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→Starting the Laser Cutter
#Use the focus tool (attached between the laser cutter and the computer) to ensure the optimal distance.
#Use the focus tool (attached between the laser cutter and the computer) to ensure the optimal distance.
#Make sure that the flange on the measuring tool is sitting in the correct groove on the laser arm (red circle). If the material and laser height is not at the optimal distance, then press the Z+ or Z- in the software to move the bed up and down slowly. Once the height is correct, then close the lid.
#Make sure that the flange on the measuring tool is sitting in the correct groove on the laser arm (red circle). If the material and laser height is not at the optimal distance, then press the Z+ or Z- in the software to move the bed up and down slowly. Once the height is correct, then close the lid.
#Press RUN BOX to give an estimate of the perimeter of the cut.
#Press '''RUN BOX''' to give an estimate of the perimeter of the cut.
#Press the small clock in the top work bar to estimate the work time required for the laser cutter. Note that the time estimated is usually too conservative and off by 10-20%.
#Press the small clock in the top work bar to estimate the work time required for the laser cutter. Note that the time estimated is usually too conservative and off by 10-20%.
#Go to DOWNLOAD.
#Go to '''DOWNLOAD'''.
#Go to DEL ALL to remove the previous program or file. If you do not delete the old file, then the software will cut the previous saved design.
#Go to '''DEL ALL''' to remove the previous program or file. If you do not delete the old file, then the software will cut the previous saved design.
#Go to CURRENT. The program will download and process your file//design. After the file/design is downloaded, close the window.
#Go to '''CURRENT'''. The program will download and process your file//design. After the file/design is downloaded, close the window.
#Go to START and the laser will start run
#Go to '''START''' and the laser will start run
===Clean Up and Turning Off the Laser===
===Clean Up and Turning Off the Laser===