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* Air Compressor (compressed air): A steady flow of air to blow smoke and cutting residue away from the beam path and optics of a laser cutter. It's simple, but critical; without it, smoke can obscure and reflect the laser beam, foul lenses and mirrors, and severely degrade cut quality.

* Air Compressor (compressed air): A steady flow of air to blow smoke and cutting residue away from the beam path and optics of a laser cutter. It's simple, but critical; without it, smoke can obscure and reflect the laser beam, foul lenses and mirrors, and severely degrade cut quality.

=== Control Panel ===

=== Control Panel<ref name=":0">https://www.epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/manuals/zing-manual-web.pdf</ref> ===

One way for the user to interact with the laser is by using the control panel. The list below describes 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 describes the properties of each button found in the laser cutter control panel.

When all settings are chosen, click print. If you look over to the laser cutter the name of the file should appear on the control panel. Wait until the data light is no longer flashing.

When all settings are chosen, click print. If you look over to the laser cutter the name of the file should appear on the control panel. Wait until the data light is no longer flashing.

=== Start cut[edit | edit source] ===

=== Start cut ===

# Make sure that the glass cover is down and that you have prepare the laser. Check that your job is set on displayed on the laser cutter.

# Make sure that the glass cover is down and that you have prepare the laser. Check that your job is set on displayed on the laser cutter.

# While the laser cutter is cutting, do not leave the laser cutter unattended. If small flames appear, '''do not panic.''' As long as you piece is not actively burning, you are ok. If at any point you are unsure, pause your cut and find the Makerspace Coordinator on duty. You can pause your cut by pressing the red stop button, it will always finish the line that is cutting before it ends. If it needs to be stopped for safety purposes and it is not stopping with the Red Button, use the On/Off switch on the left side of the laser. Leave the lid closed. To resume, press the green go button.

# While the laser cutter is cutting, do not leave the laser cutter unattended. If small flames appear, '''do not panic.''' As long as you piece is not actively burning, you are ok. If at any point you are unsure, pause your cut and find the Makerspace Coordinator on duty. You can pause your cut by pressing the red stop button, it will always finish the line that is cutting before it ends. If it needs to be stopped for safety purposes and it is not stopping with the Red Button, use the On/Off switch on the left side of the laser. Leave the lid closed. To resume, press the green go button.

=== Turn off laser cutter setup[edit | edit source] ===

=== Turn off laser cutter setup ===

When you are finished all your cuts, turn off the laser cutter, air compressor, and air filter.

When you are finished all your cuts, turn off the laser cutter, air compressor, and air filter.

=== Clean up[edit | edit source] ===

=== Clean up<ref name=":0" /> ===

So that our laser remains operational, it is important that we clean up after each cut. Clean off any debris that can be found on the the laser cutter bed. Using the handles on the front of the laser cutter, open the front of the laser. Empty the debris tray and replace it.

So that our laser remains operational, it is important that we clean up after each cut.  

 

* Remove the vector grid from the laser cutter.

* Loosen the green thumb crews to remove the front plate.

* Fit the front plate back to the vector grid.

* Place the vector grid back into the laser cutter, carefully aligning the three circles on the vector grid on the vector circles of the laser cutter.

== Troubleshooting Laser Cutter Issues-To edit ==

== Troubleshooting Laser Cutter Issues-To edit ==

* [[Laser Safety]]

* [[Laser Safety]]

* [[Digital technologies/Laser cutting/Laser cutting- Beginner/Material Settings|Material Settings]]:  '''If a material is unlisted in the allowed materials list, please consult a Makerspace employee''' '''for further guidance.'''

* [[Digital technologies/Laser cutting/Laser cutting- Beginner/Material Settings|Material Settings]]:  '''If a material is unlisted in the allowed materials list, please consult a Makerspace employee''' '''for further guidance.'''

* [https://en.makercase.com/#/ Makerbox]:Makerbox is a web-based case generator for laser cutting. It allows for the creation of boxes with live hinges at the corners. Unfortunately, it only outputs .DXF or .DWG file formats and does not support the export of 3D CAD models for modifications in a 3D CAD software.<br />

* [https://en.makercase.com/#/ Makerbox]:Makerbox is a web-based case generator for laser cutting. It allows for the creation of boxes with live hinges at the corners. Unfortunately, it only outputs .DXF or .DWG file formats and does not support the export of 3D CAD models for modifications in a 3D CAD software.

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== References ==

== References ==