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Unpacking the Laser

Unpacking the Laser

Unbox your New Mini/Helix and get started!

Mini We’ll begin with the Epilog Mini. Start by using scissors or a utility knife to cut the box straps. Stand clear of the straps, as they may pop out at high speed when cut. Then remove the strapping and the wooden box topper. Next, cut the tape securing the (...)

Setting up the Exhaust

Setting up the Exhaust

Choose one of three options to remove fumes from your machine.

Exhaust Option 1: Exhaust Motor Blower What we have here is a standard 2 Horsepower exhaust motor blower. It is very simple to set up. Hook up the exhaust hose to the machine, use a quick clamp to secure the hose to the machine. Then, connect the other end of (...)

Image Resolution and How it Affects Engraving

Image Resolution and How it Affects Engraving

Discover how changing your DPI will give you different engraving results.

1200 DPI resolution is used for projects that need the best engraving quality. It is ideal for very small fonts or when deep engraving is important. How do you know which DPI setting is right for your project? Print quality is often determined by the resolution of an image, and (...)

Bitmap (Raster) vs Vector Graphics for Engraving

Bitmap (Raster) vs Vector Graphics for Engraving

Learn the difference between printing raster and vector files.

Raster Images Let’s begin by talking about raster images. A raster image is an arrangement of cells, called pixels, which form an image when displayed on screen. This deer image is an excellent example of a raster image. It looks like a highly detailed picture, but is actually made up (...)

Machine Tour – Mini / Helix Lasers

Machine Tour – Mini / Helix Lasers

Get an overview of your new machine.

Keypad The keypad on your laser system is the control panel for your machine. The easy-to-use control panel allows you to access your job, start and stop the laser, focus for your project, and much more. On the LCD panel you will see any current jobs at the machine. You (...)

Control Panel Tour – Mini / Helix Lasers

Control Panel Tour – Mini / Helix Lasers

Learn all about your machine's keypad interface.

Go Button The first button on the control panel is the green Go key. Pressing this button starts or resumes a job. Once the job starts, the display changes to show a job timer and the engraving resolution. The timer is a useful production tool that displays the elapsed (...)

Job Manager Tour – Mini / Helix

Job Manager Tour – Mini / Helix

Install and configure Job Manager to get the most out of your laser.

Activating a Laser The first time you open the job manager, you’ll see a tab for each product line. You will need to activate your laser system to get started. Click the correct tab for your laser, then your system. You can activate multiple machines if you have more than (...)

Print Driver Tour

Print Driver Tour

Hook your system up to your computer and get to printing.

General Tab We’ll start on the General tab. First, at the top left corner of the driver you’ll find the “Resolution” settings, which can be set from 75 to 1200 DPI. The higher you set the resolution, the higher your engraving quality will be. Typically you will use 400 or (...)

Wood Square

Wood Square

Start off with a simple engraving project.

Setting Up Your Page We’ll start by creating a new file in CorelDRAW. Click File in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Then select New from the drop-down list. Now enter your page size. Enter 4.5” for the page width and 4.5” for the page height. Then (...)

Glass Coaster

Glass Coaster

Become familiar with the basics of etching glass.

Setting Up Your Page We’ll start by creating a new file in CorelDRAW. 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, for opening a new document. Now enter your page size. Enter (...)

Wood Keychain

Wood Keychain

Take your skills one step further with a double-sided keychain and jig.

Setting Up Your Page We’ll start by creating a new file in CorelDRAW. 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 for opening a new document. Now enter your page (...)

Creating City Maps (CorelDRAW)

Creating City Maps (CorelDRAW)

Learn how to source and prepare artwork for cutting and engraving city maps using CorelDRAW.

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 city maps for customers or friends, signing up will give you the ability to save map (...)

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