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== Getting ready to cut ==

== Getting ready to cut ==

Safety is the most important aspect of laser cutting. If you cut the wrong material or forget to turn on the filter or air compressor, it could become dangerous for everyone in the space.  

Safety is the most important aspect of laser cutting. If you cut the wrong material or forget to turn on the filter or air compressor, it could become dangerous for everyone in the space.  

Before you print, make sure both of these are on and check the crumb tray.  

Before you print, make sure both of these are on and check the crumb tray.  

Air compressor  

==== Air compressor ====

 

This the orange handle next to laser cutter, under the materials settings list. Turn the handle towards the ON direction (handle in-line with tube). You should hear the air start.  

This the orange handle next to laser cutter, under the materials settings list. Turn the handle towards the ON direction (handle in-line with tube). You should hear the air start.  

Filter  

==== Filter ====

 

The filter is activated by a little black dial that must be turned to ON. It can be found on the back wall of the Makerspace between the two windows.  

The filter is activated by a little black dial that must be turned to ON. It can be found on the back wall of the Makerspace between the two windows.  

Clearing the crumb tray  

==== Clearing the crumb tray ====

 

Clearing the crumb tray before you begin a print ensures it is cleared of debris that could potentially catch on fire. You start by opening the front of the laser, using the two black handles. Once open, you can pull out the crumb tray and empty it in the garbage. Put everything back and you’re good to go.  

Clearing the crumb tray before you begin a print ensures it is cleared of debris that could potentially catch on fire. You start by opening the front of the laser, using the two black handles. Once open, you can pull out the crumb tray and empty it in the garbage. Put everything back and you’re good to go.  

 

===  Focusing ===

Focusing  

 

To focus the laser, first turn on the laser and insert your material. The ON switch is located on the bottom far left side. Once on, press Focus (button 6). You will be able to move the bed up and down by pressing the up/down arrows right next to the focus button. Put the focusing tool (found hanging on the right side of the machine) on the laser head, move the bed down or up until it just barely touches the focusing tool. Once it touches the focusing tool, move the bed down one (1) time.  

To focus the laser, first turn on the laser and insert your material. The ON switch is located on the bottom far left side. Once on, press Focus (button 6). You will be able to move the bed up and down by pressing the up/down arrows right next to the focus button. Put the focusing tool (found hanging on the right side of the machine) on the laser head, move the bed down or up until it just barely touches the focusing tool. Once it touches the focusing tool, move the bed down one (1) time.  

 

===  Homing ===

Homing  

 

Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8) then Go (the green button). You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter. Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).  

Set your home by pressing X/Y off (button 8) then Go (the green button). You should be able to freely move the head of the laser cutter along the X and Y axis of the laser cutter. Once you have moved it to the desired position, press Set home (button 7).  

# Resolution:  

# Resolution:

The print resolution can be set from 75 to 1200 Dots per inch(DPI). The higher the DPI the more time it takes for the laser cutter to complete the job. Usually, your file will be 600 DPI.  

The print resolution can be set from 75 to 1200 Dots per inch(DPI). The higher the DPI the more time it takes for the laser cutter to complete the job. Usually, your file will be 600 DPI.  

# Focus:  

2.Focus:  

In the Makerspace we use manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Don’t check this box!  

In the Makerspace we use manual focus instead of Auto Focus. Don’t check this box!