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Engraving
Engraving is the process by which complex designs are etched into a workpiece. Engraving can range from a
simple surface mark all the way through deep material removal. Engraving is differentiated from cutting in that
cutting is the process of burning a closed contour completely through a workpiece. Engraving is also known as
“Raster Engraving” or “Rastering”. For engraving, a laser has two states: on and off. Every black pixel or “laser
dot” is the result of the laser turning on and firing at that location. This location is controlled by the input image,
which can be thought of as a “map” of on and off pixels. The laser fires individual pulses corresponding to
pixels in an image. When the laser is operating in raster mode the head moves rapidly from left to right and
slowly from top to bottom, engraving your image pixel by pixel and line by line.
Images and Engraving
Engravable images use multiple colored pixels to form an image. JPEGs and PNGs are common engraving
image types. Most of the photos found on the Internet and photo prints are raster images. Raster images are
created using a fixed number of colored pixels, so they can’t be dramatically resized without distorting their
resolution. When sized to fit a space they weren’t designed to, the pixels become visibly grainy and the image
becomes distorted. When this happens, altered photos may appear pixelated or low resolution compared to
the original source. Because of this, it is important that you save raster files at precisely the dimensions
needed to eliminate possible resolution issues.
PDF Files
Engraving works with both vector and pixel-based source files, allowing you to engrave anything from a simple
block logo all the way to high-resolution photographs. A PDF file type is generally treated as a vector file,
however, RetinaEngrave v3.0 can read PDF files as either a vector or an engraving file when you import the
image. This allows operator great freedom in converting any image file to a PDF.
Direct Printing PDF Files
The easiest way to import any file type to RetinaEngrave v3.0 is to “drag ‘n drop” it directly into the workspace
window. If there are ever any problems importing files in this manner , direct printing a converted PDF file is the
next method to try. Most design software have a simple method for converting files to PDF and then directly
printing them to the RetinaEngrave v3.0 software.
Designing in RetinaEngrave v3.0
RetinaEngrave v3.0 includes a robust set of design tools, allowing users to design in the software without
needing outside design software. Third party design software, however, is still an option for RetinaEngrave
v3.0 users. Just about any design software will work (You can choose the software you are most comfortable
with, as long as you can convert files to PDF (which most can). You can also “direct print” to the software. Each
operating system does this in a slightly different way, so check the instructions for your particular program.
If you use third party design software and run into a problem with the print interface, we recommend printing to
the XPS Document Image Writer or saving as a PDF. PDF files save vector information and are the best way to
carry artwork from a non-compatible operating system (Mac or Linux) onto your Windows PC.
Compatible design packages include: CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, and Google’s free online vector
drawing application. Additionally, most CAD packages are able to output drawings in a vector format for
printing; Autodesk 123D is particularly interesting for its cost (free) and built- in 3D slicing capabilities.
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