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LaserPro Venus User Manual

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NOTICE
For Firmware (V1.1 and later version), when under the
Single File Mode, the file can be repeated if you choose
to redo it. After the work is completed, the machine
will be back to the "STOP" status. The same file will
be processed again if you press the "START" key again.
One thing that has to take into consideration is that the
file size has to be smaller than 15.9 MB (if memory
buffer for your machine is 16 MB) or 63.9 MB (if the
memory buffer you have is 64 MB). If you choose to
start with a new file, you would have to press the "DEL
FILE" button twice to clear out the memory. Then the
machine will be ready to receive new data again.

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  • Page 1 NOTICE For Firmware (V1.1 and later version), when under the Single File Mode, the file can be repeated if you choose to redo it. After the work is completed, the machine will be back to the “STOP” status. The same file will be processed again if you press the “START”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content UNPACKING QUICK MENU LENS and MANUAL FOCUS GAUGE INTRODUCTION Principles of CO Laser ---------------------------------- 7 Safety ------------------------------------------------------- 7 Front View ------------------------------------------------- 9 Back View ------------------------------------------------- 10 Motion System -------------------------------------------- 11 RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION Computer--------------------------------------------------- 13 Scanner ----------------------------------------------------- 13 Software ---------------------------------------------------- 13 III.

  • Page 3: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Caution: ! The weight of LaserPro VENUS is about 32 kg (70 ponds). ! Please save the original shipping carton in case any returning service is needed. ! Please inspect what you have received from the shipped carton by comparing with the following listed items.

  • Page 4: Quick Menu

    CorelDRAW, choose file from Clipart Bitmaps Convert to Click Color then choose Grayscale Bitmap 3.In order to match Venus driver’s color. Make sure your CorelDRAW V.8.0 or V.9.0 the ‘Calibrate colors for display ‘ is disable. Please follow the steps: Tools Options Global Color Management Disable ‘Calibrate colors for display ‘...
  • Page 5 NOTE: ! If the memory buffer is set up in Single file mode, under START condition, the engraver will start to engrave/cut upon receiving a file. While if the memory buffer is set up in Multiple File mode, receiving at least one complete file then press START/STOP to start a job (refer to page 14, Start to Operate).

  • Page 6: Lens And Manual Focus Gauge

    LENS and MANUAL FOCUS GAUGE Focal Length Matched Color LENS MANUAL FOCUS GAUGE 1.5” Standard Purple Blue (same as 2.0”) 2.0” Option Blue Blue 2.5” Option Gold Gold Manual Focus Gauge Insert to the hole of the holder for manual focusing Mirror Lens 2.0, 2.5 Slot position for...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    I. INTRODUCTION Principles of CO Laser is a ight mplification by timulated mission of adiation. LASER A CO laser works by exciting the molecules of a carbon dioxide gas mixture. To engrave, the beam is focused through a lens. The intensive beam can vaporize the surface of the material leaving an engraved image or, in some cases, cutting through the material.
  • Page 8 Fire Precaution 1.When engraving at 3D mode or cutting materials that easily caught on fire, such as acrylic, wood or paper, it is advised to have air compressor turned on to prevent flame. 2.If cutting table, or honey comb table, is used for cutting purpose, do not leave any material underneath, as when material at top is cut through, the material at below will be burned easily due to trapped heat.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Fig. 1 Front View Power on/ off Switch Top Door Control Panel...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Fig. 2 Back View Press the ring to Air Flow pull out the air Adjuster tube. Air inlet Air Flow connect to air Fixer compressor Turn clockwise to decrease the air flow and counterclockwise to increase the air flow. NOTE: Please refer to Fig. 21&22 and follow the instruction for the basic maintenance of mirror.

  • Page 11: Motion System

    Fig.3 Motion System I Dust Dust Prevention Box (#2 Mirror #3 Mirror & Holder inside) III. Y-axis Release the Screw to Motor Pull Out the Mirror X-axis Air Flow Adjuster Bearing Track Choose air exhausting direction either from back of the table or through the holes on working Manual Focus X-axis Motor...
  • Page 12 Motion System II Hole Release the Screw to Dust Partition Low down the plate The diameter of the object in this circle must be less than 45 mm Dust Collecting Plate...

  • Page 13: Recommended Configuration

    II. RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION Your PC must be sufficient to equip with Window 95 at least. Computer We recommend the specification of PC for better work as below: Pentium at least DRAM 32 MB RAM or up One 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy 1.2 GB Hard Drive or up SVGA 15"...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    III. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Parallel Interface Connector 15AMP resetable Caution: ! Turn all equipment off before making any fuse connection. ! Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches the wall outlet. If not, please contact your dealer. Cabling Connection: 1.

  • Page 15: Exhaust Vent

    ! Parallel Transmission Connect a parallel cable to the engraver (parallel port) then to the parallel port of the host computer. Caution: Never use a mechanical switch box when a second printer port is required. The electrical surges can cause damage to the computer and the engraver. ! Serial Transmission If you are using IBM PC, PS/2 or their compatibles, connect the supplied RS-232C cable to the engraver (serial port) then to the serial port of the host...

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Have disk Next step → → → → Insert the VENUS Driver disk properly into the floppy drive then click → → → → choose the port where your laser system is connected and click Next step → → → → name your system or bypass →...

  • Page 17: Operation

    ! Have a fire extinguisher available at any time. Flexible Utility of Your Memory Buffer. The standard memory buffer size of Venus is 16M and can be expanded to 64 M (32M SIMM x 2). You can choose Multiple file mode with limited memory to save files and re-call them for constant applications.

  • Page 18: Multiple File Mode / Single File Mode

    Am I in Multiple File mode or Single File mode now? Power LaserPro VENUS Firmware VX.X Copyright 200X Initializing Please wait Table moves down about 50mm. Press FUNCTION key. Set memory buffer? Yes: ENTER End operation: Esc Z init/AF position?

  • Page 19: Start To Operate

    Start to Operate Power ON LaserPro VENUS Firmware VX.X Copyright 200X Initializing Please wait Table moves down about 50mm automatically Single file status Multiple file status Under STARTcondition Upon the receipt of files, start to Under STOP engrave/cut condition File:...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Control Panel IX. Fig. 6 START/STOP ! Single File Mode: Turn on power, VENUS is under START condition and ready to receive a file. LCD shows as follows: File: Speed: Power: DPI: Upon the receipt of a file, VENUS starts to engrave/cut immediately. When a job is done, LCD will show the working time such as 100s means 100 seconds.
  • Page 21 % 00:00 Power: STOP DPI: ! Multiple File Mode: Turn on power, LaserPro is under STOP condition and all function keys can be operated. Laser engraver is ready to receive a file. LCD shows as follows. File: Speed: % 00:00...
  • Page 22 through the process of “Select lens” (refer to page 23). After changing the lens, press AUTO FOCUS key to save the new focal length in memory. LCD will show as follows: Focusing Then do setup or send a file to start a job 0.0 mm 1.
  • Page 23 Press FUNCTION key then select one of the sixteen setups then set up desired cutting speed. No matter you are using VENUS’s driver or not, you can press PAUSE key prior to change speed during cutting or engraving. Set up desired speed, press ENTER then press RESUME to start the job again.
  • Page 24 PAUSE Temporarily stop the job during cutting or engraving. RESUME Restart the job after pausing. DEL FILE This key (delete file) is valid under Multiple file mode only. Delete current file? Sure: Press again No: Esc Press DEL FILE again to delete the file and LCD shows Now deleting current file Please wait...
  • Page 25 FUNCTION ! Set memory buffer? Setting memory buffer in Single file mode when working with a large data file, or Multiple file mode (up to 100 files) that can be saved for constant engraving. Under Single file mode, you can only output one job a time. Unlimited data can be transferred without saving in the buffer therefore once you want to repeat the job you have to re-send the file from the host computer.
  • Page 26 ! Z init/AF position? To avoid focus carriage hitting the engraving object accidentally during initializing, working table will move down about 50mm automatically after power on the equipment. Whereas, if a rotary attachment has been installed, the working table will move down to the bottom of the engraver.
  • Page 27 ! Delete all files? All files in the buffer will be deleted by using this function when setting under Multiple file mode. This function is invalid under Single file mode. Once you stop or complete a job under Single File mode the file won’t be saved in the buffer. Delete all files? Ok: ENTER End operation: Esc...
  • Page 28 ! Select lens? There are four different lenses for use on the LaserPro VENUS as follows: Focal Length Resolution Cutting capability 1.5” standard High Thin 2.0” optional 2.5” optional Thick The longer the focal length, the bigger the beam spot size. The high resolution lens...
  • Page 29 ! Set power ramp? If set in Enable condition and cutting speed is 3% or above, under vector mode, the power control is enabled. If set in Disable, the power control is disabled. Default : Enable Set power ramp? Yes: ENTER End operation: ESC Select unit? : ENTER...
  • Page 30 ! Select unit? Set unit in Metric or English. Select unit? Yes: ENTER End operation: Esc Set EOF alarm? : ENTER Metric (mm)** Ok: ENTER Change: △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ English (inch) Ok: ENTER Change: △...
  • Page 31 ! Set EOF alarm? If set in Enable condition, a beep tone sounds when End OF File. Set EOF alarm? Ok: ENTER End operation: Esc Tune Auto focusing? : ENTER Enable** Ok: ENTER Change: △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ Change: △...
  • Page 32 ! Tune (Auto focusing)? In case the focal length of Auto Focus needs to be corrected, please insert the corresponding manual focal tool to the hole of the holder shown as in the Figure of LENS and MANUAL FOCUS GAUGE. Then, operate as follows. Tune (Auto focusing)? Ok: ENTER End operation: Esc...
  • Page 33 ! Select Set Up #1-16? You can assign 16 different colors individually for speed and power to achieve a variety of cutting effects. This function works when your software package can output HPGL plot without using VENUS’s driver. Select setup #1-16? Yes: ENTER...
  • Page 34 ** means default or current setting. NOTE: ! Select baud rate? Baud rate is to determine the speed of data transmission to communicate with the host computer. Setting range: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Defaults: 57600 Select baud rate? Yes: ENTER End operation: Esc Data bit/parity? : ENTER...
  • Page 35 ** means default or current setting. NOTE: ! Set data bit/parity? Data bits refer to the size of one block of data and parity is used to check if data was received correctly or not. The data/parity feature is to adjust the byte format and parity type in order to communicate with the host computer.
  • Page 37 ! Enable/Disable auto focus The manufactures’ default is Auto-focus enable. If auto-focus set as disable, the working table will not lower down automatically as soon as power turned on. Set data bit/parity? Yes: ENTER End operation: ESC Set autofocusing? : Set autofocusing? Yes: ENTER End operation: Esc...
  • Page 38 ! Select language? Select language? Yes: ENTER End operation: ESC ENTER English Ok: ENTER Change: △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ xxxxxx Ok: ENTER Change: △ △ △ △ or ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ENTER or ESC Single file mode Multi file mode...

  • Page 39: Software Operation

    Software Operation After completing your editing job choose File Print, click “Properties” (refer to Fig. 7) Fig. 7 (refer to Fig. 8) Options: Fig. 8...
  • Page 40 Mode: ! Black & White mode Let you obtain half-tone effect quickly without going through complex steps of application (operating procedures shown as :a) Editing file, and b) Engraving, on the following paragraph) softwares to obtain the similar effect. You can choose the look of the laser engraved photo by applying one of the driver software’s halftone options: Fine, Coarse or Error Diffusion.
  • Page 41 b) Engraving (Printout): Properties, choose Options and the default File Print mode is set up at Manual color fill then set up proper resolution, power and speed Please refer to “NOTICE” of Quick Menu in the front page. NOTE: 4. Fine 5.
  • Page 42 3D Image File 12. Sample/ Material: Density Fig. 10 Board ! Manual color fill Each power and speed setting can be linked to certain color on the layout. Totally 16 color settings are available. The desired color can be adjusted by changing the ratio of Red, Green and Blue (refer to Fig.8).
  • Page 43 0.1~0.3 pitch value is enough. It is hard to tell exactly which model of LaserPro most suitable for making stamps. Of course the higher the laser power is, the less time it takes to do the same job. It really needs to see what thickness of the rubber you will engrave on and the letter size you use for most applications.
  • Page 44 “Options”. Enter the dialog box of stamp parameter. The black bars in the center are for the surface of each letter, while the blue bars are for the shoulders. Adjust the value of power level by adjusting bar or the left click of mouse to edit the shape of the shoulders (refer to Fig.
  • Page 45 Step 1 is for saving data files only. You have to go to Step 2 to print NOTE: out the file. Fig. 13 Step 2: To output data Load then enter file name Print Properties Click Advance Select Use Color Map File (refer to Fig.
  • Page 46 Fig. 14 ! Original Setting Recall the default value set by manufacturer. ! Set As Defaults Save your constantly used parameters as a new default setting. Thus, whenever you open a new file, the default setting will be adopted automatically. ! History Setting Limited 10 constantly used files and parameters can be saved in the History Setting.
  • Page 47 Fig. 15 ! Raster/Vector Double click Yes/No to get the Raster/Vector output (Fig.16). Fig. 16 : (refer to Fig.17) Paper...
  • Page 48 ! Paper Size: Set up the working size for engraving. ! Scaling Function Apply this function to adjust the difference in size between the object in the page of software and the real object engraved. Scale can be adjusted up to ± 50/1000. Positive value is to enlarge the size, negative to reduce.
  • Page 49 movement will be route a. route a route b Fig. 18 Border You can add border at image edge for a better output of the stamp image (refer to Fig. 19). You must select “Image Invert” (refer to Fig. 16) under stamp mode when using border.

  • Page 50: Basic Maintenance

    VI. BASIC MAINTENANCE Caution: ! Keeping the optics and motion system clean is essential to an excellent quality engraving and the reliability of your engraver. Please clean Bearing track and X-axis (DU) bearing daily to maintain good condition of machine. ! Never pour or spray any liquid directly onto the laser system.
  • Page 51 Pull the tissue one direction gently after the cleaner has been Lens Cleaner absorbed evenly Lens ○ ○ ○ ○ (CORRECT) (CORRECT) (CORRECT) (CORRECT) Tissue ○ ○ ○ ○ (CORRECT) (CORRECT) (CORRECT) (CORRECT) Fig 20 Do not use cotton swab to rub clean the mirror ╳...
  • Page 52 ! Clean the focus lens – 1. Unscrew and remove the front cover of the focus carriage. Pull out focus lens carefully (refer to Fig. 22). 2. Flood the focus lens with lens cleanser on both sides then using a cotton swab or lens tissue to dry off the remaining solution gently.

  • Page 53: Trouble Shooting

    VII. TROUBLE SHOOTING Quality Problems ! Check focus length set under the function key to see if it matches the type of the lens installed. ! Focus Lenses are not installed correctly. Focus Lens loose in the holder. ! Debris or dust builds up in the bearing tracks or X-Axis rails. ! The focus lens and the mirror in the carriage are damaged or need to be clean.

  • Page 54: Specification

    Appendix I. Specification LaserPro Venus VENUS V-12 Laser Source Sealed CO laser Work Area 11.8"x8.3" (300mm × 210mm) Max. Working Piece (W×D×Thick) 14.2"x11.8"x2.8" (360x300x70mm) Table Size 14.2"x11.8" (360x300mm) Overall Dimensions 24.4”x17.1”x16.5” W×D×H (620x435x420 mm) Weight 32 Kg /70 lb Drive...
  • Page 55 Compressor for Air Assist System Dust Prevention Window Goggle...

  • Page 56: Tip For 3D Application

    Appendix II. 3D Function Tip for 3D Application When doing 3D sample on LaserPro Mercury (L-25), acrylic or MDF wood are ideal materials for the purpose. For acrylic the suggested PWR is 100%, SPD around 30%(depends on how deep you want to cut).
  • Page 57 100% 100% 600 800 Lower table again 2 mm Black and White Mode Polishing 0.2% 100% 500 auto Move table up 1.3mm Cutting off 14. 3D engraving / Material: 1cm Acrylic by Venus 12W Lens: 1.5 inch Step Spee Focus...

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