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The Epilog G2 galvo system is a three-axis galvanometer comprised of two galvanometers (motors), a
translating lens, and a fixed focus length lens. This system is designed to mark at three separate focal
lengths with each focal length producing a different spot size as well as three different field sizes. The
field and spot sizes are shown below:
Fields
Near-Field - 4" x 4" (101 x 101 mm)
Mid-Field - 16" x 16" (406.4 x 406.4 mm)
Far-Field - 24" x 24" (609.6 x 609.6 mm)
The illustration below shows the approximate position of the different fields:
The marking process is very straightforward and consists of the following steps:
1) Power on the G2
2) Select the field you are going to use
3) Raise or lower the engraving table to match the field you are using
4) Adjust the Focus to the thickness of your material
5) Set up your artwork using Corel, Illustrator, etc.
6) Print
The instructions below provide the specific steps of how to use the Epilog G2.
Epilog Laser Galvo Model G2
Operating Instructions
Spot Size
.0007" (19 um)
.0014" (34 um)
.002" (50 um)
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Epilog Laser Galvo Model G2 Operating Instructions The Epilog G2 galvo system is a three-axis galvanometer comprised of two galvanometers (motors), a translating lens, and a fixed focus length lens. This system is designed to mark at three separate focal lengths with each focal length producing a different spot size as well as three different field sizes. - Page 2 Set Up: Plug the power cord into the G2. The power receptacle is located on the right side towards the back of the G2. There are two power switches on the machine. 1) Main Power – at the back of the machine.
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Page 3: Other Functions
Set edge guides: Move the edge guides to match the field. The G2 is oriented so that the 0,0 “Home” position is in the upper left corner of each of the three different fields. The three fields are offset from each other creating a 0,0 “Home”... -
Page 4: Data Transfer
Epilog G2 Keypad The instructions below describe the functions of the keys on the G2 keypad. Please be aware that some keys have multiple functions. Lists Jobs that have been sent to the laser in the order they were sent. Press this key and use the... - Page 5 Pressing this key starts the selected job, pauses a job that is already running, or resumes a job that has been paused. Use the joystick to scroll Start / Pause through the jobs on the control panel display to choose the job you want to start. Once your job has been selected, press the START/PAUSE key to start the job.
- Page 6 The RED DOT POINTER key is a toggle switch that turns the laser system’s red dot pointer on and off. When the red dot pointer is on, the indicator Red Dot Pointer light on this key will be illuminated and the red dot will appear in the upper left corner of the filed you are using.
- Page 7 Pressing the SETTINGS key will give you access to different menu items. You can use the joystick to scroll through the different options available in Settings these menus. Pressing this key will initially bring up the IP address of the machine. Setting the IP address: Center click to gain access, tilt the Joystick up or down to increment or decrement.
- Page 8 Printing to the G2 Using the Epilog Software Suite Important Information: The G2 software suite is the print interface between your computer and your G2 galvo system. It consists of two separate components that allow you to print to the G2 galvo system: Dashboard –...
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Page 9: Installing The Software Suite
Install the software suite and follow the prompts as you move through the process. The installation process will install both the Dashboard and the Job Manager. G2 CorelDRAW Printer Set-Up In CorelDraw X8 – Tools / Options / Global / Printing / Driver Compatibility select the “Printer can match document page sizes”... -
Page 10: Using The Dashboard
Activating your G2 in the Job Manager: You must activate your G2 in the Job Manager before you can print to the system. The first time you open the Job Manager you will be presented with this page. You will need to activate your G2 within the JM before you can print using the Dashboard. -
Page 11: Artwork Setup
Select the Epilog Engraver and then click OK. The Dashboard will automatically pop up after printing from your application. The Dashboard provides the platform for controlling all aspects of the G2 laser system: Speed, Power, Frequency, Hatch type, etc. Set Raster Type to Hatch. - Page 12 There are two types of Hatch fill: Open: This fill will engrave Click on the “Toggle Break Style” icon to toggle individual objects one at a time. between the two different break fills. Closed: This fill will engrave the entire graphic as one item. Set the Speed, Power and Frequency.
- Page 13 Click on the “Toggle Hatching Style” icon to set S-Sweep: This is a continuous sweep that the hatch style. There are four hatch styles. fires the laser during the transition from one scan line to the next. This option produces the fastest processing speeds.
- Page 14 To create more than one hatch fill, click the + button. This will bring up Hatching 2 dialog box. Set the laser parameters for the second hatch fill. There is no limit to the number of Hatch Options you can create. Once all of the laser parameters and Hatch Options have been set you will have two options for printing:...
- Page 15 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR Paragraph 2.1077 Compliance Information Laser Materials Processing System Model 15000 Epilog Laser Corporation 16371 Table Mountain Parkway Golden, CO 80403 Telephone: (303) 277-1188 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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