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[[File:Properties Epilog Zing.png|thumb|Properties]]
 
[[File:Properties Epilog Zing.png|thumb|Properties]]
 
#'''Resolution:''' The print resolution can set from 100 to 1000 Dots per inch (DPI), the higher the DPI the more time it takes for laser cutter to complete the job. Usually, the print resolution is set at 500 DPI, the settings on the laptop will demonstrate the same.
 
#'''Resolution:''' The print resolution can set from 100 to 1000 Dots per inch (DPI), the higher the DPI the more time it takes for laser cutter to complete the job. Usually, the print resolution is set at 500 DPI, the settings on the laptop will demonstrate the same.
#'''Auto Focus:'''In the Makerspace we use a manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Please, '''NEVER''' check the box, it will make the bed crash into the laser head
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#'''Centre Engraving:''' It allows you to define the centre of the job.
#'''Centre Engraving:''' it allows you to define the centre of the job.
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#'''Job Manager Features'''<ref name=":0" />''':'''You can choose to print to either the printer (your laser), the Job Manager, or both. This allows you to send your job to the Job Manager without sending it to the laser so you can then print the job directly from the Job Manager at a later time without accessing your graphic software. You can leave the two boxes ticked.
 
#'''Job type'''
 
#'''Job type'''
#*'''Raster:''' Used for engraving material. Vector lines that should be engraved should be set to  0.006” (0.152 mm) or greater line thickness.
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#*'''Raster:''' Used for engraving material. Vector lines that should be engraved should be set to 0.006” (0.152 mm) or greater line thickness.
 
#*'''Vector:''' Select when running cuts only. Vector lines that should be cut have to be set to  0.001” (0.0254 mm) or else it won’t recognized as cut.  
 
#*'''Vector:''' Select when running cuts only. Vector lines that should be cut have to be set to  0.001” (0.0254 mm) or else it won’t recognized as cut.  
 
#*'''Combined:''' Select when running both cutting and engraving.
 
#*'''Combined:''' Select when running both cutting and engraving.
#'''Piece size:''' Enter the size of the document size of the job.
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#'''Piece size:''' Enter the size of the document of the job.
 
#'''Raster Settings:'''
 
#'''Raster Settings:'''
 
#*'''Speed:''' Determines the travel speed of the laser. It can be increased increments of 1%. The lower the speed, the deeper the cut. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
 
#*'''Speed:''' Determines the travel speed of the laser. It can be increased increments of 1%. The lower the speed, the deeper the cut. Each materials have their own specific value and can be in “Suggested Material settings” which is located on the Maker mobile.
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