mirror 3 Apply a few drops of lens cleaner on the tissue covered mirror apply enough so that the ti...

Page 97: ...9 3 3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens 1 Remove the nozzle from the E200 carriage 2 Remove the tube by releasing the hand screw...

Page 98: ...al lens with a cotton swab and lens cleaner solution Be sure to clean both sides of the focal lens DO NOT apply any pressure or other cleaning solutions to the lens surface 5 After cleaning use a cott...

Page 99: ...Chapter 10 Appendix GCC LaserPro E200 Specification Sheet...

Page 100: ...Sealed CO2 Laser Drive Closed loop DC Servo Control Maximum Working Speed 20 IPS Maximum Cutting Thickness 10mm Speed Control Adjustable from 0 1 100 Up to 5 color linked speed settings per job Power...

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