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== Laser Cutter Components ==
== Laser Cutter Components ==
In order to use the Epilog Zing laser cutter, the 4 components that you need are:
In order to use the Epilog Zing laser cutter, the 4 components that you need are:
*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.
[[File:Air Filter.jpg|thumb|Air Filter]]
[[File:Air Compressor.jpg|thumb|Air Compressor]]
==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.