GCC Technologies LaserPro FMC280 User manual

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Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thank you for choosing GCC and the LaserPro FMC280. You can be assured that this
machine meets the highest safety standards while using technological innovations
shared by no other laser engraver. The LaserPro FMC280 is backed by GCC, a truly
international company that is dedicated to help your business grow.
We at GCC are proud to introduce the LaserPro FMC280, our most technologically
advanced laser engraver to date. This easy to operate machine has been designed with
quality, productivity, and safety in mind. With innovations, stellar quality under high
speed and the new Linear Low Maintenance Motion System, the FMC280 is clearly on
the cutting edge of all laser systems.
GCC understands that a creative technical background is the key to successful growth
in the ever- changing information economy. We have a strong team of R&D experts who
propel our company to new heights. From product development to manufacturing, our
engineers are dedicated to innovation and quality.
Guiding our solid technical base is a world-class management team. At GCC, our leaders
bring together marketing, technical support, research development and distribution
experts to create an international network to meet your demands. Over the years, this
network has been able to span throughout the globe. Our technical support staff is
committed to provide you with impeccable service, and when your business is ready to
grow, our team will be there!
Sincerely,
Leonard Shih
President of G.C.C.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 .............................................................................................................................. 1
Safety .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Principles of a Laser ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Safety Ratings ........................................................................................................ 2
1.3 The Safety Interlock System .................................................................................. 2
1.4 Safety Labels .......................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Safety Measures ..................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Assisted Air Safety and Setup Information .............................................................. 9
1.8 Machine Turn-On/Off Procedures. ........................................................................ 12
1.9 EC-Declaration of conformity ................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 ............................................................................................................................ 14
Unpacking& Contents....................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Unloading and Unpacking .................................................................................... 15
2.2 Contents and Accessories Checklist .................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 ............................................................................................................................ 21
Mechanical Overview .......................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Front View ............................................................................................................. 22
3.2 Right (Profile) View ............................................................................................... 23
3.3 Left (Profile) View ................................................................................................. 24
3.4 Rear View ............................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 4 ............................................................................................................................ 26
Setup and Installation .......................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Machine Setup ...................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Assisted Gas Setup ..................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 Powering Up the Machine ........................................................................... 27
4.1.3 Connecting the Computer ........................................................................... 28
4.1.3.1 Networking Connectivity Setup .............................................................. 28
4.1.3.2 Ethernet Connectivity Setup ................................................................... 31
4.2 Graphics Software Setup ..................................................................................... 37
4.2.1 Recommended Computer Configuration ..................................................... 37
4.2.2 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver ....................................................... 38
4.2.3 Parallels Desktops (MAC OS) ..................................................................... 39
4.2.4 Using Autodesk Inventor with GCC LaserPro machine ............................... 45
Chapter 5 ............................................................................................................................ 48
Operating the LaserPro FMC280........................................................................................ 48
5.1 Using the Hardware ............................................................................................... 49
5.1.3 Move Lens Carriage Correctly ......................................................................... 50
5.1.5 Setting Focus Position .................................................................................... 52
5.1.6 Graphic Control Panel Overview ................................................................. 53
5.1.7 Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart below ........................................... 55
5.1.8 Graphic Control Panel Function Pages ....................................................... 56
5.3 The LaserPro FMC280 Print Driver ..................................................................... 83
5.3.1 Page Setup and Orientation ........................................................................ 83
5.3.2 Color Management ...................................................................................... 85
5.3.3 Using the LaserPro FMC280 Print Driver .................................................... 86
5.3.3.1 LaserPro FMC280 Print Driver >> Options Page .............................. 87
5.3.4.2 FMC280 Print Driver >> Pen Page .................................................... 91
5.3.4.4 LaserPro FMC280 Print Driver >> Paper Page ................................. 97

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5.2.3.6 Spirit Series Print Driver >> Raster Page ........................................ 100
Chapter 6 .......................................................................................................................... 103
Cutting Techniques ........................................................................................................... 103
6.1 Vector Cutting ..................................................................................................... 104
Chapter 7 ........................................................................................................................... 111
Optional Items Air Extraction System Option ................................................................... 111
7.1 Fume Extraction System .....................................................................................112
7.2 Rotary Chuck ........................................................................................................114
Chapter 8 .......................................................................................................................... 120
Basic Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 120
8.1 Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies ............................................... 121
8.2 Maintaining the Work table ................................................................................. 122
8.2.1 Cleaning the Work Table System .............................................................. 122
8.3 Cleaning the Optics System .............................................................................. 122
8.3.1 Removing the Protection Window ............................................................. 122
Chapter 9 .......................................................................................................................... 124
Appendix ......................................................................................................................... 124
9.1 LaserPro FMC280 Specification Sheet .............................................................. 125

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Chapter 1
Safety
Principles of a DPSS & Fiber Laser
Safety Ratings
The Safety Interlock System
Safety Labels
Safety Measures
Operating Environment
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1.1 Principles of a Laser
LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A fiber laser is a laser in
which the active gain medium is an optical fiber doped with rare-earth elements such as
erbium, ytterbium, neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium, and thulium. They are related to doped fiber
amplifiers, which provide light amplification without lasing. GCC fiber laser utilizes a MOPA technique used to
achieve a pulsing laser, it can generate pulse width in the nanosecond range. A short pulse width generates
an extremely high peak power. Such high peak power is very potent and effective in marking of metallic
objects or other hard processed material. The advantages of fiber laser source is compact, high quality
optical beam, energy efficient and no consumables. The laser beam delivery in terms of beam size and laser
power are very consistent due to the good reflective nature and efficient cooling capacity of the fiber laser.
1.2 Safety Ratings
The LaserPro FMC280 is equipped with a DPSS laser that emits intense and invisible laser radiation with a
wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. The laser system is designated as a Class 1 laser
device, meaning that the system is equipped with key safety features and an enclosed laser head to
completely contain the laser under normal use. One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro
FMC280 is a Class 3R red dot safety guidance pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen)
allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser beam will fire. Even though the
LaserPro FMC280 is equipped with the most powerful laser to date, through proper usage and taking
necessary hardware safeguards, will make it an extremely safe machine. When the front door and back
door are open, machine becomes a Class 4 equipment and users must wear goggles to operate the machine.
1.3 The Safety Interlock System
The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top and
side access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The magnetic sensors will
deactivate the laser when either door is opened. At this time, the “door” LED light found on the control
panel will illuminate, indicating an open or improperly closed door. When the laser is in operation, the “laser”
LED will illuminate to inform the operator that the laser is activated. If at any time, any of the access doors
are open and the “laser” LED is illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplug the laser system and contact GCC
service team for technical support and maintenance instructions.
WARNING
嵣DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is malfunctioning.
嵣DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock system.
1.4 Safety Labels
According to CDRH standards, all fixed or removable covers that allow access to a laser beam must have
appropriate laser warning labels attached to them. These warning labels must be clearly visible to the
operator prior to removing the cover. Additional labels must be applied to the interior of the machine and
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date of manufacture, description of product, model number, serial number, and compliance statement
must be attached to the outer surface of the machine.
In compliance with CDRH standards, the required warning labels are affixed at the time of
manufacture to the LaserPro FMC280, attached on appropriate locations. These labels are not to
be modified in any way or removed for any reason. Please familiarize yourself with the specific
labels and their locations on the machine. Below is a list of all the safety labels and their locations
on the machine.
Product Label
This label is located at the right-back side of machine. All the product information such as Serial
Number, Model Numbers, Laser Power and Electric power can be found here. Before requiring any
further tech support, always provide the service person with the information on this label.
CDRH Label
This label indicates the class level of CDRH.

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CE Label
This label indicates the class level of CE
Warning Label
Warning Label is written with all the necessary information to be aware of in every operation.

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Laser Path Warning Label
LaserPro machines are very safe under normal functioning conditions. However, as a precaution,
Laser Path Warning Label are affixed on possible laser paths and operators should be aware of the
possibility of injury while machine is operating
Laser Path Danger label
This label indicates the laser path. Normally you can find this label inside of machine. Please take
extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance.
Emergency Stop Label
This label indicates the emergency stop button. You can find this label on the right upper side
of the machine.
Aperture warning stickers (mirror):
This label indicates the laser path. Normally you can find this label inside of machine or laser
exit. Please take extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance or operate machine.

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Door open warning labels
Protection Window Label
This label indicates the protection wavelength. You can find this label in the lower middle of window.
Machine Operation Warning Labels
1.5 Safety Measures
• LASER RADIATION WARNING: Exposure to laser radiation may result in physical burns
and severe eye damage. Proper use and regular maintenance of this machine is important
to the safety of all people in the immediate area.
• Prior to operation, carefully read and familiarize yourself with the warning labels located on

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both your laser system and in this manual.
• Never leave the machine unattended during the laser cutting and engraving process. The
laser may ignite combustible materials. A well-maintained fire extinguisher and operational
smoke or fire detector should be kept in the vicinity of the machine.
y When processing Aluminum, carbon steel, magnesium (Mg), or metallic materials
with assisted Oxygen gas, it’s required to connect anti-explosion air ventilation
system externally to take out the metallic dust or debris carefully when working with
GCC FMC280 laser system. Hazardous or fire may occur if not follow the setup
requirement.
y Fasten the high-pressure gas valves tightly without falling, hazardous may occur.
y Caution—Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Always wear safety goggles that will filter out 1064nm laser when the laser system is in
operation. Reflective materials such as mirrors, enameled brass and anodized aluminum may
partially-reflect some of the invisible laser radiation. Severe eye damage may occur if proper
safety goggles are not worn.
• Connect the machine to a properly grounded power outlet. Ensure the voltage of the power
source is identical to the voltage of the machine.
• Do not open the laser access panel when the machine is plugged in.
• Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the laser module.
• Do not attempt to remove or modify any component of the machine’s laser interlock safety
system.
• Ensure the immediate work area of the machine is well-ventilated. Odors, vapors, and dust
are by products generated during the laser engraving and cutting process. An exhaust system,
vacuum cutting box, and honeycomb table are recommended. Please contact GCC or your
local GCC distributor for more information.
• Do not laser heat-sensitive surfaces or materials that may generate toxic fumes, such as PVC
and Teflon.
y Resulting debris from laser cutting are very dangerous and may cause fire hazard, clean the
debris after machine usage.
y DO NOT leave any debris and scraps inside laser machine after job finished. Must keep
machine clean after job finished.
y Regularly clean and maintain your machine according to our cleaning and maintenance
instructions. Doing so will ensure your machine will operate effectively and safely over a
long period of time.
NOTE
Each LaserPro FMC280 machine is shipped with a single pair of safety goggles. If
additional safety goggles are required, please contact GCC directly or an authorized GCC
distributor. If you wish to purchase one on your own, please make sure the safety goggles
meet these requirements:
190 - 534nm OD5+
910-1070nm OD6+
Visible Light Transmission: 23.5%

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1.6 Operating Environment
Please follow the guidelines when considering a suitable location to set the LaserPro FMC280.
Improper work environments may lead to operational malfunction and/or unsafe working conditions.
The LaserPro FMC280 should be placed and operated in a standard office-type environment.
y Avoid environments where the machine is exposed to high levels of dust, temperature
(temperatures exceeding 30°C or 86°F) or humidity (humidity exceeding 70% or where the
ambient temperature is near the dew point).
y Avoid placing the machine in small enclosed areas with poor ventilation.
y Avoid areas with high levels of electrical noise.
y Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the LaserPro FMC280, an exhaust
system,ġa computer and a work or storage table.
y Select a location in which the ambient temperature remains between 15°C and 30°C (60°F to
86°F).
y Select a location in which the relative humidity remains between 30% - 40%.
y Select a location in which there is a short, direct path to the fume exhaust system.
y Set the LaserPro FMC280 on a floor surface that is completely even.
y Make sure your smoke or fire detection system, and fire extinguish system in the immediate
area are functioning.
y Setup the machine so that the back of the machine is at least 60 cm (2 feet) away from the wall
in order to assure proper ventilation.
WARNING
y
DO NOT S
MOKE
next to laser machine even it’s turned off already. The resulting
metallic debris generated during laser processing may be dangerous and cause
hazardous.
y When processing alloy with Aluminum, magnesium (Mg), carbon steel, or metallic
materials with Oxygen gas assisted, it’s required to connect anti-explosion fime
extraction unit externally to take out the metallic dust or debris carefully when
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1.7 Assisted Air Safety and Setup Information
Assisted Air Setup:
Some assisted gas peripherals need to be prepared for assisted gas by your own before machine
installation.
1. Gas Cylinder: Oxygen or 99.99% Nitrogen high pressure gas cylinder*(1).
2. Cylinder Valve: To seal or open the gas cylinder.
3. Cylinder Gauge: Showing how much gas left in the tank and its pressure level (PSI).
4. Regulator Valve: Control the gas pressure from gas tank to FMC280 laser machine.
5. Connector for High Pressure- Resist Tube and Regulator Valve: A high pressure air tube comes
with the machine. Prepare connector*(2) to connect it and Regulator Valve. High pressure-resist
tube spec. is 3/8” (internal diameter) WP 180 BAR/2610 PSI NO.4SB.
*(1) Clean and pure gas will help to deliver good cutting quality and maintain longer life of
cutting head and optics with less maintenance. We recommend Air Products for gas
cylinder working with FMC280 machine. http://www.airproducts.com.tw/
*(2) The connector type is 3/8” Hose (9/16"-18 UNF) which is -6 hose size with inner
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Assisted Air Safety Notice:
y Only use Oxygen and Nitrogen with FMC280 laser system. Other gas is NOT allowed.
y Only qualified personnel should be allowed to adjust pressure-regulating equipment.
y Valves, gauges and other regulating devices should be installed on compressor equipment in such a
way that cannot be made inoperative.
y The Safety valves should be set to blow at pressures slightly above those necessary to pop the
receiver safety valves.
y Blow off valves should be located on the equipment and shielded so sudden blow offs will not cause
personnel injuries or equipment damage.
y Case iron seat or disk safety valves should be ASME approved and stamped for intended service
application.
y Close cylinder valve when FMC280 is not in use.
Cylinder Valve - A mechanical device attached to a compressed gas cylinder that permits flow into
or out of the cylinder, when the device is in the open position and prevents flow when in the closed
position.
Cylinder Gauge - Show user the pressure of gas cylinder.

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Regulator Valve – Adjust suitable gas pressure from gas cylinder for material processing.
Recommended Regulator Valve specification:
y inlet pressure : 0~3500 psi ( 0~250 kgf/cm² )
y Outlet pressure: 0~310 psi ( 0~22 kgf/cm² )
y Flow volume: 140m³/hr
NOTE
1. Make sure the high-pressure gas valves and connectors are tightly sealed without
falling. Hazardous may occur.
2. Life time of high-pressure air tubing is about 3 years. Exchange with required
specification every 3 years.

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1.8 Machine Turn-On/Off Procedures.
Follow below Procedures to operate FMC280.
Machine Turn-On Procedures:
1. Power on FMC-280
2. Turn on the gas cylinder
3. Adjust the gas regulator valve to proper air pressure
Machine Turn-Off Procedures:
1. Turn off the gas cylinder
2. Click F4 then F2 on the control panel to enable AIR and release the remaining gas
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1.9 EC-Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer
GCC Great Computer
4F-1., No.236, Fude 2nd Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 22151, Taiwan
hereby declares that the following product
GCC LaserPro FMC280
Model Number Z1
has demonstrated conformity to the following guidelines:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
Applied during design and construction of this product:
- EN ISO12100 Safety of Machinery
- EN 60204-1 Safety of Machinery – Electrical equipment of machines
- EN ISO 11553-1 for checking the Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being
reached by upper and lower limbs of the Laser Engraver
-EN 60825-1:2007 / Safety of laser products
-EN 61000-6-2: 2005 / Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic
standards – Immunity for industrial environments
-EN 61000-6-4: 2007 +A1:2011 / Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-4:
Generic standards –Emission standard for industrial environments
-EN 60529:1991 / Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC
60529:1989)
- EN ISO 13849-1:2008 / Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems -
Part 1: General principles for design.
-EN ISO 11204: 2009 / Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment -
Determination of emission sound pressure levels at the workstation and at other
specified positions - Method requiring environmental corrections (ISO 11204:1995)
GCC Great Computer

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Chapter 2
Unpacking& Contents
Unloading and Unpacking
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2.1 Unloading and Unpacking
The LaserPro FMC280 is shipped in one crate that contains the machine, the software, and all of the
necessary accessories. The following section shows detailed step-by-step instructions for unpacking and
assembly of the machine.
WARNING
More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in
order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine.
NOTE
Please store the original shipping crate as it may be needed for transportation in the
future
Unpacking and Unloading
The LaserPro FMC280 is shipped in one crate that contains the machine, the software and other accessories.
The following section has a detailed list of the steps required for unpacking of the machine.
*To prevent damage to the machine or personal injury, please get assistance when loading and unloading
the shipping crate. Please keep and store the original shipping crate in case it is needed for
future transport or product servicing.
Step 1: Move the shipping crate to the proximity of the designated work area.
Step 2: Remove the bolt.

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Step 3: Loosen the lock
Step 4: Remove the top board and each sideboard