Vision Phoenix 1212 S5, User Manual

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5.5 Advanced Operation
The following sections are for users that have progressed through the step-by-step operation of the Vision
Phoenix 1212 and want to know how to get the most out of their engraver.
It can be challenging to correctly position text and/or graphics. Odd shaped items, which are difficult to
measure or locate on the engraving table, pose the biggest problem to most users. The Phoenix 1212
has features to help with positioning items and graphics. Two of these features are Setting a Custom
Home Position, and using the Jogger and Red Dot Laser Pointer together. Both of these techniques will
assist the user when engraving more challenging applications.
5.5.1 Setting and Using Custom Home Positions
To set the home position of the machine to the upper left hand corner of the engraving area, place the
material (in this example, the cell phone case) on the engraving table and secure it. Press on the jog
Icon from the home screen.
Press on the magnifying glass to turn the laser on. Jog to the upper left engraving position. Change the
offset to 2-8 (1 and 9 are saved for factory home positions). Now press the plus button.
The machine will turn the laser off and move the cutter directly over the new home position. The new
home is now saved. Use the green select button to go back to this home position.