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=== Focusing ===
=== Focusing ===
[[File:The Focusing Tool.png|thumb|The Focusing Tool]]
[[File:The Focusing Tool.png|thumb|The Focusing Tool]]
To focus the laser, first turn on the laser and insert your material. The ON switch is located on the bottom far left side. Once on, press Focus (button 6). You will be able to move the bed up and down by pressing the up/down arrows right next to the focus button. Put the focusing tool (found hanging on the right side of the machine) on the laser head, move the bed down or up until it just barely touches the focusing tool. Once it touches the focusing tool, move the bed down one (1) time.
To focus the laser, follow these steps:
# First turn on the laser and insert your material. The ON switch is located on the bottom far left side.
# Once on, press Focus (button 6). You will be able to move the bed up and down by pressing the up/down arrows right next to the focus button.
# Put the focusing tool (found hanging on the right side of the machine) on the laser head.
# Move the bed down or up, using the arrow keys until it just barely touches the focusing tool.
# Once it touches the focusing tool, move the bed down one (1) time.
=== Homing ===
=== Homing ===
Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8) then Go (the green button). You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter. Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).
To set your home follow these steps:
# Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8), then Go (the green button).
# You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter.
# Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).
== Printing/cutting settings ==
== Printing/cutting settings ==