Usage and Operation Archives

Creating a Serial Tag with Variable Data in PhotoLaser Plus

How do I create a serialized tag in PhotoLaser Plus?

Did you know you can use the badge layout tool in PhotoLaser Plus to create serial tags with variable data? It’s a quick and easy way to create a serialized tag system that can be engraved and cut with the laser. In this article we’ll be looking at how to (...)

04/01/2025

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

How do I adjust the Color Management Settings in CorelDRAW to Eliminate Pixelated Engravings?

Some of our users have reported unsatisfactory engraving results when using CorelDRAW. We believe this is caused by certain Color Management settings, which can result in a “pixilated” output when using the color black or when using the Color Mapping feature (see image below.) This issue can be resolved by (...)

04/09/2025

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

How do I create a PhotoLaser Plus file with a name badge layout using print merge?

One of the most common questions we receive is regarding name badge layout. Although it looks easy, finding a quick way to create multiple name badges can create some major complications. Since working with PhotoLaser Plus, we’ve discovered a great benefit of the software is that it does an excellent (...)

03/31/2025

Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser

How do I make sure my laser is safe from fire hazards?

This article will guide you through recommendations to reduce fire hazard with your laser. Your laser system uses a high intensity beam of light that can generate extremely high temperatures when it comes into contact with the material being engraved, marked or cut. Some materials are extremely flammable and can (...)

04/16/2025

Focus Lens 101

How does the focus lens work on the laser?

This Technical Library article discusses the purpose of the focus lens as well as guidelines for using lenses of different sizes for various projects. What does a focus lens do? A laser beam emanating from the laser tube is typically around one-quarter of an inch (240 thousandths) in diameter. This (...)

12/31/2025

Center-Center vs Custom Center Engraving

Learn about preset positioning to center your artwork along with techniques to center offset graphics.

Using Center-Center There are many ways to use Center Engraving on the Epilog Laser Dashboard. Let’s take a logo we want to engrave at the center of a coaster. In the Epilog Dashboard, choose the Advanced Tab. Next to Centering Point you’ll see a list of all (...)

03/31/2025

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.

04/01/2025

Maximum Rotary Attachment Diameters

What is the maximum diameter/length that will fit on the Rotary Attachment?

Maximum diameter that will fit on the Rotary Attachment for each system Epilog Zing 24: 5.25″ (133mm) Epilog Mini 18: 3″ (76mm) Epilog Mini 24: 5″ (127mm) Epilog Helix: 8″ (203mm) Fusion 32: 10.75″ (273 mm) Fusion 40: 10.75″ (273 mm) Fusion M2 32: 10.25″ (260 mm) Fusion M2 40: (...)

04/01/2025

Removing Adhesive Backing from Acrylic

Quick tip on how to simply remove adhesive backing.

Spray Backing Spray the adhesive backing with Pure Citrus air freshener and let it sit for 30 seconds. Peel Backing Now the adhesive backing should be quick and easy to remove from your acrylic. Wipe Clean Wipe off the remaining residue and you’re ready to engrave or (...)

03/31/2025

Creating a 3D Sphere Design for Laser Engraving

Create a spherical look using Adobe Illustrator’s 3D Revolve feature.

Setup the Artwork Here we have a snowflake design that we’ve replicated in an offset grid pattern to be transformed into a 3D sphere design. Select the design and drag it into the Symbols tab. Name the design And set the export type to graphic. Delete the (...)

04/01/2025

Precisely place artwork using the IRIS Camera

Learn to fit a graphic to a knife blade shape in minutes.

Artwork Setup Here we have a graphic we want to engrave on a blade of knife, which we can do by using the camera. In the Laser Dashboard, using the camera, we can see the knife blade placed in the laser. Start by clicking the Copy Background Image (...)

04/30/2025

Use Print Merge to Customize Multiple Items

Learn to use the print merge feature in CorelDRAW to easily distinguish and engrave multiple items at once.

Import Data Here we have a series of name badges to engrave and cut on the laser using print merge. First we’ll need to pull in the list of names. Select File > Print Merge > Create/Load Print Merge Click Import File and navigate to your .csv, .rtf, or (...)

03/31/2025

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Creating a Serial Tag with Variable Data in PhotoLaser Plus

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

Reducing Fire Hazards with your Laser

Focus Lens 101

Center-Center vs Custom Center Engraving

Driver and Firmware Downloads

Maximum Rotary Attachment Diameters

Removing Adhesive Backing from Acrylic

Creating a 3D Sphere Design for Laser Engraving

Precisely place artwork using the IRIS Camera

Use Print Merge to Customize Multiple Items