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4. WORK FLOW
4.1. Preparation
1. Place you file on the server:
- On the computer, go to Network places.
- Go to FabLab on 192.168.88.201
- Log in with User name pro and password pro
- In 001_USERS, make a folder with your name.
In this folder, you can save your files.
2. Open “new from template” in CorelDraw and choose the “Spirit Laser” template in
the “My Templates” tab.
This template has the same size as the laser cutter, this way, you can easily position
your designs. The point of origin is always in the top left hand corner.
3. Import your file.
4. Change the line weight of the lines you want to cut to hairline, by selecting the pen
tool en clicking on “Trace Hairlines”.
It’s best to always change your colors to the colors in CorelDraw.
4.2. Printing
Give the print command CRTL+P or click on the print icon.
1. Normally MercuryIII is selected as printer, if not then select it.
2. Go to ‘Preferences’ for the print settings.
3. Under ‘Mode’, choose the ‘Manual Color Fill’ setting.
3. Go to ‘Pen’ for the cutting and engraving settings. Select per color what
action you want the laser to perform, with the right settings for the type
of material you are using.
- Check the ‘vector’ box to cut, or ‘raster’ to engrave
- Speed = your cutting speed. A lower speed means you cut deeper.
- Power = the power intensity with which the laser cuts, from 0 to 100%
- A higher value means more power.
4. Go to ’Advanced’ to set your starting position.
(only if you want to have a custom start position, it is upper left hand corner by
default)
To determine the laser’s starting point manually, choose ‘Relative’
as your ‘Position’ setting.
5. Click OK
6. Click ‘Print’. Your job is now added to the laser’s waiting list.