Usage and Operation Archives

220VAC Power Connections: Core End Type and Photo

What type of power cord do I need to run on 220VAC?

Epilog’s laser systems are equipped with auto-switching power supplies that accommodate input voltages ranging from 110 to 240 volts at 50–60Hz. We recommend using a dedicated 15A circuit breaker regardless of the operating voltage to ensure stable and reliable performance. For Systems Operating on 220V in the United States The (...)

09/17/2024

Adding an Italic / Oblique Effect to a non-Italic Font – CorelDRAW X7

How do I make a non-italic typeface/font appear italicized?

Have you ever had a client or project requiring the italic version of a typeface, but the typeface you are using doesn’t have an italic font? Many people experience this problem when designing with roman, hand-written, and calligraphic style typefaces. Here we’ll show you a quick and easy technique for (...)

09/17/2024

Adjusting the Home and Park Positions

How do I adjust the home and park positions in the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge, and Fusion Pro?

This document outlines the home and park position adjustment procedures for the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge, and Fusion Pro.

09/26/2024

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Air Assist Setup – Fusion Pro (Large Aperture)

How to set up the air compressor regulator and exhaust for your 200w Fusion Pro laser machine.

Exhaust Port Setup After uncrating your machine, you’re ready to set up your Fusion Pro laser machine. The plug to your laser machine is located at the back of the machine and will be placed inside the exhaust port. The plug is a 220 Volt 20 Amp plug. Remove the (...)

04/30/2025

Autofocus Calibration Wizard

As of firmware version 1.0.2.1, a new Autofocus Calibration Wizard is available to streamline your focusing setup. To use this feature, ensure your system is running firmware 1.0.2.1 or later. This wizard guides you through the necessary steps to calibrate the autofocus system for optimal performance. Using the Autofocus Calibration (...)

06/02/2025

Bar Code Engraving Suggestions

How can I engrave a very small bar code with the laser?

There are a lot of variables which determines whether your 2D barcode engraving will be successful. The contrast you can achieve on the PCB, the amount of data contained within the 2D barcode, size of barcode and most importantly, the scanner you’re using. When you’re trying to engrave a very (...)

11/05/2023

Carriage Optics Removal and Installation

How do I remove and install the carriage optics in my laser?

Proper removal and installation of the carriage optics in the Fusion 17000 laser system are essential for maintaining optimal performance and precision. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing and reinstalling key components, including the mirror, lens tube, and air assist tubing. Following these procedures ensures that the optics (...)

09/25/2024

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 (...)

09/26/2024

Changing the Default Pen Width in CorelDRAW X6

How can I change the default line width in CorelDRAW X6?

Starting with CorelDRAW X5, Corel decided that the default line width would be .007. Because most laser drivers need to see line widths of less than .007 to vector cut, this presents an issue for those wanting to cut objects using the laser. For this exercise we’ll show you how (...)

09/17/2024

Cleaning Procedures – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro

This document details the general cleaning and maintenance of the Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro machine.

Regular cleaning of the Fusion Pro engraver will result in a longer service life of the engraver and less down time. Additionally, regular cleaning of the Fusion Pro engraver can mitigate the risk of flare-ups and other thermal events. A mild household cleaner or degreaser can be used to clean (...)

04/04/2025

Pro 32, Pro 48

Cleaning Your Optics

Cleaning the Optics on the Fusion Pro 32 & 48 Laser System

Cleaning the Lens Tube Optics To begin the procedure of cleaning your optics, with the machine powered on, select the Jog icon. Then use the joystick to move the laser head toward the front and middle of the machine to provide you easier access to the lens assembly. (...)

09/26/2024

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 (...)

09/26/2024

Pro 32, Pro 48

CO2 Laser Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48

How do I align the CO2 laser in the Fusion Pro 32 and 48?

Please find the attachment for an in-depth description.

09/26/2024

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 (...)

10/16/2024

Converting Vector Artwork from CMYK to RGB – CorelDRAW

How do I convert my vector artwork from CMYK to RGB using CorelDRAW?

This article will go through the steps to convert vector artwork from CMYK to RGB in CorelDraw. Start by selecting all of your artwork with the Pick Tool (CTRL + A). Next open the Replace Objects Wizard, by selecting Edit / Find & Replace / Replace Objects from the drop-down (...)

09/17/2024

Creating 3D Artwork

How to create 3D artwork for the laser

Click here to see a walk-through video on how to create 3D artwork for the laser.

05/17/2023

Creating a 3D Effect With the Laser on Acrylic and Glass

How can I use the laser to create a 3D effect on glass and acrylic?

1) This 3D effect will work for any block style font and many other types of shapes, but for this exercise we are going to apply the effect to the letter “E”. Start with a capital letter “E” to the specifications below. Font: Arial Black Size: 310 pt Convert to (...)

10/16/2024

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 (...)

09/26/2024

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 (...)

10/16/2024

Creating a Quick Bounding Box for the Red Dot Pointer

How can I preview the area where I am going to engrave?

When we’re running custom engraving jobs, there is nothing better than combining our features of Red Dot Pointer and Center-Center Engraving to quickly position the product. While at the MakerFaire in San Mateo we were providing custom engravings on cell phones and laptops and found ourselves repeatedly using a tip (...)

09/17/2024

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220VAC Power Connections: Core End Type and Photo

Adding an Italic / Oblique Effect to a non-Italic Font – CorelDRAW X7

Adjusting the Home and Park Positions

Air Assist Setup – Fusion Pro (Large Aperture)

Autofocus Calibration Wizard

Bar Code Engraving Suggestions

Carriage Optics Removal and Installation

Center-Center vs Custom Center Engraving

Changing the Default Pen Width in CorelDRAW X6

Cleaning Procedures – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro

Cleaning Your Optics

Cleaning Your Optics

CO2 Laser Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

Converting Vector Artwork from CMYK to RGB – CorelDRAW

Creating 3D Artwork

Creating a 3D Effect With the Laser on Acrylic and Glass

Creating a 3D Sphere Design for Laser Engraving

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

Creating a Quick Bounding Box for the Red Dot Pointer