Usage and Operation Archives

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 (...)

09/26/2024

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 (...)

06/13/2025

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 (...)

06/13/2025

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 (...)

10/16/2024

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.

09/26/2024

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 (...)

10/16/2024

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 (...)

09/17/2024

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 (...)

10/18/2023

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. (...)

09/17/2024

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 (...)

09/16/2024

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 (...)

09/27/2024

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 (...)

10/16/2024

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 (...)

09/17/2024

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 (...)

07/11/2025

Find and Replace a Color in CorelDRAW

How can I quickly find and replace a color in CorelDRAW?

The Find and Replace feature in CorelDRAW is a very useful tool for replacing color fills or outlines within a design. Replacing colors with varying shades of gray will result in an interesting and unique look when engraved with the laser. The Find and Replace a color feature can also (...)

09/17/2024

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 (...)

10/16/2024

Glass Coaster

Become familiar with the basics of etching glass.

Setting Up Your Page We’ll start by creating a new file. Click on the Get Started option on your Welcome screen, then click the New Document button. You can also use the shortcut keys, Ctrl + N, to open a new document. Now enter your page dimensions. Enter 3.5” for (...)

09/26/2024

How and When To Use the Copy Background Image Feature

Flatbed – Copying the Background Image We’ll start in the Laser Dashboard. Position your product on the engraving bed under the cameras for the most precise image. In the tool bar on the left side of the screen, select the Copy Background Image button. Artwork Setup In your design software, (...)

06/13/2025

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Creating City Maps (Illustrator)

Custom Home Position / Center – Engraving

Cycles vs Copies vs Passes

Design Tips for Non-Designers

Driver and Firmware Downloads

Duplicating Around a Center Point in CorelDRAW

Easily Remove Engraving Residue from Wood

Engraver Table Weight Limits

Engraving Small Wood Photos with PhotoLaser Plus

Epilog Pulse Setup Guide

Ethernet Connection Setup

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

Expanding Thin Shapes for Laser Cutting

Filter Control – Connection Guide

Find and Replace a Color in CorelDRAW

Focus Lens 101

Glass Coaster

How and When To Use the Copy Background Image Feature