Full Spectrum Laser Muse User manual

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Quick-Start Guide
Full Spectrum Laser provides the best customer support in the industry. Contact us if you have any questions or issues
with your Laser Cutter. We can also offer convenient purchasing of accessory upgrades and replacement of consumable
items. Refer to this sheet for all your customer support and reordering needs.
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the machine and void the warranty. Never engrave or cut any
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these guidelines:
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Use optical grade lens wipes to clean both sides of the beam combiner, all
mirror surfaces, the focus lens, and the tube aperture. Optic surfaces may
need to be cleaned more often if cutting materials produce excessive
residue. Clean fallen debris from the catch tray of the machine. Less excess
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rails, motors and moving parts free from excess material as it can obscure
movement and cause damage.
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and change the water as needed.
Safety Guidelines
General Safety
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There is no download required for RetinaEngrave 3.0. With a local
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Fire Safety
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most common safety violations. Use of controls or procedures
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manual for a complete listing of safety protocol.
Questions & Answers
What is the ideal browser to run the software on?
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also print to .pdf which is particularly useful for Mac users.
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for engraving.
What is the difference between vector cutting and raster engraving?
Vector cutting is a “line” cut that cuts through the material, such as cutting out
shapes. Rastering is a pixel-based surface engraving mostly used to create
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use dithering. Dithering creates a series of dots similar to newsprint. This is
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Why does the image image in the software appear low resolution?
Remember that the on-screen resolution is intentionally lowered for faster
processing. The true resolution of your design will be determined in the next
step.
What should my speed and power settings be?
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material. Low Power / High Speed : Best for rapid surface level engravings.
Home
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from any sub-screen
Job History
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Tools
Accesses About Muse, Update Status,
Factory Reset, Device Settings, Camera
Calibration, and Home Laser
Network
WIFI settings, Static IP settings
Directional Jog
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Water Indicator
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