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How to Use This Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Epilog Fusion Ascent Laser system. Your Epilog system has been designed to be easy to operate, but you will utilize it to its fullest potential by taking some time to read this owner’s manual prior to use. You will be ready to use the Epilog Laser system as soon as you read the first few sections. Then you can refer to topics in the remaining sections as you work.

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General Description

The Epilog Ascent Model 19000 laser system uses a flying optic (plotter) beam delivery mechanism to deliver a laser beam to the material being processed on the work surface of the machine. The flying optic beam delivery system moves the laser beam across the work surface and fires the laser when instructed to do so, vaporizing the material being processed. The Ascent emulates a paper printer in that it receives data from a graphics software program, interprets that data, and then instructs the machine where to move the flying optics and where to fire the laser.

Intended Use

The Epilog Ascent laser system, Model 19000 is intended for use to engrave, cut and mark a wide variety of materials including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, acrylic, glass, leather, rubber, coated metals, anodized aluminum, textiles, paper, etc.

Possible Misuse

The Epilog Ascent laser system is not designed to process PVC or other materials that produce noxious byproducts when engraved, cut, or marked. The warranty is voided if PVC is processed.

Operation of the Ascent Laser System

The Epilog Ascent is only to be used by trained and qualified personnel. Personnel that have not been trained in the operation of the computer, graphics software program, or the laser system must enlist the help of a qualified operator to operate the laser system.

Ascent Workstation

The Epilog Ascent is comprised of the Ascent laser system, an air assist pump, a computer with graphics software, and an exhaust system.