Usage and Operation Archives

Naming Your Laser Engraving Files

Naming Your File in Your Design Software When creating a file for the Epilog Laser, clarity is helpful down the line. A well-named file helps you identify your project instantly, even weeks later. It also ensures anyone on your team knows exactly what the file contains without opening it. A (...)

06/13/2025

How to Set Up Graphics Software for Epilog Laser Systems

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and using popular graphic design software with Epilog Laser systems.

Software Setup CorelDRAW Setup Open CorelDRAW. Note: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the recommended CorelDraw version for use with Epilog Laser systems. Other versions, such as the Student or Standard version, may have different menu options and settings. Select Tools > Options > Global > Printing > Driver Compatibility. Choose Epilog (...)

03/30/2026

Manipulating Clip Art to Create Unique Designs

How can I change a piece of clipart so it will engrave well?

One of the most common challenges we hear from customers has absolutely nothing to do with lasers. Instead, we hear a lot of laser operators looking for unique and creative artwork they can use to create samples or custom projects for customers. If your customer doesn’t supply you with a (...)

04/07/2025

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

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 (...)

03/31/2025

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 (...)

03/31/2025

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

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

Setting up a Gun Stock for Engraving

How do I setup a gunstock in the laser for engraving?

Engraving an irregular or curved shaped object, like a gun stock, can be quite the challenge. We’re going to show you a few different CorelDRAW techniques and tools that will make the task of engraving on a curved surface like this much easier. For this exercise, we’ll be demonstrating how (...)

04/01/2025

Laser Systems and Printed Circuit Boards

How can I use an Epilog Laser on PCBs?

One of the most common questions we get at Epilog is “can your lasers do printed circuit boards?” The answer is multifaceted and, depending on the application, there are some ways to use lasers with PCBs. Here we’ll take a look at the some PCB applications suited for a laser (...)

04/01/2025

Removing the Background from a Photo

How do I remove the background from a photograph?

Anyone who has engraved photographs has had the experience of someone bringing in a photograph with a dark background that has no contrast with the person that is in the picture. While you can fix a lot of the problems with software like Photograv, to really make the photo stand (...)

03/31/2025

Print Merge in CorelDRAW

How do I create several plaques with different names in Corel using Print Merge?

In our last discussion of Imposition Layout (see related articles), we showed you how to use CorelDRAW’s Imposition Layout feature to engrave several plaques to fill the engraving table without having to duplicate the image. Now we’re going to take this concept to the next level and add in the (...)

05/13/2025

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Naming Your Laser Engraving Files

How to Set Up Graphics Software for Epilog Laser Systems

Manipulating Clip Art to Create Unique Designs

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

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

Design Tips for Non-Designers

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

Creating a Serial Tag with Variable Data in PhotoLaser Plus

Setting up a Gun Stock for Engraving

Laser Systems and Printed Circuit Boards

Removing the Background from a Photo

Print Merge in CorelDRAW