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Creating an Appliqué

Creating an Appliqué

How can I create an applique with the laser?

With a few easy steps you can create your own custom cut appliqué out of two-ply twills! Follow these instructions to see how we’ve taken a piece of clipart and optimized it to create this stunning design! First, ungroup the entire image. Next, we need to add an outline around (...)

Creating City Maps (CorelDRAW)

Creating City Maps (CorelDRAW)

Learn how to source and prepare artwork for cutting and engraving city maps using CorelDRAW.

City Map Image Capture Start off by visiting snazzymaps.com to create a custom city map for laser engraving or cutting. Creating an account is not required, but if you are interested in creating different city maps for customers or friends, signing up will give you the ability to save map (...)

Creating City Maps (Illustrator)

Creating City Maps (Illustrator)

Learn how to source and prepare artwork for cutting and engraving city maps using Adobe Illustrator.

City Map Image Capture Start off by visiting snazzymaps.com to create a custom city map for laser engraving or cutting. Creating an account is not required, but if you are interested in creating different maps for customers or friends, signing up will give you the ability to save map locations (...)

Creating Custom Shaped Artwork

Creating Custom Shaped Artwork

Learn how to create custom-shaped artwork using the Epilog Laser Dashboard.

Let’s start creating your custom shaped artwork by placing your part on the table of the laser. Then bring the part into focus using the focus menu. Once the red dot pointer aligns with the vertical line, your part is in focus. For this tutorial will be using CorelDraw as (...)

Custom Home Position / Center – Engraving

Custom Home Position / Center – Engraving

Laser Dashboard Setup Start by printing your file to the Epilog Engraver. The file will open in the Dashboard. In the Laser Dashboard, after choosing your settings, select the Advanced tab. Setting a temporary home position is part of the center engraving features of the laser dashboard. A center home (...)

Cycles vs Copies vs Passes

Cycles vs Copies vs Passes

Understanding the Copies Feature The Copies feature is designed to replicate your entire design multiple times within a single job. In this case, it will run the wood plaque two times. This is especially useful when you need additional depth to your engraving. To change the number of copies, go (...)

Design Tips for Non-Designers

Design Tips for Non-Designers

I'm not a designer, so how do I create great looking samples with the laser?

Depending on the engraving services you provide and how you operate your business, you may be required to produce different designs, either for your own sample purposes or when completing jobs for customers. This can make even the best engravers a little nervous – especially those who don’t necessarily consider (...)

Different Marks You Can Achieve with a fiber laser

Different Marks You Can Achieve with a fiber laser

How can I get different mark types on metal using a fiber laser?

There are many different applications or finished “looks” fiber laser systems were designed to achieve. All of these looks are created using various speed, power, frequency and focus settings on the fiber laser system. Having an open-architecture system allows manufacturers to more quickly create exactly the mark they need because (...)

Driver and Firmware Downloads

Driver and Firmware Downloads

Where can I download the latest drivers and firmware for my laser?

You can find the latest versions of Epilog Laser’s driver and firmware software available for download at www.epiloglaser.com/support/drivers/. To stay informed when a new driver version is released, join the Driver Notification mailing list located on that page.

Duplicating Around a Center Point in CorelDRAW

Duplicating Around a Center Point in CorelDRAW

How do I create a graphic with duplicated sections rotated around a center point?

The Duplicate tool in CorelDRAW is one of our favorite features because it allows us to quickly design many of our laser projects. For certain projects, we often customize the Duplicate tool to copy a design and rotate it around a specific point on the page. This is helpful when (...)

Easily Remove Engraving Residue from Wood

Easily Remove Engraving Residue from Wood

How can I remove sticky residue after engraving wood?

If you’ve ever run your laser at low speed and high power, you’ve seen the results – sticky sap and varnish covering the areas you’ve already engraved. We wanted to share a product we’ve found that quickly cleans up all of that extra residue, leaving a clean, crisp engraving. Using (...)

Engraver Table Weight Limits

Engraver Table Weight Limits

How much weight can the Epilog engraver table hold?

Engraver Model Maximum Static Table Weight* Maximum Lifting Table Weight** Fusion Maker 12/24/36 90 lbs (40.8 kg) 60 lbs (27.2 kg) Fusion Edge 12/24/36 90 lbs (40.8 kg) 60 lbs (27.2 kg) Fusion Pro 24/36 Vector Grid: 60 lbs (27.2 kg) Task Plate: 90 lbs (40.8 kg) 60 lbs (27.2 (...)

Engraving Small Wood Photos with PhotoLaser Plus

Engraving Small Wood Photos with PhotoLaser Plus

How can I engrave small photos on wood with PhotoLaser Plus?

With the introduction of PhotoLaser Plus, photo engraving has vastly improved. But at Epilog Laser, we’re always looking for ways to make it even better. One of the improvements we’ve recently made is creating a setting that allows you to see more detail when engraving very small photos on wood. (...)

Epilog Pulse Setup Guide

Epilog Pulse Setup Guide

How do I setup and connect my laser using the new Epilog Pulse App?

The Epilog Laser Pulse App revolutionizes laser processing by enabling you to send jobs directly to the laser from any browser. This process enhances efficiency and convenience. However, it’s necessary to establish communication between the computer and the laser before utilizing this application. Once connected, you can easily send and (...)

Ethernet Connection Setup

Ethernet Connection Setup

How do I connect my machine with an Ethernet cable?

Setting up an Ethernet connection for the Fusion Pro, Fusion Edge, and Fusion Maker laser systems (models 16000 – 17000) ensures reliable communication between the laser and your computer. There are two primary connection methods: a direct connection, where the laser is linked directly to a computer, and a network (...)

Everything You Wanted to Know about Fonts…and Then Some!

Everything You Wanted to Know about Fonts…and Then Some!

How do I use fonts in my designs for the laser?

Regardless of your design program, you’re likely faced with a myriad of fonts to select from when you’re creating a design. But how do you choose fonts? What types of fonts go with what kind of designs? How can you manipulate text and fonts to create appealing visuals? Read on (...)

Expanding Thin Shapes for Laser Cutting

Expanding Thin Shapes for Laser Cutting

How do I thicken a line or shape to make it stronger when laser cut?

When cutting out very thin or intricate patterns with the laser, the final cuts can sometimes be so thin that they may break during everyday handling. In this article, we will show you how to expand thin shapes with Adobe Illustrator CC 2014 and combine objects together to make them (...)

Filter Control – Connection Guide

Filter Control – Connection Guide

Wiring diagrams and pinouts for connecting external filtration systems to your Epilog.

Epilog Fusion Maker, Edge, Pro, and Galvo laser systems include a DB9 port on the right side of the control panel for managing external filtration systems. These signals are automatically assigned based on the selected filter type in the Epilog control panel. Currently, Epilog officially supports two filtration systems: Filtrabox (...)

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