Usage and Operation Archives

Air Assist – Default to Shop Air Conversion

Learn how to configure and convert your laser’s air assist solenoid for different compressor types to maintain safe, efficient airflow.

Understanding the Air Assist Solenoid The Ascent laser’s air assist solenoid manages airflow differently depending on your compressor setup. It is critical to configure the internal tubing correctly to prevent equipment damage or excessive compressor wear. Default Configuration (Constant-Run Pumps): Small diaphragm pumps lack a pressure shut-off switch and must (...)

04/22/2026

Sending Vector Jobs from Adobe Illustrator

When working with Adobe Illustrator, frequent updates can sometimes alter default settings or introduce changes that interfere with how vector paths are interpreted. This guide walks through the key settings that affect vector recognition. Setting Line Weight, Stroke, or Thickness The Epilog Dashboard separates raster and vector processes by the (...)

03/30/2026

Interactive Connection Guide

This guide walks you through configuring your network settings, establishing a connection, and installing the control software for your Epilog Laser system. Please select your machine type below to get started. Connection Setup Step 1: Select Your Laser System Which Epilog Laser model are you configuring? Legacy Systems Older generation (...)

04/15/2026

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 (...)

03/16/2026

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 is supported, but this may not operate correctly in a headless mode. During installation, Windows may still prompt the user to confirm whether they trust Epilog as a driver publisher. (...)

03/16/2026

How to Set Up Graphics Software for Epilog Laser Systems

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and using popular graphic design software with Epilog Laser systems.

Software Setup CorelDRAW Setup Open CorelDRAW. Note: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the recommended CorelDraw version for use with Epilog Laser systems. Other versions, such as the Student or Standard version, may have different menu options and settings. Select Tools > Options > Global > Printing > Driver Compatibility. Choose Epilog (...)

03/30/2026

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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 (...)

05/12/2025

Updating the Firmware

How do I update the Firmware in the Fusion engraver?

In firmware version 1.0.9.0, the update process has been streamlined for efficiency. Systems running 1.0.9.0 or later can update using the methods below. Click the USB / Network tabs to view instructions for each update method. Download the latest firmware file from the Official Drivers and Firmware Page before beginning. (...)

03/24/2026

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.

04/01/2025

Updating the Peripherals

How do I update the peripherals in the Fusion Maker, Edge, Pro, and Galvo?

Peripheral updates ensure optimal performance and communication between the engraver’s programmable components by installing the latest firmware and configuration files. Programming the Peripherals On the display panel, tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu: Figure 1: Access the Settings menu by tapping the gear (...)

03/31/2026

Using PhotoLaser Plus

Learn how to quickly prepare photos for engraving using PhotoLaser Plus.

Prepare Photo Begin by importing a photograph into PhotoLaser Plus. Select the ‘Import’ option from the ‘File’ menu. Then select a photo. Now click on the work area to place the photo. Next, resize the image to match the engraving piece. In this example, our engraving piece is 6” x (...)

04/01/2025

Job Generator

How do I use the "Generate" feature in the Epilog Software Suite?

The Job Generator is a new feature available in version 2.2.14 of the Epilog Software Suite. It generates a grid of diverse settings and parameters to assist in finding the ideal settings for a specific material. This document will walk you through the setup and basic functionality of this powerful (...)

04/03/2025

System Requirements & Setup

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Air Assist – Default to Shop Air Conversion

Sending Vector Jobs from Adobe Illustrator

Interactive Connection Guide

Filter Control – Connection Guide

Silent Installation of Epilog Software Suite

How to Set Up Graphics Software for Epilog Laser Systems

Air Assist Setup – Fusion Pro (Large Aperture)

Updating the Firmware

Driver and Firmware Downloads

Updating the Peripherals

Using PhotoLaser Plus

Job Generator