Universal Laser Systems ULS-25 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
ULS-25 LASER SYSTEM
Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
16008 North 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Volume I, Rev. 6
April 1995

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE.......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 -SAFETY
1.1 LASER SAFETY............................................................................................................6
1.2 SAFETY LABELS..........................................................................................................7
1.3 THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM .........................................................................8
SECTION 2 -INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING THE SYSTEM ....................................................9
2.2 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT....................................................................................11
2.3 EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................12
2.4 COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS AND SETUP...................................................13
2.5 LASER SYSTEM INSTALLATION..............................................................................13
2.6 HOW TO INSTALL THE ULS WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER .................................14
SECTION 3 -SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION
3.1 USING WINDOWS GRAPHICS SOFTWARE ............................................................16
3.2 THE ULS WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER...................................................................21
3.3 USING DOS BASED PROGRAMS ..............................................................................26
SECTION 4 -LASER SYSTEM OPERATION
4.1 GENERAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................27
4.2 THE MAIN CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................28
4.3 MOTION SYSTEM CONTROLS .................................................................................38
4.4 LOADING AND FOCUSING THE LASER SYSTEM..................................................39
4.5 RUNNING A SAMPLE.................................................................................................41
4.6 USING THE OPTIONAL ROTARY FIXTURE.............................................................42
4.7 THE RUBBER STAMP OPTION ..................................................................................48
4.8 START UP PARAMETERS FOR VARIOUS MATERIALS .........................................51
SECTION 5 -BASIC MAINTENANCE
5.1 GENERAL CLEANING OF THE SYSTEM..................................................................77
5.2 OPTICS CLEANING.....................................................................................................72
SECTION 6 -APPENDICES
APPENDIX A -WARRANTY..............................................................................................A
APPENDIX B -LASER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................B
APPENDIX C -SERIAL PORT CABLE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................C
APPENDIX D -LASER.INI MODIFICATIONS.................................................................D

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APPENDIX E -SOFTWARE ANOMALIES .......................................................................E

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solely for the contractual use of Universal Laser Systems, Inc. customers.
This publication and its contents may not be reproduced or distributed for any other purpose without the
written permission of Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
© UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS INC., 1994
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
NOTICE
Universal Laser Systems, Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
products, circuits or software described herein. Neither does it convey a license under its patent rights
nor the patent rights of others. Universal Laser Systems, Inc. further reserves the right to make any
changes in any products described herein without notice. This document is subject to change without
notice.

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INTRODUCTION
The ULS-25 Laser System is designed to combine flexibility and full featured performance with
simplicity and ease of use. Using advanced engineering and design, the ULS-25 offers finer control,
higher precision, more versatility, better resolution, and overall greater quality than any other laser
system in its class. It combines the performance of high speed engraving and cutting capabilities with the
ease of a user friendly, specially designed, Windows printer driver interface. Actually, the ULS-25 is
such a breakthrough in technology that it is more than just a laser system, it is a precision engraving and
cutting device used as a tool for the imagination.
To begin with, we highly recommend that this entire manual be read before attempting to use the laser
system. The manual includes important information about the safety, assembly, use, and maintenance
of the laser system. We cannot overemphasize the importance of reading the owner's manual
completely.
Where to get HELP:
If it is necessary to call for technical assistance, please call our technical support services at (602)483-
1214. Please be prepared to answer our questions by following the procedures below, as this will
allow us to provide assistance in a prompt and efficient manner:
mTake a moment to write down all of the pertinent information about the computer
being used with the laser cutting and engraving system such as software, operating
system and computer type.
mTry to recreate the problem and write down the circumstances in which the problem
occurred. This will help our technical staff tremendously.
mIf possible call from a phone that is close to the laser engraving system so that the
system can be operated while talking with our technical support staff.