GCC Technologies LaserPro X252RX, User Manual

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Chapter VI - Cutting Techniques
6.1 Raster Engraving
A laser engraver can process text, scanned image, digital picture, or design by “laser firing” grids / dots
of individual pixels into a raster image. Think of this as simply “printing” your job onto any particular
material. An example of a raster engraved piece would be a photo engraving on tile, as shown in the picture
below.
6.2 Vector Cutting
A laser engraver can process text, design, and images composed of lines through continuous-firing of the
laser to cut out various shapes. When performing vector cutting operations, imagine the laser head as a pair
of scissors cutting out the lines specified in your design. An example of a vector cut piece would be a
customized dining mat, as shown in the picture below.
The LaserPro X252RX & X380RX Print Driver determines vector cut based on the outline width of that particular
area or section of the design. In order to prep a particular section for vector cutting, you will need to set that
object’s fill color to white and set its outline thickness between 0.001” (0.025mm) to 0.004” (0.1mm) via the
graphics software.