Universal Laser Systems M-360 Setup guide

M-360 / V-460
Laser Engraving and Cutting System
Safety, Installation, Operation,
and Basic Maintenance Manual
Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
16008 North 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA
Customer Support Department
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Based Email Support: www.ulsinc.com
AUGUST 2005

Notice
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While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this manual, ULS shall not be liable
for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing,
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System, express or implied. Neither does it guarantee software compatibility with any off-the-shelf
software package or any software program that has not been written by ULS.
Intended use of this system must be followed within the guidelines of this manual. In no event will ULS
be liable for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by customer, or for any economic loss, physical
injury, lost revenue, lost profits, lost savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential
damages incurred by any person, even if ULS has been advised of the possibility of such damages or
claims.
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OR AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ANY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, SURGICAL APPLICATIONS,
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All Rights Reserved

Introduction
We would like to thank you for your laser system purchase. Universal Laser Systems, Inc. (ULS) is the
pioneer, and highest volume manufacturer, of large field, computer controlled laser engraving, marking,
and cutting systems. ULS has devoted years of research and development to further the quality of our
products that has resulted in a number of remarkable innovations within the laser industry. Since 1988,
the staff at ULS has been dedicated to total customer satisfaction. When you buy Universal you get more
than a laser - you get a team of talented, experienced, enthusiastic people who are focused on your
satisfaction. Our commitment is to help you now and in the future.
To begin with, we highly recommend that this entire manual be read before attempting to use your laser
system. The manual includes important information about safety, assembly, use, troubleshooting, and
basic maintenance.
How To Get Help
Before contacting our Technical Support Department, make sure that you have read this entire manual as
well as any other accompanying manuals included with your laser system. The Troubleshooting Guide,
found within this manual, is very comprehensive and provides the answers to frequently asked questions.
Step 1:
Try to recreate the problem and write down the circumstances in which the problem occurred. Try to
recall if the problem began all of a sudden, worsened over time, or began after you performed any recent
maintenance. Also be prepared to describe all pertinent information about the computer being used such
as software, ULS printer driver version, computer operating system and computer type.
Step 2:
Make sure that you have the serial number of the laser system available. The serial number tags are
located on the back of the machine, next to the exhaust port, and inside the front door, visible when you
open it. The Technical Support Department may not be able to assist you without this number.
Step 3:
Contact your local ULS Representative. They may have more details about your particular installation and
applications. If possible, call from a phone that is close to the laser system so that it can be operated
while talking to our representative.
Step 4:
If your local Sales Representative cannot assist you and you would like to use our FREE, email based
support system, log on to our website: www.ulsinc.com. Click on the “Technical Support “ link, then click
on the “Technical Support Request Form” and follow the instructions.
Step 5:
If you are unable to obtain Internet access, you may contact our Technical Support Department at:
Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
Technical Support Department
16008 North 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
M-F 8am – 5pm Arizona Time

Specifications
System Operating Environment Requirements (user provided)
Model M-360 V-460
Operating Environment Well-ventilated office (recommended) or clean, light-duty manufacturing
Operating Temperature 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) capable
73ºF (22ºC) to 77ºF (25º C) for best performance
Storage Temperature 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C)
Operating Humidity Non-condensing
Electrical Power Single Phase 110/220V AC, 10/5 Amp, 50/60 Hz
Grounded (earthed) and stable (surge and spike protected)
Particulate/Odor Outside
Ventilated Exhaust System High-pressure vacuum blower capable of
250 CFM (cubic feet per minute) @ 6 inches static pressure
(425m3/hr at 1.5kPa)
Computer Requirement Windows 95/98 or Windows 2000/XP compatible
Software Requirement Graphics or CAD based
(See manual for recommendations)
System Specifications
Laser Safety CO2 Laser, Interlocked Safety Enclosure = Class I
Red Diode Pointer = Class IIIa
Laser Source 25,30,35,40,45,50,55,or 60 watt CO2 Laser Cartridge
Work Area 24” x 12” (609.6 x 304.8 mm) 24” x 18” (609.6 x 457.2 mm)
Printer Driver Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000/XP compatible
Hardware Interface Centronics Parallel (included)
RS232C Serial, USB, or Ethernet adapter options available
Memory Buffer 16 MB standard, single and multiple file storage modes with automatic data
compression
Dimensions 28.5”L x 36”W x 38.5”H
(72.4cm L x 91.4cm W x 97.8cm H) 35”L x 36”W x 39.5”H (88.9cm L x 91.4cm W x 100.3cm H)
System Weight System = 235 lbs. (106 kg) System = 270 lbs. (122 kg)
Laser Cartridge Weight 25/30 Watt = 20 lbs (9 kg)
35/40 Watt = 23 lbs (10 kg)
45/50/55/60 Watt = 26 lbs (12 kg)
Available Options Rotary Fixture, Air Assist (standard or computer controlled), Air Compressor
(desiccant or refrigerated dryer options), Honeycomb Cutting Table, Dual
Head, Assorted Focal Length Lens Kits
Specifications subject to change without notice

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
Description of Appropriate Use........................................................................................1-1
General Safety.................................................................................................................1-1
Laser Safety.....................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Labels ...................................................................................................................1-2
EU Compliance (CE)........................................................................................................1-5
FCC Compliance..............................................................................................................1-6
Recycling..........................................................................................................................1-6
Section 2 - Installation
System Operating Environment Requirements ...............................................................2-1
System Assembly.............................................................................................................2-3
Finalizing the Connections...............................................................................................2-6
Printer Driver Installation..................................................................................................2-6
Section 3 – Basic System Operation
The Control Panel............................................................................................................3-1
The Menu System............................................................................................................3-2
Focusing Methods............................................................................................................3-5
Making a Sample, Step-by-Step......................................................................................3-7
Section 4 - Basic Maintenance
Motion System Components Diagram.............................................................................4-1
Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies ...............................................................................4-2
System Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................................4-2
Maintenance Schedule.....................................................................................................4-5
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................4-6
Section 5 – Material Settings Guide
Acrylic – Cast and Extruded.............................................................................................5-4
Acrylic - Mirrored..............................................................................................................5-6
Aluminum - Anodized.......................................................................................................5-8
Brass – Painted................................................................................................................5-9
Corian / Avonite / Fountainhed ......................................................................................5-10
Cork................................................................................................................................5-11
Delrin..............................................................................................................................5-12
Glass/Crystal..................................................................................................................5-13
Leather...........................................................................................................................5-14
Marble ............................................................................................................................5-15
Mat Board.......................................................................................................................5-16
Melamine - Standard......................................................................................................5-17
Melamine – Photo/Clipart engraving..............................................................................5-18
Plastic – Microsurfaced..................................................................................................5-19
Rubber Stamps..............................................................................................................5-20
Vinyl – Sign....................................................................................................................5-21
Wood / Wood Inlay.........................................................................................................5-22
Section 6 – Accessories
Air Assist ..........................................................................................................................6-1
Air Assist Compressor......................................................................................................6-7
Dual Head........................................................................................................................6-8
Honeycomb Cutting Table .............................................................................................6-11
Focus Lens Kits..............................................................................................................6-13
Rotary Fixture.................................................................................................................6-14

Section 1
Safety
Description of Appropriate Use
This device is designed for laser cutting and engraving of the materials listed in this manual, in a
laboratory, workshop, or light duty manufacturing environment. Materials to be processed must fit
completely inside the system for proper operation.
Notice: This device is not designed, tested, intended or authorized for use in any medical
applications, surgical applications, medical device manufacturing, or any similar procedure or
process requiring approval, testing, or certification by the United States Food and Drug
Administration or other similar governmental entities. Please see the Notice herein for further
information regarding such uses.
General Safety
Use of the equipment in a manner other than what is described in this manual can result in injury to
yourself, others, or may cause severe damage to the equipment and your facility. Failure to follow the
operational requirements and safety guidelines, listed in this manual, may increase this risk.
•Exposure to the laser beam may cause physical burns and can cause severe eye damage.
Proper use and care of this system are essential to safe operation.
•Never operate the laser system without constant supervision of the cutting and engraving
process. Exposure to the laser beam may cause ignition of combustible materials and start a fire. A
properly maintained fire extinguisher should be kept on hand at all times.
•A properly configured, installed, maintained, and operating particulate/fume exhaust system is
mandatory when operating the laser system. Fumes and smoke from the engraving process must
be extracted from the laser system and exhausted outside.
•Some materials, when engraved or cut with a laser, can produce toxic and caustic fumes. We
suggest that you obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the materials manufacturer.
The MSDS discloses all of the hazards when handling or processing that material. DISCONTINUE
processing any material that shows signs of chemical deterioration of the laser system such as rust,
metal etching or pitting, peeling paint, etc. Damage to the laser system from caustic materials is NOT
covered under warranty.
•Care should be taken when moving or lifting this device. Obtain assistance from 1 or 2 additional
people when lifting or carrying (secure motion system and doors). Severe bodily injury may occur if
improper lifting techniques are applied or the system is dropped.
•Dangerous voltages are present within the electronics and laser enclosures of this system.
Although access to these areas is not necessary during normal use, if it becomes necessary to open
one of these enclosures for service reasons, please remember to disconnect the power cord from
your electrical supply.
•This device is specifically designed to comply with CDRH performance requirements under 21
CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. CDRH is the Center for the Devices of Radiological Health division of the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA. It also complies with CE (European Community)
safety regulations. No guarantees of suitability or safety are provided for any use other than those
specified by Universal Laser Systems, Inc.

SAFETY
Section 1-2
Laser Safety
The device contains a sealed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser in a Class I enclosure that produces intense
invisible and visible laser radiation at a wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. For your
protection, this enclosure is designed to completely contain the CO2 laser beam. Improper use of
controls and adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified, may invalidate the
safety of this system.
•The intense light that appears during the engraving or cutting process is the product of material
combustion or vaporization. DO NOT STARE AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
•This device may contain a visible Red Dot Pointer (Class IIIa). DO NOT STARE AT THE RED LIGHT
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
•The user door(s) are safety interlocked and will disable the CO2 laser beam from firing when the user
door(s) are opened. The Red Dot Pointer is NOT safety interlocked and can be activated with the
door(s) either open or closed.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM IF ITS SAFTEY FEATURES HAVE BEEN MODIFIED,
DISABLED OR REMOVED. This may lead to accidental exposure to invisible and visible CO2 laser
radiation which may cause permanent blindness and/or severe burns to your skin.
Safety Labels
CDRH and CE regulations require that all laser manufacturers affix warning labels in specific locations
throughout the equipment. The following warning labels are placed on the laser 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 laser system and immediately contact Universal Laser Systems, Inc. for
a free replacement. Labels are NOT to scale.
Model No:
Serial No: Made in USA
Manufactured:
Scottsdale, Arizona
LASER SYSTEMS INC.
XXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
221-0004-0 221-0007-0 221-0012-0
!
WARNING
THIS LASER SYSTEM CONTAINS A
CO LASER IN A CLASS I ENCLOSURE.
THE LASER SYSTEM HAS BEEN
CLASSIFIEDAS CLASS 3R DUE
TO THE PRESENCE OF A
VISIBLE LASER DIODE.
2
221-0013-0 221-0015-0 221-0016-0
221-0017-0 221-0018-0 221-0019-0
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE THELASER SYSTEM
WITHOUT CONSTANT SUPERVISION
EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAMMAY
CAUSE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE
DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT
SERIAL #: XXXXX
DATE: XXXXX
DANGER
INVISIBLEANDVISIBLELASERRADIATION
ANDINTERLOCKFAILEDOR
AVOIDEYEOR SKINEXPOSURE
DIRECTORSCATTEREDRADIATION
WHENOPEN
DEFEATED
TO
WARNING
TURN THE LASER SYSTEM OFF BEFORE
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING
THE ROTARY FIXTURE
THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS
TO PROVISIONS OF
US 21 CFR 1040.10
AND 1040.11
DANGER
INVISIBLE AND VISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

SAFETY
Section 1-3
221-0020-0 221-0021-0 221-0022-0
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
ALWAYSDISCONNECT POWER CORD
BEFORE REMOVING THIS COVER
INPUT POWER:
110 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 10 A
CAUTION LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
LASER DIODE
WAVELENGTH:630-680 nm
MAX. OUTPUT: 5 mW
LASER RADIATION -AVOID
DIRECTEYE EXPOSURE
CLASS3R LASER PRODUCT
LASERDIODE
WAVELENGTH:630-680nm
MAX.OUTPUT: 5 mW
DANGER
221-0031-0 221-0033-0 221-0034-0
INPUT POWER:
220 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 5 A
WARNING
THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR
USE WITH INERT AND
NON-OXIDIZING GASES ONLY
(i.e. DRY CLEAN AIR, CARBON
DIOXIDE, HELIUM, NITROGEN).
CONNECTING FLAMMABLE OR
OXIDIZING GASES TOTHIS
SYSTEM CREATES A SERIOUS
SAFETY AND/OR FIRE HAZARD.
DO NOT CONNECT ANY GAS
SOURCESEXCEEDING 75 PSI
(5 ATM) PRESSURE.
UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
ARISING FROM THE IMPROPER
USE OF THIS SYSTEM.
221-0036-0 221-0037-0 221-0065-0
!
WARNING
Do use in medical or surgical
applications or to manufacture
medical devices. See the Safety,
Installation, Operation, and Basic
Maintenance Manual, or the OEM
Laser Integration Manual for
further information.
NOT
221-0081-0

SAFETY
Section 1-4
221-0018-0
221-0007-0 221-0031-0 221-0017-0
221-0044-0
221-0045-0
221-0046-0
221-0047-0
221-0048-0
221-0049-0
221-0050-0
221-0051-0
221-0016-0
221-0012-0 221-0013-0
221-0033-0
221-0034-0
221-0022-0
221-0036-0
221-0018-0
221-0020-0
221-0021-0
221-0016-0
221-0016-0
221-0020-0
221-0004-0
221-0015-0 221-0065-0
221-0037-0
221-0081-0

SAFETY
Section 1-5
EU Compliance (CE)
Product Identification: M-360 and V-460
Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems
Manufacturer: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
16008 N. 81st St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
USA
This equipment Is manufactured in conformity with the following directives:
89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)
73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)
98/37/EEC (Machinery Directive)
based on the standards listed.
Standards Used:
Safety: EN 60950: 2002
EN 60825: 2001 (Class 3R)
EMC: EN 55022: 2003 (Class A)
EN 50082-1: 1998
EN 61000-3-2: 2001 (class A)
EN 61000-3-3: 2002
EN 61000-4-2: 2001 (6kV CD, 8kV AD)
EN 61000-4-3: 2003 (3 V/m)
EN 61000-4-4: 2002 (2 kV power line, 0.5 kV signal line)
EN 61000-4-5: 2001 (class 2)
Note: This is not a declaration of conformity. The importer of this equipment
supplies the declaration of conformity.
LASER SYSTEMS INC.
Warning - 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.

SAFETY
Section 1-6
FCC Compliance
This ULS laser system has been tested and found to comply with Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) directives regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). In accordance with these directives ULS
is required to provide the following information to its customers.
FCC Compliance Statement and Warnings
This device complied with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device as set
forth in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
Users should be aware that changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Computing Device per FCC
part 15, using shielded cables. Shielded cables must be used in order to insure compliance with FCC
regulations.
Recycling
By placing the above symbol on our products and accessories Universal Laser Systems is indicating that
we are committed to helping reduce the amount of waste electronics ending up in municipal landfills.
Therefore Universal Laser Systems urges consumers to recycle this product and its accessories.
Universal Laser Systems is equipped to recycle any of its electronic products and accessories and will
assist our customers with their recycling options. To arrange for recycling of your ULS product or
accessory, please contact Universal Laser Systems for more information.

Section 2
Installation
The following operational guidelines are vital to a safe and productive environment. It is your
responsibility to provide a proper operating environment.
Damage to the laser system due to an inadequate or improper operating environment is
considered abuse and WILL NOT be covered under warranty. In no event will ULS be
liable for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by customer, or for any economic
loss, physical injury, lost revenue, lost profits, lost savings or other indirect, incidental,
special or consequential damages incurred by any person, even if ULS has been advised
of the possibility of such damages or claims.
System Operating Requirements
Environment (user supplied)
•The laser system MUST be installed in an office-type or light duty manufacturing environment. Dusty
or dirty air environments can damage the laser system. Keep the laser system isolated from any type
of sandblasting, sanding, oily, or any other machinery that produces airborne particles.
•Avoid small, enclosed, non-ventilated areas. Some materials, after laser engraving or cutting,
continue emitting fumes for several minutes after processing. Having these materials present in a
confined, unventilated room can contaminate the room.
•For best results, since the lasers are air-cooled, we recommend operating the laser system between
the ambient temperatures of 73ºF (22ºC) to 77ºF (25º C). However, the system can operate between
the temperatures of 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C).
•Avoid storing the laser system outside the temperatures of 50ºF (10ºC) to 95ºF (35º C) as excessively
cold or hot temperatures can damage the laser cartridge or reduce its lifetime.
•Ambient humidity levels must be non-condensing.
Electrical (user supplied)
•For your system’s electrical requirements, please refer to the “INPUT POWER” label near the
ON/OFF switch and/or power inlet.
•Never remove the ground lead to the electrical cord and plug the system into a non-grounded
outlet. This is very dangerous and can lead to a severe, if not fatal, electrical shock. Always plug the
system into a properly grounded (earthed) outlet. Also, without proper grounding, the laser system
may exhibit sporadic or unpredictable behavior.
•Noisy or unstable electricity as well as voltage spikes may cause interference and possible damage
to the electronics of the laser system. If electrical power fluctuations, brown outs, or constant power
outages are a problem in your area, an electrical line stabilizer, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply),
or backup generator might be required. You may also need to connect the laser system to a
dedicated electrical line to resolve the problem.
•The laser system is designed as a Class I, Group A, pluggable device. It is also designed for
connection to IT power systems which provides the most flexibility to the user.

INSTALLATION
Section 2-2
Exhaust System (user supplied)
•The exhaust system MUST be capable of supplying a minimum of 250 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of
airflow while under a load of 6 inches of static pressure (425m3/hr at 1.5kPa). DO NOT install
forward incline, backward incline, in-line, or ventilator fans because these types of air handlers are
inadequate and inappropriate for this type of installation. A high-pressure blower MUST be used to
meet minimum airflow requirements.
•For personal safety and noise control reasons, we recommend that the blower be mounted OUTSIDE
the building.
•Rigid tubing should be used for 90% of the distance traveled between the blower and the laser
system. The tubing should be smooth walled and have as few 90 degree bends as possible.
•Install a gate to control airflow and to close off the exhaust from the outside environment when the
laser is not in use. Place this gate within 5 – 10 feet from the laser system.
•Use a short piece of industrial grade, wire reinforced rubber tubing to connect the end of the gate to
the laser system. This will provide mobility and will dampen blower vibrations.
•Have the blower electrically wired to a wall switch in the same room for easy ON/OFF control.
The following diagram shows a typical exhaust system layout. Use this as a guideline to proper exhaust
system installation. Although this diagram just serves as an example, we recommend installation of the
exhaust system by a licensed contractor to meet safety and local code requirements as well as being able
to calculate the correct size blower required
for your particular installation. Length of
exhaust pipe, exhaust pipe diameter, number
of 90-degree angles, and other restrictions
must be calculated when determining the
correct exhaust blower unit. Installing an
undersized or oversized blower is not only
unsafe, but it can also lead to premature and
excessive wear and tear to the laser system.
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(1) Exhaust blower mounted outside.
(2) Weatherproof shield
(3) Rigid ducting matching the diameter of the
blower inlet
(4) Shut-off or air-flow gate
(5) Reducer to 4 inches
(6) Flexible, wire-reinforced, industrial grade
rubber hose
(7) On/Off switch
Minimum PC Computer Configuration (user supplied)
500 MHz using Windows 95/98 or 2000/XP CD-ROM Drive/Burner
256 MB of RAM Mouse or other pointing device
2 Gigabyte hard drive or bigger 600 DPI Optical Resolution Scanner (optional)
17 inch color VGA monitor Internet connection and email address (optional)
Suggested Software (user supplied)
ULS does not guarantee software compatibility with any off-the-shelf software program that has not been
written by ULS. However, the following suggested programs are widely used by ULS customers and are
considered to be the most functional and compatible programs to use with the laser system.
•Graphics Programs (user supplied)
CorelDRAW, Macromedia Freehand, or Canvas
•Bitmap / Scanning Software (user supplied)
Corel PHOTO-PAINT or Adobe Photoshop

INSTALLATION
Section 2-3
•Raster to Vector Conversion Software (user supplied)
Adobe Streamline or CorelTRACE
•CAD Software (user supplied)
AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT for Windows
•FONTS (user supplied)
Use True Type fonts ONLY. Do not use PostScript or bitmapped fonts.
System Assembly
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Cart
(1) Back panel
(2) Legs (both are identical)
(3) 1/4-20 x ½, socket head screws with lock
and flat washers
(4) Nuts (4)
(5) Non-locking casters
(6) Locking casters
(7) 10-32 x 1/4 socket head screws (serve as
guides for the main enclosure)
(8) 10-32 x 3/8 socket head screws with lock
and flat washers
(9) Connect to main enclosure
•Assemble the cart as it appears in the
diagram but leave all of the screws slightly
loose except for the casters, which should
be tightened as far as it can go into the
cart leg.
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•With the assistance of one or two other
people, place the system on top of cart
and secure with the screws provided.
•Open front door all the way to ensure that
it does not come in contact with the cart
legs. If it does, gently spread the legs
apart. Securely tighten all the screws and
re-check.
•Attach your exhaust system’s flexible
rubber hose to the exhaust port at the rear
of the laser system and secure with a
hose clamp.
•Locate the laser system in its final resting
location.
•Place a bubble level across the front (2) and rear legs (3). Adjust the caster height using the
adjustment screw (4) until both the rear part and the front part of the legs are level with respect to
each other. Once the system is level, secure all casters by tightening the nut (5) up against the cart
leg.
•Open the top door and remove the rubber band that is holding the arm in place.
•Remove any remaining packing materials, accessories or any other items that may be located inside
the cabinet or on top of the engraving table.

INSTALLATION
Section 2-4
Laser Cartridge Installation
1) Make sure that your power cord IS NOT
plugged in at this time. Press on the backside of
the two hinges to release the latch. Gently fold
back the rear cover.
2) Visually locate the two mounting blocks (1),
the laser latch (2), alignment fork (3), and power
connector (7). Notice that the alignment fork has
two plates, one small (4) and one large (5).
Locate the gap between the two plates (6).
4) Pick up the laser cartridge by the sides and
tilt it downward on a 30-degree angle. Mount
the cartridge onto the mounting blocks by
placing the upper “V” groove on top of the
mounting blocks. Slide the cartridge to the right
until the OUTER EDGE of the alignment plate
contacts the INSIDE EDGE of the large plate of
the alignment fork.
3) Observe the “V” groove along the upper (3)
and lower (2) part of the laser cartridge and the
alignment plate (1) at the end.

INSTALLATION
Section 2-5
5) Slowly rotate the laser cartridge making sure
that the alignment plate is centered in the gap of
the alignment fork between the small and large
plates. As you slowly release the weight of the
laser, you should feel it lock (clunk sound) itself
smoothly into place, parallel to the mounting
surface. NEVER FORCE THE LASER INTO
POSITION. If the laser does not install smoothly,
check for obstructions such as pinched wires or
hoses or a binding laser latch. Once installed,
verify that the alignment plate is centered within
the alignment fork.
6) Plug in the power connector (1). Slowly close
the rear cover and making sure that wires or
hoses become pinched when the cover is
closed. Push down on the latches until they
“click”.
Checking Beam Alignment
•Open the top door of the laser system. Locate the power cord and
plug it into the system and your grounded electrical outlet.
International users may need to connect an adapter to the power
cord to be able to plug it into their power source. MAKE SURE
THAT YOU ATTACH THE ADAPTER CORRECTLY TO THE
POWER CORD AND THAT YOUR POWER SOURCE IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED (EARTHED) OTHERWISE SERIOUS
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE LASER SYSTEM.
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•Place a small piece of masking tape across the 3/4” hole in the focus
carriage (1). Gently rub the tape around the edge of the hole so that
you can see the outline of the hole through the tape (2) and then
close the top door.
•Power ON the laser system and after the system finishes initializing,
open the top door.
•Press the X-Y button on the control panel and a red dot will appear on the masking tape (3). The red
dot should appear centered, or close to the center of the hole, within 1/8 inch. If not, remove and re-
install the laser cartridge and try again. If the red dot still does not appear within 1/8” of the center of
the hole, please contact our Service Department.
•Laser cartridge installation is complete. Power OFF the laser system and remove the masking tape.

INSTALLATION
Section 2-6
Finalizing the Connections
Make the following connections in the exact order described otherwise static electricity can damage the
computer and/or the laser systems electronics.
•Connect your 4-inch flexible rubber exhaust system hose to the 4-inch outlet found at the rear of the
laser system. Use a hose clamp so that it doesn’t fall off.
•Connect the laser systems power cord (already done) and your computers power cord to the
electrical power source. DO NOT POWER ON EITHER DEVICE AT THIS TIME.
•The laser system is standard equipped with a parallel printer cable. You may have purchased the
optional USB or Ethernet adapter. Follow the instructions below pertaining on the cable you received.
Parallel Printer Cable (standard)
The laser system comes equipped with a high quality 6-foot IEEE1284 compliant Centronics parallel
printer cable. Please use this cable and do not substitute it with any other. Connect the printer cable
directly from your computers parallel printer port to the port in the rear of the laser system. DO NOT USE
ANY ADAPTERS, EXTENSION CABLES, SWITCH BOXES, PARRALEL PORT CD-ROM, PARALLEL
PORT SCANNER, ZIP DRIVE, OR ANY DEVICE BETWEEN THE COMPUTERS PARALLEL PRINTER
PORT AND THE PORT ON THE LASER SYSTEM OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER OR
THE LASER SYSTEM CAN OCCUR AS WELL AS FILE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
Power ON your computer and check your computers BIOS setting for its parallel port mode. You must
set the parallel port mode to “Standard Parallel Port (SPP)”, “Normal”, or “Output Only”. If these choices
are not available, set it to “ECP”. DO NOT SET IT TO “EPP” or “Bi-directional”. The laser system does
not support these modes. If your computer is set to an incorrect configuration, erroneous data will be
sent to the laser system during printing. This can cause the system to lock up, print garbage information,
or not print at all. For information on how to check or adjust your computers BIOS setting, please refer to
your computers owner manual or contact their technical support department.
USB to Parallel Printer Cable Adapter
To use this device, you must have one USB port available in your computer or from a USB hub. The
laser system does not have a built-in USB port. However, you can use this adapter to connect the USB
part of the adapter to your computer (or hub) and the parallel port end to the laser system. This adapter
comes complete with installation software. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to install
and use this device.
Ethernet to Parallel Printer Cable Adapter
To use this device, you must have one Ethernet port available in your computer or from an Ethernet hub.
The laser system does not have a built-in Ethernet port. However, you can use this adapter to connect
the Ethernet part of the adapter to your computer (or hub) and the parallel port end to the laser system.
This adapter comes complete with installation software. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions on
how to install and use this device.
Printer Driver Installation
At this point you need to install either the Windows 95/98 or the Windows 2000/XP printer driver. Please
refer to the Computerized Controls manual. This manual describes the installation and use of the ULS
printer driver. It also contains information regarding the setup and proper use of the recommended
graphics software and CAD programs. As a convenience, we have also included the latest software
patches for CorelDRAW and Microsoft Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000/XP. Please read the
Computerized Controls manual completely before proceeding to the next section. The printer driver
CDROM is located in a pouch attached the rear cover of the Computerized Controls Manual.

Section 3
System Operation
From the control panel menus and buttons to focusing, loading and unloading materials, this section
covers the actual laser engraving and cutting process. If you have done so already, power ON your
computer and let it boot up completely BEFORE powering ON the laser system otherwise your laser
system can “lock up” when attempting to run the first file and the only way to clear this error is to power
the system OFF and then ON again. You do not need to turn on your exhaust system at this time.
The Control Panel
The control panel on the laser
system provides easy access to
all of the controls necessary for
cutting and engraving operations.
When the laser system has finished initializing and homing, and if all the doors are closed, the green light,
on the control panel will be illuminated and the display will indicate READY.
The RED LED and GREEN LED (Light Emitting Diode) will act differently depending on the current state
of the laser system. Please refer to the chart below.
Red LED
CONDITION REASON
ON The system is initializing
The system is firing the beam in the Alignment Mode
OFF The system has finished initializing and is ready to receive a file
The top, front, or laser cover door is closed
FLASHING The top, front, or laser cover door is open
Green LED
CONDITION REASON
ON The top, front, and laser cover doors are closed and the system is ready to receive
a file
The system has finished processing a file and has returned to the home position
The system has been paused while running a file
OFF The top, front, or laser cover door is open
The laser system is firing the beam in the Alignment Mode
FLASHING The system is running
START: Begins laser processing of the current file displayed in the “FILE DISPLAY” menu. If
any of the doors are open when you press this button, the motion system will start to move as
if it is processing the file, however, the CO2 laser beam is disabled and the red diode pointer will be
enabled to simulate the laser process.

SYSTEM OPERATION
Section 3-2
UP and DOWN: Moves the cursor up or down in the display. Also used to increase or
decrease the value of the number that the cursor is positioned on top of.
SELECT and ESCAPE: Depending on which menu you are in at the time, SELECT
(left) either enters you into that menu item the cursor is currently on, or it toggles that menu
item to display different choices. Also depending on which menu you are in at the time, ESCAPE (right)
either exits you back to the previous menu or it cancels any changes that you have made to that menu
item.
PREVIOUS and NEXT FILE: While in the FILE DISPLAY menu, NEXT FILE (right)
advances the next file in the systems memory, makes it the current file, and will stop
incrementing when you reach the last file in memory. PREVIOUS FILE (left) displays the previous file in
the systems memory, makes it the current file, and will stop decrementing when you reach the first file in
memory.
PAUSE and RESUME: If a file is running, the PAUSE button (left) halts the engraving
or cutting process and the focus carriage will move to its home position in the upper right
corner of the engraving area. RESUME (right) will begin cutting or engraving again at the location where
the motion system was paused. Please wait for the motion system to stop and move to the home position
before opening any door otherwise the laser beam will not resume from the position it stopped at.
MOTION CONTROL: Pressing and holding down one or two adjacent, arrow buttons
will cause the Focus Carriage to move in the respective direction. The focus carriage will
start to move slowly and will accelerate to a faster speed until you release the button(s).
X-Y POSITION: Selectable only while the READY menu or FILE DISPLAY menus are
displayed. It enables the ORIGIN POSITION menu to appear. It also activates the red laser diode
and displays the current X-Y position of the focus carriage.
Z: This is the “focusing” button. The READY menu or the FILE DISPLAY menu must be the
current menu for this button to be operable. This button positions the focus carriage at the default
(1,1) position in the engraving area and activates the “Z Position” menu. Pressing the button again, or the
PAUSE button, will move the focus carriage back to the home position.
The Menu System
READY
After the system is powered ON, INITIALIZING will appear, along with the model name, until it has
completed performing its initialization and homing routine. READY will then appear indicating that the
system is ready to accept files. Without downloading any files, pressing ESCAPE will bring you to the
MAIN menu display. If you just download a file, without pressing ESCAPE, the MAIN menu will be
bypassed and the FILE DISPLAY menu will appear, displaying the name of the first file downloaded.
FILE DISPLAY
This menu appears automatically after the first file has completely downloaded into the laser system's
memory. Utilizing the NEXT FILE and PREVIOUS FILE buttons, display the appropriate downloaded file
and press the START button to begin laser processing. The current power, speed, PPI, and Image
Density setting are displayed as well as a timer and COPIES function. The timer will pause when the
PAUSE button is pressed and starts up again when RESUME is pressed. The COPIES feature shows
you how many copies of that file were completed.