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== Epilog Zing ==
== Epilog Zing ==
The Epilog Zing<ref>https://www.fusemakerspace.org/epilog-zing/</ref> is a 40 W CO2 laser with the ability to cut through a variety of materials such as MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) and acrylic which are commonly used during laser cutting projects at the Makerspace. While the procedure to operate an Epilog Zing remains mostly similar to the steps taken to operate the Epilog Mini and the Epilog Helix, there exist some differences that should be taken into account when dealing with the Epilog Zing. For example, the Epilog Zing is part of the maker mobile found in the Maker lab.
The Epilog Zing<ref>https://www.fusemakerspace.org/epilog-zing/</ref> is a 40 W CO2 laser with the ability to cut through a variety of materials such as MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) and acrylic which are commonly used during laser cutting projects at the Makerspace. While the procedure to operate an Epilog Zing remains mostly similar to the steps taken to operate the Epilog Mini and the Epilog Helix, there exist some differences that should be taken into account when dealing with the Epilog Zing. For example, the Epilog Zing is part of the maker mobile found in the Maker lab.
{{LaserInfobox
{{LaserInfobox
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:
* The Laser Cutter: Machine that will cut the material
* The Laser Cutter: Machine that will cut the material.
* Computer: The computer is used to upload the design that need to be cut to the laser. It is also used to configure all the necessary setting of the laser.
* Laptop: The laptop is used to upload the design that need to be cut to the laser. It is also used to configure all the necessary setting of the laser. Note that the operating system running on the laptop is Windows 7.
* Air Filter: The filter should always be attached while performing a cut, the laser cutter is not to be used without the filter, this ensures that the air in the room is safe for users and limits potentially hazardous debris
* Air Filter: The filter should always be attached while performing a cut, the laser cutter is not to be used without the filter, this ensures that the air in the room is safe for users and limits potentially hazardous debris
* 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 ===
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 describes the properties of each button found in the laser cutter control panel.
=== Properties ===
=== Properties ===