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4.1.2 Powering Up the Machine 

 

CAUTION 

Make sure both the LaserPro SmartCut X380 and computer are turned off before 
connecting either to a power source. 

 

1)  Connect the male end of the power cord to a quality surge protector and then connect the 

surge protector into a properly grounded outlet.  

2)  Do the same for the computer system. 
3)  Connect the female end of the power cord into the machine’s power cable inlet located 

on the right side of machine.   

 

NOTE

 

 

Ensure that the LaserPro SmartCut X380 is connected to a 220V power source. 

 

 

4.1.3 Connecting the Computer 

The LaserPro SmartCut X380 can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or 
Parallel Printer Port connection interface. The USB Port connection offers faster file 
transfer rates and greater flexibility over the Parallel Printer Port connection. Regardless 
of the connectivity method chosen, you will need to connect the respective connection 
cable from the LaserPro SmartCut X380 to your computer. 

 

USB Connectivity

: Connect the included USB Port Cable to the USB Port on the right 

side of the LaserPro SmartCut X380. 
 

Printer Port Connectivity

: Connect the included Printer Port Cable to the Printer Port on 

the right side of the LaserPro SmartCut X380.  

 

NOTE 

If you have purchased additional Optional Accessories for the LaserPro SmartCut X380, 
please refer to chapter VII

 

for instructions on how to properly setup your optional 

accessories. These should be setup prior to working with your LaserPro SmartCut 
X380.  

 
 

4.2 Graphics Software Setup 

The LaserPro SmartCut X380 is compatible with graphics software that can output HPGL 
commands, such as CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator etc.

 

 

Supported Graphic Software 

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 Photoshop 

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 CorelDraw 

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 Illustrator 

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 AutoCAD 

 

 

                                         

 SmartCut X380 User Manual

 

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Summary of Contents for LaserPro SmartCut X380 Series

Page 1: ...Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink com www JORLINK com...

Page 2: ...on the cutting edge of all laser systems GCC understands that a creative technical background is the key to successful growth in the ever changing information economy We have a strong team of R D exp...

Page 3: ...ion of the LaserPro USB Driver 23 4 2 3 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver 24 Chapter V Operating the LaserPro X380 25 5 1 Using the Hardware 25 5 1 1 Adjusting the LCD Display Screen s Contras...

Page 4: ...intaining the Worktable and Motion System 73 8 2 1 Accessing the Worktable and Motion System 73 8 2 2 Cleaning the Worktable and Motion System 74 8 3 1 Removing the Mirrors 74 8 3 2 Cleaning the Mirro...

Page 5: ...Safety Interlock System The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top and side access doors laser activation and door LED lights on the control pane...

Page 6: ...e yourself with the specific labels and their locations on the machine Below is a list of all the safety labels and their locations on the machine Product Label This label is located at the right back...

Page 7: ...dent Laser Path Warning Label will be stick on the possible laser path When operators close to these paths should be careful of the possible injury while machine working Laser Path Danger label This l...

Page 8: ...safety goggles are not worn NOTE Each LaserPro laser machine is shipped with a single pair of safety goggles If additional safety goggles are required please contact GCC directly or an authorized GCC...

Page 9: ...he dew point Avoid small enclosed areas with poor ventilation Avoid areas with high levels of noise and electrical noise Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the LaserPro SmartCut X38...

Page 10: ...stance when loading and unloading the shipping crate NOTE Please save the original shipping crate If the machine must be returned for product servicing it will need to be packed in its original shippi...

Page 11: ...remove the two safety harnesses via the safety belt buckles on the front side Safety Harnesses SmartCut X380 User Manual 10 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink com...

Page 12: ...ht side of the machine and the step board front and rear of the machine Remove the two spacers and the step board Spacer Step Board SmartCut X380 User Manual 11 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA In...

Page 13: ...right side of the shipping crate to form an incline Place the step board against the inclined sideboard to form a complete ramp Step Board Side Board SmartCut X380 User Manual 12 Distributed Supported...

Page 14: ...refully roll the machine off the shipping crate and position it into your work area SmartCut X380 User Manual 13 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink com www JORLINK...

Page 15: ...distributor ITEM QUANTITY Cleaning Kit Cotton swab Lens Cleaner Solution Lens Tissue 1 1 1 Hex Screw Wrench 1 Manual Focus Gauge for 2 0 or 4 0 focal lens 1 AC Power Cord 6 Printer Port Cable 1 USB P...

Page 16: ...anical overview of the LaserPro SmartCut X380 References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro SmartCut X380 in later sections 3 1 Front View SmartEXT Pass Through Door Front SmartC...

Page 17: ...3 2 Top View Emergency Stop Button Control Panel SmartCut X380 User Manual 16 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink com www JORLINK com...

Page 18: ...w Power ON OFF Switch Error Indicators USB Port Water Inlet and outlet Power Cable Inlet Print Port SmartCut X380 User Manual 17 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink...

Page 19: ...3 4 Left Profile View SmartCut X380 User Manual 18 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink com www JORLINK com...

Page 20: ...EXT Pass Through Door Rear Laser Compartment Handles Laser Compartment Handles Ventilation Opening SmartCut X380 User Manual 19 Distributed Supported by Jorlink USA Inc Tel 336 288 1613 sales jorlink...

Page 21: ...he Machine Connect the water hoses between the machine and the water chiller Make sure the hoses are connected correctly with the right water flow directions SmartCut X380 User Manual 20 Distributed S...

Page 22: ...ended as the coolant Propylene glycol can be used as an anti freeze agent The coolant used with the water chiller should have the following properties Good heat conduction and low viscosity Anti dirt...

Page 23: ...f the connectivity method chosen you will need to connect the respective connection cable from the LaserPro SmartCut X380 to your computer USB Connectivity Connect the included USB Port Cable to the U...

Page 24: ...ed for Windows 2000 XP or newer operating systems 4 2 2 Installation of the LaserPro USB Driver This section is only required for users that use USB connectivity If you use the Parallel Printer Port c...

Page 25: ...ll prompt you to provide a printer name Simply type in X380 and select Yes or No if you want to use this printer as the default printer and click Next to continue NOTE When working with the LaserPro S...

Page 26: ...may need to adjust the LCD display screen s contrast You may increase or decrease the display screen s contrast via the contrast adjustment wheel found on the inside of the front cover on the bottom r...

Page 27: ...afety interlock system If at any time any of the access doors are open and the laser LED is illuminated IMMEDIATELY unplugs the laser system and contact GCC technical support for service instructions...

Page 28: ...aded onto the system Delete Provides quick access to delete the current job Pause Pauses the current job process Press again to resume the current process Auto Focus After you have positioned your mat...

Page 29: ...age Set Lens Page Tune Auto Focus Page Set Red Beam Page Carriage Lock Page Command Mode Page File Save Mode Page Save Position Page USB Setup Wizard Page Other Page File Information Page File Edit Ve...

Page 30: ...ayed when you are processing your jobs This page contains specific job information such as the current job s name Speed Power PPI DPI processing remaining times and jobs loaded Main Work Page Relevant...

Page 31: ...justment Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F3 Down Manually decrease the height of the work table Z axis F4 Up Manually increase the height of the work table Z axis U V Dire...

Page 32: ...am Carriage Lock Set Command Mode Save Position Flash Memory Set File Save Mode Set Vector Mode Tune Image Power Set Laser Wattage Set Fine Mode Other Reset Machine Information Page this page allows y...

Page 33: ...le job queue for processing File Management Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F2 Link Go to the Link DLink Page F3 D All Delete all loaded jobs F4 Del Delete the selected jo...

Page 34: ...our job file name displays the job number of the previous file in the job queue sequence The second column after the file name displays that job s next file in the job queue sequence First and last jo...

Page 35: ...o to the File Management Edit Page from this menu to change raster vector speed and power settings for the selected job File Information Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4...

Page 36: ...ing the number of times to repeatedly process the selected job Repeat Num File Management Edit Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page U V Directional Scroll through the menu sele...

Page 37: ...t driver This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro SmartCut X38...

Page 38: ...on Flash Memory Set File Save Mode Set Vector Mode Tune Image Power Set Laser Wattage Set Fine Mode Other Reset Machine Setting Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page U V Directi...

Page 39: ...o Focus button the LaserPro SmartCut X380 will auto focus properly using the new lens setting The LaserPro SmartCut X380 s default setting is 4 0 Lens 2 0 4 0 Set Lens Page Relevant Buttons Function F...

Page 40: ...orktable Z axis for when the Auto Focus button is pushed Tune Auto Focus Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings U V Directional Manually adjust...

Page 41: ...int will confirm the prompt to move the work table to its lowest position If the Table Down is set to NO then the LaserPro SmartCut X380 will not display this warning prompt at system startup Table Do...

Page 42: ...n will indicate the exact location where the laser will fire upon Red Beam YES NO Set Red Beam Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings Y Z Direc...

Page 43: ...an only be done by the control panel Carriage Free YES NO Carriage Lock Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings Y Z Directional Cycle Carriage F...

Page 44: ...ss common output format generated from some RIP applications signage industry Regardless of which format you will be working with both output formats are supported Mode Default HPGL Vector Pen 1 16 Ve...

Page 45: ...urrent X axis and Y axis positions of the laser carriage and sets this position to be the origin for subsequent jobs TIP This is an excellent function to use when you are processing identical items or...

Page 46: ...from the LaserPro SmartCut X380 after the cutting process Setting File Save to YES will retain all job files on the LaserPro SmartCut X380 even after each job has been processed File Save YES NO Set...

Page 47: ...endent on Firmware Unit METRIC ENGLISH EOF Alarm YES NO Air Delay 1 100 seconds TIP Depending on the material you are working with your laser settings and the desired results please experiment with th...

Page 48: ...rmware updates you must use the System Reset setting your previous settings are saved User Reset will pop up a confirmation press Enter to confirm and continue System Reset will pop up a confirmation...

Page 49: ...CC logo machine name firmware version and other information Machine Information Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page U V Directional Scroll through pages Start Stop Back to Mai...

Page 50: ...aking Corel Draw as example of how to set up LaserPro SmartCut X380 as the Printer 1 From the primary menu click FILE PRINT SETUP 2 From the navigation bar Name click X380 OK 5 2 1 Page Setup and Orie...

Page 51: ...are selected 6 Ensure the Paper Width and Height dimensions match the LaserPro X380 s work table dimensions of 960 mm 37 7 inches and 610 mm 24 0 inches 7 Click OK to complete the paper size adjustmen...

Page 52: ...to Off Corel Draw Example Color Management The following is an example of how to properly disable Color Management in the graphics software CorelDraw is the designated graphics software used for this...

Page 53: ...design or text to be processed in your software application you can access the LaserPro SmartCut X380 print driver by going to FILE PRINT PROPERTIES Note For this screenshot example CorelDraw was used...

Page 54: ...rst familiarize yourself with the general principals of the laser process in Section 6 especially the Vector Cutting concepts This will make it easier to understand the various descriptions and termin...

Page 55: ...y created and worked with please note that SAVE This function will save the current print driver parameter settings to a file and location on your computer of your selection Saved parameter setting fi...

Page 56: ...graphics software can recognize and utilizes the 16 pen colors designated by the SmartCut X380 print driver If you would like to specify your own colors to designate to a particular laser setting then...

Page 57: ...cutting straight lines The machine will automatically slow down when processing curves TIP Cutting depth and quality are determined by a combination of power and speed Slower speeds at higher power w...

Page 58: ...correspond to that particular pen color As an example a particular pen color may be assigned to areas in your design containing color fills raster engraving and very thin lines vector cutting By chec...

Page 59: ...ve This mode sets the current laser head position to correspond to the origin top left position of the graphic software Therefore the laser head will process the job from its current position relative...

Page 60: ...l minimize your process time When selected the print driver will analyze your image and automatically determine the most efficient processing path to process your image Enhanced Vector Mode Advance Pa...

Page 61: ...x 600mm The X value represents the length and the Y value represents the width Unit Paper Page DEFAULT SETTING Metric mm Here you can set your preferred measurement standard in which you would like us...

Page 62: ...e displayed by the SmartCut X380 Print Driver Current language options allow for English Spanish French And Chinese Simplified Traditional Japanese and German 64 SmartCut X380 User Manual Distributed...

Page 63: ...for vector cutting CorelDraw will be used as the selected graphics software 1 With the text function create a string of characters and select those characters by clicking on the text 2 Change the text...

Page 64: ...running turbine In order to ensure personnel safety and legal compliance the LaserPro Air Extraction System is CE compliant for Europe and ETL certified for the United States and Canada To purchase a...

Page 65: ...mperatures and blow away dust and particle byproducts generated from the laser process Air Inlet Tubing Power Cord A Power Cord B INSTALLATION 1 Remove the plugs on the air compressor to expose the ai...

Page 66: ...ke sure you press down on the air tube fastener when inserting the air tubing to form a tight secure attachment as indicated in the diagram below 68 SmartCut X380 User Manual Air Flow Regulator Air Tu...

Page 67: ...eycomb table and material support stands During the cutting and engraving process unwanted scrap dust and vapor byproducts are left behind The cutting box collects the larger scrap byproducts while ve...

Page 68: ...gratulations you are now ready to position your thin flexible materials on top of your honeycomb table cutting box and start working INSTALLATION OPERATION Cutting Box and Material Support Stands 1 In...

Page 69: ...SmartAIR Fine Nozzle produces a concentrated airflow to blow away dust and unwanted residue leaving a clean product surface The SmartAIR Ultra Nozzle is recommended for cutting thick material such as...

Page 70: ...head should emit a steady flow of air 2 With the SmartAIR nozzle and air compressor properly installed and operating all configurations and settings relating to air assist functions are controlled th...

Page 71: ...off and unplug the X380 before cleaning Damage may occur to the system if you do not turn off and unplug the X380 before cleaning Always turn off and unplug the X380 before cleaning 8 1 Suggested Clea...

Page 72: ...cetone can cause fires or smoke build up if improperly used 8 2 Cleaning the Optics System 8 2 1 Removing the Mirrors We recommend you check the mirrors once or twice a week to see if they require cle...

Page 73: ...ce and secure the outer access panel Mirror 2 3 4 These mirrors are located in the worktable area of the LaserPro SmartCut X380 75 SmartCut X380 User Manual Thumbscrew Mirror 3 Thumbscrew Thumbscrew M...

Page 74: ...to remove mirror 4 as shown in the picture below Focus lens Reflection mirror 3 Clean the lens in the proper manner 4 Re install mirror 4 after cleaning 5 Tighten the top thumbscrew 6 Reinstall the l...

Page 75: ...8 2 3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens 1 Unscrew the three thumbscrews front face of the laser head securing the laser carriage panel and remove the laser carriage panel to reveal the focal lens...

Page 76: ...the top or front door is opened unless you short the connector of the magnetic switches 5 Check water level or temperature of water cooler for the machine If over heated laser beam will shut down aut...

Page 77: ...c device that allows the computer and device to be connected and share information simultaneously Another common name for the parallel port is the LPT port PPI Pulses Per Inch PPI determines the gross...

Page 78: ...Drive Closed loop DC servo control Maximum Motor Speed 40 IPS Speed Control Adjustable from 0 100 Up to 16 color linked speed settings per job Power Control Adjustable from 0 100 Up to 16 color linke...

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