Full Spectrum Laser Muse User manual

Introduction 3
Section I. Safety 4
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Harmful Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section II. Unboxing Your Muse Core 9
Unboxing Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section III. Setting Up Your Muse 14
Locate & Remove Zip Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect the Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect the Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect the Electrical Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section IV. Touchscreen Interface 21
Touchscreen Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Machine Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section V. Internet Connection 25
Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connect to Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section VI. Tests & Adjustments 28
Alignment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mirror Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section VII. Focusing Your Laser 37
Focus Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Section VIII. Operations 40
Creating a Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mouse Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section IX. RetinaEngrave V3 43
Starting on RE3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Compound Shapes & Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stopping Your Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section X. Maintenance 51
Removing the Laser Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting Up New Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lens & Air Assist Cone Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pass-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section XI. Add-ons 60
Coolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warranty 62
Customer Support 63
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Thank you for purchasing your new Muse Core. Our high quality products will provide years of service simply by
following proper usage and upkeep. With proper usage and upkeep your machine will be a key part in any design
work.
This user manual will guide you through the safety guidelines and operation of your machine. We recommend that
you familiarize yourself with this manual before using your laser engraver. Remember to be safe and have fun!
For more information and product selection, please visit www.fslaser.com
Introduction
Safety Symbols & Meanings
This icon warns of potential fire hazards and fire risks.
Warning about power surges and electrical risks.
This icon indicates potential eye damage.
Warning about glass or cutting hazards.
This icon warns of potential risks of chemical inhalation.
Important information to keep in mind when running you laser.
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Laser cutting and engraving systems can present a significant fire hazard due to the extremely
high temperatures generated when the laser beam is in use.
Some material are extremely flammable, catching fire quite easily and damaging the machine and
its surroundings.
Vector cutting has been shown to have the most potential for igniting material due to its direct and steady output
of current. However any function can cause fires due to negligence.
Please read the following warnings and recommendations before using your machine. These instructions should
be followed closely at all times.
●Always keep a properly maintained and inspected 5lbs. or larger fire extinguisher on hand. We
recommend a Halogen or multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher.
●Always keep the area around the machine clean and free of clutter. Never stack materials near or in your
work area. Clean the surrounding area regularly to avoid dust getting into the machine.
●Never store any flammable materials in or near the machine.
●Never operate your machine unattended.
●Always use the air assist, especially while vector cutting.
●Never attempt to run a laser with the lid open.
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Setup Precautions
Follow all safety protocols and procedures before operating any machinery. It is the responsibility
of the operator to ensure all safety precautions are correctly followed, and that the machine is
properly assembled and in working order.
●Always inspect your machine for damage or breakage before each use. Do not operate machinery
that is damaged or defective in any way.
●Always have a clean, level, and open work space to unbox and place your laser system. Never leave
the laser system unattended during operation.
●Never modify, disassemble, or in any way alter the construction of the laser and never start up a
system that has been modified or disassembled.
●Never operate the machine with any of the panels removed.
●Always have a first-aid kit designed for the initial treatment of burns and smoke inhalation.
●Never place hands or fingers into moving parts such as cooling fans.
Section I. Safety

The output of the CO2 laser is fully contained in a Class 1 enclosure during normal operation. However, the
output beam of the Alignment Laser (visible red diode laser) is accessible to the operator during normal operation, giving
the total system an overall rating of Class 3R. Class 3R lasers have minimal safety concerns when used properly and
handled with care. No special precautions are necessary to operate the high power laser safely. However we recommend
following these Safety Guidelines:
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●Never engrave or cut any unknown material. Never run a laser with the lid open.
●Never operate the machine without a properly operating ventilation system.
●Never look or stare into the visible red diode laser.
Operation Safety
The power supply is capable of releasing a current up to 20mA. This power is sent to the discharge
terminals on the laser tube itself. In order to prevent access to bare wiring your laser shipped with
silicone terminal covers. Please notify Full Spectrum Laser support and immediately cease operations
if the covers ever slips and exposes the bare wires.
Electrical Safety
Note: When performing any replacement procedures, make sure the machine is off for at least an hour.
●Do not open any of the machine’s access panels while the unit is plugged in.
●Never make or break any electrical connections to the system while the unit is turned on. Never
access any electrical areas with hands or tools. The unit should be disconnected from the power for
at least one hour.
●POWER ON/OFF is controlled by the switch at the back of the machine, with (-) being ON and (o)
being OFF.
●Never replace the installed 20 amp fuse with one of a higher rating.
●In case of a blown fuse always contact Technical Support before replacing anything.
Compliance Statement:
The standard for laser safety is the American Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers, Z136.12000. Developed by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) it is the basis for many federal regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for laser and
laser system manufacturers. It contains detailed information concerning the proper installation and use of laser systems. While the ANSI
standard is not a law, its recommendations, including warning signage, training, and the designation of a laser safety officer, may be mandatory
under local regulations. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the installation and operation of the Full Spectrum Desktop Laser System
are performed following applicable laws. Copies of ANSI Standard Z136.12000 are available from:
LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 12424 RESEARCH PARKWAY, SUITE 125 ORLANDO, FL 32826 (407) 3801553.

Material DANGER! Issues
PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)/Vinyl/
Pleather/Most Artificial Leather
Emits Chlorine gas fumes This material can ruin the optics as well as cause the metal of the
machine to corrode. PVC can also ruin the motor system.
Thick ( >1mm )
Polycarbonate/Lexan
Catches fire Polycarbonate is used in the window of varies laser cutters
because it absorbs infrared radiation. Therefore, it cannot be cut
with laser engravers. Trying to do so will create soot that can ruin
the optics and mess up the machine.
ABS plastic Melts, Emits Cyanide
fumes
ABS tends to melt creating melted deposits in the workspace and
is subsequently a high fire risk. It can also release lethal amounts
of hydrogen cyanide.
HDPE/Milk Bottle Plastic Catches fire and melts HDPE can melt creating melted deposits in the workspace and is
subsequently a high fire risk.
PolyStyrene Foam Catches fire Foam can ignite quickly and spread flames rapidly.
PolyPropylene Foam Catches fire Foam can ignite quickly and spread flames rapidly.
Epoxy Emits fumes Epoxy is a resin made out of carbon. Therefore, a CO2 laser can't
cut it. Attempting to do so will result in toxic fumes.
Fiberglass Emits fumes It is made of glass and epoxy. Do not attempt.(Refer to epoxy)
Coated Carbon Fiber Emits fumes Cannot be cut and will emit toxic fumes.(Refer epoxy)
Any food Toxicity Our machines are not designed to be used with food as they
possess no safe food contact surfaces. There are also risks
involved with debris in the workspace polluting any food placed in
the interior. Do not put food in or around the machine.
Material with Sticky Glue or
Adhesive Backing
Coats lens or cracks lens Items that can normally be cut become uncuttable when the
manufacturer adds a layer of peel-off glue on the bottom to
attach them to surfaces.The glue will vaporize forming a coating
on the lens that will coat, cloud, heat, and potentially crack the
lens. It can't be removed without damaging to the lens, requiring a
lens replacement.
DO NOT CUT MATERIALS THAT HAVE THIS BACKING!
HARMFUL MATERIALS:
WARNING!! TRYING TO CUT THESE ITEMS WILL VOID WARRANTY!!
CUT AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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Section I. Safety

The following diagrams will help you locate all of the machines components.
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Top View:
Side View:
Back View:
Side View:
Power Switch
Play/ Pause
Button
Exhaust
Water
In/out
Touchscreen
Power Switch Water
In
Water
Out
Air Inlet
Machine
Control
Ethernet
Port
USB Port
Rotary Port
Honeycomb Tray

Section Review:
Do’s:
●Remember to make sure your work area is nice an clean. Keep your laser system clean.
●Always keep an eye on your machine.
●Always inspect your machine for damage or breakage before each use.
●Always keep a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit (preferably one designed for the initial
treatment of burns and smoke inhalation) on hand.
Don’ts:
●Do Not stack items on or near your work area.
●Do Not leave your machine unattended.
●Never operate the machine with any of the panels removed or without a properly operating
ventilation system.
●Never access any electrical areas with hands or tools unless the unit is disconnected from
the power for at least one hour.
●Never place hands or fingers into moving parts such as cooling fans.
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Section II. Unboxing
The Muse Core has a weight of 54 lbs. To avoid the potential of injury, two people are needed to lift
and unbox the machine. Lift At Your Own Risk.
Unboxing Steps
Follow these instructions for best results:
1. Prepare Work Space: You will need an open, level work space to place your laser cutter. A sturdy table with
room for the machine ( 32.5”x 20.3”x 8.5” for the workspace) is recommended. Be sure the table is free of
clutter and can support a minimum of 200lbs (the machine itself weighs 54 lbs).
2. Place Box: Place your box on or near your table before opening it, using either a pair of scissors or a box cutter.
13.7”
36.7”
25.55”
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