GRAVOGRAPH L-Solution 700 User manual

Before installing and using this
machine, you must read this user
guide carefully.
Keep it in a safe place, in case you
need to refer to it later.
E8147 703 - 09.2007 - ENG - (UPDATED EDITION NUMBER : 3)
( Please read carefully before use )
User manual
L- OLUTION
700 / 800 / 900
Machines
LA ER engraving machines
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TYPE OF MACHINE : L- OLUTION 700 / 800 / 900 LA ER ENGRAVING MACHINE
MANUFACTURER : GRAVOGRAPH INDU TRIE INTERNATIONAL
BP 15 - Z.I. - 10600 LA CHAPELLE AINT LUC - FRANCE
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cont ined herein or for incident l or consequenti l d m ge in connection with the furnishing, perform nce, or use of this
m teri l.
Gr vogr ph reserves the right to revise this m nu l nd m ke ch nges from time to time without ny oblig tion by
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Gr vogr ph c n not be held li ble for ny problems rising out of the pplic tion or use of ny products, circuits, or softw re
described herein. Neither does it convey license under its p tent rights nor the p tent rights of third p rties.
Gr vogr ph provides no w rr nties wh tsoever on ny softw re used in connection with Gr vogr ph L ser Engr ving
System, express or implied. Neither does it gu r ntee softw re comp tibility with ny off-the-shelf softw re p ck ge or
ny softw re progr m th t h s not been written by Gr vogr ph.
Intended use of this system must be followed within the guidelines of this m nu l. In no event will Gr vogr ph be li ble
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ummary
Regulatory information ....................................................................... 5
Compli nce st nd rds ...................................................................................................................... 5
Electric l security ............................................................................................................................ 5
Overview ............................................................................................ 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 6
Contr -indic tions ........................................................................................................................... 6
Unp cking st ges ............................................................................................................................ 8
Unp cking - P ck ge contents ........................................................................................................... 9
LASER s fety ................................................................................................................................ 10
Description ....................................................................................... 13
Front view of the m chine .............................................................................................................. 13
Re r view of the m chine ............................................................................................................... 14
Installation ....................................................................................... 15
Physic l inst ll tion recommend tions .............................................................................................. 15
Exh ust system inst ll tion recommend tions ................................................................................... 17
Air- ssist requirements (compressor option l) ...................................................................................17
Computer requirements ................................................................................................................. 18
Softw re suggestions ..................................................................................................................... 18
Font requirements ......................................................................................................................... 18
Electric inst ll tion recommend tions ............................................................................................... 19
Electric l connections of the m chine ............................................................................................... 21
Powering the m chine on ............................................................................................................... 22
Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Powering the m chine off ............................................................................................................... 22
Mech nic l j mming ...................................................................................................................... 22
Powering on g in ......................................................................................................................... 22
etting up transmission between the L- OLUTION (700 / 800 / 900)
machine and a PC type computer ...................................................... 23
Connection c bles ......................................................................................................................... 23
Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the USB port ...................................................................... 24
Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the p r llel port .................................................................. 25
Connecting L-SOLUTION to your PC using the seri l port (only with the old m chines) ............................ 26
M chine setup (l ngu ge)............................................................................................................... 27
The printer driver of the LA ER machine........................................... 29
How the computer controls the LASER m chine ................................................................................. 29
Inst lling the Windows® (Windows 2000®, XP® or 98®) driver ......................................................... 30
Driver controls .............................................................................................................................. 43
Graphics software ............................................................................. 64
Softw re setup .............................................................................................................................. 64
Speed optimiz tion ........................................................................................................................ 65
Bitm pped / sc nned im ges .......................................................................................................... 65

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ystem operation .............................................................................. 66
How it works ................................................................................................................................ 66
The control p nel ......................................................................................................................... 69
The engr ving menu ..................................................................................................................... 72
Engr ving menu description ........................................................................................................... 75
Autom ton function (user st nd rd Inputs/Outputs) .......................................................................... 82
Running the machine step by step .................................................... 83
Powering on ................................................................................................................................ 83
Cre ting the gr phic ..................................................................................................................... 83
Setting the drivers' properties ........................................................................................................ 83
Downlo ding the file ..................................................................................................................... 83
Positioning the pl te ..................................................................................................................... 84
Focusing the LASER be m ............................................................................................................. 84
St rting the engr ving process ....................................................................................................... 85
Removing nd relo ding the m teri l .............................................................................................. 86
Problems nd solutions ................................................................................................................. 87
Options and accessories.................................................................... 88
Cylinder tt chment ..................................................................................................................... 88
St nd of sl nt for cylinder tt chment ............................................................................................. 88
Cutting kit ................................................................................................................................... 88
Compressor kit ( ir ssist) ............................................................................................................. 89
Honeycomb cutting t ble ............................................................................................................... 89
Materials for LA ER engraving .......................................................... 90
S fety ......................................................................................................................................... 90
Printer driver setting tips ............................................................................................................... 91
List of m teri ls for LASER engr ving .............................................................................................. 91
General maintenance ........................................................................ 92
Suggested cle ning nd m inten nce supplies .................................................................................. 92
System cle ning ........................................................................................................................... 93
Optics cle ning ............................................................................................................................ 95
M inten nce schedule ................................................................................................................... 95
Autofocus djustment ................................................................................................................... 96
"Tickle" djustment ...................................................................................................................... 99
Technical characteristics ................................................................. 102
Physic l ch r cteristics ................................................................................................................. 102
Electric l ch r cteristics ............................................................................................................... 103
Firmw re nd driver ch r cteristics ................................................................................................ 103
Option l ccessories .................................................................................................................... 103

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Regulatory information
Compliance standards
This h rdw re w s designed nd built in compli nce with the relev nt EC m rking nd EEC directives :
• "Security" Directive 98/37/EEC (22/06/98).
• "Electrom gnetic comp tibility" Directive 89/336/EEC (03/05/89) (modified)
• "Low volt ge" Directive 73/23/EEC (modified)
Any change or transformation made to this equipment, any adaptation or installation
of accessories not recommended by GRAVOGRAPH, any installation of this equipment
in a manufacturing process, any piloting by a robot, any connection to an external
automaton, any change to the characteristics of this material, can make it become non-
compliant with the European Directives it is subjected to.
uch changes void the manufacturer's responsibility.
In this case, the person who fits the machine and the equipment is responsible for the
EC compliance of the final work station.
Electrical security
This h rdw re complies with st nd rds EN 60204-1 nd EN 60950, which lso refer to the LASER system s fety st nd rd
CEI 825-1 (08/2001).
Machine security
This h rdw re complies with st nd rds EN 292-1, EN 292-2 nd EN 12626.
Electromagnetic compatibility
This h rdw re complies with the following electrom gnetic comp tibility st nd rds:
• EN 55022 - cl ss A
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• EN 61000-6-2 (immunity in n industri l environment)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Electrical security
This material is «class 1». The mains plug MU T always be connected to a neutral
socket and comply with the regulations in force in the country of installation. If you
do not have a plug of this type, have one installed by an approved electrician. Under
no circumstances should you depart from this instruction.
The m nuf cturer be rs no responsibility tow rds ny user where lter tions h ve been c rried out contr ry to the
m nuf cturer's specific tions, not bly with respect to electric l/electronic elements.
Any operation, other than those mentioned here, must only be carried out by an
approved Gravograph technician.
Do not take the machine apart to repair or clean it : this will void your guarantee.
Regulatory
This symbol indicates that once this equipment has reached the end of its useful life,
it must not be disposed of with non-sorted municipal waste, in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The equipment must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for processing,
sorting, and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (DEEE).
The elements which compose Electrical and Electronic Equipment may contain
substances which have harmful effects on the environment or on human health.
By following these instructions, you are helping the environment, contributing to the
preservation of our natural resources, and protecting human health.

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Overview
Introduction
Th nk you for purch sing the L-SOLUTION m chine. Ye rs of testing nd refinements h ve m de this unit the ultim te
LASER engr ving nd cutting system.
Th nks to its innov tive design with :
- the "F-load" Front loading concept developed to llow for the front lo ding of the pl tes nd items to engr ve,
- the "A-sens" Auto sensor concept, which djusts the foc l length utom tic lly for you ccording to the surf ce
to be worked on (even when engr ving hollow item),
- the "D-fit" Depth fitting concept which c lcul tes nd djusts the position of the LASER he d utom tic lly when
cutting thick m teri ls in sever l p sses,
- the be m concentr tion with the "X-beam" eXpanding beam concept designed to produce perfect qu lity
engr ving over the entire surf ce of the t ble,
nd with its perform nce results (speed, power nd engr ving re s), the L-SOLUTION combines flexibility nd full fe tured
perform nce without s crificing simplicity, e se of use, or e se of m inten nce.
Using dv nced engineering nd design fe tures, the L-SOLUTION is truly one-of- -kind.
Actu lly, the L-SOLUTION is such bre kthrough in technology th t it is more th n just LASER system, it is precision
engr ving nd cutting device used s tool for the im gin tion.
To begin with, we highly recommend th t this entire m nu l be re d before ttempting to use the LASER system. The
m nu l includes import nt inform tion bout s fety, ssembly, use, nd m inten nce.
Contra-indications
Do not use the controls or settings and do not carry out procedures other than those
specified in the use manual, to avoid risking exposure to dangerous radiation.
The machine must never be handled without an adult present. Keep the machine,
wires and cables out of children's reach.
This machine is only designed for one user. Do not let several people use the machine
simultaneously.
The LA ER engraving machine is a high performance machine : All safety instructions
must be complied with.
Exposure to the LA ER beam may cause physical burns or severe eye damage. Proper
use and care of this system are essential to safe operation.
This machine is only designed for engraving and cutting purposes of the materials
listed in this user manual and must never be used for other applications.
The LA ER machine must be properly installed and connected to an appropriate
discharge system in accordance with the specifications defined in this manual.
Do not use this machine in an explosive environment.
The processing materials must be introduced entirely into the machine.
Never expose yourself to the LA ER beam. It could cause severe physical burns and
irreparable eye damage.
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Never operate the LA ER system without the machine protective casing.
Never operate the LA ER system if the doors are in bad condition or can not be closed
properly.
Never operate the LA ER system without constant supervision of the cutting and
engraving process.
Exposure to the LA ER beam may cause ignition of combustible materials and start a
fire. A properly maintained fire extinguisher should be kept on hand at all times.
Never operate the LA ER machine without a properly configured, installed, maintained,
and operating fume/smoke exhaust system.
Fumes and smoke from the engraving process must be extracted from the LA ER
system and exhausted outside.
Never engrave or cut with LA ER materials which may produce toxic and corrosive
fumes. DI CONTINUE processing any material that shows signs of chemical
deterioration of the LA ER system ( ystems damaged from this abuse will NOT be
covered under warranty).
We suggest that you obtain the Material afety Data heet (M D ) from the materials
manufacturer. The M D discloses all of the hazards that may arise from handling or
processing that material. The law requires all manufacturers to provide this informa-
tion to anyone who requests it.
DO NOT ENGRAVE OR CUT PVC (Polyvinylchloride) BA ED MATERIAL . The fumes are
extremely toxic if you inhale them. The fumes are so corrosive that they can chemically
destroy the metallic parts of the LA ER system. Damage to the LA ER system from this
type of abuse WILL NOT be covered under warranty.
Never work on the electronics and LA ER parts of the machine without having
unplugged the machine, as hazardous voltages are present.
Although access to these areas is not necessary during normal use, should you need
to open one of these enclosures for service reasons, please remember to unplug the
machine first.
Never move or lift the LA ER machine without the assistance of one (or three) person.
(176.4 to 375 lb - 80 to 170 kg). evere bodily injury may occur if improper lifting
techniques are applied.
Be careful not to drop the LA ER system. Not only can it cause bodily harm, but it can
also severely damage the equipment and render it inoperable.
Do not move, push, press on, or shake the LA ER machine while the engraving is in
progress. This might shove the engraving part aside and make the engraving
unsuccessful.
Do not connect this equipment to an IT power supply card.
• If the m chine is to rem in unused for long period, unplug the power supply nd cover the m chine (p ck ging, cover,
lid, etc.)
• Do not move the focus c rri ge holder m nu lly except in c se of mech nic l j mming of the m chine, s described
in the p r gr ph entitled "Mech nic l j mming" in this m nu l's "Inst lling" ch pter.
• Do not spill ny liquids onto the m chine (drinks, cle ning fluids, etc.) unless recommended by GRAVOGRAPH (e.g. for
lubric tion).
• If the engr ving process must be stopped, use the function key provided for this purpose on the keybo rd of the m chine.
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Unpacking stages
This machine should only be transported in its packaging and using a lifting apparatus
able to carry loads of least 661 lb (300 Kg).
After opening the box:
1. Loosening and removing the strap.
2. Remove the guards.
Unpacking of the L- OLUTION 700 machine must be done by two people.
It weighs 176.4 lb (80 kg).
Unpacking of the L- OLUTION 800 machine must be done by four people.
It weighs 331 lb (150 kg).
Unpacking of the L- OLUTION 900 machine must be done by four people.
It weighs 375 lb (170 kg).
3. One (or two) person(s) on each side, lower the machine.
Make sure that no components are missing from the packaging. If any part has been
forgotten please get in touch with your GRAVOGRAPH dealer.
Keep ll the p ck ging m teri ls so th t you c n move your m chine in tot l s fety.
This p ck ging complies with Europe n recycling st nd rds.
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Unpacking - Package contents
Check the condition of the packaging when you receive it. If there are any signs of
damage, inform the carrier and your GRAVOGRAPH dealer immediately by recorded
delivery, specifying the exact nature of the problem.
Package contents
(pict. 1)
A. An L-SOLUTION m chine (700, 800 or 900)
((A1) support is option l for the
L-SOLUTION 800 nd 900)
B. A CD-Rom cont ins the driver of the LASER
m chine
C. A CD-Rom cont ins the user m nu l
(PDF file - Acrob t Re der)
D. A tool box
E. A power c ble
F. An USB connection c ble
Tool box contents
(pict. 2)
D1. lens/mirror cle ning solution
D2. lens cle ning p per
D3. cotton sw bs
D4. short llen key
D5. round llen key
D6. brush
D7. four keys ...
D8. wedge for Autofocus djustment
Unpacking
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LA ER safety
This LA ER machine contains a sealed carbon dioxide (CO2) LA ER that produces
intense and invisible LA ER radiation at a wavelength of 10.6 microns (µm)
(0.417 10-6 inch) in the infrared spectrum.
This LA ER system contains a CO2 LA ER in a Class I enclosure. However, due to the
presence of a visible red LA ER diode (power < 1mW), the entire LA ER system is
classified as Class 2.
- The entire system is completely enclosed with protective housing. This will completely cont in the invisible C02 LASER
be m under norm l use. However, the red diode LASER is visible LASER be m. DO NOT TARE INTO THE BEAM
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL IN TRUMENT .
- The user door(s) re s fety interlocked nd will dis ble the CO2 LASER be m from firing when the user door(s) re opened.
The red diode LASER be m is NOT s fety interlocked nd c n be ctiv ted with the door(s) either open or closed.
Do not modify or disable any safety feature of this system. Do not operate any system
that has had its safety features modified, disabled, or removed.
Improprer use of controls and adjustments, or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual, may invalidate the safety of this system.
CDRH nd EC regul tions require ll LASER m nuf cturers to ffix w rning l bels in specific loc tions throughout the
equipment.
The following warning labels are placed on the LA ER system for your safety. DO NOT
remove them for any reason. If the labels become damaged or have been removed for
any reason, DO NOT OPERATE the LA ER system and immediately contact Gravograph
for a free replacement.
1 label :
On the b ck of the system next to the seri l number t g. Visible when viewing the LASER system from the b ckside.
This machine is in compliance with American 21 CFR standards,
subchapter J except for deviations pursuant to LA ER notice N°50,
dated July 26, 2001.
2 labels :
One is next to the be m window where the LASER be m enters the engr ving re inside the LASER system nd
is visible when the front door is opened.
The second one is loc ted on the LASER source where the LASER be m comes out. It is not visible under norm l
oper ting conditions.
AVOID EXPO URE - Visible and invisible LA ER radiation is emitted
from this aperture.
1 label :
On the LASER tube ssembly. Not visible under norm l oper ting conditions.
CAUTION LA ER RADIATION.
Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
Class 4 LA ER - CO2 LA ER - Wavelength : 10,6µm (0.417 10-6 inch)
- Max. output : 100W.
4 labels :
One is next to the be m window where the LASER be m enters the engr ving re inside the LASER system nd
is visible when the front door is opened.
The second one is on the right, on the #1 mirror cover.
The third one is loc ted on the LASER he d next to the ccess hole of the #2 mirror.
The fourth one is loc ted on the buse of the he d.
DANGER - Invisible and visible LA ER radiation is present at that
place. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
LA ER safety