Setting up a Gun Stock for Engraving
Engraving an irregular or curved shaped object, like a gun stock, can be quite the challenge. We’re going to show...
Silent Installation of Epilog Software Suite
As of version 2.2.16.2, the Epilog Software Suite installer includes support for silent installation, with some important caveats: Silent installation...
Tracing a Logo in CorelDRAW 13
Have you ever received a logo from a client that needs to be in vector format, but they only have...
Tracing Clipart to Remove a White Background from Clipart
You’ve received your client’s image for a project, and all they have available is a bitmap with a white background....
Transforming a Vignette in PhotoLaser Plus
If you’re looking for a more sophisticated look when cropping and engraving photos, consider a vignette – a cropping technique...
Updating the Firmware
In firmware version 1.0.9.0, the update process has been streamlined. For systems operating on version 1.0.9.0 or newer, please refer...
Updating the Peripherals
Peripheral updates ensure optimal performance and communication between the engraver’s programmable components by installing the latest firmware and configuration files....
Use a Jig to Pre-Engrave an Item for Customization Later
Setup the Artwork Here we are creating a jig to pre-engrave four leather notebooks. We’ll add customized names...
Use Print Merge to Customize Multiple Items
Import Data Here we have a series of name badges to engrave and cut on the laser using print merge....
Using a Mask to Create a Color Fill
For this exercise, we’ll be demonstrating how to use a mask or application tape to create a color fill. Application...
Using Bartender Variable Data
Import Variable Data We have our file for a 5” x 3” serial tag setup in Bartender. There are two...
Using Color Mapping in the Epilog Software Suite
It’s easy to color map with the Epilog Dashboard. Prepare the Artwork for Color Mapping For this file, we want...
Using Margins to Preview Your Engraving
For a helpful tip, we’ll show how to use margins in the Epilog Dashboard to preview the engraving to make...
Using the Bottom-Up Engraving Option in the Laser Dashboard
As any engraver knows, most materials you engrave or cut can produce a certain amount of debris. This is especially...
Using the Center-Center Option in the Epilog Laser Dashboard
When engraving a uniquely-shaped item, the Center-Center option within the Epilog Laser Dashboard can be an invaluable tool. The Center-Center...
Using the Weld Tool in CorelDRAW
The Weld Tool in CorelDRAW allows you to merge objects (text or shapes) together. This tool has been used in...
Using What the Font to Identify Fonts
Have you ever received an engraving file without the font files included or the fonts are in a bitmap format?...
Windows 10 TCP/IP Port Setup
To create a direct Ethernet connection to your Epilog laser, you will need to assign a static IP address to...