Epilog

Epilog 60Watt 24x36 bed

The Epilog Fusion 36 is our newest laser cutter. INSERT IMAGE

From Illustrator on PC connected to Epilog Laser

If you need access to the Tomorrow Lab shared drive speak to Mr. Mansfield

1. Open your file, hopefully you have saved it on the ToMorrow Lab shared drive

2. Ensure your setting for Stroke and Stroke Weight are correct (color and 0.001)

3. Print (the laser is set up like a printer in Illustrator) File->Print

4. Ensure the Printer in the Dialogue box is Epilog

5. Ensure the Print is starting in the origin

6. Select Print in the Dialogue box

7. The Epilog software will open

8. Move your art over the material you intend to use (wood, plastic, paper)

9. On the right hand side select your art, if you have multiple processes they will be here Vector or Raster. If you need to separate vectors or rasters you can do it here by color.

10. Select the preset material cut settings by clicking the file folder with a down arrow

11. You may need to tune the settings for your particular material

12. Push the Print button when finished.

13. The Job will now appear on the screen of the Laser

14. navigate the head of the laser over your material.

15. Insert the rod into the head of the laser and raise or lower the bed until you are at the optimum focal distance

16. Insure the Exhaust and Compressed air are on and push the Play button.

17. If there is a fire in the laser cutter stop the job and compressed air, but leave the exhaust on and lid shut.

18. Remove your cut!