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*Air Filter
*Air Filter
*Laser Cutter
*Laser Cutter
*Air Compressor
*Air Compressor (compressed air)
As shown in the image below, the laser cutter has an on/off located on the bottom left hand side of the laser. The main control panel located on the front.
As shown in the image below, the laser cutter has an on/off located on the bottom left hand side of the laser. The main control panel located on the front.
On the computer, click print. The print setup window will appear.
On the computer, click print. The print setup window will appear.
#Change the printer to the laser cutter you are going to be using
#Change the printer to the laser cutter you are going to be using.
#Go to the properties page. This will bring up a page on the laser cutter settings. Consult the laser cutter manual for the proper speed and vector settings. More information on settings can be found on the Laser Settings page. When you are done selecting all your settings, click ok. This will take you back to the print page.
#Click on properties. This will bring up a page on the laser cutter settings. Consult the laser cutter manual for the proper speed and vector settings. More information on settings can be found on the Laser Settings page. When you are done selecting all your settings, click ok. This will take you back to the print page.
#Make sure that the picture is set to Actual size. If it is set to fit the vector lines will most likely not work.
#Make sure that the picture is set to Actual size. If it is set to fit the vector lines will most likely not work.
#Select orientation, either auto, portrait, or landscape.. Most of the time, this will be set to auto portrait/landscape. This means that the laser will look at the size of the image you are attempting to cut and the size that you have added in the properties page. It will attempt to place the image in the way that it will fit best. If you want your image in a specific direction, select either portrait or landscape.
#Select orientation, either auto, portrait, or landscape. Most of the time, this will be set to auto portrait/landscape. This means that the laser will look at the size of the image you are attempting to cut and the size that you have added in the properties page. It will attempt to place the image in the way that it will fit best. If you want your image in a specific direction, select either portrait or landscape.
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.
#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.
#Press the green go.
#Press the green go.
#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===
===Turn off laser cutter setup===
==Design Resources==
==Design Resources==
Some programs exist to simplify the lasercutting workflow. A few tools are listed below.
Some programs exist to simplify the laser cutting workflow. A few tools are listed below.
===[https://en.makercase.com/#/ Makerbox]===
===[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.
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.