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First contact

L-SOLUTION 700 / 800 / 900 machines 

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Summary

Regulatory information ....................................................................... 5

Compliance standards ...................................................................................................................... 5

Electrical security ............................................................................................................................ 5

Overview ............................................................................................ 6

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 6

Contra-indications ........................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking stages ............................................................................................................................ 8

Unpacking - Package contents ........................................................................................................... 9

LASER safety ................................................................................................................................ 10

Description ....................................................................................... 13

Front view of the machine .............................................................................................................. 13

Rear view of the machine ............................................................................................................... 14

Installation ....................................................................................... 15

Physical installation recommendations .............................................................................................. 15

Exhaust system installation recommendations ................................................................................... 17

Air-assist requirements (compressor optional) ................................................................................... 17

Computer requirements ................................................................................................................. 18

Software suggestions ..................................................................................................................... 18

Font requirements ......................................................................................................................... 18

Electric installation recommendations ............................................................................................... 19

Electrical connections of the machine ............................................................................................... 21

Powering the machine on ............................................................................................................... 22

Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Powering the machine off ............................................................................................................... 22

Mechanical jamming ...................................................................................................................... 22

Powering on again ......................................................................................................................... 22

Setting up transmission between the L-SOLUTION (700 / 800 / 900)
machine and a PC type computer ...................................................... 23

Connection cables ......................................................................................................................... 23

Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the USB port ...................................................................... 24

Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the parallel port .................................................................. 25

Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the serial port (only with the old machines) ............................ 26

Machine setup (language) ............................................................................................................... 27

The printer driver of the LASER machine ........................................... 29

How the computer controls the LASER machine ................................................................................. 29

Installing the Windows® (Windows 2000®, XP® or 98®) driver ......................................................... 30

Driver controls .............................................................................................................................. 43

Graphics software ............................................................................. 64

Software setup .............................................................................................................................. 64

Speed optimization ........................................................................................................................ 65

Bitmapped / scanned images .......................................................................................................... 65

Summary of Contents for L-Solution 700

Page 1: ...d this user guide carefully Keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later E8147 703 09 2007 ENG UPDATED EDITION NUMBER 3 Please read carefully before use User manual L SOLUTION 700 800...

Page 2: ...ion or use of any products circuits or software described herein Neither does it convey a license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of third parties Gravograph provides no warranties whats...

Page 3: ...mendations 19 Electrical connections of the machine 21 Powering the machine on 22 Problems 22 Powering the machine off 22 Mechanical jamming 22 Powering on again 22 Setting up transmission between the...

Page 4: ...he material 86 Problems and solutions 87 Options and accessories 88 Cylinder attachment 88 Stand of slant for cylinder attachment 88 Cutting kit 88 Compressor kit air assist 89 Honeycomb cutting table...

Page 5: ...ment This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Electrical security This material is...

Page 6: ...and cutting device used as a tool for the imagination To begin with we highly recommend that this entire manual be read before attempting to use the LASER system The manual includes important informa...

Page 7: ...can chemically destroy the metallic parts of the LASER system Damage to the LASER system from this type of abuse WILL NOT be covered under warranty Never work on the electronics and LASER parts of the...

Page 8: ...ghs 176 4 lb 80 kg Unpacking of the L SOLUTION 800 machine must be done by four people It weighs 331 lb 150 kg Unpacking of the L SOLUTION 900 machine must be done by four people It weighs 375 lb 170...

Page 9: ...ents pict 1 A An L SOLUTION machine 700 800 or 900 A1 support is optional for the L SOLUTION 800 and 900 B A CD Rom contains the driver of the LASER machine C A CD Rom contains the user manual PDF fil...

Page 10: ...ced on the LASER system for your safety DO NOT remove them for any reason If the labels become damaged or have been removed for any reason DO NOT OPERATE the LASER system and immediately contact Gravo...

Page 11: ...t door Visible from the outside under normal operating conditions with the door closed WARNING Never operate the LASER system without constant supervision Exposure to the LASER beam may cause ignition...

Page 12: ...upply LASER 10 20W 200 240 V VAC 7A 50 60 Hz or 100 120 V VAC 13A 50 60 Hz LASER 25 30 40W 100 240 V VAC 15A 8A 50 60 Hz LASER 60 80W 200 240 V VAC 15A 50 60 Hz 1 label Inside the LASER system s power...

Page 13: ...ing surface area of 12 x 12 305 x 305 mm L SOLUTION 700 24 x 12 610 x 305 mm L SOLUTION 800 24 x 24 610 x 610 mm L SOLUTION 900 The L SOLUTION LASER engraving machine is a high performance machine All...

Page 14: ...low security level N4 Parallel port Very low security level N5 USB port Very low security level N6 Do not use the protection cap is not to be removed for any reason N7 Pneumatic supply for the air ass...

Page 15: ...this section Avoid small enclosed non ventilated areas After LASER engraving or cutting certain materials keep on emitting fumes for several minutes after the processing has been completed Having thes...

Page 16: ...the machine if planning to connect the LASER engraving system to a computer through the parallel port the maximum recommended parallel cable length is 10 feet 3m avoid any accidental unplugging of th...

Page 17: ...nt with safety and local code requirements as well as being able to calculate the correct size blower required for your particular installation The fume exhaust to the air exhaust system goes through...

Page 18: ...hey provide the best print quality and will print well at any size PostScript We do not recommend using PostScript fonts The LASER system is NOT a PostScript printer and therefore has no capability of...

Page 19: ...the machine e g a computer or an ISIS console linked to an IS table all your machines should be connected to the same mains line Avoid using the same line to supply inductive or capacitive machines a...

Page 20: ...L SOLUTION 800 machine 20 First contact Exhaust system Installation L SOLUTION 800 L SOLUTION 800...

Page 21: ...the chapter System operation see page 74 The use of the function Automaton means that the engraving machine cannot be considered individually to ensure the safety of the operator The engraving machine...

Page 22: ...g a technician please check power connections to the mains socket Powering the machine off Switch the main stop button L to the 0 position Switch the machine off in the following cases if you are leav...

Page 23: ...vograph connection cables please refer to your Gravograph vendor for a list of products available These cables are suited for the machines that are to be connected to They comply with the CEM radio wa...

Page 24: ...ting L SOLUTION to your PC using the USB port 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port N5 of the L SOLUTION 800 machine diagram 1 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port of the PC Refer to the installati...

Page 25: ...in Mini Delta Ribbon connector 2 Plug the parallel cable into the parallel port of the PC diagrams 2 and 7 Refer to the installation manual of the computer for the parallel port The connector screws m...

Page 26: ...serial port PC computers can have two types of serial ports 9 point serial port diagram 3 transmission example diagram 7 25 point serial port diagram 4 If you use a 25 point serial port connect the 2...

Page 27: ...T X XX 16 Mo BOOT X X Wait a few seconds The following message is displayed on the screen READY TO RECEIVE 001 FILENAME1 PUI 40 VIT 10 DPIX 400 DPIY 400 2 Press PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 3 Se...

Page 28: ...hine menu L SOLUTION 800 The programme used by the L SOLUTION 800 machine is also used by other GRAVOGRAPH machines To choose the machine menu press as many times as necessary To validate your choice...

Page 29: ...otion to create the character whereas a vector plotter will follow the path of the outline of the character The LASER system can actually raster the image vector the image or do both raster and vector...

Page 30: ...lel port Complete understanding of how Windows works is essential to the operation of the LASER system Before continuing please refer to the Windows owner s manual regarding installation use and opera...

Page 31: ...up the transfer with a suitable Gravograph USB cable connected to the USB port of the engraving machine and an USB port of the computer As soon as the machine and the PC computer are connected and sw...

Page 32: ...look for the printer in the menu 9 Indicate where is the driver on the CD Rom already inserted The driver for Windows 2000 and Windows XP is in the folder LSolution2000 and the driver for Windows 98...

Page 33: ...ION 700 800 900 machines 33 9b Select the folder where is the driver for your Windows version in LSOLUTION98 for Windows 98 or in LSOLUTION2000 for Windows 2000 or XP 9c Click Open 9d Click Open 10 Cl...

Page 34: ...4 First contact 11 DO NOT click Have Disk again click Next 12 Choose if you would like to set it as your default printer and click Next 13 Choose if you would like to share your printer with someone e...

Page 35: ...reminder of the information about the parameters chosen for the printer driver Click Finish 16 Click OK and restart your computer to activate the new driver 17 Your driver installation is now complete...

Page 36: ...computer and the engraving machine each time you set up a printer using a COM port select this printer to transfer the composition 1 In the Windows 2000 Taskbar click Start 2 Click the Settings option...

Page 37: ...First contact L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 37 5 Click the Hardware tab and then Device manager In the System Properties dialog Printer driver...

Page 38: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 38 First contact 6 Click the in front of the Ports option COM and LPT of the Device Manager list 7 Double click the COM Port used by the link Printer driver...

Page 39: ...rties dialog 9 Enter the serial settings of the machine please refer to the manufacturer s guide The serial link of your L SOLUTION machine is set up as follows Transfer rate 9600 Bauds Number of data...

Page 40: ...2 Click OK to validate If the serial settings between the machine and the computer are different the composition will not be transferred in the best conditions risk of transfer errors altering the fin...

Page 41: ...First contact L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 41 Printer driver...

Page 42: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 42 First contact Printer driver...

Page 43: ...photo of the machine it is possible to pict 1 to load a new version of the machine program select bridge X installed on the machine first bridgeX second bridge X third bridge X select the connections...

Page 44: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 44 First contact LASER Settings tab pict 1 This LASER settings tab is used to adjust the various settings required for the LASER engraving Printer driver...

Page 45: ...t contact L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 45 Open image 2 used to open a job file corresponding to a saved engraving job Save image 3 used to save an engraving job in the form of a job file Printer dr...

Page 46: ...e plate dimensions you have to enter for them to be EXACTLY the same as those defined in your software otherwise there might no output a partial output or a poor alignment of the graphics The operator...

Page 47: ...able on the LASER machine pict 2 By clicking on the power pull down menu the list of available powers is displayed Select the power for your machine Printer driver Plate orientation pict 3 Determines...

Page 48: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 48 First contact Printer driver...

Page 49: ...e same power set by the colour black Engraving of the entire job is done in one scan Black and white mode only rubber mode image 2 is used to process the colours in the same way as the automatic mode...

Page 50: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 50 First contact Printer driver...

Page 51: ...peeds will produce deeper engraving or cutting You might notice that on small objects engraving or cutting at a faster speed as opposed to a slower speed might not produce a faster engraving time The...

Page 52: ...All the vectorial lines of that colour are processed and engraved The lines set by scanning are ignored DOT pre cut All the vectorial lines of that colour are processed and engraved as points The line...

Page 53: ...his function you must first make sure that the air assistant is connected to a compressor optional see Air assistant requirements in the Installation chapter To adjust the air flow use the button on t...

Page 54: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 54 First contact Printer driver...

Page 55: ...m steps down to produce the engraving Higher resolutions will produce cleaner and deeper engraving but take longer Lower resolutions produce a coarser and shallower image but are quicker to engrave Tr...

Page 56: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 56 First contact Printer driver...

Page 57: ...he pict 2 The graphic representation which appears in the Settings window corresponds to the shoulder shape of the letter which will be engraved The value corresponds to the shoulder length in mm The...

Page 58: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 58 First contact Printer driver...

Page 59: ...to create a new shoulder shape pict 1 and 2 Modify the shoulder length to create a new shoulder shape which appears in the Parameters window when you click Apply Appliquer pict 3 and 4 Shoulder B 1 mm...

Page 60: ...graving is started Deactivate the Autofocus function when you want to engrave a large set of plates of the same thickness This will allow you to save time in measuring or you will only do an autofocus...

Page 61: ...es 61 Exhaust system pict 3 Must always be selected for gases to be discharged A time delay can be defined by the user pict 4 It corresponds to the time in seconds needed for stopping the filtering on...

Page 62: ...s provided with this option Do not attempt to use this until you have read the rest of this manual There is important information about the operation of the LASER system that must be read and understo...

Page 63: ...vated this function is used for the LASER head to avoid for example the edges of an engraved object During movements without engraving of the head the machine table lowers to the value indicated in Wh...

Page 64: ...hese objects as vectors and will cut them out providing that your software has the capability of vector output Basically all software programs have the ability to provide raster output However not all...

Page 65: ...m a dot by dot editing rotation or scaling of the bitmap Monochrome Bitmaps If you scan the image in monochrome black and white mode set your scanner to at least 600 DPI The higher the DPI the smoothe...

Page 66: ...tube assembly and the UC and PUI boards UC board The UC board is the brains of the system The UC board receives informations from the computer and the control panel The incoming files from the comput...

Page 67: ...er is about 0 14 inch 3 5 mm The focus lens focuses the beam into a very small spot whose Spot Size is dependent on the Focal Length of the lens The Focal Length is the distance from about the center...

Page 68: ...low to carry out an Autofocus automatic ZRef at any time XY Z head travel selecting or adjusting a setting Activate the air assist when engraving To cut off the mains supply to the machine in case of...

Page 69: ...lit type of display that enhances visibility even under low light environments When the LASER system is powered on the LASER system will perform a series of routines SET UP A first message will be dis...

Page 70: ...machine has finished processing a file and has returned to the home position The LASER machine is ready to receive a file The LASER machine has been paused while running a file During a Pause FLASHING...

Page 71: ...tant if your machine is correctly connected to a compressor optional see Air assistant requirements in the Installation chapter The AUTOFOCUS button is used to effect an Autofocus at any time The moti...

Page 72: ...800 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT MM L SOLUTION 800 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT MM 001 FILENAME1 DELETE THIS FILE NO YES DELETE ALL NO YES GRAVOGRAPH LASER Version X XX LCD S...

Page 73: ...N ODD 7 8 1 1 5 2 9600 19200 38400 57600 MM INCH LANGUAGE ENGLISH SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT MM AUTOMATE OFF OFF ON DATA BITS 8 STOP BITS 1 HANDSHAKE RTS CTS TIME OUT 7 L SOLUTION 800 LANGUAGE ENGLISH S...

Page 74: ...400 DPI Y 400 PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION GRAVOGRAPH LASER Version X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16 Mo BOOT X X READY TO RECEIVE 001 FILENAME1 PUI 40 VIT 10 DPIX 400 DPIY 400 SET UP FPGA X XX LCD SOFT X X...

Page 75: ...e screen READY TO RECEIVE 001 FILENAME1 PUI 40 VIT 10 DPIX 400 DPIY 400 2 Press the CANCEL key PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 3 Select the PARAMETERS settings sub menu using the arrows keys 4 Vali...

Page 76: ...MEMORY PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 001 FILENAME1 DELETE THIS FILE NO YES DELETE ALL NO YES GRAVOGRAPH LASER Version X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16 Mo BOOT X X READY TO...

Page 77: ...CANCEL key PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 3 Select the FILE sub menu using the arrows keys PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 4 Validate 001 FILENAME1 DELETE THIS FILE DELETE ALL 90 FREE MEMORY 5...

Page 78: ...4 2 0 02 37 002 FILENAME2 PUI 20 VIT 10 DPIX 300 DPIY 300 GRAVOGRAPH LASER Version X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16 Mo BOOT X X READY TO RECEIVE 001 FILENAME1 PUI 40 VIT 10 DPIX 400 DPIY 400 SET UP FPGA X XX LCD...

Page 79: ...VIT 10 DPIX 400 DPIY 400 6 Validate 001 FILENAME1 002 FILENAME2 003 FILENAME3 004 FILENAME4 7 Select the file using the arrows keys 001 FILENAME1 002 FILENAME2 003 FILENAME3 004 FILENAME4 8 Validate...

Page 80: ...00 57600 9600 19200 38400 57600 9600 19200 38400 57600 4800 9600 19200 38400 BAUD RATE 9600 PARITY NONE DATA BITS 8 STOP BITS 1 BAUD RATE 9600 PARITY NONE DATA BITS 8 STOP BITS 1 PARITY NONE DATA BITS...

Page 81: ...CEL key PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION 3 Select the CONFIGURATION setup sub menu using the arrows keys PARAMETRES FICHIER INFO CONFIGURATION 4 Validate 5 Select the setting to set up using the arr...

Page 82: ...in a automised line production line Once activated the engraving machine will be controlled from signals sent by the automaton port In order to use this Automaton function it is necessary to configure...

Page 83: ...t corner of the page on screen depending on how the piece of wood is positioned in the engraving area as the diagram 3 illustrates Setting the drivers properties The next step consists of setting the...

Page 84: ...R engraving machine In that case Autofocus starts automatically before each engraving start next paragraph Do not activate this Autofocus function when you want to engrave a series of plates with the...

Page 85: ...any errors including but not limited to flaming sparking melting or excessive smoking of the material you are engraving STOP THE ENGRAVING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY BY EITHER PRESSING THE PAUSE BUTTON OR OP...

Page 86: ...ventilated and unoccupied area Some materials when engraved or cut with a LASER can produce toxic and caustic fumes We suggest that you obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS from the materials ma...

Page 87: ...ou try to transfer Check that you are using the command line for serial transfer The computer has two serial ports you have not indicated the correct port to transfer the file Check that you have plug...

Page 88: ...th the cylinder attachment on how to properly install and use this option Options and accessories Stand of slant for cylinder attachment L SOLUTION 800 and 900 This stand of slant permits to engrave c...

Page 89: ...the N7 air inlet Pneumatic supply for the air assist Options and accessories Honeycomb cutting table diagram 5 The purpose of the Cutting Table is to support the material that you are cutting off of...

Page 90: ...al The law requires all manufacturers to provide this information to anyone who requests it DO NOT ENGRAVE OR CUT PVC Polyvinylchloride BASED MATERIALS The fumes are extremely toxic if you inhale them...

Page 91: ...pth Very low settings are used to perforate the material Rule of Thumb Doubling the Power doubles the depth and halving the Power halves the depth Halving the Speed doubles the depth and doubling the...

Page 92: ...engraving position as well as premature component failure Smoke or dirt buildup on the optics can cause damage to them loss of LASER power or premature failure of these components Use good judgment an...

Page 93: ...n and then wipe down the parts you are cleaning with the dampened cloth 4 Clean the front window with chamois leather and the soap solution The front window is made out of acrylic DO NOT use paper tow...

Page 94: ...L SOLUTION 700 800 900 machines 94 First contact General maintenance...

Page 95: ...the lens did not come clean use a lens cleaning paper and repeat the procedure Do not worry about small pieces of lint that come off the lens cleaning paper They will be vaporized as soon as the LASER...

Page 96: ...main stop button L in I position When switched on the ventilator of the machine will start The following message will be displayed on the L C D screen of the machine SET UP FPGA X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16...

Page 97: ...lowing message will be displayed on the L C D screen of the machine RE ALIGN Z JOYSTICK Z Z ZZ ZZ 9 Open the front door of the LASER machine 10 Place the wedge for the autofocus adjustment provided wi...

Page 98: ...using the key SET LASER TYPE TICKLE RE ALIGN MACHINE 16 Exit the MACHINE menu using the key The following screen will remain displayed for 3 seconds GRAVOGRAPH LASER VERSION X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16 Mo B...

Page 99: ...y and usually does not require adjustment However it is possible that it may need adjustment after the laser system ages several years A simple procedure can be effected by the user in order to make o...

Page 100: ...button L in I position When switched on the ventilator of the machine will start The following message will be displayed on the L C D screen of the machine SET UP FPGA X XX LCD SOFT X XX 16 Mo BOOT X...

Page 101: ...s or settings and do not carry out procedures other than those specified in the use manual to avoid risking exposure to dangerous radiation 10 To modify this Tickle parameter press simultaneously thes...

Page 102: ...i e w t c e j b o m u m i x a M b l 1 4 4 g k 0 2 r e s a l o t m e t i e h t f o e z i s m u m i x a M h x d x w m m 0 5 1 x 0 3 3 x 0 5 3 n i 9 5 x 3 1 x 8 3 1 m m 0 5 2 x 0 3 3 x 0 5 6 n i 8 9 x 3...

Page 103: ...u p t u O s t u p n I m e t s y s t s u a h x E n o i t c e n n o c n i p 5 e l a m e f N I D n o i t c e n n o c t n e m h c a t t a r e d n i l y C n i p 8 e l a m e f N I D t s i s s A r i A n i 6...

Page 104: ...1 x 0 4 x 0 1 3 t h g i e h e k i p S n i 8 1 1 m m 0 3 a e r a g n i v a r g n e x a M m m 5 0 3 x 5 0 3 n i 2 1 x 2 1 m m 5 0 3 x 0 1 6 n i 2 1 x 4 2 m m 0 1 6 x 0 1 6 n i 4 2 x 4 2 t h g i e w t e...

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