Fusion Edge Laser Machines

How to Quickly Make an Engraving Fix

Using Epilog's IRIS camera to increase depth or improve engraving!

Isolate Text This initial engraving looks good, but the text portion could be deeper! We can isolate the text to improve the result. Turn off the camera. Ungroup your artwork. Select the text and Separate by Selection. You’ll see two processes listed now. Turn off the photo process. Adjust Settings (...)

03/31/2025

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

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

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

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

Pro 24, Pro 36

Cleaning Your Optics

Cleaning your lens and mirrors is an essential part of routine maintenance.

Cleaning the Focusing Lens Optics The mirrors in the periscope housing are enclosed, and will likely require cleaning less often than the other components of the optics system. Let’s start by jogging the laser assembly toward the front of the machine for access to the optics, then we’ll turn off (...)

10/01/2026

Pro 24, Pro 36

Laser Alignment – Maker / Edge / Pro

Adjust your optics system's mirrors to ensure your laser fires precisely.

Turn On To begin the laser alignment procedure, power on the laser. For the following procedures, the table will be broken into four (4) positions. Each position is identified by its relative distance to the laser source and corresponds with the mirror to adjust for that position. Three of the (...)

12/31/2025

Pro 24, Pro 36

Focus Calibrations – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro

How do I calibrate the focus in the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge, and Fusion Pro?

This guide covers focus calibration procedures for older firmware on the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro 24, 32, 36 and 48. If your machine is running current firmware, refer to the Focus Calibration Wizard documentation instead. Focus calibrations keep the engraver working at the correct focal height. Parts (...)

11/03/2026

Pro 32, Pro 48

Fiber Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48

How do I align the laser in my Fusion Pro Fiber or Dual source machine.

This guide covers aligning the fiber laser on a dual source Fusion Pro 32 or 48. The fiber laser is aligned to the CO2 laser’s beam path using the two fiber mirrors and the fiber laser’s red dot pointer. The fiber laser is not fired during this procedure. Parts Required (...)

11/03/2026

Updating the Peripherals

How do I update the peripherals in the Fusion Maker, Edge, Pro, and Galvo?

Peripheral updates ensure optimal performance and communication between the engraver’s programmable components by installing the latest firmware and configuration files. Programming the Peripherals On the display panel, tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu: Figure 1: Access the Settings menu by tapping the gear (...)

03/31/2026

Pro 24, Pro 36

Touchpad Calibration – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36

How do I calibrate the touchpad on the Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36?

Estimated time: 5 minutes • Skill: Basic Touchscreen calibration ensures accurate touch response when selecting options and settings on the display. This procedure is rarely required and should only be performed if the touchscreen is registering incorrect inputs or responding inconsistently. Touchscreen Calibration Procedure Open the Settings menu. At the (...)

01/27/2026

Pro 24, Pro 36

Fiber Laser Alignment

How do I align the fiber laser in the Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36?

Fiber laser alignment is a crucial maintenance procedure to ensure the optimal performance of your Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro laser engravers. Over time, misalignment can occur due to regular use, component replacement, or moving the machine to a new location. This guide provides a step-by-step process for checking and (...)

12/31/2025

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How to Quickly Make an Engraving Fix

Use Print Merge to Customize Multiple Items

Precisely place artwork using the IRIS Camera

Creating a 3D Sphere Design for Laser Engraving

Removing Adhesive Backing from Acrylic

Cleaning Your Optics

Laser Alignment – Maker / Edge / Pro

Focus Calibrations – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro

Fiber Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48

Updating the Peripherals

Touchpad Calibration – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36

Fiber Laser Alignment