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===Control Panel===
===Control Panel===
One way for the user to interact with the laser is by using the control panel. The list below describe the properties of each button found in the laser cutter control panel.
One way for the user to interact with the laser is by using the control panel. The list below describe the properties of each button found in the laser cutter control panel.
[[File:Job Manager.png|thumb|469x469px|The Epilog Laser cutter dashboard|alt=]]
#'''Go:'''Start or stop a job or process
#'''Go:'''Start or stop a job or process
#'''Stop:''' Stop a process. When rastering it will stop right away. When vectoring it will only stop once it has finished its current path
#'''Stop:''' Stop a process. When rastering it will stop right away. When vectoring it will only stop once it has finished its current path
#'''Power:''' While rastering you can adjust the power by pushing this button on using the arrow keys
#'''Power:''' While rastering you can adjust the power by pushing this button on using the arrow keys
#'''Speed:''' While rastering you can adjust the speed by pushing this button on using the arrow keys
#'''Speed:''' While rastering you can adjust the speed by pushing this button on using the arrow keys
===Properties===
===Properties===
The other way for the user to interact with the laser cutter is by setting up the laser properties for a cut.
The other way for the user to interact with the laser cutter is by setting up the laser properties for a cut.
[[File:Properties1.png|thumb|555x555px|Properties page|alt=]]
#'''Resolution:'''The print resolution can set from 75 to 1200 Dots per inch(DPI).the higher the DPI the more time it takes for laser cutter to complete the job.
#'''Resolution:'''The print resolution can set from 75 to 1200 Dots per inch(DPI).the higher the DPI the more time it takes for laser cutter to complete the job.
#'''Auto Focus:'''In the Makerspace we use a manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Please, <u>'''NEVER'''</u> check the box, it will make the bed crash into the laser head
#'''Auto Focus:'''In the Makerspace we use a manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Please, <u>'''NEVER'''</u> check the box, it will make the bed crash into the laser head
##'''Power:''' Determines the amount of laser energy that is delivered to the piece being cut/engraved and is adjustable in 1% increments.Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located next to the laser cutters in Makerspace.
##'''Power:''' Determines the amount of laser energy that is delivered to the piece being cut/engraved and is adjustable in 1% increments.Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located next to the laser cutters in Makerspace.
##'''Frequency:''' Determines the number of laser pulses per inch of cut.Lower the frequency,the less heat being applied to the material. The frequency can range between 1 to 5000..Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located next to the laser cutters in Makerspace.
##'''Frequency:''' Determines the number of laser pulses per inch of cut.Lower the frequency,the less heat being applied to the material. The frequency can range between 1 to 5000..Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located next to the laser cutters in Makerspace.
==Material Settings==
==Material Settings==
===Materials not allowed in the CO<sub>2</sub> laser===
===Materials not allowed in the CO<sub>2</sub> laser===