Epilog Fusion13000 Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG
Fusion - MODEL 13000
This manual can also be found in electronic format on the
Epilog Dashboard Drivers and Documentation
disk that came with your laser system.
April 17, 2013
16371 Table Mountain Parkway
Golden, CO 80403
Phone (303) 277-1188
Fax (303) 277-9669
Technical Support Direct Line: (303) 215-9171
Email Technical Support: tech@epiloglaser.com
Technical Support Online:
www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm
www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm
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Contents at a Glance
Fire Warning!.........................................................................................i
Introduction ........................................................................................ xi
Epilog Laser Setup...............................................................................1
Section 1: Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1
Section 2: Dos and Don’ts ........................................................................................................... 13
Section 3: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1
Section 4: Installing the ECC (Epilog Control Center) ............................................................... 12
Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver ............................................................. 22
Section 6: Using the Epilog Dashboard....................................................................................... 47
Basic Operations................................................................................79
Section 7: Quick Start & Easy Setup ........................................................................................... 81
Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel .................................................................................... 91
Section 9: Using the ECC (Epilog Control Center).................................................................... 101
Section 10: Standard & Optional Machine Features.................................................................. 107
Section 11: Engraving Machine Cleaning ................................................................................. 119
Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations...................................................................... 131
Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques.............................................................................. 139
Section 14: Material Suppliers................................................................................................... 155
Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications...................161
Section 15: In Case of Difficulty ............................................................................................... 163
Section 16: Specifications.......................................................................................................... 165
Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware ..................................................................... 171
APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT ...............................................177
APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD...........................................179
APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS
........................................................................................................183
INDEX...............................................................................................195
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Table of Contents
Fire Warning!.........................................................................................i
Introduction ........................................................................................ xi
How to Use This Owner’s Manual ........................................................................................ xi
Epilog Laser Setup...............................................................................1
Section 1: Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1
Laser Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1
Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................................... 3
Fire Safety............................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................... 5
Section 2: Dos and Don’ts ........................................................................................................... 13
DON’T!................................................................................................................................. 13
DO......................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 3: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1
Setting Up Your Laser System ............................................................................................... 1
Connecting the Exhaust ..........................................................................................................7
Connecting Electrical Power................................................................................................... 9
Section 4: Installing the ECC (Epilog Control Center) ............................................................... 12
USB Port ............................................................................................................................... 17
Ethernet Port ......................................................................................................................... 17
Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver ............................................................. 22
Installing the Dashboard Driver Using the USB Connection using XP or Vista.................. 23
Installing the Dashboard Driver Using the USB Connection using Windows 7 or 8........... 23
Installing the Dashboard Driver Using an Ethernet Connection and a Crossover Cable ..... 33
Section 6: Using the Epilog Dashboard....................................................................................... 47
Additional Dashboard Driver Features ................................................................................. 75
Changing Dashboard Driver Defaults................................................................................... 77
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Basic Operations................................................................................79
Section 7: Quick Start & Easy Setup ........................................................................................... 81
Artwork Setup....................................................................................................................... 81
Job Setup............................................................................................................................... 84
Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel .................................................................................... 91
Section 9: Using the ECC (Epilog Control Center).................................................................... 101
Job Tab................................................................................................................................ 101
Configuration Tab............................................................................................................... 105
Section 10: Standard & Optional Machine Features.................................................................. 107
Air Assist ............................................................................................................................ 107
Front Access Door .............................................................................................................. 108
Task Plate............................................................................................................................ 109
Optional Vector Grid/Vacuum Hold-down Table .............................................................. 109
Pin Table ............................................................................................................................. 113
Section 11: Engraving Machine Cleaning ................................................................................. 119
This cleaning section may show photos of other Epilog machines. The cleaning process is
the same so please use these photos as a reference guide................................................... 119
Cleaning - Important!............................................................................................................... i
Fire Warning!...................................................................................................................... 119
Laser Tube .......................................................................................................................... 129
Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations...................................................................... 131
Engraving Speed ................................................................................................................. 131
Engraving Power................................................................................................................. 131
Recommendations............................................................................................................... 132
Multiple Passes ................................................................................................................... 133
30 Watt................................................................................................................................ 134
40 Watt................................................................................................................................ 135
50 Watt................................................................................................................................ 136
60 Watt................................................................................................................................ 137
75 Watt................................................................................................................................ 138
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Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques.............................................................................. 139
Acrylic...................................................................................................................................... i
Fire Warning!...................................................................................................................... 139
Anodized Aluminum........................................................................................................... 142
Brass - Painted .................................................................................................................... 142
Glass.................................................................................................................................... 144
Notary Seals - Delrin .......................................................................................................... 146
Plastic.................................................................................................................................. 147
Rubber Stamps .................................................................................................................... 149
Wood................................................................................................................................... 149
Section 14: Material Suppliers................................................................................................... 155
Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications...................161
Section 15: In Case of Difficulty ............................................................................................... 163
Contacting Technical Support............................................................................................. 163
Section 16: Specifications.......................................................................................................... 165
Epilog Fusion 32 x 20 Specifications ................................................................................. 165
Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 166
Recommended PC............................................................................................................... 166
Other Computer Hardware Recommendations................................................................... 168
About The Laser ................................................................................................................. 168
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ........................................................ 169
Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware ..................................................................... 171
Upgrading Your Firmware.................................................................................................. 171
Installing New Firmware onto Your Computer .................................................................. 172
Transferring New Firmware from Your Computer to Your Laser ..................................... 174
APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT ...............................................177
APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD...........................................179
APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS
........................................................................................................183
Windows 7: Setting up the TCP/IP Address in the Computer........................................... 183
Windows 8: Installing the 64-bit Epilog Dashboard Print Driver in Windows 8.............. 189
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Fire Warning!
Your laser system uses a high intensity beam of light that can generate extremely
high temperatures when it comes into contact with the material being engraved,
marked or cut. Some materials are extremely flammable and can easily ignite and
burst into open flame setting the machine afire. This open flame is very
dangerous and has the potential to destroy not only the machine, but the building
in which it is housed.
Experience shows that vector cutting with the laser has the most potential to
create an open flame. Many materials are susceptible to igniting, but acrylic, in
all its different forms, has been shown to be especially flammable when vector
cutting with the laser.
Please read the following warnings and recommendations and follow them closely
at all times!
NEVER let the laser system operate if it will be unattended.
KEEP the area around the machine clean and free of clutter, combustible
materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or
gasoline.
ALWAYS keep a properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on
hand. Epilog recommends a Halotron fire extinguisher or a multi-purpose
dry chemical fire extinguisher. The Halotron extinguishers are more
expensive than a dry chemical, but offer certain advantages should you
ever need to use an extinguisher. The Halotron extinguisher discharges a
clean, easily removable substance that is not harmful to the mechanics or
wiring of the laser system. The dry chemical extinguisher discharges a
sticky, corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up.
ALWAYS use air assist when vector cutting.
BE CAREFUL! when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential
to burst suddenly into flames – even materials that may be very familiar to
the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.
KEEP YOUR LASER SYSTEM CLEAN – A build up of cutting and
engraving reside and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its
own right. Keep your laser system clean and free of debris. Regularly
remove the vector grid to clean any small pieces that have fallen through
the grid.
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Introduction
How to Use This Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Epilog Fusion Laser System. Your Epilog system
has been designed to be easy to operate, but you will utilize it to its fullest
potential by taking some time to read this owner’s manual prior to use. You will
be ready to use the Epilog laser system as soon as you read the first six sections.
Then you can refer to topics in the remaining sections, as you work.
Structure of the Manual
Part I: Setup
Sections 1 through 6 explain how to uncrate and set up your Epilog system,
important safety information you need to know before you use it, the Do’s and
Don’ts of operating the laser, configuring your computer to run the Epilog
Dashboard print driver, configuring CorelDraw, and a brief user’s guide to
running your first job.
Part II: Basic Operations
Sections 7 through 14 explain Using the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver, basic
Epilog laser operations and maintenance, machine features, speed and power
recommendations, material engraving techniques, and material suppliers.
Part III: Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications
Sections 15 through 17 assist with problem troubleshooting, service information;
system specifications and firmware upgrade instructions.
APPENDIX A
Epilog Warranty Information.
APPENDIX B
Printing from AutoCAD.
APPENDIX C
Additional Dashboard Print Driver Instructions.
INDEX
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Section 1: Safety
In This Section
Laser Safety
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Safety Features And Regulatory Compliance
Laser Safety
The Epilog Model 13000 Laser System is a Class 2 laser product, as defined in
International Standard IEC 60825-1.
The Epilog Model 13000 complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the
Federal Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products, except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 16, 2001. The Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, of the US FDA, issued Laser Notice No. 50 to permit
manufacturers to classify and manufacture their products in accordance with the
International Standard.
The output of the embedded high-power CO2 engraving laser is fully contained.
The laser cabinet has safety interlocks that turn the laser off if the door is opened
during operation, and no special precautions are necessary to operate the highpower laser safely. However, the visible output beam of the Laser Diode Pointer
(Red Dot Pointer) is accessible to the operator. While this device employs the
same technology as the familiar laser pen-pointers, like them it is potentially
hazardous if its beam is directed into the eye.
We have made every effort to make the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) as
safe as possible. Its beam path is located well inside the cabinet, and under
normal conditions, no hazardous levels of laser radiation can escape.
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The operator of the Epilog Model 13000 should observe the following general
precautions:
DO NOT disassemble the machine or remove any of its protective covers
while the unit is plugged in.
DO NOT attempt to defeat the door interlocks.
DO NOT view directly into the beam of the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot
Pointer).
DO NOT operate the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) without the
machine’s focus lens in place. If the unfocused beam strikes a reflective
surface, it could be directed out of the cabinet.
Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
* * *
The standard reference for laser safety is the American Standard for the Safe Use
of Lasers, Z136.1-2000, developed by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI). This reference is the basis for many of the federal regulations for laser
and laser system manufacturers, and for the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) laser safety guidelines. It contains detailed information
concerning proper installation and use of laser systems.
While the ANSI standard itself does not have the force of law, its
recommendations, including warning signage, training, and the designation of a
laser safety officer, may be compulsory under local workplace regulations when
operating laser systems above Class I. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure
that the installation and operation of the Epilog Model 13000 Laser System is
performed in accordance with all applicable laws.
Copies of ANSI Standard Z136.1-2000 are available from Epilog Corporation or
from:
Laser Institute of America
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 125
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 380-1553
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Electrical Safety
The AC input power to the Epilog Model 13000 Laser System is potentially lethal
and is fully contained within the cabinet.
DO NOT open any of the machine’s access panels while the unit is
plugged in. Opening a panel may expose the operator to the unit’s AC
input power.
DO NOT make or break any electrical connections to the system while the
unit is turned on.
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Fire Safety
Laser cutting and engraving systems represent a significant fire hazard. Most
engraving materials are inherently combustible, and while the objective of most
cutting and engraving operations is to vaporize material without burning, it is easy
to ignite a flame. Usually this is a simple “flare” of burning gases, issuing from
the focused spot on the work piece, which follows the moving spot and which
extinguishes itself as soon as the laser beam is modulated off. But should the
work piece actually be set on fire, the fire must be extinguished by the operator at
once, or the machine will be seriously damaged or destroyed!
Experience shows that vector cutting with the laser has the most potential to
create an open flame. Many materials are susceptible to igniting, but acrylic, in
all its different forms, has been shown to be especially flammable when vector
cutting with the laser.
Section 1: Safety
Please read the following warnings and recommendations and follow them closely
at all times!
NEVER let the laser system operate if it will be unattended.
KEEP the area around the machine clean and free of unnecessary clutter,
combustible materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone,
alcohol, or gasoline.
ALWAYS keep a properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on
hand. Epilog recommends a Halotron fire extinguisher or a multi-purpose
dry chemical fire extinguisher. The Halotron extinguishers are more
expensive than a dry chemical, but offer certain advantages should you
ever need to use an extinguisher. The Halotron extinguisher discharges a
clean, easily removable substance that is not harmful to the mechanics or
wiring of the laser system. The dry chemical extinguisher discharges a
sticky, corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up.
ALWAYS use air assist when vector cutting.
BE CAREFUL! When vector cutting. Many materials have the potential
to burst suddenly into flames – even materials that may be very familiar to
the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.
KEEP YOUR LASER SYSTEM CLEAN – A build up of cutting and
engraving reside and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its
own right. Keep your laser system clean and free of debris. Regularly
remove the vector grid to clean any small pieces that have fallen through
the grid.
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Safety Features and Regulatory
Compliance
Epilog has incorporated specific safety features into the Model 13000 Laser
System in order to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 1040 and the International
Standard IEC 60825-1. These safety features include:
A safety enclosure (cabinet), which fully encloses the engraving laser and
its beam path.
Dual redundant interlock systems that turn off the engraving laser when
the window is opened.
A visible emission indication when the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot
Pointer) is operating. There is an LED indicator on the machine’s front
panel.
21 CFR 1040 and IEC 60825-1 require that certification, identification, and
warning labels be placed on laser products. Reproductions of labels on the Epilog
Model 13000 Laser System follow, with their locations specified:
1. Certification/Identification Label. This engraved plate is located on the rear
of the machine’s cabinet.
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2. Warning Label. This label is located on the rear of the machine’s cabinet,
below the Certification/Identification Label above.
3. Explanatory Label. This label identifies the classification of the Model
13000 in accordance with IEC 60825-1. It is located on the rear of the
machine’s cabinet, beside the Warning Label above.
LASER RADIAT ION
DO NO T STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASE R PRODUCT
1 mW CW M AXIMUM 600-700 nm
4. Non-interlocked Protective Housing Safety Labels (4).
Two of these labels are located on the rear of the machine; beside the edges
of each of the cabinet’s end covers. The other two labels are located on the
cabinet walls under the covers, so that they are visible when the covers have
been removed.
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5. Defeatably-interlocked Protective Housing Safety Label. This label is
located on the machine’s cabinet door, in the upper left-hand corner.
6. Aperture Safety Label.
This label is located on the
steering-mirror cover inside the
machine’s cabinet, beside the
aperture where the laser beams enter the cabinet.
7. Electrical Safety Label.
This label is located on the access panel on
the rear of the machine’s cabinet.
HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE CABINET
DISCONNECT PO WER
BEFORE OPENING PANEL
8. Fire Safety Label.
This label is located on the machine’s cabinet
door, in the upper right-hand corner.
FIRE HAZARD
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DO NOT OPERATE
MACHINE UNATTENDED
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9. Emergency Stop
EMERGENCY
STOP
10. Power Labels
11. Main Breaker Labels
12. Air Assist Label
AIR ASSIST
30 PSI MAX
200 kPa MA X
12. Fire Warning Label
This fire hazard label is located on the left and right sides of the top access
door of your laser system:
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DANGER
FIRE HAZARD
DO NOT OPERATE
MACHINE UNATTENDED
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
CUTTING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
SUCH AS WOOD OR ACRYLI C.
A PROPERLY MAIN TAINED FIRE
EX TINGU ISHER SHOULD BE KEPT
NEAR THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
EPILO G RECOMME NDS A CO FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
PERIODICALLY REMOVE THE
VECTOR C UTTING GR ID AND
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE TABLE
PAN.
PERIODICALLY REMOVE THE
EXH AUST TUBE ADA PTER FRO M
TH E BACK OF THE MACHINE AND
REMO VE ANY DEBRIS FROM THE
EX HAUST PORT.
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FIRE SAFETY
The following diagrams show the location of each specific label described above.
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Section 2: Dos and Don’ts
In This Section
Operating Dos and Don’ts
DON’T!
NEVER operate the machine without a properly operating vent to the outside!
Most material will only produce an irritating smoke when engraved. Some
materials, including but not limited to paint, varnish, composition board and
plastics, produce compounds that can be harmful if concentrated. A properly
installed vent is the only way to ensure that problems do not occur.
NEVER engrave or cut any material containing PVC or vinyl. When engraved, a
corrosive agent is produced that will destroy your machine. Your warranty will
be void if your machine is damaged by corrosion from engraving or cutting
PVC or Vinyl.
NEVER operate your machine unattended. There is a significant risk of fire if the
machine is set improperly, or if the machine should experience a mechanical or
electrical failure while operating.
NEVER vector cut any material while the machine is unattended. Because vector
cutting moves relatively slowly compared to raster engraving, a tremendous
amount of heat is applied to the material being cut. This buildup of heat can
cause significant fire risk and the machine should always be monitored.
Additionally, the air assist should always be turned on when vector cutting to
reduce the risk of fire.
NEVER operate with any of the covers or enclosures removed, and never modify
the enclosure. The laser beam is invisible!
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Please allow a few minutes a week for cleaning your machine. Just a small
amount of effort at the end of the week will pay off with years of trouble free
operation of your machine.
See the Engraving Machine Cleaning section of this manual for specifics.
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