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OPERATION MANUAL ULS-25E LASER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL EDITION Universal Laser Systems, Inc. 16008 North 81st Street Scottsdale,

Cart Assembly 7. Engage the front caster lock downs to prevent the stand from rolling when placing laser system on it. Gently lift the laser syste

8. Using the larger Allen wrench, attach the system to the cart using the four 1/4-20 Allen head screws and flat washers. The screws pass through t

2.3 Exhaust System Requirements To properly exhaust fumes and smoke from the laser engraving system during operation, it is necessary to provide an

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2.4 Computer Recommendations and Setup The following computer configuration is the minimum requirement necessary to operate in the Windows environme

2.5 Laser System Installation CAUTION: Please make the following connections in the exact order described otherwise static electricity can damage t

Printers Dialog Box 3. Click on the “Add” button if other drivers are present in the “Installed Printers” dialog box. 4. Click on “Install Unlist

Add Unlisted or Updated Printer Dialog Box 8. Select the ULS-25E from the list and click on the “OK” button. The driver will now install itself to

Connect Dialog Box 10. Click on “OK” and the “Printers” dialog box will re-appear. Printers Dialog Box 11. Selecting “Set As Default Printer” a

Driver Settings Dialog Box 13. How to adjust the settings will be covered in a later chapter. Now you MUST click on “OK” in order for the driver t

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4. Double-click on the “Add Printer” icon. 5. When the “Add Printer Wizard” appears click “Next”. 6. Select “Local Printer” and click “Next”. 7.

1. Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the ULS Macintosh driver disk in the computer’s disk drive. 2. Copy the ULS-25E and Engrave Monitor o

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Section 3 - Software Setup and Operation 3.1 Using Graphics Software Page Setup To properly generate and position artwork, most graphics softwar

red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, and orange. Some programs will provide these basic colors pre-defined and other programs may require t

interpret cut lines as filled objects is dependent on the software used. Usually, any line thickness .008 inches (.2 mm) or greater will engrave. T

underneath, the laser system will then engrave out the fill and cut the hidden outline on top of the fill. This is a common occurrence when using pr

graphics software. Some basic functions such as cropping, scaling, or mirroring might be possible but it is usually necessary to use an image proce

Working with Fonts in the Windows Environment We recommend the use of True Type fonts with the laser system. TrueType fonts are the most versatile a

will highlight the color and allow changing of the settings by using the scroll bars or highlighting out and typing in each setting. It is possible t

Table of Contents Section 1 - Safety 1.1 Laser Safety...5 1

Set This button must be pressed after adjusting the Power, Speed, and PPI settings in order for these changes to take effect. If forgetting to cli

different shades of gray. The laser system represents different shades of gray by producing a halftone pattern when engraving. The halftone pattern

Help Select this option to access Help on the use of the ULS Printer Driver. Selecting “Help” and then “About” will display the current driver versi

7. Power setting for plotter pens can only be done at the laser system itself through the main control panel display. Section 4.2 of this manual wil

The Engrave Monitor Engrave Monitor The Engrave Monitor provides a graphical preview of the printed image and allows you to send the image to the p

Working with Fonts in the Macintosh Environment We recommend the use of True Type Fonts. TrueType fonts are the most versatile and should be used whe

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Section 4 - Laser System Operation 4.1 General System Overview 1. Top Door 8. Rotary Fixture Socket 2. Top Door Window 9. Front Door 3. To

4.2 The Control Panel Control Panel The control panel on the laser system provides easy access to all of the controls necessary for cutting and e

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Introduction The ULS-25E is designed to combine flexibility and full featured performance with simplicity and ease of use. Using advanced engineeri

The “OPERATIONS DISPLAY” submenu As soon as the first job that is sent from the computer to the laser system is in the laser system’s buffer, the “O

To access the “MAIN MENU” from the “OPERATIONS DISPLAY” submenu, keep pressing the “ESCAPE” button until it appears on the display. The “MAIN MENU”

the cursor to the right, then use the arrow buttons to move backward or forward through the list until the job desired is displayed and then press th

exceeds the remaining free buffer space. When this occurs, chances are that the EOF never made it to the buffer and the buffer will show that it is

To access the power settings, press the “SELECT” button when the cursor is on DOS “POWER SETTINGS”, then use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll

Since every laser has its own personality, Tickle is adjustable through the control panel on the laser system. Tickle is set for each individual las

too high, reduce the Rate setting, while observing the file as it is running, until the shadows disappear. If the Rate setting gets down to zero

If using the “SERIAL” port, select the fastest possible “BAUD” rate for communication since this effects how quickly the computer can send files to t

Now, select the “YES SAVE Y AXIS” choice. If you change your mind and do not wish to alter the “ROTARY AXIS” position, select “CANCEL” instead and

The “LOAD DEFAULTS” selection on the last line resets the laser systems motherboard to its originally manufactured settings. Settings such as “TICKLE

Section 1 - Safety 1.1 Laser Safety The laser system contains a sealed carbon dioxide laser that produces intense and invisible laser radiation (at

The “RETAIN SETTINGS” submenu Then By selecting “RETAIN SETTINGS”, any and all changes made to the display settings will be permanently stored ev

STANDBY Then he “STANDBY” button allows the laser system to shut down the power to the laser CT”. Files can be downloaded to the laser system whil

The Motion Control System The motion control section of the control panel (the four directional arrow buttons) enables the user to manually control m

In order to cut and engrave with precision the laser beam in the laser engraving system focused to a small spot by the focus lens. There are two typ

Electric (optional) To focus using the electric Z-axis table adjustment, open the top door. Load your aterial into the upper left hand corner of th

Step 3 Press the “SETUP” button and by using the motion control buttons, position the focus lens assembly over the engraving material. Adjust focus

fixture is square to the engraving area. The rulers also provide a visual guide as to to locate the graphic in the graphics software. Tighten the th

the centerline of the Rotary Fixture automatically. Now focus on the glass by using the focus tool and adjusting the table up or down. If the glass

4. Position the graphic, on screen, so that it will fit vertically within the new page height and horizontally within the engraving area of the g

9. Experiment with some scrap materials to determine where the graphic will engrave when the graphic is located in different areas on screen. 10. Se

1.2 Safety Labels According to CDRH standards, all interlocked and non-interlocked covers that allow access to a laser beam MUST have appropriate la

TE: Remember that the new page size that was establisNO hed by the driver when the bjects diameter was entered in indicates the circumference or dis

4.7 Start Up Parameters for Various Materials This section provides driver settings and helpful hints to get started engraving and/or utting various

ACRYLIC - CAST AND EXTRUDED TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING 25 100 500 1 .001” COMMENTS: Remove original factory maskin

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS There are two types of acrylic available, cast and extruded. Cast turns white or frosted and extruded ns clear whe d extr acr

ACRYLIC - MIRRORED TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING 30 100 500 1 .003” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked and on the backside i

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Engraving mirrored acrylic is similar to engraving regular acrylic. The idea is to engrave through the m backing enou gin trat

ANODIZED ALUMINUM TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 30 100 500 1 .001” COMMENTS: The power required is dependent on the thickn

BRASS - COATED TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 30 100 1000 1 .002” much power loses resolution and washes out finer etail. C

CORIAN or AVONITE TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 70 500 1 .005” COMMENTS: Mask first before engraving if planning to pa

CORK TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 75 100 500 1 .010” COMMENTS: Engraved unmasked. TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH VECT

Exposure Warning Label Location: To the right of the beam window inside the system where the laser beam enters the work area. On the laser mounting

DELRIN (SEAL PRESS) TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 60 500 1 .015” COMMENTS: Engraved unmasked. TYPE POWER SPEED PPI

GLASS PO SPEED PASS DEPTH TYPE WER PPI RASTER ENGRAVING 100 100 500 1 .001” OMMENTS: Since glass will not vaporize when laser engraving, it

LEATHER TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING 20 100 500 1 .001” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH

MARBLE TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 100 500 1 .003” Too much laser power by running too slowly will ngrave too deep and

MAT BOARD TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 30 100 250 1 .005” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. A low PPI setting is used to preve

MELAMINE - STANDARD ENGRAVING TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 70 500 1 .015” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. TYPE POWER S

MELAMINE - PHOTO/CLIPART ENGRAVING TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 75 100 500 1 .008” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. Use a res

PLASTIC - ENGRAVERS TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 25 100 500 1 .003” Use enough power to move the surface material and expo

SIGN VINYL - 3 MIL TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 50 500 1 .015” ape. Engrave deep nough to go through the tape, vinyl

WOOD - FINISHED WALNUT TYPE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH RASTER ENGRAVING 100 70 500 1 .020” COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked. If masking, reduce t

1.4 EMI Compliance This ULS laser system has been tested and found to comply with both Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and European Union (EU

pieces will fall through to the If raising the wood, set up the drawing so that the inner pieces of the drawing are cut first, otherwise pieces may

Section 5 - Basic Maintenance 5.1 General Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies g machine. Below is our suggested maintenance schedule. WARNING Always

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5.2 System Cleaning 1. Turn off and unplug the laser system. 2. Open the Top Door and the Front Door. Thoroughly remove all loose dirt and debris

Focus Lens Inspection and Cleaning (as necessary) e of the Focus Lens Holder. Hold the Focus Lens Holder while removing the Thumbscrew so the Focus L

Focus Lens Holder Assembly 7. Place the Focus Lens back into the Focus Lens Holder with the convex side facing upwards. Installing the Focus Lens

#2 and #3 Mirror Assemblies InHathpsi 3. Tfe it sit for one minute. 2. spect the Mirror for signs of haze or debris. Since the Mirror is larger

CAUTION The next step is very important. Please follow the directions otherwise a beam misalignment can occur. 7. Install the Thumbscrew, and bef

X-axis Bearing Adjustment As the X-axis B reduction in the quality of the image that the laser produces because the Focus Carriage will rock back an

Y-axis Bearing Adjustment To adjust the Y-axis Bearing Clearance, first make sure the laser system is turned off. Then, by hand, move the arm to

Section 2 - Installation 2.1 Unpacking and Assembling the Laser System The laser system is shipped in one crate that contains the system, a cart

Appendix A - Warranty tteries, fuses, belts, bearings) are ULS. The laser is only This limited warranty extends only to the original purchasers and

Appendix B - ULS-25E Specifications es per second (635 mm/s) Parallel = Centronics ” tall Model Number ULS-25E Maximum Engraving Area 2

Appendix C - Serial Port Cable Requirements C

Appendix D - Laser.ini Modifications Advanced Procedures To speed up the download process to the laser system, a file modification can be made. I

Appendix E - Software Anomalies In order for certain software to work properly with a Universal Laser System, some odifications might have to be ma

COREL 5.0 ind the CORELAPP.INI file usually located in the c:\windows\corel50\config\ ubdirectory. Open this file up in a text editor such as NOTEPAD