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2. Please key in proper offset value after measuring the working piece SmartGUARD Fire Alarm From fig 3 25 you would find the reset button on the top of SmartGUARD and sensor www laserproi com adjustment switch on the right side The reset button enables you to reset the SmartGUARD when it senses the fire and warns you by beeping The sensor adjustment switch provides you four options 0 1 2 and 3 O represents turning off the SmartGUARD and 3 represents different reaction times once SmartGUARD senses fire If you switch it to Ist level SmartGUARD would automatically shut down the laser and alert at the same time when it senses fire lasting for lsecond 2nd level is for 4 seconds and 3rd for 8 seconds Reset button Because SmartGUARD is an optional item of EXPLORER if you purchase it for Sensor adjustment switch Fig 3 25 SmartGUARD Fire Alarm Review EXPLORER after getting EXPLORER you would need to follow the instruction listed below to install the fire alarm Step 1 Please attach SmartGUARD underneath the front center of top cover see fig 3 26 Please arrange the wires along the cover and fix it appropriately 34 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM gt www laserproi com Fig 3 26 Install the SmartGUARD beneath here E Step 2 E E Open the right side cover of the Explorer as indicated in fig 3 27 Open the side cover of EXPLORER Fig 327 SmartGUARD instal
3. www laserproi com Machine Setting Others Setting Page This page allows you to change the language of usage the unit of measurement from metric to inches to enable disable the EOF end of file alarm and to seta delay time of the Air Assist System to make sure the air assist is functioning when job starts working When the setting is finished please use F4 to save the changing see fig 5 28 Language English Unit metric EOF Alarm YES Air delay Fig 5 28 Other Setting Page NOTE The EOF end of file alarm will make an audible beep when your file has been completed Machine Setting Reset Page Use the reset feature in the Machine Setting Page to return all changes to the machine settings to their original default settings This feature will not affect the settings saved to an image file on the computer User Reset Click User Reset all setting would be set back to the origins System Reset After upgrading a new firmware the system has to be reset click System Reset the version of firmware is updated but previous settings are well saved User Reset System Reset B TM PLO www laserproi com E Function Select Page Machine Information Under the Machine Information Page you can find the machine information including G C C logo machine name and firmware version etc By pressing DOWN button you can go further to next page see fig 5 29 and 5 30 GC
4. www laserproi com NC HOR CNG onee E E EERE 80 Paer EON 110 a E E 84 Printing EXPLORER Driver Editing ccccccccccccecee cececeeeeaeaeeeeesssesceeeeeeeee seess 84 CHAPTER VII BASIC MAINTENANCHE 100 Supplies Needed for Basic Maintenance and Cleaning cc ceeeeseeccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 100 Cleaning the Working table and Motion System ccccccsececceee ceceeeeaeeeeeeeeeees 100 FCT Van the VIET ONS a ceuts jes nssesracunoniivssauticheaandeanpocdiearenctcduadei EE E 101 C leatain amp the Minors and LenS sess s2rnntutuwesacondiatenssiensstencnonycccuadenmatnceneernuesvevsudenssen 104 Moton SYStem Main tCnanCe sser cnsadectudetvencanncivaciaesacanswsisnasaeseeantenccseatesenuaneeuiacds 106 CHAPTER VIII TROUBLE SHOOTING AARAA AAAAAIIIAA 109 NOUNS SMOOMING a E E E 109 Oer PODIE AS oe E E E E E E S E SNE 109 Appendix 00000000 OOHOHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH8888888 111 GEOS FRY e E E 111 LaserPro EXPLORER Specification w c ccccccsesssssssesesesesesesecesececsssceseveveveveeeee 113 3 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PLO www laserproi com FIGURE CONTENT Fig 3 1 Machine Front View ssssssssesescceecccceccceeeseeaeaaeeesseseeeeeeseeeeeeseaas Fig 3 2 Machine Right Side View nnsvasacsevecccsentancucccasxdcnunbs cemecaatdvavecoonandancscteuaas Fiz 3 3 Power SWitCh and INICt sis ccutencscassostensteacererertnesavaceedweaneawes Fig 3 4 Compressor Powe
5. Bitmap graphics image Raster Line A raster line is the individual horizontal line that makes up the raster image 111 TM PLO www laserproi com Serial Communication An interface between a computer and one of its devices that transfers one bit of data at a time Serial Port A connection that allows a computer to send data to a peripheral device one bit at a time Usually a COM port that meets the RS232C specification Vector The process of cutting or engraving an image by using single horizontal vertical and curved lines For example when cutting out or engraving the outline of a square the vector setting will make the laser use a thin single line to follow the outline of the shape 112 RRD www laserproi com LaserPro EXPLORER Specification Laser Source Work Area 32 X 20 812mm x 508mm all doors closed40 5 X 22 8 X 6 5 1030mm X 580mm X 165mm Max Working Piece all doors open 39 X X 6 3 990mm X X 160mm able Size 40 5 X 22 8 1030mm X 580mm 50 4 X 28 5 X 38 5 1280mm X 725mm X 980mm DC Servo control Available from 0 1 100 of 80ips with up to 16 colors linked speed setting per job Available from 0 1 100 and 16 colors linked power setting per job Axis Moving Automatic Available 125 250 300 380 500 600 750 1000 tandard print port and USB port 2MB standard and upgrade to 64MB Standard 2 0 focal lens in enclosed lens carriage Lens optional lenses availab
6. Carriage Moving lt gt X 00 00 mm t Y 00 00 mm Z distance ss EXPLORER USER MANUAL 2 TM Pro www laserproi com Functional Page File Management Fl File management Machine setting OR l Enter Machine information Standby F3 ENTER Job queue 01 File name F4 02 File name F2 03 File name 04 File name function to change job printing Choose file for editing ENTER 02 File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 Fl Backto file selection 01 File name 02 File name 03 File name 04 File name Raster setting Vector setting Raster Power Vector Pen Raster Speed Vector Power SmartACT YES or NO Vector Speed Vector PPI EXPLORER USER MANUAL t Back to file selection Delete All Files Delete the selected file F4 Edit file Raster setting Vector setting Repeat times 000 y TM Pro www laserproi com Functional Page Machine Setting File management Machine setting Machine information Standby ENTER Set lens Tuning auto focus Set table down Set Read Beam Carriage lock Set Parser Mode Save Position Others Reset ENTER gt focus value tuning Other setting Table down setting Moving table Enter save value Lens 4 0 Z 00mm Language English Table Down YES or Unit metric or English NO EOF alarm YES or NO Air delay
7. File sequence and file name 004 means this file will be repeated four times and 001 means the file is running under its first time When the LaserPro EXPLORER is powered on the machine will perform a series of safety checks and initializing routines The graphic control panel 51 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com will scroll through the GCC Copyright Page Table Object Moving Page and the Machine Initialize Page before reaching the Main Operation Page Once the machine has reached the Main Operation Page it is ready for use Refer to the diagram of Fig 5 2 for a detailed listing of the different pages within the control panel menu NOTE 1 Prior to initialization the EXPLORER will display an image of a table on the graphic control panel This should prompt you to make sure that the working table area is clear for unwanted obstructions 2 Each time when you turn on EXPLORER it would run initialization of working table moving down and up lens carriage bottom to top and air blowing Therefore you have to wait for few seconds to finish air blowing test before start work 52 i EXPLORER USER MANUAL x Pro TM www laserproi com Control Panel Operation Chart Main Operation Page Previous file Fl 001 File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 Prev Next Z Func Functional Page File management Machine setting Machine information Standby Back He
8. www laserproi com Fig 3 10 Red Pointer Access Panel Red Pointer Access Fig 3 11 Red Pointer Access Serial Port l Parallel Port _ a USB Port amp Fig 3 12 Print Port x zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM Pro www laserproi com Motion System amp Working Table View Mirror 2 Sl bel ea aE ens Carriage and air nozzle Working table ay Position Position Fixture Alignment Jig Fig 3 13 Motion System NOTE 1 Typically the working table can load material about 65lbs 30kg and 86lbs 40kg is the maximum 2 The origin point of EXPLORER is set at 3 0 and the position fixture can help you to easily align the working piece with the origin 7 z EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM www laserproi com Focus Lens Holder Assembly Focus Lens Holder Air Nozzle Fig 3 14 Laser Carriage Assembly Manual Focus Gauge Fig 3 15 Manual Focus Gauge The LaserPro EXPLORER comes equipped with the FOCAL SHARP Auto Focus Gauge for consistent precision etching and cutting However certain special laser 2 zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PLO www laserproi com effects may require that the Auto Focus Gauge be disengaged Blurred or fuzzy laser cutting and etching techniques require different Manual Focus Gauges Holders to be used The LaserPro EXPLORER has three different sizes of Manual Focus Gauges Holders available Purple Blue Gold
9. Front Door Fig 320 Rotary Attachment Top View 5 z EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM LE Rag 226 www laserproi com Connect The cable of rotary attachment to the port at the middle right of EXPLORER Fig 3 21 Rotary Attachment Installation E SIDE VIEW The length of working piece Adjustable end Base of th e lt q ae oe gt padded rubber Open end of the working piece wheel Offset Value Fig 3 22 Rotary Attachment Side View Installation E Turn off the power of the engraver E Put the rotary attachment to the working table of EXPLORER Ensure the two screw holes match the two corresponding position jig on the engraving 5 zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL Operation www laserproi com table and have the left side of rotary attachment align to the 10 inch position on the ruler or position fixture then tighten the screws to fix it Connect the cable of the rotary attachment to the port in the right middle side of EXPLORER refer to Fig 3 21 Turn on EXPLORER the working table would automatically moves down to the lowest position when it senses rotary attachment connected NOTE The maximum length of the working project is 450 mm 17 71 inch The maximum diameter of the padded rubber wheel is 94 mm To get an accurate engraving position during rotating it is better that the diameter of the working piece is not smaller than 90mm 3 54 inch However the maximum diameter of the loaded object is 180
10. Improper work environments may lead to operational malfunction and or unsafe working conditions E The Explorer is best suited in an office type environment Avoid places where the machine is exposed to high temperatures dust or high humidity gt Keep the machine where the room temperature is between 15 25 degrees Celsius or 60 78 degrees Fahrenheit gt Avoid small enclosed areas where a considerable amount of dust is present gt Avoid areas where the humidity is above 70 or where the temperature is near the dew point E Choose a flat surface that is not exposed to high levels of vibration Be sure to lock all four of the machine s wheels to ensure that the machine remains stationary when in use E Choose a location that is large enough to accommodate the machine the exhaust system the computer and a work storage table gt Having a separate working table or storage area prevents the operator from possibly damaging the machine or the computer E Have a fire extinguisher close to the working location at all times gt Make sure your smoke fire detecting system is functioning NOTE A great Fire Detection amp Alarm System has been developed by G C C Ask your LaserPro EXPLORER dealer for details 14 EXPLORER USER MANUAL CHAPTER IIT MECHANICAL OVERVIEW Before you unload the EXPLORER and complete the installation it is a good idea to become more familiar with the machine s features and componen
11. User Manual EXPLORER www laserproi com Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for choosing GCC and the LaserPro EXPLORER You can be assured that this machine meets all of the highest safety standards while using technological innovations shared by no other laser engraver The EXPLORER is backed by GCC a truly international company that is dedicated to helping your business grow We at GCC are proud to introduce the LaserPro EXPLORER our most technologically advanced laser engraver to date This easy to operate machine has been designed with quality productivity and safety in mind With innovations like the QSM Stellar Quality Under High Speed SmartFILE file management and the new Linear Low Maintenance Motion System the EXPLORER 1s clearly on the cutting edge of all laser systems GCC understands that a creative technical background is the key to successful growth in the ever changing information economy We have a strong team of R amp D experts who propel our company to new heights From product development to manufacturing our engineers are dedicated to innovation and quality Guiding our solid technical base is a world class management team At GCC our leaders bring together marketing technical support research development and distribution experts to create an international network able to meet your demands Over the years this network has been able to span the globe Our technical support staff is committed to
12. Vacuum cleaner with a flexible nozzle capable of cleaning the working table and motion system Cotton swabs Supplied Lens cleaner Supplied Lint free lens tissue Supplied 2 Phillips screwdriver Allenwrench 050 Cleaning the Working table and Motion System Clean the working table and the motion system as frequently as possible using the following Steps E Turn the power off and unplug the EXPLORER before cleaning E Use a suitable vacuum machine to remove dust and debris from the working table and motion system E Use a paper or cotton towel with soap solution all purpose cleaner alcohol or acetone to clean the working table gt Never pour or spray alcohol or acetone directly to the working table Apply small amounts to a paper or cotton towel before using E Use a paper or cotton towel with soap solution all purpose cleaner or alcohol to wipe down the rails of the motion system We recommend that the motion system be cleaned after each prolonged usage gt To keep the motion system functioning properly we recommend that the rails be lubricated on a semi regular basis 100 www laserproi com Use a small amount of light grade machine oil to a paper or cotton towel and apply to the rails NOTE Too much oil will accelerate the build up of debris gt Make sure that the residue from the cleaning products is dry before continuing to use the EXPLORER Oil alcohol and acetone can cause fires or smok
13. the EXPLORER driver can manipulate the image to give it added depth This mode can be adjusted with the DPI PPI power and speed settings i Laser Pro T rere lacerire oom Tel 686 2 276946568 Fan 886 2 76946875 3D Image File Sample Material Density Board Fig 612 3D Image and Sample A 4 Stamp Mode Stamp production is one of the most dynamic functions of the LaserPro EXPLORER Due the nature of the engraving stamp production requires different operational steps than most engraving or cutting In order to create stamps select the Stamp Mode and the corresponding settings Set Shoulder Pitch Border Invert and Mirror see fig 6 NOTE The Cluster and automatic Border settings are located in EXPLORER driver Properties Advance TM PLO www laserproi com Explorer Properties Option Pen Advance Paper Mode Setting Black amp White Manual Color Fill 3D Mode Stamp Mode DFI B00 F Mirror B Print Immediately Smart ACT Fig 6 13 Stamp mode E Pitch Value amp Shoulder Power Setting The finished stamp will be a reversed image with engraved depressions and ridges Many of these ridges may be too thin and would break off or be unstable Creating pitchis a way to add support to the thin lines and ridges The pitch value setting allows you to adjust the width of the ridge Broad pitch gives the maximu
14. Each job may require unique EXPLORER driver settings After you have adjusted all of the settings remember to save it in a desired location for future use see Fig 6 20 to save parameters setting Press the SAVE icon of Fig 6 20 and save the parameter settings to the proper directory as wished or default for all applications then you can see the saved files shown in the History Files column You can access your saved settings by clicking on Load or by using the History scroll which keeps track of the settings most recently used NOTE a These editing options can be saved to one image file such as CorelDraw graphics with printer driver parameters setting or can be saved as the default settings in LaserPro driver for future files b Please make sure your ID to log in the computer is set to Administrator level therefore OS of 2000 XP can allow you to save parameter settings Explorer Properties Option Fer Advance Paper Raster Mode Setting Black amp White O Manual Color Fill 9 30 Mode O Stamp Mode DFI 500 Mirror B Invert Print Immediately Smart ACT Fig 6 20 Save Laser Parameter Settings TM PLO www laserproi com C Advance Setting C 1 Scaling Adjust output inaccuracy if you find the actual output scale is different from what you set in the computer then you can use scaling function to modify it and get a perfect one Here is the example if you s
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16. Operation sesssssoeeeensssssssseeerssssssssserressssssese 29 SmartGUARD Fire Alar 5 i0 sisssrvecdsnsnevesenesdvetersasavannabunlussduemeeessaenasaniinayruedecbsannadas 34 CHAPTER IV SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 39 Recommended Computer Configuration and Setup ccccccccccceesssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Connecting the LaserPro EXPLORER to the Computer ccccccsseseseseeeeeeees 39 Installation of the USB Driver Using WindoOWS ccccccssessseeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneees 40 Installation of the LaserPro EXPLORER driver Using Windows eeee 4 How to Remove the Old USB Driver ccc eecccccccssssseececeeeeeeceeceseaeesseeeeeseaaeeesaes 49 CHAPTER V MACHINE OPERATION 50 Graphic Control Panel OperatiOn ic sscsacocaaisanhnasanandosobacseessessssnasasaslasecnsasasasastassedauaceses 50 The Control Pane leerse re a EREE E aE E 50 Control Panel Operation Chart is ccacccccsosetesicsseconvabiowneciadaderdeasaanndaianseanseteneeneensseumaccs 53 PaO ha OMe lr 1 OC seiss dananpunscadnnsicanieaowasuaiinaradnchonseieansndbencessbusfadsemaenvedechaananeas 59 Func uon SOIC CC PAS Coa iste ctoutoareiccetctecisisatut waaploomecoereauanalslsudie E E E a 63 HowTo 50 Oil ON oo scenes E E E 75 CHAPTER VI SOFTWARE OPERATION 77 Pago and Layout a hares e RE C A A apbosenueeiauimanate Vo Orne R E Bee E nee eer ee eee ree EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM CVO
17. Vector Cutting When we say vector cutting here it means use laser engraver to print out graphics composed of lines such as circle triangle etc The laser cutting is NOT doing a proper cutting because the width of the text s outline is not set to its thinnest width The MS Windows driver determines raster vector cutting based on the outline width of an object Therefore to achieve a vector cutting please set the text s fill to white and its outline to its thinnest width in CorelDraw SCFrPro TM www laserproi com NOTE If the width of the line to be cut is not set at minimum value the laser is going from left to right back and forth instead of vector cutting The laser unit looks like engraving instead of cutting Select the text in which the change applies by clicking on the text tA CocelORA I1 Frail E Be Ebb Ww la broom Hit Hiap Teri Tek Wris Hap H CEA oe Be a H ist ars A z A Ja gatah iiaa fet p Ae Bk BT E Bru A Delma Artic Test gy fp Aviana HEA 2 E BFL l i F aH AA ie E a 2 al ee Sh 2 me Lisataee M 135 17 PSENRGDCIDA EF Aaaa rel tinginra ZE i jal H Pagel Ei gt diS 2338 Ter Sore 000 poet Arter Tert irah BEAT Homai 05 on Laer gt Bleck CTA 9319 Goel five foe 20 tain page Db eo bingy tool ak is all ob ect Phe ete ie ck digs Cit ok ber in gy a Bleck 0 00 callout f Fig 64 Vector Cutting Illustration Change the
18. and enhance dithering at the same time the image would be printed with 256 grade halftone and 2x2 dots therefore better shading effect with small 2x2 dots grids E Error Diffusion The error diffusion presents the shade of image as a spread halftone instead of dots therefore more detailed 86 TM dserrro www laserproi com Error Diffusion x8 Enhance Dithering 9 Herts Ei Bayer _ Corner E Pattern Type The halftone pattern has three kinds of layout options which determine the shape of each grid dot to compose the shading effect of raster image e Dot A halftone pattern consists of circle dots e Corner The dark dot spread from the left uppe r corner of the pattern result in a little triangle shape to imitate a shading effect e Bayer A random halftone pattern NOTE The B W mode reads the processed image by shade and light and if the image is a colorful one different color would get different shading effect Usually we would suggest transform the colorful image to a black and white one before output by a laser under B W mode FPO www laserproi com A 2 Manual Color Fill Mode Activate this mode when you wish to designate specific power and speed settings to certain colors in your image The EXPLORER driver has 16 available pen settings to choose from A 3 3D Mode With this mode you can automatically get a sculptured 3D effect Using images that have gray areas
19. attached to another computer Tosetup a network printer that is not attached to a print server J use the Local printer option AE S E Fig 4 4 Driver Installation STEP 7 Insert the LaserPro EXPLORER driver disk into the compact disk reader STEP 8 Selec a Printer Port and choose NEXT STEP 43 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM Pro www laserproi com Add Printer Wizard Select a Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the pork pou want your printer to use lf the port i not listed you can create a new port Use the following port Note Most computers use the LPT 1 port to communicate with a local printer The connector for this port should look something like this O Create a new pork lipe oF pork Fig 4 5Driver Installation STEP 9 Select your system or bypass EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com Add Printer Wizard Install Printer Software The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use Select the manufacturer and model of your printer IF your printer came with an installation disk click Have Disk IF your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software Manufacturer i see Alps Apollo Apple ARS PS Fig 46 Driver Installation STEP 10 Select the port that the machine is connected to and click OK Install From Disk Insert the manufac
20. avoid turn off Fig 3 18 Air Assist Installation E Push the 4 tubing into the Air Flow valve Pull on the tubing to make sure that it is locked into place The outer ring of the valve needs to be pushed in before the tubing can be disengaged NOTE It is important that the 14 tubing has clean straight cuts on each end Any jagged or slanted cuts will not produce a good seal between the tubing and the valve Use a sharp knife on a flat surface to ensure a proper cut E Open the Air Flow valve The valve has a dial that allows and restricts airflow To avoid damage to the air compressor never fully close the Air 27 EXPLORER USER MANUAL FPO www laserproi com Flow valve Adjust the valve to find the setting that is best for each application see fig 3 19 Fig 3 19 Air Assist Installation E Test the Air Assist System Turn on the air compressor and make sure that the Air Flow valve is open The air nozzle located near the Auto Focus Gauge should emit a steady flow of air If the Air Assist System is not functioning properly double check the installation steps If the system is still not working properly consult your EXPLORER dealer s EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com Rotary Attachment Installation and Operation Instruction of Rotary o J track lever ruler Center to 10 Connect the cable of AY i rotary attachment to o f the port at the middle right of EXPLORER
21. checklist ccccccccescscecceccaccccecsscossecsscoccssarceesscercessecsness 14 Table 2 Manual Focus Holders and Lens 2 c cece ce eceececceccscccecescecescuccecescs 24 Table 3 DPI and Truncation Error 0 0 ccce cece ec cececceccscccceccscescsccecescscescucescucees 94 Table 4 Explorer Specification ccccccccccccsssseseeeecceeceeaeeceeeeceeeeesauaaesssseseess 113 6 EXPLORER USER MANUAL g www laserproi com CHAPTER I SAFETY Safety Ratings Laser engravers that have the CDRH safety rating of Class are required to have key safety features such as an enclosed laser beam and safety interlock mechanisms designed to protect the operator In addition to the safety features of a Class machine the LaserPro EXPLORER has been equipped with a red guidance pointer This red dot allows the operator to safely see the focal point of the laser beam It also gives EXPLORER the improved CDRH safety rating of 3a Although the EXPLORER is our most powerful laser engraver when used correctly it is an extremely safe machine Principles of CO Laser LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation A CO laser works by electrically stimulating the molecules of a carbon dioxide gas mixture When focused through a lens this invisible intensive beam can vaporize many materials Depending on the speed and intensity of the beam a CO laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide v
22. cord into the machine s AC Power Inlet main located on the side of the machine 39 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL NOTE The EXPLORER has been designed to switch from 100 240 VAC automatically The EXPLORER can communicate with a computer using either a parallel or USB port NOTE Explorer is not support Macintosh computer through serial port yet Please contact with your dealer for update Installation of the USB Driver Using Windows NOTE Please do not plug USB cable in your PC and then install USB driver before installing EXPLORER laser driver STEP 1 Open computer and insert the LaserPro CD Please keep EXPLORER off at this moment STEP 2 Choose EXPLORER USB Driver icon to start USB driver auto run program see fig 41 Pes LaserPro LaserPro Driver www faserpro com M rc Li r y J Se ES fl anta Explorer Venus Neptune Fig 41 USB Driver Installation STEP 3 Once successfully install USB driver please connect the USB cable between PC and EXPLORER and then turn it on 40 G EXPLORER USER MANUAL STEP 4 Start to install EXPLORER laser driver Installation of the LaserPro EXPLORER driver Using Windows Before installing EXPLORER laser driver please install USB driver first And after finishing laser driver installation please go to add USB port to printer properties see Port Monitor Installation section STEP 1 Make sure the EXPLORER and computer are properly connected and
23. text to be filled with white by left clicking on the white color of CorelDraw Color Palette located on the right hand side of the screen 81 TM TPO www laserproi com EA CocclDRAB 11 Ornpherl fen i E Eee ew et bre Ee Diap Jori Tgb Wris Hap F H Oppa Kp o h al m la a E aa Aan Tea a p aoe lj l r E f ga Doti anii Tet ogy ayy Avatele HEET ooo BF BP micas Pat AL JA ig i moa femal Hone ea ae een Meee rene A ore as l RG BO ODA Px a val Wh 2 E E E A 2l E E E E E a B z i a 3 ji a Lal eM Fuel t lt s OTT C e G15751874 Tent Bem S000 poiri drtete Text dvexthends Hk BT Moral E on Layar L iby s Bit iA BELG TEk d obr Wie oe i ei pe tg be el ER ot i hik ei Ahk ee Cih ikk arh i a iy g i ae Fig 6 5 Vector Cutting Illustration E Change the color of text outline by right clicking on the desired color on CorelDraw Color Palette Fig 6 6 Vector Cutting Illustration E Change the outline to its thinnest width by right clicking on the selected text 82 TM aseVrPro www laserproi com tA ComlDRAB I1 eopherl E Be Bee Yew lect kmp Eige Bimap an feck Wri ep H 3 BG Sh g g tee wl n g Alja Dhan T a a Aae Bk BT aa Hary A e Dated Artic Tat ge jp beannen HED a ae lee F a AMA r g Mm o paa IMIM Ei a Fa a oe m ant e EHET Eo E a
24. to choose File Management File management Machine setting Machine information Stand by Back Help Recall Fig 5 14 Change job printing sequence Step 3 Stop the cursor at the starting file you would like set as the first printing job and press F2 key to initiate the LINK function or F4 to DLINK see fig 5 15 amp 5 16 03 Laser3 cdr OII Laserl cdr 02l Laser2 cdr Back Link Fig 5 15 Change job printing sequence 67 TM PLO www laserproi com 03I Laser3 cdr _ Q1l Laserl cdr l l Q2 Laser2 cdr _ Back Link Fig 5 16 Change job printing sequence B How to Link Files Take a printing sequence of Laser3 cdr gt Laser2 cdr gt Laser1 cdr for example to show how to link different files Step 1 Go to the LINK DLINK function page as fig 5 shows 02l Laser2 cdr l l 03I Laser3 cdr l l Oll Laserl cdr l l Back Link Dlink Fig 5 17 Change job printing sequence Step 2 Stop cursor at Laser3 cdr and press F2 to start LINK You would find Laser3 crd file gets a X sign The x sign means that the LINK is working and you can link the current file to another one 02I Laser2 cdr l l 03 Laser3 cdr l x OIl Laserl cdr l l Back Link Fig 5 18 Change job printing sequence Step 3 Move cursor by arrow keys and stop at Laser2 cdr file then press F2 to link laser3 cdr and laser2 crd TM PLO www laserproi com OIl Lase
25. will force the machine to start from the bottom and work its way to the rear of the working table Some laminates will produce dust that may get lodged in the engraved area if the machine engraves from top to bottom Since the exhaust system is located at the rear of the machine the dust will be sucked away from the engraved area C 4 Skip White When Skip White function is enabled the laser would only engrave the black image and skip the white area to save time The skip white enabled is the default setting of Explorer user can adjust it to disable according to applications www laserproi com C 5 SmartACT When SmartACT is selected the working time will be less while the output quality may drop a bit as a trade off We would suggest to disable Skip While when SmartACT is under function to get a better output quality C 6 Print Imme diately When file size is bigger than the memory buffer to avoid data lost it is suggested to set Print Immediately enabled to allow data being transmitted while Explorer is processing the job C 7 Vector Setting All Raster Output When choose all raster output to print graphic including vector line and raster image the laser would take the vector line as raster data and print the whole graphics as raster engraving image E Vector sorting When your image has one vector cut area enclosing another vector cut area this setting will automatically direct the laser to cut out
26. 00 sec Distance 00mm Reset to default lt gt Select auto focus lens Lens 4 0 Reset User Reset System Reset Set Parser Mode Default or HPGL Red Beam YES No R MANUAL t TM PLO www laserproi com Functional Page Machine Information File management Machine setting Machine information Standby Machine Information Page ENTER GCC LaserPro EXPLORER Copyright 200x Down direction key Firmware version XXX FPGA V2 XX 58 aq EXPLORER USER MANUAL j TM Pro www laserproi com Main Operation Page The Main Operation Page will be the home base for the control panel menu It will remain on most of the time during normal operation It has been designed to display all of the basic information relevant to operation This page will inform you of the speed power PPI DPI time and copies of each individual file loaded into the EXPLORER The first line of the Main Operation Page indicates the first job s filename If more than one job has been downloaded press the PREV and NEXT buttons to scroll through the jobs in the buffer Pressing the FUNC button will transport you to the Function Select Page where you will be able to edit File Management Machine Settings and Machine Information see Fig 5 2 Empty File DPI o PPID Fig 5 2 Main Operation Page E Focus Adjustment While in the Main Operation Page press the AUTO FOCUS
27. 3 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM eY PhO www laserproi com Ol File 1 02 File 2 O3 File 3 o4 File Fig 5 7 File Management Page After select a file you may press F4 further to edit the settings of this file Such as raster vector and repeat settings see fig 5 8 Or using Star and moving to the main operation page Ql File name Speed DPI Power PPI 00 03 35 001 005 Fig 5 8 File Management Information Page Once F4 is pressed you will go to the File Management Edit Page to edit the setting of the file From here press the Arrow Key directional buttons to select to adjust the raster vector and repeat settings and RIGHT or LEFT directional button to adjust the setting value see fig 5 9 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM Pro www laserproi com Raster Setting Vector Setting Others Fig S9 File Management Edit Page File Management File Edit Raster Page This page will allow you to edit the raster settings of a select file Use the directional buttons to scroll through the editing options and adjust the values Adjusting the Raster Power and Raster Speed will override the saved settings downloaded from the computer Select the SmartACT option to initiate the function of SmartACT to speed EXPLORETR operation speed when perfect output quality is not a demand see fig 5 10 F3 button would provide you a direct approach to main operation page Ras
28. C LaserPro EXPLORER Copyright 200x More Fig 5 29 Machine Information Pagel Firmware FPGA Fig 5 30 Machine Information Page2 74 SCrPro TM www laserproi com How to Set Origin LaserPro EXPLORER features setting origin per laser application changes Please check the following procedure about how to change origin Step 1 Turn on EXPLORER and hold ENTER key when display shows GCC LaserPro Explorer Copyright 200x Until it shows Set Origin Page Enter Setting Origin Start Stop Restart Fig 5 31 Set Origin Page Step 2 Press ENTER to set origin and the display will show Origin Position lt x om AL y Fig 5 32 Set Origin Page Step 3 Press arrow key to move the lens carriage for the new origin And press F4 to save the changing 75 TM LASCTFI O www laserproi com Step 4 Press FI and back to Set Origin Main Page Press START STOP button once Explorer would restart in 30secs 76 TM PLO www laserproi com CHAPTER VI SOFTWARE OPERATION Before proceeding to EXPLORER laser working please make sure the page and layout setting along with color adjustment of graphics software here we illustrate Corel Draw is set to proper condition Please check the following sections Page and Layout Setup Now that your EXPLORER driver has been successfully installed you will need to adjust the printer and page size defau
29. Disable Skip White Fig 6 15 The border setting of stamp E Invert The Invert mode will reverse the black and white outlines and fills in the selected image Black will become white and vice versa thus creating a high area that will be covered with ink when the stamp is put to use This function is disabled when using the Manual Color Fill mode B Fig 6 16 Invert Effect E 8 Mirror When using a stamp the image needs to be reversed or mirrored in order to show up properly when the stamp is in use This setting will transfer right to left and vice versa R Mirror Fig 6 17 Mirror Effect Cutting out the Stamp 91 TM PLO www laserproi com After you have created a border around the stamp you may wish to have the EXPLORER s vector setting cut out the stamp from the rubber sheet To do this create a thin 0 001 red line on the outline edge of the border or where ever you wish the stamp to be cut The vector setting will always be performed after the engraving is complete E Stamp Production You may wish to create a full sheet of duplicated rubber stamps in order to have them all engraved at once saving on material costs and operational time To do this copy and paste the image enough times to fill the page size that is smaller or equivalent to the working table and the rubber sheet Next make sure that the image is mirrored inverted and that the appropriate shoulder border power and spee
30. E El Document La General Labels Page Oraa Keres gt ee elle Paper Custom y Label e Background wtih H Guidelines a a a Grid Height 458 0 a millimeters Rulers Geen ee H Styles H Seve Publish To The Web Global Resize current page only Fig 6 2 Page Setup and Layout Color Adjustment LaserPro driver uses color pen to control laser engraver engraving and cutting parameters before heading for laser working please make sure to uniform Corel Draw and LaserPro driver color mapping Please follow the procedure to adjust it E Click TOOLS and select COLOR MANAGEMENT E Uncheck the CALIBRATE COLORS FOR DISPLAY E Press OK to finish the setting 79 TM er PrO www laserproi com Color Manazement Generic intemal EOE profile Generic CMYE printer profile Generic offset separations profile Generic Profile Style Color Management Off v E F OF i Fig 6 3 Color Management in CorelDraw Vector and Raster The LaserPro EXPLORER driver will interpret between raster mode engraving and vector mode cutting by the types of lines and line widths used in your graphic image Usually line widths that are set between 0 001 0 025mm and 0 004 0 1mm will prompt the machine to use the vector mode To ensure that the EXPLORER cuts out the outline of an image adjust the properties of the outline to change its width to the thinnest possible line
31. If you choose to use 300 or 600 DPI the output in full table size would has a truncation error list below in the meanwhile 125 250 380 500 750 and 1000 DPI would gives you real DPI choices The list DPI is set for user s convenience to remember the form below is provided for corresponding to the real DPI Truncation error 300DPI 600DPI Table 3 DPI and Truncation Error 1016 PPI Pulses Per Inch This setting should not be confused with DPI PPI determines the gross amount of laser pulses there will be per linear inch PPI is exclusively for the vector setting A PPI setting of 500 results in the laser firing every 002 500 times per inch If the standard lens is producing a vector laser focal point of 007 then higher PPI settings will result in deeper overlapping laser pulses PPI settings lower than 150 will result in the individual laser pulses being spread far apart so they will not touch each other Low PPI settings are a good example of how the LaserPro EXPLORER can perforate paper NOTE a Set PPI value at 400 might result in better vector cutting effect 94 TM TP LO www laser proi com b When adjust the PPI bar to its maximum Explorer would disable the PPI control function after XP driver version v 3 35 c Adjust the PPI bar to the most right end with the value X the PPI effect will be turned off that means the power ramp is disabled Save Parameters Setting
32. Plug in USB cable STEP 3 Run Remove exe to remove old USB driver files 5 TEE es UsbDriver Gecum dll USBDriverSetup1_1 Ushapi d ll aie lee ine eam gH Fig 410 Remove Old USB driver Se Ushse tap ese STEP 4 If Remove exe still fail to remove old USB driver files please enter Control Panel to remove it 49 EXPLORER USER MANUAL z ja TM DP DAG www laserproi com CHAPTER V MACHINE OPERATION Graphic Control Panel Operation Once you have the LaserPro EXPLORER connected to the computer and the driver installed you will need to familiarize yourself with the controls of the machine before beginning any cutting or engraving The EXPLORER driver will be the primary sources of information for your machine However the manual controls on the EXPLORER allow you to manipulate the file order auto manual focusing starting point and other important tasks The Control Panel The control panel on the LaserPro EXPLORER provides easy access to all of the manual controls needed for cutting and engraving The liquid crystal display LCD directional and selection buttons make navigating through the machine s manual controls easy to do see fig 1 i p p aaah A sij a Fig 5 1 Graphic Control Panel View 50 7 EXPLORER USER MANUAL F Time calculation XX XX XX 001 004 www laserproi com Direction Buttons The four directional buttons on the right of the control pan
33. R USER MANUAL Fig 3 17 Exhaust System Installation E From the reducing coupler to the EXPLORER use 4 diameter flexible rubber tubing Attach with proper hose clamps z EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com Air Assist System Installation One of the great features of the LaserPro EXPLORER is the Air Assist System This system removes much of the heat vaporized particles and dust from the inside of the machine Using an exterior air compressor and 4 tubing the Air Assist System safely blows heat and excess particles from the working table to the exhaust outlet allowing the exhaust system and the machine itself to function more effectively Follow the steps below to correctly install the Air Assist System E E Use an air compressor capable of handling 1 tubing to power the Air Assist System An electric air compressor can be plugged into the EXPLORER s auxiliary power outlet NOTE To take advantage of EXPLORER s computer controlled Air Assist System plug the compressor into the AC Power Outlet on the side panel of the machine m Use enough flexible 4 tubing to connect from the air compressor to the EXPLORER s air assist valve The valve is located at the lower right hand side of the front of the machine Press the ring to pull out the air tube Air Flow Fixer connect to air Turn clockwise to decrease the air compressor flow and counterclockwise to increase the air flow Please
34. age ear ty gt Tal uae Fig 4 10 Driver Instalation a z EXPLORER USER MANUAL FPO www laserproi com STEP 14 Click FINISH to complete the Add Printer Wizard Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard Tou specified the following printer settings Name Explorer Share name lt Not Shared Poort LPT1 Model Explorer Default Yeg Test page No To close this wizard click Finish i Finis Cancel Fig 4 11 Driver Installation STEP 15 Click CONTINUE to set up the driver Hardware Installation The ofttware you are installing for this hardware Printers has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows FP Tell me why this testing iz important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Fig 412 Driver Installation s EXPLORER USER MANUAL POM www laser proi com STEP16 the Now the LaserPro EXPLORER driver is successfully installed Don t forget to remove the driver disk from the computer and store it in a safe place How to Remove the Old USB Driver STEP 1 turn on your PC and EXPLORER STEP 2
35. ally vectors nght from 3 0 origin position or 0 at either x or y rail of working area on application software Corel Draw for instance even vector line s width has been set to the thinnest Because at thinnest line width it still goes beyond the boarder and causes the error If the message appears randomly but frequently even image object is smaller or within the legal boarder check or change DRAM module a bad contact or faulty DRAM could cause such error Auto Focus Pin is Not Functioning The focus pin could be stocked by greasy residue that coats on it Clean the probe with alcohol or acetone Check the cable of focus pin there might be a bad contact or breakage 110 www laserproi com Appendix GLOSSARY Color Fill Term within the awards and engraving industry used to describe the variety of techniques used to add color or contrast to engraving DPI Dots Per Inch or Pixels Per Inch The resolution of an image as defined by the amount of dots pixels included in an inch The DPI setting of 500 will include tell the machine to include 500 laser firings within an inch Driver A software program that allows the computer to communicate with its components and peripherals printers scanners monitors etc Error Diffusion Dithering Method This effect uses a series of random black and white pixels to represent shading Firmware Programming permanently set into a computer s ROM chips This inform
36. and Red Become familiar with the cutting and etching difference between the FOCAL SHARP Manual Focus Gauges Holders and different Lens combinations See Table 3 2 to find out how to use the Manual Focus Gauges Holders 23 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laser proi com Lenses The LaserPro EXPLORER gives you the choice of four lens sizes to best suit your cutting and engraving applications Shorter lenses work better for most etching application as the laser s focal point is targeted at the surface of the material Longer lenses are more suitable for cutting applications as the laser s focal point is targeted behind the material The machine comes equipped with a standard 2 0 Lens and has 1 5 2 5 and 4 0 lenses available The different lenses have been color coded Purple Blue Gold and Red to easily pair with the Manual Focus Gauges Holders Manual Focus Gauge Holders and Lens Combinations Cutting Capability 5 Purple Purple Ea pi 2 High Thin Thick Manual Focus Gauge Resolution Red Red EE 2 Manual Focus Holders and Lens 24 j EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com Exhaust System Installation To properly remove dust vaporized materials and smoke from the materials and the machine it is necessary to install a suitable exhaust system Such a system will remove these potentially harmful contaminants from the machine and the work area An exhaust system is not included with t
37. and y rails Without adjustment the 0 0 starting point of your job will be the extreme upper left hand corner of the motion system This point will correspond to the extreme upper left hand corner of your graphics program Manually moving the laser carriage will move the 0 0 starting point to a different location The Carriage Moving Page will display in millimeters how far the location is away from the default location 60 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PLO www laserproi com E Start Job If you are satisfied with the existing settings auto focus adjustments and starting point location press the START button to start cutting or engraving When a job is in Operation the graphic control panel will display the Working Page This page informs you the speed power PPI DPI time working time and copies status While in this page at no time are you able to edit the laser or file settings You may press the F1 button to jump to the Working Pause Page which will pause and resume the operation Or you may press the STOP button that will cease all cutting and engraving and return the control panel menu back to the Main Operation Page see fig 5 4 oll File Name Speed 100 0 DPI 1000 Power 100 0 PPI 750 ool 39 21 001 005 Fig 5 4 File Management Information Page E Stop Job In Working Page you can press STOP button to stop a job E Pause Job In the Working Page you can press F1 to pause the job temporar
38. ariety of materials The Safety Interlock System The LaserPro EXPLORER is complete with a safety interlock system that automatically shuts off the power supply to the laser whenever the top or front door is opened There are magnets on the top and front door which activate this safety mechanism Do not attempt to remove or modify these magnets or any other component of the safety interlock system Safety measures Prior to operation carefully read and be familiar with the warning labels on your machine as well as in this manual Always wear certified safety goggles Reflective materials such as mirrors enameled brass and anodized aluminum may reflect a portion of the invisible laser radiation This may cause sever eye damage if appropriate safety goggles are not worn NOTE Each LaserPro laser machine is equipped with a safety goggle if you need another one please contact LaserPro for it or try to get one that meets the following specification 7 ka a EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com 190 398 nm OD5 10 600 nm OD5 Visible light transmission 92 9 Connect the machine to a properly grounded power outlet Make sure that the voltage level of the machine matches that of the power source Do not open the laser access panel when the machine is plugged in The top door is equipped with a pair of magnets which act as safety interlock mechanisms When the door is opened the laser beam will cease operation Do no
39. ation is burned into the computer chips and can only be changed by replacing the chips or in the case of EEROM by special procedure Parallel Cable The cable connection between the computer and another device usually the printer This allows the computer to send several bits of data simultaneously Parallel Port An outlet on your computer or electronic device that allows the computer and device to be connected and share information simultaneously Another common name for the parallel port is the LPT port PPI Pulses Per Inch PPI determines the gross amount of laser pulses there will be per linear inch PPI is exclusively for the vector setting A PPI setting of 500 results in the laser firing every 002 500 times per inch If the standard lens is producing a vector laser focal point of 007 then higher PPI settings will result in deeper overlapping laser pulses PPI settings lower than 150 will result in the individual laser pulses being spread far apart so they will not touch each other Low PPI settings are a good example of perforate paper Raster The process of rendering a cutting or engraving by multiple horizontal lines For example when cutting out or engraving a square the raster setting will make the laser use numerous horizontal lines to fill in the outlined space Raster Image An image that is defined as a collection of arranged pixels in a rectangular array of lines A raster image is similar to a
40. button to activate the Focal Smart Auto Focus Gauge The control panel menu will move to the Auto Focus Page while the machine automatically adjusts the working table Z axis to accommodate the thickness of your materials At the same time if you need to adjust the working table by manual you can do this function after AUTO FOCUS see fig 5 3 After focus adjustment you can using F1 to return Main Operation Page 59 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PLO www laserproi com Auto Focusing Please Wait ty Z 0000 000 Fig 5 3 Auto Focus Page Certain blurred or soft laser effects require the materials on the working table to be moved away from the laser s optimum focal point When the UP and DOWN directional buttons are pressed while in the Auto Focus Page you will disengage the auto focus system This will allow you to manually raise or lower the zaxis After you have made adjustments to the z axis press the F1 button to return to the Function Select Page NOTE When adjusting the depth of the working table make sure that the materials do not come in contact with the laser carriage or focus gauge Job Starting Point If you want to adjust the starting point of the job before you begin the cutting o engraving press the directional buttons while in the Main Operation Page Pressing the directional buttons will bring to the Carriage Moving Page In this page you can adjust the starting 0 0 point of the x
41. d for future transport or product servicing Move the shipping crate close to the desired working location of the machine Unpack using the following steps Step 1 OT a i RT Put the side board on the floor Make sure the outer side faces up ag is A A het Fig 2 1 Unpacking 10 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL Remove the fixed wooden bar on the back Unscrew and remove the fixed wooden bar Slide step Fig 2 2 Unpacking STEP 3 Slide Step Take out the Settled Boards i EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PLO www laserproi com Fig 2 3 Unpacking STEP 4 Unlock the wheels Carefully rolls the EXPLORER off the packing crate Fig 2 4 Unpacking 2 EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laser proi com Accessories Kit Checklist Please check to make sure that all of the following items have been shipped with the EXPLORER QUANTITY Cleaning Kit Cotton swabs Lens cleaner solution Lens tissue Replacement Mirror PS2 Machine Oil Hex Screw Wrench 2 Manual Focus Gauge blue Position Fixture AC Power Cord Printer Port Cable USB Port Cable CD including EXPLORER user manual driver 13 E z EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com Safety Goggle Engraving Samples Table 1 Accessories checklist Working Environment It is very important to choose a working location that meets the following guidelines
42. d settings are in place B Parameter Settings The LaserPro EXPLORER allows the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different power and speed settings when cutting and engraving These colors are referred to as PENS Try to think of each pen as a designated laser setting rather than as a color An image that is only black and white will use only one power and speed laser setting Black An image that includes black red and blue colors will us e three different assigned power and speed settings In order to utilize up to 16 different pens make sure your graphics program uses the 16 colors recognized by the EXPLORER driver see fig 6 18 amp Explorer Properties Dption Pen Advance Paper Raster Pen No Color Speed Power PPI Raster Vector Alt T YES YES N F 50 0 50 400 YES YES NO 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES No G 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES NO a 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES No 50 0 50 400 YES YES No AF EN YES TEX Raste Vechor Air 50 0 Power s KO PFP 400 Speed lt ok J i bee Adjust speed power PPI for each pen a Check to enable or disable raster vector air assist function for each pen TM PLO www laserproi com Fig 6 18 Laser Parameter Settings Pen Settings There are 16 available pen settings to match a specific laser setting
43. e build up if improperly used Removing the Mirrors We recommend that you check the mirrors once or twice a week to see if they require cleaning If any debris or smoke residue is present use the following steps to clean them Remove clean and replace the mirrors one at a time NOTE Turn off and unplug the EXPLORER before cleaning Mirror 1 E Mirror 1 is located in the lower left side of the machine Use a 2 Phillips to remove the access panel see fig 25 E Loosen the thumbscrew holding the mirror in place see fig 7 1 Fig 7 1 Thumb Screw E Clean and replace the mirror Tighten the thumbscrew and replace the access panel Mirror 2 amp 3 Mirror 2 amp 3 are located behind their designated access panels see fig 3 5 Use a 2 Phillips screw driver to remove the panels You may need to use the control panel to move the xrail mirror 3 to a position adjacent to the Mirror 3 Access Panel Turn on the machine use the control panel to move the xrail to an 101 www laserproi com appropriate location turn off the machine and continue to remove and clean mirrors 2 amp 3 E Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the dust cover protecting Mirror 2 see fig 7 3 Mirror 2 H Mirror 4 Mirror 3 1 3 E Fig 7 3 Remove Dust Cover E Loosen the black thumbscrews in circle marked as fig 7 4 show holding the mirrors in place Fig 7 4 Remove Mirror 102 Pron www laserproi com E Cl
44. ean and replace the mirrors Tighten the thumbscrews and for mirror 2 replace the dust cover see the next section 103 Pron www laserproi com Mirror 4 E Mirror 4 is attached to the laser carriage by three small hex screws Using an allen wrench remove the three hex screws holding Mirror 4 in place see fig 7 5 vy Fig 7 5 Uninstall Hex Screw E E Loosen the thumbscrew holding the mirror in place W Fig 7 6 Uninstall Mirror 4 E Clean and replace the mirror Tighten the thumbscrew and replace the Mirror 4 holder see the next section E Cleaning the Mirrors and Lens Cleaning the Mirrors Inspect each mirror for scratches smoke residue and debris If residue or debris is present use the following steps to clean the mirrors The laser beam reflects 104 TM PLO www laserproi com off the middle of the mirror so do not worry about the outside edge of the mirror If the center of the mirror is scratched contact your LaserPro EXPLORER dealer for a replacement Hold the mirror with the reflective side up Never touch the reflective side of the mirror E Drape a fresh piece of lens tissue over the mirror E Put a few drops of lens cleaner on the tissue covered mirror Apply enough drops so that the tissue absorbs enough to cover the mirror surface see fig 7 7 Fig 7 7 Drop Cleaner m Pull the tissue over the mirror in one direction only see fig 7 8 Fig 7 8 Pull T
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46. el allow you to navigate the selection cursor through the control panel menu and adjust the value of specific settings Move the cursor with the UP and DOWN directional buttons and adjust value settings with the LEFT and RIGHT buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm each selection LED Indicator Light The three LED indicator lights above the Directional Buttons display the status of the machine s power and safety functions The LASER indicator light will inform you if the laser is actively firing The DOOR light will inform you if either the Top Door or Front Door is open If either door is open the EXPLORER s safety interlock mechanism will prevent the laser from firing The POWER light will come on when the machine is plugged into an appropriate power source Function Buttons The F1 F2 F3 amp F4 buttons let you select the various available options located on the lower portion of the graphic control panel These buttons will allow you to scroll through the control panel menu access help pages and pause and resume jobs The AUTO FOCUS button will activate the Focal Sharp 1M Auto Focus Gauge while in the Main Operation Page The START STOP button will let you start and pause jobs once they have been successfully loaded into the LaserPro EXPLORER Display When you start transmitting files to EXPLORER the control panel would display as following 002 File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX File parameters
47. et a 60cm straight line output and the real output from EXPLORER is only 58cm then you can use 60 58 1000 scaling value to adjust the difference NOTE If you wish to use Border and Cluster then the border must be less than the distance specified in the Cluster setting C 2 Position mode options E Home At the end and beginning of each job the laser will return to top right E Without Home The laser will stop and start next job from the last position of the current job E Relative Move The laser will return to the first position of the current job E Center The laser will recognize whenever location the lens carriage the red beam is anchored as the center of the to be engraved graphic TM TPO www laserproi com Explorer Properties F E agen mm Uption Pen J Advance Paper Raster Scaling A E iiil O 1000 Ye amp lui 0 1000 Position Mode Vector Function Home Normal O Without Home O All Raster O Relative O Vector Sorting Center Optimization Sorting Image Output Direction Cluster Top To Bottom Use Cluster Bottom To Top Distance UO mm Disable Skip White Fig 6 21 Advance Setting C 3 Image Output Direction Topto Bottom The laser would engraver from top to bottom of the image E Bottom Up Normally the LaserPro EXPLORER engraves from top to bottom left to right Selecting Bottom Up
48. go further to the laser printing operation Printing EXPLORER Driver Editing After the graphics is ready take advantage of the many performance editing features of the EXPLORER driver by clicking FILE PRINT PROPERTIES see fig 6 9 TM er PrO www laserproi com General Layout Separations Prepress Misc Ri Ho lssues Destination Hame SmE Type Antares Use PPB Status Ready where LPT Comment Printtofile gt Pri page 2 Cri O Curent document Documents p Ae Number of copies 1 abe Curent page Selection ee aaae Cho eu ad Eales 1 l a z 3 Ecate Ever amp Ode ha Print style CorelDRAW Defaults Saveds Print Preview Cancel Apply Help Fig 6 9 Machine Output and Property Option Fen Advance Faper Easter Mode Setting File Function C Manual Color Fill r a Stamp Mode DPI AOU ta Delete History File Mirror Invert Print Immediately M Smat ACT Fig 6 10 Output Properties Setting File parameter setting save delete or load function Review and select the saved file parameter setting here TM PrO www laserproi com A Choose Printing Mode A 1 B W Black amp White Mode It is useful to activate this mode when using ClipArt or drawings with several colors shades of gray or many outlines This mode will create a laser output similar
49. he machine However the exhaust blower and other components are readily available from your LaserPro EXPLORER dealer or nearest industrial supply company Install exhaust blower on the outside of the building close to the working location of the EXPLORER Mount the blower on the roof or on a cement pad next to the building NOTE It is useful to wire the exhaust blower to a wall switch adjacent to the machine Attach an air duct from the exhaust blower to an appropriate hole through the wall or ceiling Use a rigid smooth walled tubing such as PVC or sheet metal that is the same diameter as the exhaust blower opening Try to keep this tubing as straight as possible as bends reduce the exhaust efficiency Use the appropriate sized clamps and sealants to ensure proper attachment In an easily accessible location install a shut off gate to the exhaust blower tubing This gate restricts outside air and dust from gaining access to the machine when not in use It is highly recommended for cold and or humid climates For exhaust blowers that have larger than a 4 diameter outlet install an appropriate reducing coupler The EXPLORER requires tubing that is 4 in diameter Locate the exhaust outlet in the back door of the EXPLORER This needs to be reversed in order to be of use Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver unscrew the outlet reverse it so that the flange is facing outward and reattach see fig 316 amp fig 3 17 25 EXPLORE
50. issue E Repeat the cleaning procedure if the mirror does not come clean on the first attempt DO NOT apply any finger pressure or other cleaning solutions to the mirror surface E Make sure that the mirror is dry before reinstalling it Cleaning the Focus Lens E Gently unscrew the focus lens cover and carefully pull out the focus lens see fig 7 9 105 Prom www laserproi com Fig 7 9 Uninstall Focus Lens M Clean the focus lens and the focus lens cover with cotton swabs and lens cleaner solution see fig 7 10 B Fig 7 10 Clean Focus Lens E Be sure to clean both sides of the focus lens m Use a cotton swab to gently dry the focus lens and focus lens cover E DO NOT apply any finger pressure or other cleaning solutions to the lens surface Motion System Maintenance In order to keep the motion system running smoothly check for dirt and debris build up on the rails after every prolonged usage You can use a clean sponge or cloth with PS2 grease to clean the dust piled up in the end of rails see fig 7 14 In addition about every week please check if rails become dry or lens carriage moves not so smoothly and lubricate the rails with sponge applying with PS2 grease check Fig 7 12 and 7 13 to see how to apply PS2 grease to rails Then move the lens carriage from left to right along the x rails to ensure the grease is evenly distributed NOTE 1 Please clean the rails with PS2 grease each time after la
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52. lation E Step 3 E Feed the wires of SmartGUARD through the A opening next to the Y axis on the right side of EXPLORER see fig 3 28 Si s zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL l a a TM Bero www laserproi com p R Fig 3 28 SmartGUARD Installation Step 4 E E E E Apply SmartGUARD power control board the green board in fig 3 30 to EXPLORER with M3 screws Fit the M1 and M3 openings on SmartGUARD power control board to the two posts on EXPLORER mother board separately see fig 3 29 Explorer Power Board Explorer Mother Board Apply SmartGUARD power control board here Fit with M3 opening Fit with M1 opening Fig 3 29 SmartGUARD Installation s zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL Fig 3 30 SmartGUARD Installation Step 5 Connect the yellow wire of SmartGUARD to the JP2 connector on SmartGUARD power control board see fig 3 31 rf Connected from M B 10 pin cable connect to Control Fig 3 31 SmartGUARD Installation 10 pin cable Panel E Step 6 E Connect the yellow wire with white head on Explorer power board to the JP1 connector on SmartGUARD power control board see fig 331 5 zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL Step 7 Connect the green wire of SmartGUARD to the connector on the Explorer mother board see fig 3 32 Fig 3 32 SmartGUARD Installation Step 8 Assemble the side cover of Explorer with screws to finish SmartGUARD installati
53. le 1 5 2 5 4 0 raphic LCD display lass Ia for red pointer Drive omputer Interface oS O Overall Dimensions Speed Control Resolution DPI Memory Buffer Display Panel afety acility Requirements lectricity 100 240VAC auto switch 200 240V ower Consumption 1100W 2000W 3000W xhaust System External exhaust system is required Optional Rotary Attachment Honeycomb Table SS NO martGUARD Fire Alarm Above specification 1s subject to change without prior notice Table 4 Explorer Specification 113 RRD www laserproi com 3D engraving Material lcm Acrylic by Mercury 25W Lens 2 inch Step Speed Power DPI PPI Focus Remarks 1 25 100 600 auto Auto Focus 3D Mode Engraving 2 25 100 600 auto Lower down table 2 5mm 3D Mode Engraving 100 100 600 800 Lower table again 2mm Black and White Mode Polishing 4 0 2 100 500 auto Move table up 1 3mm Cutting off 3D engraving Material lcm Acrylic by Venus 12W Lens 1 5 inch 3D engraving Material 1 cm Acrylic by Explorer 60W Lens 2 Step Speed Power DPI PPI Focus Remarks 13 100 1000 auto Auto Focus 3D Mode Engraving 2 13 100 1000 auto Lower down table 2 5mm 3D Mode Engraving 114
54. le the Extend function by checking the Extend box the working area of Explorer would expand to 38 x20 963 2mmx506mm when the output quality is not high requirement NOTE 3D and Stamp mode would be disabled under EXTEND working area Explorer Properties Unit Metric mm Imperial finch Image Tunng Version Mo 4 Explorer Copyright c Great Computer Co _ Extend All Rights Reserved Rotary Fixture Rotary Parameter Offset Uninstall Driver DY 3 55 Fig 6 22 Paper Size Setting www laserproi com CHAPTER VII BASIC MAINTENANCE Keeping your LaserPro EXPLORER clean and well maintained will ensure consistent quality and reliability Smoke or dust build up inside the laser system and the mechanical components can cause lower of laser power and irregularities in the motion system This section will advise you on how to keep the working table the motion system and the mirrors and lens clean The frequency of the cleaning schedule will depend entirely on the types of material being used the working environment the regularity of usage and the quality of the exhaust system Supplies Needed for Basic Maintenance and Cleaning Soap solution or all purpose cleaner Paper towels Cotton cloth Denatured alcohol DO NOT use alcohol or any painted surface plastic or the laser system Acetone ONLY to be used on the working table
55. lp Recall GCC LaserPro EXPLORER Copyright 200x Machine initialization Main Working Page 002 File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 002 Prev Next Z Func Start working Next file Z 002 File name 003 File name Carriage moving Speed XX DPI XXX Speed XX DPI XXX X XX mm XX mm Power XX PPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX Y XX mm XX mm XX XX XX 001 002 XX XX XX 001 001 Z Prev Next Z Func Prev Next Z Func 002 File name Back to Job Speed XX DPI XXX Down UP Power XX PPI XXX Filename job XX XX XX 001 001 Speed XX DPI XX F3 Power XX PPI XX A Select function XX XX XX Help file Adjust value Press ENTER to go into items F4 Recall Stop or Pause Job File name Speed XX DPI XXX PAUSE XX XX XX 001 001 Resume job File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 eT PrO www laserproi com TM File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 STOP File name Speed XX DPI XXX STOP XX XX XX 001 001 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM PrO www laserproi com Auto Focus File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 Auto Focus Auto Focusing Please Wait 1A Z 00 00 Manual Focus and Carriage Moving File name Speed XX DPI XXX Power XX PPI XXX XX XX XX 001 001 Directional keys
56. lt settings before you can begin editing and completing jobs NOTE Please make sure EXPLORER is set to the default printer before proceeding to the page and layout setup Ensure that the LaserPro EXPLORER has been selected as the DEFAULT PRINTER NOTE Refer to default printer set up steps in Chapter IV Software Installation Ensure that the paper size layout of your graphics program will accommodate the size of the EXPLORER s working table Please follow the following steps to set proper page and layout setup Example is for CorelDRAW use comparative methods for other graphics programs e Click LAYOUT PAGE SETUP see fig 61 HasSerProO TM www laserproi com tA ComlDRAB I1 Urmphil GapA CI B netes 4 te gt Ty Aai Ek ET u jt br wl FELA p Eo S ijiem atai 4 na or kteri rh Poe Tony HAKK A i B Fimi A 5 E zr Argie j B M Cente E a A 3 F ene ai a 2 i wal Page a i F ee e E i iTiiit G9 Dhhlrh kolimekr a pa Inra O edgy odmre fo a cpu Sg imar irora cnar i al E qploncr ier mel A come ey i p if fe Fig 6 1 Page and Layout Setup in CorelDraw Using the SET FROM PRINTER paper option see fig 6 2 Click DOCUMENT PAGE SIZE see fig 6 2 Ensure that NORMAL PAPER and LANDSCAPE are selected see fig 6 2 Click OK to complete the paper size adjustment 78 TM SET Pro www laserproi com Options H workspace
57. m amount of support for each ridge Experiment with different pitch value settings in order to produce the stamp that is best suited for your application You can specify the size into the pitch box under stamp mode and adjust the barto SCrPTr om www laserproi com specify different laser power level for shoulder Explorer Properties rich O10 Shoulder Level The central part presents the letter of stamp Adjusting Bar cea UN a alll Power Level 1 4 G T E 7 19 4 F eA Ce Ce The blue bar means different laser power level to compose of the slope Higher level blue bar gets less engraving laser power Fig 6 14 Adjust Stamp Power Level E Add Border You may wish to include a thin or wide border around the outline of your stamp This can be done by creating outline greater than 001 thickness around the image When the Mirror setting is selected this outline will automatically be reserved as a ridge that does get engraved NOTE The automatic Border setting is located in EXPLORER driver Properties Advance TM TPO www laserproi com Scaling om lt Yo B lui Position Mode Home Normal O without Home O All Raster O Relative O Vector Sorting O Center Optimization Sorting Image Output Direction Cluster Top To Bottom Use Cluster gt ee m mmmoooammm O Bottom To Top Distance 10 0 mm
58. mm and the limited loading weight is 7 Kg 15 4 Lb Measure the diameter and length of the working piece and set up the software operation before engraving Lift the lever loading the working piece move the adjustable end to bottom of the working piece firmly then lower down the lever to fix the object If the working piece is too small please apply 4inch focus lens for operation to prevent collision between lens carriage and rotary attachment device Turn on EXPLORER EXPLORER would detect the rotary attachment and the working table would move down to the bottom automatically along with EXPLORER would initialize to the home position at the same time Set up focus NOTE Set up focus after initializing the system to prevent the carriage hit the engraving object The following is an example of engraving process by using CorelDRAW V 9 0 or higher version with LaserPro EXPLORER XP driver Choose FILE and select PRINT SETUP see fig 3 23 Choose LaserPro EXPLORER and click PROPERTIES to enter EXPLORER driver setup Choose PAPER section and check ROTARY FIXTURE see Fig 3 24 Key in proper DIAMETER PAPER SIZE and OFFSET values Press OK to confirm the setting Go to LAYOUT function of Corel Draw and choose PAGE SETUP Refer to Chapter VI Software Operation for PAGE SETUP Under page setup page choose SET FROM PRINTER and then check LANDSCAPE Press OK to finish the setting 31 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL New From Templa
59. n laser and the wor king table each time after you using Auto Focus 71 www laserproi com Use the directional buttons UP or DOWN to move the Z axis to a desired level then press F4 to save the changing see fig 27 i y Moving table Lens 2 0 Z mm Fig 5 27 Auto Focus Tuning Page Machine Setting Set Table Down This function would provide you an option if you need EXPLORER to show Table will move down and remove objects on table warning message before EXPLORER starts initialization When the Set Table Down function is at YES status EXPLORER would move to initialization after you press ENTER to confirm the warning message when Set Table Down is at NO status EXPLORER would not show the warning message After all setting is determined please use F4 to save all the changing E Machine Setting Red Pointer E Red pointer function would help you to know where the laser moves more easily and precisely Under red pointer function EXPLORER enables you to use LEFT or RIGHT directional button to adjust red pointer on or off E Machine Setting Carriage Lock ni E Carriage lock or free function would enable the lens carriage remain under always free or lock status under free status user can manually move the lens carriage to where the want While under carriage lock status user has to free the carriage by any directional key and then can manually move it a Carriage Free Yes ex x 72
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61. ngraving curves www laserproi com Power The master control for the laser s power during operation The range like the speed setting is from 0 1 100 This percentage represents the power of each laser pulse fired Power and speed work together to determine the depth of a cutting and or engraving Higher power and slower speeds will produce the deepest engraving Raster Vector On Off Each color in the graphic image may include a variety of color fills and very thin lines It is then possible for one pen color to require both raster and vector modes Turning either Raster or Vector off will force the driver to ignore the pen color s fills or thin lines You cancheck the Raster or Vector box to turn on off the function DPI Dots Per Inch This setting determines the quality of image resolution was using the raster engraving DPI can also be referred to as horizontal lines per inch or fill spacing The amount of raster strokes per vertical inch of travel will affect the image resolution of the engraving Higher DPI settings will have cleaner and deeper engravings but will take longer to complete Lower DPI settings will have coarser and more shallow engravings but will take less time to complete Experiment with different settings to get your desired effect You can find the DPI function at Explorer driver gt Properties gt Option NOTE LaserProEXPLORER has 8 DPI options 125 250 300 380 500 600 750 1000
62. of the first mirror cover DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION EXPLORER USER MANUAL a TM PLO www laserproi com On the upper center of the front door WARNING Do not use reflective metals heat sensitive surfaces or other materials that may produce toxic substances or cause corrosion problems such as PVC and Teflon On the front center of the top area CAUTION AVOID PLACING YOUR EYES IN THE RED BEAM PATH On the front center of the top door DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADI ATION WHEN OPEN AND IN TERUGA K FAILED OR DEFEATED AD EYE OR SEKIN EXPOSURE DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION WARNING PLEASE MUST WEAR Sr A SAPETY GOGGLE DURE AO OPERA PIN DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED DURING OPERATION WARNING PLEASE CLEAN THE BEARINGS AND MOTION SYSTEM TRACKS EVERYDAY EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com CHAPTER IT HARDWARE INSTALLATION Unpacking and Unloading The LaserPro EXPLORER is shipped in one crate that contains the machine the software and all of the necessary accessories The following section has a detailed list of the steps requiredfor unpacking and assembly of the machine To prevent damage to the machine or personal injury please get assistance when loading and unloading the shipping crate Please save the original shipping crate in case it 1s neede
63. on Step 9 Turn on Explorer and it would initiate fire alarm function automatically 5 zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com CHAPTER IV SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Recommended Computer Configuration and Setup The LaserPro EXPLORER is able to accommodate both Macintosh and Windows operating systems However the EXPLORER driver and machine were designed to work best using a Windows based system with the following minimum requirements Computer e CPU Pentium 90 or equivalent or greater e DRAM 32 MB RAM and upgrade to 64MB e FDD One 3 5 1 44 MB Floppy Disk Drive e HDD 1 2 GB Hard Drive or greater e SVGA 15 Super VGA Monitor On Board Parallel Mode Setup from PC BIOS vV SPP Preferred Mode v ECP Cable Less than 1 8 meters Scanner e Flatbed scanner only e Minimum resolution 200 DPI Software e GCC LaserPro EXPLORER driver is designed for Windows 95 or newer operating system NOTE Win 95 and NT do not support USB port e EXPLORER is compatible with any graphic design program that can output HPGL commands CorelDRAW Adobe Photoshop CASmate PhotoPaint AutoCAD Illustrator Signlab etc Connecting the LaserPro EXPLORER to the Computer Make sure that the EXPLORER and computer are turned off before connecting them to a power source Connect the male of the power cord to a good quality surge protector then the surge protector into a grounded outlet Connect the female end of the power
64. provide you with impeccable service and when your business is ready to grow our team will also be there Sincerely Leonard Shih President of G C C EXPLORER USER MANUAL www laserproi com CONTENT CHAPTER LSAFET I esstccceecsteeseacceessenecccesccssnccecedassecsests S D FR AUIS a T caeuleds ionn anersecaasuuennaces 7 Poo ICS OP CO L a A E 7 ee nA e e eaa e A T A E E OE T 7 Sae E e E E E 7 Siena ISAC IG AE N ETE IE A E EEE 8 CHAPTER IIT HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10 Unpacking and Wnloadine gt 2ccccccacsesesamatshoneeaaseuccsiadsacecaceassaammamnebesedaudealiaecadssaawasaaaaet 10 Acessories Kit Chec kHSi escien E EEr E 13 Workin PV MOMS es essnee dE 14 CHAPTER II MECHANICAL OVERVIEW 15 FOUN 9 O e E E EE T E erosqeaies 15 PME Je NION en E E e E E AE 16 EEN E VOW ee E E T E 17 BIKAN WW E E E 18 Motion System amp Working Table View ccccccccccccccceeesseeeeeeceeeeceaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaes 21 Focus Lens Holder Assembly dcicrsssedeccoaseaneseansbonasassualdoanacnotdsasseaaacaassareaseenceacsoacamaaaas ZZ Mangal FOCUS CA OG 5a ssroassirrersuesteauioaianatn dome EE a EN EARE ES n Ea Orai Z2 TNS SS assoc cece soe ers apes acne A A E E E T 24 Manual Focus Gauge Holders and Lens Combinations ccccccssssseseeeeeeeeeeees 24 Exhaust System Insta latoi essi OES 25 Air Absit VStC tid VIG EAIN ATION isn cccecrpeccuneeuunecinrinnse deen e eaa SES 2 Rotary Attachment Installation and
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66. rl cdr _ I Q2 Laser2 cdr_ 03x 03I Laser3 cdr l l 02 Back Link Dlink Fig 5 19 Change job printing sequence Step 4 Move cursor by arrow keys and stop at Laser1 cdr file then press F2 to link laser2 cdr and laser1 crd 03l Laser3 cdr l l 02 1 Laserl cdr O2x 02l Laser2 cdr l 03I 01 Back Link Dlink Fig 5 20 Change job printing sequence Step 5 Press F2 again to finish the LINK function and the x sign would disappear 03l Laser3 cdr l l 02 1 Laserl cdr l 02l 02l Laser2 cdr l 03I 01 Back Link Dlink Fig 5 21 Change job printing sequence C How to DLINK files DLINK here stands for removing files from specified job queue Here we would show you how to remove Laser2 cdr from Laser3 cdr gt Laser2 cdr gt Laserl cdr job queue TM 7 7 0 www laserproi com Step 1 Go to LINK DLINK function page and stop cursor at Laser2 cdr OIl Laserl cdr Q2I 2 Laser2 cdr_ 1 03l 01 03l Laser3 cdr l l 02 Back Link Dlink Fig 5 22 Change job printing sequence Step 2 Press F4 key to initiate DLINK function and you would find Laser2 cdris removed from the job queue Oll Laserl cdr OSI Q2 Laser2 cdr __ 03l Laser3 cdr l 4 01 Back Link Dlink Fig 5 23 Change job printing sequence NOTE 1 The same file can t print more than once in the same job queue 2 Explorer can accept multiple job queues at the same
67. ser engraving or cutting working piece which would produce much dirt and debris easily such as wood 2 Please keep from hand touching or water with the groove of rails 106 rProm www laserproi com 3 You can purchase PS2 grease from NSK dealers Please surf http www nsk com eng company network index html to find the local dealer s information Fig 7 11 PS2 grease Clean the opposite side too Fig 7 12 Rails Maintenance Clean the groove of rails a P Lubricate the groove of oa rails with PS2 grease 107 TM TPO www laserproi com Fig 7 13 How to Lubricate the Axis Clean the dust piled up in the end of groove on rails Fig 7 14 Rail Dust Cleaning 108 www laser proi com CHAPTER VIII TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Shooting Proper care and maintenance should prevent most problems from happening If your machine is not functioning properly use the following Trouble Shooting guide to diagnose and find solutions to common minor problems that may occur NOTE If you can not easily find the source of your machine s problems or successfully administer the corrective measures please contact your EXPLORER distributor or service representative for immediate assistance NOTE Unplug the machine before examining the mirrors lens motion system or any other part of the laser system Common Problems The following are the three most common problems which ma
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69. t attempt to modify these magnets Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the laser module Good ventilation is required to remove odors and vaporized materials from the work area of the machine An exhaust system and the cutting table honeycomb table are recommended Do not work with heat sensitive surfaces or other materials that may produce toxic fumes such as PVC and Teflon Have a fire extinguisher close to the working location at all times Make sure your smoke fire detecting system is functioning NOTE An excellent Fire Detection amp Alarm System has been developed by GCC Ask your LaserPro EXPLORER dealer for details When using materials that may easily catch fire such as acrylic wood or paper always use the air assist system to prevent flames Never leave the machine unattended during operation Follow the maintenance and cleaning instructions well Not only will this enable you to use the machine effectively but it will also ensure long and safe operation Safety Labels In compliance with CDRH standards the LaserPro EXPLORER has all of the appropriate safety labels attached These labels are in key positions and are properly attached to the machine at the time of manufacture These labels are NOT to be removed for any reason Please become familiar with the safety messages and locations of these labels Below is a list of all the safety labels and their locations on the machine On the right of top door and outside
70. te Prepare For Service Bureau Publish To Internet Publish To POF Document Info version Control www laserproi com Go to start laser engraving by going to FILE PRINT7choose EXPLORER PROPERTIES Refer to Chapter VI Software Operation for LaserPro EXPLORER driver parameters setting Set up desired laser engraving parameters such as speed power etc Press OK to start laser working P AS Edit View Layout Arrange Effects Bitmaps Text Tools Window Help ND Ctri h Chrl 0 Ctrl 5 Ctrl I Ctr E Ctrl P 1 CAWINDOW S Desktop Graphict 3 CMY Bocuments 456 4 CAMy Documents l z3 Fig 3 23 Rotary Attachment Software Operation gl 100 Pi f i F i F 1 Fi Le Changes the printer and the printing options EXPLORER USER MANUAL CTP LO www laserproi com TM Explorer Properties Option Pen Paper Size y 440 00 mm Diamet r o o ror Version No Explorer Copyright c Great Computer Co All Rights Reserved DY 3 35 Advance Paper Raster Unit Metric mm Imperial finch Image Tunng Rotary Fixture Rotary Parameter Offset 0 00 Uninstall Driver mm Fig 3 24 Rotary Attachment Software Operation Key in proper diameter value after measuring the working piece The X value here means the length of the working piece 33 EXPLORER USER MANUAL z
71. ter Power Raster Speed SmarctACT YES Fig 510 File Edit Raster Page File Management File Edit Vector Page If your selected file features vector settings this page will allow you to adjust them Use the directional buttons to adjust the pen power speed and PPI settings see fig 5 11 65 _ EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM SCrPro www laserproi com Vector Pen Vector Powe Vector Speed Vector PPI Fig 5 11 File Edit Vector Page File Management Others If you press ENTER at OTHERS item you would be able to set the repeat times of the selected file by using LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to adjust repeat times see fig 5 12 Repeat Times Pak i Fig 5 12 File Edit Others Page2 NOTE If the Repeat Times is set to 0 the file would be repeated without limits File Management Job Queue LaserPro Explorer enables you to use LINK or DLINK to decide the job printing sequence of a specified job queue and press START button once to print them all NOTE Job queue means a group of files has been managed in printing sequence TM PrO www laserproi com A Where is the LINK DLINK function Step 1 Go to the Main Working Page as fig 5 13 shows Oll Laserl cdr Speed 100 0 DPI 300 Power 50 0 PPI 762 000 001 Prev Next Func Fig 5 13 Change job printing sequence Step 2 Press F4 key to enter Function Selection Page and pressing ENETER
72. the inside enclosure before moving to the outside image Optimization This is another setting that will automatically cut down on operation time When selected the EXPLORER driver will analyze your image and find the most efficient passing route to complete the job C 9 Cluster E To reduce the working time needed for multiple production this setting may be used Let s take multiple stamp production for example When selected the EXPLORER driver will automatically determine the fastest method to engrave more than one stamps The laser may complete one stamp before starting another or may undertake several stamps at the same time Adjust the Distance setting to determine the maximum distance the laser can leap frog from one image to another C 10 Rotary Attachment Rotary attachment is specially designed for engraving on the surface of round objects or cylinders Please check rotary attachment installation and operation with Chapter III Paper Settings These settings are included in EXPLORER driver Properties Paper They are used to adjust several output settings TM er PrO www laserproi com Paper Size As described in Paper and Layout Settings ensure that the paper size is no greater than the working table area 32x20 812 8mm x 508mm or 38 x20 963 2mmx506mm under extend working area mode Unit You can choose the unit measurement either with metric or imperial inch Extend Enab
73. time each job queue is independent and unable to link each other 3 In order to know the printing sequence the main working page would remind you what is the next printing job Find fig 5 24 for example 031 Laser3 cdr 02 Speed 100 0 DPI 300 Power 50 0 PPI 762 000 001 02 is the next file Prev Next Z Func Fig 5 24 Change job printing sequence 70 www laserproi com Function Select Page Machine Setting Under Machine setting page you would have Set Lens Tuning Auto Focus Set Table Down Others and Reset options by pressing ENTER to go into each function Set Lens Tuning Auto Focus Set Table Down Red Pointer Others Reset Fig 25 Machine Setting Page Machine Setting Select Lens Page Please always adjust the lens in SELECT LENS PAGE when you apply different focus lens for application Pressing LEFT or RIGHT to adjust lens and F4 to save adjustment Fig 5 26 After adjusting to different focus lens we would suggest you to press AUTO FOCUS and EXPLORER would get the new focal length accordingly Select Auto Focus Lens Lens 2 0 Fig 5 26 Set Lens Page Machine Setting Auto Focus Tuning Page After adjust focus lens you can enter AUTO FOCUS TUNING PAGE to tune the focal length if the default value can t meet your application needs The Auto Focus Tuning Page will allow you to edit the default auto focus lens focal length that decides the distance betwee
74. to that of a laser printer The entire selected image will be engraved using a single pen black one power amp speed setting The EXPLORER driver will interpret colored and shaded areas as different shades of gray by producing a halftone effect while engraving Instead of engraving only solid lines gray halftone areas will be a collection of dots The resolution and depth of these halftone areas can be adjusted with the DPI the B W mode dithering settings from 2x2 to 8x8 error diffusion and pattern type Experiment with these different settings to get the best results Poe eee Option Fen Advance Paper Raster m Contrast Dark 50 e Light 50 a z 2 m Haltone Dither Dithering Dithernng Matrix i Fatter Type Dat C Error Diffusion Enhance Dithering Fig 6 11 Raster Dithering mode setting E Dithering type The gray areas of image will be filled with from a S grade halftone with 2x2 dots to a 65 grade halftone with 8x8 dots 8x8 dithering type would presents the image into different shading effect than the 2x2 dithering while the 2x2 dithering type would have smaller dots than 8x8 that produces higher resolution The dithering type choice would depend on the image and application E Enhance dithering The enhance dithering as what it reads would help to compensate the shortage of smaller grade halftone type such as choosing 2x2 dithering type
75. ts You should also make note of the new features that have been developed exclusively for the LaserPro EXPLORER Front View Front Door z EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM Pro www laserproi com Right Side View witch Fuse AC Power Inlet Fig 3 3 Power Switch and Inlet Fig 3 2 Machine Right Side View AC Power Air Assist o ettor Air Outlet Puce Assist i Fig 3 4 Compressor Power s zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL Left Side View Fig 3 5 Machine left side view IM EXPLORER USER MANUAL Prou www laserproi com Back View La a hump Screw W gO Red Pointer Back Access Exhaust P Door Outlet f Laser Access Panel Fig 3 6 Machine Back View NOTE 1 Never open laser access panel when machine is plugged in Reach mirror from laser access panel Mirror 1 with dust cover Fig 3 7 Mirror Access s zi EXPLORER USER MANUAL YAZOO TM www laserproi com i Ei Prat HE pia SSA bP a iver enii EI Sse eT ee ae ee Ga he age ee dare Pe g d HaeWI y SSY E Fh ET e i PEENE 75 aie Lak a MEILAA J WG HO DAA GION Ae HSY ITALAN aa A e TS ELNE PLN oe E LS Ti Pee HOFI We hii aE Se A ee Red Pointer Access Panel 19 T Take off the dust cover to access mirror 1 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM FPO
76. turer s installation disk and then make sure that the corect dive is selected below Copy manufacturer s files from we Browse Fig 47 Driver Installation STEP 11 Choose EXPLORER to be the default printer and click NEXT STEP 45 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM CETPLrO www laserproi com Add Printer Wizard Install Printer Software Aa The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use CA Select the manufacturer and model of pour printer IF your printer came with an installation disk click Have Disk IF your printer ts not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software Printers Explorer AN This driver i not digitally signed Windows Update Have Disk Tell me why driver signing i important Fig 48Driver Installation STEP 12 Select Replace existing driver and click NEXT STEP Add Printer Wizard Use Existing Driver A driver ig already installed for this printer You can use or replace the existing driver Explorer Do you want to keep the existing driver or use the new one O Keep existing driver recommended 46 E7 F EXPLORER USER MANUAL rProm www laserproi com Fig 49 Driver Installation STEP 13 Select NO when asked to print a test page and click NEXT STEP Add Printer Wizard Print Test Page To confirm that the printer i installed properly you can print a test page Do you want to print a test p
77. turned on STEP 2 Put LaserPro compact disk into your computer STEP 3 Choose EXPLORER gt Laser Driver to start the printer installation wizard LaserPro www faserpro com USB Driver Explorer M rc Li r y I Se rs hal annua Venus Neptune Fig 4 2 Driver Installation STEP 4 Double click ADD PRINTER and start the ADD PRINTER WIZARD 41 E EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM FIO www laserproi com STEP 5 Click NEXT STEP Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections through a USE port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable Into Your computer or paint the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you i j IF pou have a Flug and Play printer that connects To continue click Hert Cancel Fig 4 3 Driver Installation STEP 6 Choose LOCAL PRINTERand click NEXT STEP 42 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM CETPrO www laserproi com Add Printer Wizard Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up Select the option that describes the printer you want to use Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer A network printer or a printer
78. with the different colors used in the graphic image If your image uses black outlines and red and blue color fills then the EXPLORER driver will instruct the laser to use three different power and speed settings on the three distinct areas The speed and power settings designated to each pen color will represent a proportion of the master control speed and power Settings If you would like to use a color not included in the driver s original 16 colors please double click on the specified pen and the color manager window would jump out then you can select the color you would like to apply see fig 6 19 Explorer Properties Fen Nao Color ri i s00 co 7S PP 2 35 7h a P ae Check to enable or disable raster vector air assist function for each pen EE 50 0 50 E 2 2 Aimam m J 50 0 50 10 50 0 FO i Custom colors ee see DE __ O O Bt 5 S E E 5 Speed lt Fig 619 Pen color adjustment NOTE The driver can not store more than 16 pen colors for each file Speed The master control for the laser s motion system speed during operation The range is from Q1 100 100 speed is equivalent to 80 inches per second a 10 speed setting would be equivalent to 8 inches per second This will be the speed that the motion system travels when cutting or engraving straight lines The machine will automatically slow down when it is cutting or e
79. y affect the performance of the EXPLORER The need for cleaning and improper reinstallation after cleaning can account for both laser and motion system problems 1 The focus lens is not properly installed or loose in the holder 2 Debris or dust has built up in the bearing tracks or X Axis rails 3 The focus lens and the mirror in the carriage are damaged or need cleaning Other Problems Use the following tips if you are having problems which are specifically affecting the laser beam the Auto focus pin or are getting a graphic was clipped message on your computer screen when engraving Laser Beam Does Not Generate E If the red beam does not show the laser beam is misaligned Adjust the reflection mirrors for exact focus BE E Ifthe red beam shows the laser power may be too low to be detected Increase the percentage of ser power from the Explorer driver E Mm Check to see if the laser power connector is loose ia E For safety reasons the laser beam will not be generated when the top or front cover 1s opened unless you shorten the connector of the magnetic switches 109 TM gt P10 www laserproi com Check the all the fans around the laser tube and see they work nor mally If laser tube is overheated laser beam will shut down automatically Graphic Was Clipped Message The size or location of graphic image may be bigger or beyond legal working area Do not place graphic object especi
80. y and press F1 again to restart the job in the Working Pause Page see fig 5 5 6l EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM TPO www laserproi com O1 File Name Pausel OOL 32 19 000 000 Fig 5 5 Job Pause Page 62 7 EXPLORER USER MANUAL TM Pro www laserproi com Function Select Page Pressing the F4 button while in the Main Operation Page will bring you to the Function Select Page This page allows you to edit File Management and Machine Settings Press the directional keys to move the cursor to the File Management Machine Setting Machine Information and Standby Page Press ENTER to confirm your selection see Fig 5 6 File management Machine setting Machine information Standby Help Recall Fig 5 6 Function Select Page E Function Select Page File Management The File Management Page will show all of the files that have been downloaded into the EXPLORER Pressing the UP or DOWN directional buttons will scroll through the available files If a file is no longer needed or if the memory buffer has reached its capacity and you would like to download new files press F4 to delete unwanted files The F2 key would initiate the job queue function to manage the job printing sequence Please check page 65 and see how to change job printing sequence Using F3 to delete all files Press ENTER to see the File Settings in the File Management Information Page see fig 5 7 amp 5 8 6

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