Epilog Fusion M2 32, Fusion M2 40, 13000, 14000 User Manual

FUSION M2 32 / 40

LASER SYSTEM MANUAL | MODEL 13000 / 14000

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UPDATED MAY 2018 | EPILOGLASER.COM/MANUALS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fire Warning 1

Introduction 2

How to Use This Owner’s Manual ..............................................................................................................................................2

Icons Used in this Manual .........................................................................................................................................................2

Section 1: Safety 3

Laser Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................3

Electrical Safety .........................................................................................................................................................................4

Fire Warning ..............................................................................................................................................................................5

Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................................6

Do’s and Don’ts .......................................................................................................................................................................10

Section 2: Getting Started 11

1. Unpacking the Laser System ...............................................................................................................................................11

2. Choose Where to Locate the System...................................................................................................................................12

3. Connecting the Exhaust .......................................................................................................................................................13

4. Connecting Electrical Power ................................................................................................................................................15

5. Setting Vector Cutting Table Default ....................................................................................................................................15

6. Connect the Laser to Your Computer ..................................................................................................................................15

7. Set the Fusion’s IP Address .................................................................................................................................................16

9. Sign Up for Driver Updates and Register Your System .......................................................................................................18

Section 3: Driver Installation 19

Windows 7: Ethernet Installation .............................................................................................................................................19

Windows 7: USB Installation ...................................................................................................................................................22

Windows 8 and 10: Ethernet Installation .................................................................................................................................25

Windows 8 and 10: USB Installation .......................................................................................................................................28

Setting Up CorelDRAW Beziers Setting ...................................................................................................................................31

Mac Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................................................32

Section 4: The Epilog Job Manager 37

Epilog Job Manager Instructions.............................................................................................................................................37

How to Install the Epilog Job Manager ....................................................................................................................................37

Trouble Shooting Job Manager Installation .............................................................................................................................39

Important Epilog Job Manager Notes ......................................................................................................................................40

Using the Epilog Job Manager ................................................................................................................................................40

Section 5: Using The Laser Dashboard™ 49

Changing Laser Dashboard Defaults .......................................................................................................................................49

General Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................50

Advanced Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................................54

Color Mapping Tab ..................................................................................................................................................................56

Additional CorelDRAW Laser Dashboard Features ..................................................................................................................57

Section 6: Using The Epilog Mac Driver 59

Mac Driver Settings .................................................................................................................................................................59

Project Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................62

Vector Cutting Lines ................................................................................................................................................................63

Section 7: Fusion Control Panel 65

Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................65

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Joystick ...................................................................................................................................................................................74

Job Storage: Temporary Memory ............................................................................................................................................75

Section 8: Quick Start Guide 77

Artwork Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................77

Setting a Vector Cutting Line ...................................................................................................................................................78

Resolution ...............................................................................................................................................................................79

Piece and Page Size ................................................................................................................................................................83

Section 9: Cleaning & Maintenance 85

Reduce Fire Risk with a Clean Laser ........................................................................................................................................85

Cleaning the Optics .................................................................................................................................................................85

Cleaning and Lubricating the Bearing Rails .............................................................................................................................87

Cleaning the Exhaust Plenum ..................................................................................................................................................88

Laser Tube ...............................................................................................................................................................................91

Laser Tube Air Filter ................................................................................................................................................................91

Section 10: System Features 93

Air Assist .................................................................................................................................................................................93

Auto Focus vs. Manual Focus ..................................................................................................................................................93

Crash Bar ................................................................................................................................................................................95

Image Dithering.......................................................................................................................................................................96

Color Mapping.........................................................................................................................................................................97

Reset Home Position .............................................................................................................................................................104

Red Dot Pointer .....................................................................................................................................................................104

Movable Home Position ........................................................................................................................................................105

Center Engraving ...................................................................................................................................................................106

Emergency Stop Button ........................................................................................................................................................108

Front Access Door .................................................................................................................................................................109

Task Plate/Vacuum Hold-Down Table ....................................................................................................................................109

Exhaust Plenum ....................................................................................................................................................................110

Safety Interlock / Laser Status Indicators ..............................................................................................................................111

Rulers..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Section 11: Optional Features 113

Vector Cutting Table/Vacuum Hold-Down Table ....................................................................................................................113

Pin Table ...............................................................................................................................................................................114

Fusion Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment ....................................................................................................................................117

3-Jaw Chuck Rotary Attachment ..........................................................................................................................................125

eView Camera Module ...........................................................................................................................................................135

Dual Source Option ...............................................................................................................................................................146

PhotoLaser Plus ....................................................................................................................................................................148

Section 12: Upgrading the Operational Firmware 155

How to Upgrade Your Firmware ............................................................................................................................................155

Section 13: Printing From AutoCAD 159

How to Print from AutoCAD to the Laser...............................................................................................................................159

Section 14: Material Engraving Techniques 161

CO2 Laser Materials/Techniques ..........................................................................................................................................161

3D Engraving .....................................................................................................................................................................161

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Acrylic ...............................................................................................................................................................................162

Anodized Aluminum ..........................................................................................................................................................163

Brass - Painted ..................................................................................................................................................................164

Glass .................................................................................................................................................................................165

Notary Seals: Delrin ...........................................................................................................................................................166

Plastic Engraving/Cutting ..................................................................................................................................................167

Rubber Stamps ..................................................................................................................................................................168

Wood .................................................................................................................................................................................172

Fiber Laser Materials/Techniques ..........................................................................................................................................175

Metal Annealing .................................................................................................................................................................175

Metal Etching ....................................................................................................................................................................175

Metal Polishing ..................................................................................................................................................................176

Plastic Marking .................................................................................................................................................................176

Section 15: Speciﬁcations 179

Fusion Laser Technical Speciﬁcations ...................................................................................................................................179

Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................................................180

Recommended PC.................................................................................................................................................................180

About The CO2 Laser Source ................................................................................................................................................181

About the Fiber Laser Source ................................................................................................................................................182

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice .............................................................................................................182

Section 16: Technical Support 183

Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................183

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................................................184

Section 17: Material Suppliers 187

Industry Material Supplier List ..............................................................................................................................................187

Appendix A: Warranty Statement 191

Warranty Statement for the Fusion Laser ..............................................................................................................................191

Appendix B: Material Settings 193

Fusion Series Suggested Material Settings (CO2) .................................................................................................................193

Fusion Series Suggested Material Settings (Fiber) ................................................................................................................196

Index 199

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FIRE WARNING

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!

• Stay with the laser. Never operate the laser system while unattended.

• Keep the area clear. Clean around the machine and keep the area free of clutter, combustible materials, explosives,

or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or gasoline.

• Be prepared with a ﬁre extinguisher. 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.

• Use Air Assist. Always use the system’s Air Assist feature when vector cutting.

• Use caution when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential to suddenly burst into ﬂames when cut with a

laser – even materials that may be very familiar to the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.

• Clean the laser. A buildup of cutting and engraving residue 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 Cutting Table 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 few sections. Then you can refer to topics in the remaining sections, as you work.

Icons Used in this Manual

Look for these symbols to help you ﬁnd valuable information throughout the text:

Helpful notes to keep in mind when running the laser!

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Warnings and cautions to keep in mind when running the laser.

This icon indicates the potential for ﬁre damage when operating the laser.

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Laser Safety

The Epilog Model 13000/14000 Laser System is a Class 2 laser product, as deﬁned in International Standard IEC 60825-1.

The Epilog Model 13000/14000 complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the Federal Performance Standards for LightEmitting 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 laser is fully contained. The laser cabinet has safety interlocks that turn the laser off if any access door is opened during operation, and no special precautions are necessary to operate the laser safely. Access doors are interlocked and can be opened without the use of a tool. Any interlocked door that is opened while the machine is operating will immediately stop the laser from ﬁring.

Access panels are not interlocked and require a tool for opening or removal. Access panels should always be installed when the laser is operating. Never operate the laser system with an access panel removed.

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.

The operator of the Epilog Model 13000/14000 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.

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Electrical Safety

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 13000/14000 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

Electrical Safety

The AC input power to the Epilog Model 13000/14000 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 Warning

Didn’t you see this already? Yes! That’s how important we think it is for you to read this information.

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.

Please read the following warnings and recommendations and follow them closely at all times!

• Stay with the laser. Never operate the laser system while unattended.

• Keep the area clear. Clean around the machine and keep the area free of clutter, combustible materials, explosives,

or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or gasoline.

• Use Air Assist. Always use the system’s Air Assist feature when vector cutting.

• Use caution when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential to suddenly burst into ﬂames when cut with a

laser – even materials that may be very familiar to the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.

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Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance

Epilog has incorporated speciﬁc safety features into the Model 13000/14000 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 13000/14000 Laser System follow, with their locations speciﬁed:

1. Certiﬁcation/Identiﬁcation Plate: This engraved plate is located on the left rear of the machine’s cabinet.

Epilog Corporation 16371 Table Mountain Pkwy. Golden, CO 80403 USA Model Number: 14000 Laser System

Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: May, 2015

14060- 1512383220

Class 2 Laser Product

This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.

This product complies with IEC 60825-1: 2007.

Mass: 35 kg max

Pending

Authorized Representative:

cameo Laser Franz Hagemann Gmbh Stuhrbaum14 28816 Stuhr Deutschland Tel: 0421 80 95 60-0 Fax: 0421 80 95 60-25 E-Mail: info@cameolaser.de

Patents

Made in

USA

2. Warning Logotype: This label is located on the left rear of the machine’s cabinet, above the Certiﬁcation/ Identiﬁcation plate.

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3. Descriptive Label: This label identiﬁes the classiﬁcation of the Model 13000/14000 in accordance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and IEC 60825-1. It is located on the left rear of the machine’s cabinet, below the Warning Logotype.

4. Non-interlocked Protective Housing Safety Labels: These labels are located on, or adjacent to, removable access covers on the machine’s cabinet as shown in the diagrams to follow. Where a label is located on a removable cover, there is an additional label under the cover so that it will be visible when the cover has been removed.

5. Defeatably-interlocked Protective Housing Safety Labels: There is one label on each of the machine’s cabinet doors; one on the front door and one on the top door.

6. Emergency Stop Label: This label is located above the red Emergency Stop switch on the right front of the machine’s cabinet.

7. Electrical Safety Label: This label is located on the power supply module, inside the bay at the lower righthand side of the machine.

8. Main Breaker Label: This label is located on or below the power module panel at the left rear of the machine’s cabinet.

9. Air Assist Label: This label is located on the laser bay cover, at the left rear of the machine’s cabinet.

10. Aperture Safety Label: This label is located above the aperture, inside the cabinet, where laser beams enter the machine’s engraving area.

11. Power Labels: The appropriate label for the machine is located on or above the power module panel at the left rear of the machine’s cabinet.

12. Fire Warning Label: There are two labels on top of the machine’s cabinet; one to the left and one to the right of the top cabinet door.

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The following diagrams show the location of each speciﬁc label.

Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance

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Do’s and Don’ts

Don’ts

Do Not Run the Laser Unvented: Never operate the machine without a properly operating vent to the outside or to a

ﬁltration unit! 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.

Do Not Engrave or Cut PVC: 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.

Do Not Operate Machine While Unattended: Never operate your machine without someone watching the system. 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.

Do Not Vector Cut While Machine is Unattended: Never laser cut any material with the laser without someone watching the system. 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.

Do Not Operate The System While Doors are Open: Never operate with any of the covers or enclosures removed, and never modify the enclosure. The laser beam is invisible and is very dangerous!

Do’s

Clean the System: 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 “Section : Cleaning & Maintenance” on page 85 for speciﬁcs.

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1. Unpacking the Laser System

Setting up your Epilog Laser System is easy to do! If you’ve ever installed a paper printer, this is only slightly more difﬁcult. The following information will help you understand the entire system and how it works.

Your Fusion laser system consists of the following components:

1. Fusion Laser System

2. Epilog Driver Disc

3. USB and Ethernet Cables

4. A Preprogrammed Router (eView Camera Module only)

You will also need:

1. A computer or laptop.

2. An exhaust fan: The exhaust fan is mandatory and is used to remove smoke and debris from the Fusion work area. The exhaust air can be ported to the outside or into a ﬁlter box.

Follow these steps to setup your Fusion Laser system:

1. Unpack the laser system.

2. Choose where to locate the system.

3. Connect the exhaust system to your laser.

4. Connect the electrical power.

5. Connect the laser to your computer through USB or Ethernet.

6. Sign up for driver update and register your system at www.epiloglaser.com/register.

1. Unpacking the Laser System

Unpack the laser system from the crate provided by Epilog. Please be sure to hold on to all packing materials and crating in case you need to move the system in the future.

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2. Choose Where to Locate the System

Cooling Requirements and Operating Temperatures

All Epilog Laser systems use air-cooled laser tubes. Laser technology is such that the laser tubes generate a lot of excess heat and the tubes must be cooled for proper operation. There are cooling fans located at the back of the laser. The fans and vents should always be clear of restrictions and should never be covered.

Cooling Fans

Laser Tube Air Filter is a standard 12” x 20” x 1” (304 x 762 x 25 mm) furnace ﬁlter and can be found at any home store. This is more likely to need to be changed in a dustier shop environment.

Warning: The cooling fans and vents are located at the back of the Fusion and should never be covered or blocked in any way. Lasers that overheat will not operate properly and may begin to produce erratic laser output or possibly complete failure.

Ambient air temperature where the laser system is operating should not exceed 90 degrees F (32 C). Operating in an environment where the ambient air temperature is above 90 degrees F (32 C) will void the Epilog warranty.

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3. Connecting the Exhaust

In this manual, the term “exhaust” refers to either an exhaust fan or a ﬁlter unit and the term “exhaust” is used for simplicity. The important point is that it is mandatory that an exhaust unit or ﬁlter system is incorporated as part of your laser system. Never operate your laser system without a properly functioning exhaust. The exhaust removes the dust, debris and smell from the engraving cavity and exhausts it to the outside of the building or to the ﬁlter unit. Prior to the installation of the laser system, you may need a contractor to install the exhaust system. The blower should be mounted outside your building for noise considerations. Ideally, the blower should not be more than twenty feet (6 meters) from the laser. You should provide a metal duct (ﬂexible aluminum or galvanized sheet metal) from the blower to the laser. All Epilog model 13000/14000 laser systems require an exhaust fan that is rated at a minimum of 650 CFM for external exhaust.

Epilog provides recommended exhaust ﬂow rates (CFM) only for direct ventilation exhaust systems that are ported to the outside. Please note that this is also a recommendation and not a requirement because factors such as length and type of tubing from the Epilog laser to the exhaust fan and from the exhaust fan to the outside of the building can produce signiﬁcant losses on the true amount of air that is drawn from the Epilog laser.

Exhaust ﬂow rates (CFM) for ﬁlter systems are not speciﬁed in this document. However, exhaust ﬂow rates for ﬁltration units will be lower than a direct ventilation exhaust systems because ﬁlters are designed to be placed directly adjacent to the laser system and do not exhibit the air-ﬂow losses that are typically found with direct exhaust fans. Epilog has worked with most major ﬁlter manufacturers to recommend a speciﬁc ﬁlter system for each model of Epilog laser. Please contact your Epilog distributor to match a ﬁlter to the Epilog laser system you are using.

Note: Remember to put the blower switch for the laser system in an obvious and accessible place so it can be routinely switched on prior to using the engraver. Please connect the exhaust blower to the laser as shown below and on the following pages.

Remember, you may need a contractor to install the exhaust. This must be done PRIOR to installation of the laser system.

Warning: It’s important that either rigid or ﬂexible metal ducting be used for all

connections leading to and from the laser system and the exhaust fan. Vinyl, plastic, or any type of “soft” ducting is potentially ﬂammable and should not be used unless provided by the ﬁltration system manufacturer and made from ﬁreproof materials.

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3. Connecting the Exhaust

Epilog Exhaust/Filter Connections

There are two 4” (102 mm) ports attached to the back of the laser system. Attach your ducting to the machine as shown

Roof or Exterior Wall

4” (102 mm) ﬂexible aluminum duct or rigid galvanized sheet metal (do not use vinyl, plastic or “soft” ﬂexible duct).

in the diagram.

Check your exhaust system for leaks. Most small leaks can be remedied with duct tape. DO NOT OPERATE your laser with inadequate or leaking exhaust.

Exhaust Blower

Roof or Exterior Wall

4” (102 mm) ﬂexible aluminum duct or rigid galvanized sheet metal (do not use vinyl, plastic or “soft” ﬂexible duct).

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4. Connecting Electrical Power

The drawings below show the typical exhaust setup. The left drawing shows the exhaust near the machine and the right drawing shows the exhaust fan on the roof. Where the exhaust fan is placed is a choice of personal preference. Some users like the exhaust fan outside because of noise considerations.

4. Connecting Electrical Power

All Epilog laser systems have an auto-switching power supply that detects the incoming voltage and automatically switches itself to operate properly at any single phase voltage between 100 and 240 VAC. The power supply will also automatically compensate for either 50 or 60 Hz. Epilog supplies the appropriate power cord for the system you ordered. The power cord is found in the accessory package with your machine. The power cord for the laser plugs into the power receptacle located on the left side of the machine in the rear corner. It is recommended that a dedicated 15 amp circuit be used if available, but it is not required.

Electrical Connection 110/220 V - 50/60 Hz

The Fusion 120 watt laser system requires 208/220/240 volt electrical power. This system will not operate on 120 volt power. The Fusion 120 watt power cord comes with a male plug type NEMA L6-15R (which is a Hubble HBL4570C equivalent).

While the 60 and 75 watt Fusion models can operate on 110 volts, we recommended using 208/220/240 volt electrical power to achieve maximum performance. If you would like a 220V cord for your 60 or 75Watt Fusion, please request it at time of ordering.

5. Setting Vector Cutting Table Default

If you have ordered the optional Vector Cutting Table, install it into your system (see “Installation of the Vector Cutting Table” on page 113). On the Fusion Control Panel, use the Joystick to scroll down until Settings is highlighted. Use the Joystick to scroll through the options until you see Vector Grid In. This indicates if the Vector Cutting Table is installed. Center click to gain access, tilt the Joystick up or down to toggle to Yes if the Vector Cutting Table is installed. Press the Go key to make your change permanent.

6. Connect the Laser to Your Computer

You are now ready to connect your computer to the laser. The following connections can be used:

1. USB only connection: You can use the USB port for the print driver and Epilog Job Manager. Multiple laser systems

cannot be operated from a single computer through the USB connections. If you are using the USB connection, you

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7. Set the Fusion’s IP Address

will need one computer for each laser system.

2. Ethernet only connection: With an Ethernet connection you can print from the Laser Dashboard and use the Epilog Job Manager.

3. If you are using the optional eView Camera Module, you will need to use both USB and Ethernet connection. For this connection, please see “Attaching the eView Camera System to Your Computer” on page 135.

USB Connection

A USB cable is included in the accessory kit. The USB port is located at the rear of the machine. USB cables have different connectors on each end. Before plugging in the USB cable, turn the laser OFF, then connect one end to the laser and connect the other end into any available USB port on your computer. After connecting the USB cable, turn the laser back on. The computer will recognize a new USB device and walk you through the print driver installation. For detailed instructions,

see “Windows 8 and 10: USB Installation” on page 28.

Connect to the laser.

Ethernet Connection

The Ethernet Port is a standard 10BaseT connection. Your Epilog Laser has all of the versatility of a network capable peripheral. As such, there are many different ways that the laser can be connected to a computer or a network. A direct connection using a crossover cable is the only method that will be described in this manual. Connect the crossover cable (included in the accessories kit) to the Ethernet port, located at the back of the machine. Plug the cable into the Ethernet port on the laser, then plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

The Epilog Dashboard is the print driver that allows your computer to talk to your Epilog Laser system when either the USB or Ethernet Crossover cables are connected. The driver is included in the accessories kit on a CD-ROM or on our website at www.epiloglaser.com. To see detailed instructions on installing the print driver, see “Windows 8 and 10: Ethernet

Installation” on page 25.

7. Set the Fusion’s IP Address

1. To set the IP Address from the Fusion’s control panel, press the down arrow until Settings/Conﬁg is selected. It’ll vary depending if you have the symbolic or text keypad.

2. Tilt the joystick down until IP Address appears.

3. Center click to gain access, tilt the Joystick up or down to increment or decrement. Tilt left or right to move to the different sets of three numbers. Press the Go key to make your change permanent.

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7. Set the Fusion’s IP Address

Most Epilog users will use the IP Address of

192.168.003.004, which is what we use in this manual.

IP Address

192.168.003.004

4. With CONFIG still selected, tilt the Joystick down

until Subnet Mask appears.

5. Center click to gain access, tilt the Joystick up or

down to increment or decrement. Tilt left or right to move to the different sets of three numbers. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Press the Go key to make your change permanent.

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

8. Set Up TCP/IP Address in the Computer

Go to your Network and Sharing Center in your computer’s Control Panel.

1. Click Change Adapter Settings.

2. Right click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.

3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP). Make sure you do not select Version 6.

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9. Sign Up for Driver Updates and Register Your System

4. If you do not have an eView Camera Module installed, select Use the following IP Address. Type in the following IP Address: 192.168.3.3.

This number is not an error; the last digit of the IP address in this window must be different than the IP address you set in the laser.

Type in a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then click OK.

5. If you do have an eView Camera Module installed, choose Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click the OK

key.

9. Sign Up for Driver Updates and Register Your System

Go to www.epiloglaser.com/register and register your system. You can also sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, quarterly customer printed newsletter, and sign up for driver update notiﬁcations.

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Windows 7: Ethernet Installation

Next we’ll be installing the print driver. Choose your operating system. We demonstrate Windows 7, 8, and 10 installations.

Windows 7: Ethernet Installation

1. Insert the Driver CD in the computer and select your

laser system.

2. Select the Dashboard Driver.

3. Click Add a local printer.

4. Click Create New Port, then click on the drop-down menu and select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click Next.

5. Enter the IP Address to match the IP Address you set at the Fusion laser in “Setting the IP Address” on page 16. Most Epilog users will use the IP Address of 192.168.3.4, which is what we use in this document. After typing in the IP Address, click Next. Wait while the computer identiﬁes the port.

You can also download the latest driver from

epiloglaser.com/tech-support/epilog-drivers. htm. Go to Devices and Printers on your

computer and click Add a Printer to start the process.

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Windows 7: Ethernet Installation

6. Select Custom and then Settings.

7. Set Protocol to LPR. This is a very important step. Your download time will increase signiﬁcantly if LPR is not selected. Type Laser into the Queue Name, then click OK.

9. Click Have Disk.

10. Click Browse and go to the folder where you saved the driver and click Open. (The default location is C:/ fusion_drivers.)

8. Click Next.

11. Click EpilogWinALLFusion ﬁle and click Open.

12. Click OK.

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Windows 7: Ethernet Installation

13. Click Next.

14. Click Replace the current driver if requested, then click Next.

16. If you see this screen, click Install.

17. Click Next.

15. You can rename your printer here. We have not changed it for this document, but many users like to associate the driver name with the IP Address they are using, for example Fusion 192.168.3.4. This is especially helpful if there is more than one laser connected to a single computer. Click Next.

18. Click Finish and your driver is installed.

19. You must now restart your computer before you continue.

20. If you will be printing from CorelDRAW, go to

“Setting Up CorelDRAW Beziers Setting” on page

31.

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Windows 7: USB Installation

Please follow these instructions closely! Using a different process to install the Dashboard driver is likely to fail if you are using Windows 7.

1. Insert the Epilog driver install disc into your computer (or download the ﬁles from the website). One of the following screens will appear. For the USB installation, you will want to close them. We do not want the computer to automatically try to install the driver.

4. A small window will appear in the lower right corner of your computer screen that indicates installation was successful. This is only partially true.

5. After a short wait you will see another small window

that indicates the installation was not successful. This is what we hope to see and will lead us to the next step in the process. If your computer is connected to the Internet, it will take a few minutes for your computer to display these windows. Please be patient during this process and let the computer ﬁnish trying to install the drivers. Interrupting the computer at this point will require you to restart the process.

6. After the failure notiﬁcation, go to the Windows start key (lower left corner of your computer screen). Click Devices and Printers.

2. With the power of your laser turned off, connect the USB cable to your computer and your Fusion.

3. Power on your laser system. It will take about a minute for the laser to initialize. After it initializes it will start the process of installing the driver. You will see activity on the USB icon in your system tray (lower right corner of your computer screen).

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Windows 7: USB Installation

7. Right click on the Fusion, Zing, Mini/Helix, or

FiberMark icon. Then click Properties.

8. Select the Hardware tab.

10. Click Change Settings.

11. Click the Driver tab.

9. Select the device EpilogEngraver then click

Properties.

12. Click Update Driver.

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Windows 7: USB Installation

13. Click Browse my Computer for driver software.

14. Use the Browse key to direct your computer to your disc drive that contains the Epilog driver disc that you inserted earlier in this process. (You can also download the latest driver from epiloglaser.com/

tech-support/epilog-drivers.htm.)

16. Once you have the proper disc drive showing click on the Next key.

17. The progress window will appear.

18. If you see this screen, click Install.

15. For this document we show the DVD RW drive as the drive where the disc is located.

19. Your Epilog Laser Dashboard print driver has been successfully installed on the USB port. Click Close.

20. Click Close in the next window and then Close again. You will then see your laser driver in the Devices and Printers page. Click on the red X in the upper right corner of this page. That’s it! You are ready to print to your laser.

21. If you will be printing from CorelDRAW, go to

“Setting Up CorelDRAW Beziers Setting” on page

31.

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+ 180 hidden pages

Epilog Fusion M2 32, Fusion M2 40, 13000, 14000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FIRE WARNING

INTRODUCTION

How to Use This Owner’s Manual

Icons Used in this Manual

SECTION 1: SAFETY

Laser Safety

Electrical Safety

Fire Warning

Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance

Do’s and Don’ts

SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED

1. Unpacking the Laser System

2. Choose Where to Locate the System

3. Connecting the Exhaust

4. Connecting Electrical Power

5. Setting Vector Cutting Table Default

6. Connect the Laser to Your Computer

7. Set the Fusion’s IP Address

9. Sign Up for Driver Updates and Register Your System

SECTION 3: DRIVER INSTALLATION

Windows 7: Ethernet Installation

Windows 7: USB Installation