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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.
G2142 701 - 04.2011 - ENG - (UPDATED EDITION NUMBER : 1)

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  • Page 1 User manual L-SOLUTION Machine LASER engraving machine First contact L-SOLUTION 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. G2142 701 - 04.2011 - ENG - (UPDATED EDITION NUMBER : 1)
  • Page 2 Neither does it convey a license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of third parties. GravoTech Marking SAS provides no warranties whatsoever on any software used in connection with a Gravograph Laser Engraving 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 GravoTech Marking SAS.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PC type computer ............23 Connection cables .......................... 23 Connecting L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre to your PC using the USB port ............ 24 Connexion L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre to your PC using the parallel port ..........25 Machine setup (language) ....................... 26 The printer driver of the LASER machine ..........28...
  • Page 4 Maintenance schedule ........................81 Autofocus adjustment........................82 Technical characteristics ..............85 Physical characteristics ........................85 Electrical characteristics ........................86 Firmware and driver characteristics ....................86 Optional accessories ........................87 Appendices ..................88 Gravograph machines - Soft setup ....................88 L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 4 First contact...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    By following these instructions, you are helping the environment, contributing to the preservation of our natural resources, and protecting human health. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 5 First contact...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Using advanced engineering and design features, the L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre is truly one-of-a-kind. Actually, the machine L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre is such a breakthrough in technology that it is more than just a LASER system, it is a precision engraving device used as a tool for the imagination.
  • Page 7 • Do not spill any liquids onto the machine (drinks, cleaning fluids, etc.) unless recommended by GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS (e.g. for lubrication). • If the engraving process must be stopped, use the function key provided for this purpose on the keyboard of the machine. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 7...

  • Page 8: Unpacking Stages

    After opening the box: Loosening and removing the strap. Remove the protections. Unpacking of the L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine must be done by two people. It weighs 145.5 lb (66 kg). 1 person on each side, lower the machine.

  • Page 9: Unpacking - Package Contents

    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 A.

  • Page 10: Laser Safety

    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 Gravograph for a free replacement.
  • Page 11 This LASER is manufactured by GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS 56 Avenue Jean JAURES -10601 La Chapelle St Luc - FRANCE. It is designed for use only as a component in a GRAVOGRAPH LASER system. This LASER is a class 4 device and does not comply with U.S. code 21 CF subchapter J, or European standard EN 60825-1.
  • Page 12 Visible under normal operating conditions. WARNING. To avoid any risk of crushing, do not place your hands in the places announced by this symbol. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 12 First contact...

  • Page 13: Description

    The actual engraving process is controlled by a fiber LASER source. The object to be engraved is placed on a table (as standard) or held by any other system recommended by GRAVOGRAPH (consult your GRAVOGRAPH dealer for more information on systems available).

  • Page 14: Rear View Of The Machine

    Hole for the air evacuation pneumatic tube to the exhaust system. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre The machine must always be switched off before connecting or disconnecting a cable or the cylinder attachment (optional accessory), as indicated on label L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 14 First contact...

  • Page 15: Installation

    (L) to position 0 (pict. 2). Physical installation recommendations • Put the Gravograph machine onto a stable flat, clean surface able to carry loads of least 220 lb (100 Kg). Verify that the engraving table is perfectly level in X and Y Adjust with a spirit level: •...
  • Page 16 - Electric or electronic radiation. The electrical plug acts as a sectioning device. it is therefore important that you set up the machine in order to always have easy access to the power cable. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 16 First contact...

  • Page 17: Exhaust System Installation Recommendations

    In order to use the Air-assist system (air seal), you should use an air compressor (optional accessory, not delivered that has the following characteristics: - Air draught min. 0.0157 yard /mn or 3.1 US gallon/mn (12 l/mn) First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 17...

  • Page 18: Computer Requirements

    LASER system to keep it producing. Software suggestions Gravograph Engraving software - Range of engraving software GravoStyle : - LaserStyle, compatible with Windows 7® and : L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 18 First contact...

  • Page 19: Electric Installation Recommendations

    In order to avoid any interference with the outside, the user is advised to follow the instructions below. • Plug the Gravograph machine into a mains line, avoiding having several machines on the same line (several plugs on the same line or using a multi-plug).

  • Page 20: Electrical Connections Of The Machine

    The person who fits the engraving machine within the manufacturing process is therefore responsible for the EC compliance of the final work station. Plug in the electric cable , first to the engraving LASER machine, then to the mains supply. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 20 First contact...
  • Page 21 The electrical plug acts as a sectioning device. It is therefore important that you set up the machine in order to always have easy access to the power cable. Do not connect this equipment to an IT power supply card. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 21...

  • Page 22: Powering The Machine On

    If this happens, switch the machine off. Wait 30 seconds and switch it on again. You must wait 30 seconds. This delay helps avoid any electric shock to the machine likely to damage the power supply. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 22 First contact...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Transmission Between The L-Solution 100 Ex Fibre

    Gravograph agent. Connection cables • Use Gravograph connection cables (please refer to your Gravograph vendor for a list of products available). These cables are suited for the machines that are to be connected to. They comply with the CEM radio waves standards and protect from external electric "attacks" (compliant with CEM immunity and sensitivity standards).

  • Page 24: Connecting L-Solution 100 Ex Fibre To Your Pc Using The Usb Port

    Installation Connecting L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre to your PC using the USB port Plug the supplied USB cable (F1) into the USB port (N5) of the L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine (diagram 1). Plug the USB cable (F1) into the USB port of the PC (diagram 2).

  • Page 25: Connexion L-Solution 100 Ex Fibre To Your Pc Using The Parallel Port

    Installation Connexion L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre/PC par liaison parallèle Plug the supplied parallel cable (F2) (Gravograph special cable) into the parallel port (N4) of the machine (diagram 1). This is a 26-pin Mini-Delta Ribbon connector. Plug the parallel cable (F2) into the parallel port of the PC (diagrams 2 and 7).

  • Page 26: Machine Setup (Language)

    To validate your choice press L-SOLUTION 100 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT Select the LANGUAGE menu. To choose the LANGUAGE menu, press as many times as necessary To validate your choice press L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 26 First contact...
  • Page 27 SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT Select the machine menu (L-SOLUTION 100) The programme used by the L-SOLUTION 100 machine is also used by other GRAVOGRAPH machines. To choose the machine menu press as many times as necessary. To validate your choice press...

  • Page 28: The Printer Driver Of The Laser Machine

    LASER power as well as motion system speed is applied. If the machine is used with the engraving software LaserStyle, the GT Smartstream driver allows the data exchange between your laser machine and LaserStyle. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 28 First contact...

  • Page 29: Make The L-Solution 100Ex Fibre Machine Ready To Engrave

    Then enable your L-SOLUTION 100Ex Fibre LASER machine in LaserStyle engraving program. 3b. Or you use a graphical editor and as the Gravograph L-SOLUTION Driver is already installed, then : You just need to select the "Print..." function (as for a printer) to transfer the sengraving job to the L-SOLUTION machine.

  • Page 30: Driver Controls

    Adjust the power of your laser based on the material used for engraving the test file. Start the test file on the machine 13 lines (numbered from 0 to 12) of vertical lines are then engraved : L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 30 First contact...
  • Page 31 Printer driver Select the number of the best engraved line (for example line no. 6 - pict. 4) Apply (pict. 5) Confirm (pict. 6) First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 31...
  • Page 32 Printer driver LASER Settings tab (pict. 1) This LASER settings tab is used to adjust the various settings required for the LASER engraving. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 32 First contact...
  • Page 33 Open (Pict. 2) used to open a job file corresponding to a saved engraving job. Save (pict. 3) used to save an engraving job in the form of a job file. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 33...
  • Page 34 Selecting the percentage of the power available on the LASER machine (pict. 2) By clicking on the arrows , Select the percentage of the power which you wish for your machine. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 34 First contact...
  • Page 35 Printer driver Plate orientation (pict. 2) Determines the orientation of the graphic and of the text to be engraved on the plate. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 35...
  • Page 36 The engraving the block is made only from left to right. The engraving ends with the last block (#2). ends with the first block (#1). Engraving Displacement without engraving L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 36 First contact...
  • Page 37 4,5,6,1,2,3. The engraving ends with the last block (#6) in the lower right corner of the plate. last block (#3) in the upper right corner of the plate. Engraving Displacement without engraving First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 37...
  • Page 38 (the power of the black color). The optical illusion of shades of grays appears due to the density of these dots. Therefore the result will be the same whatever the material you use. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 38 First contact...
  • Page 39 The colors in the driver allow you to assign different LASER settings and modes to your multi-colored drawn artwork. This enables you to control the depth of the burn as well as different visual effects to your material. You can assign settings for up to eight (8) DRAWN colors. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 39 First contact...
  • Page 40 A focussing of 0.10 mm will be carried out after each pass (0,10*). A focussing of 0.10 mm will be carried out before the first pass and then after each pass (*0,10). Passes The number of passes can vary from 1 to 9. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 40 First contact...
  • Page 41 All the vectorial lines of that colour are processed and engraved. The lines set by scanning are ignored. RAST/VECT : All the lines set by scanning and all the vectorial lines of that colour are processed and engraved. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 41...
  • Page 42 This parameter is to be adjusted according to the materials to be engraved. Once the values (B) and (C) chosen and validated (OK), they appear on the driver (A) (ex: 44,56) : L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 42 First contact...
  • Page 43 (see "Front view of the machine" in the "Description" chapter). It needs to be set for each colour. Once activated, an asterisk appears on the line of the specific colour (pict. 2). First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 43...
  • Page 44 When the "Rapid" option is activated (pict. 6), the file transfer speed is greater, despite the request for high resolutions. This option reduces the engraving time but causes a small loss of quality. Try the various settings and note the results. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 44 First contact...
  • Page 45 Once selected, autofocus is not possible. Autofocus activated for each engraving block of a plate Once selected, autofocus is effected automatically at the beginning of every engraving block of the same plate. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 45...
  • Page 46 Must always be selected for gases to be discharged. A time delay can be defined by the user (pict. 4). It corresponds to the time (in seconds) needed for stopping the filtering once the engraving is stopped. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 46 First contact...
  • Page 47 There is important information about the operation of the LASER system that must be read and understood before operating the cylinder attachment. The user must indicate the diameter of the engraving cylindrical part (pict. 2). L-SOLUTION 100 : max. ø = 5.1 in = 130 mm First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 47...
  • Page 48 During movements without engraving of the head, the machine table lowers to the value indicated in When it is time to engrave it raises to the initial level set by autofocus. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 48 First contact...

  • Page 49: Graphics Software

    The driver does not automatically filter out outlines that are overlapped by engraved objects such as fills. If there are filled objects with some hidden outlines underneath, the LASER system will then engrave out the fill and cut the hidden outline on top of the fill. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 49...

  • Page 50: Speed Optimization

    NOT recommended. You can scan color photographs by using the grayscale mode or if it is already color, convert it to a monochrome bitmap in your bitmap image processing program. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 50 First contact...

  • Page 51: System Operation

    LCD display, and run the LASER system. POWER LASER SOURCE P U I BOARD B O A R D First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 51...
  • Page 52 There are pros and cons to the different lenses that are available for different applications. Please refer to the "Technical characteristics" section on available lenses and their operating characteristics. FIBER LASER SOURCE OPTICAL UNIT (Mirror) FIBER LASER SOURCE 0.3 mm 0.5 mm L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 52 First contact...

  • Page 53: The Control Panel

    (diagram 1) Air Assist AIR ASSIST ADJUSTMENT Positioning red diode Following File selection Exhaust system Autofocus Previous File selection Start - Engraving start Pause INDICATOR LIGHT Cancel JOYSTICK Validation Focus adjustment First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 53...
  • Page 54 This button permits to adjust the air flow of the air assist. ADJUSTMENT MAIN STOP To cut off the mains supply to the machine in case of severe BUTTON problems, switch off the machine with the main stop button. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 54 First contact...
  • Page 55 Continuously pressing the «CANCEL» button will eventually bring you back to the «MAIN» menu. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 55...
  • Page 56 The "PREVIOUS FILE SELECTION" button displays the previous file in the systems memory and makes it the current file. This button is inoperative if a file is currently running. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 56 First contact...
  • Page 57 You can set the default position to anywhere in the field that you desire. Relocating the focus position is covered later on in this section. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 57...

  • Page 58: The Engraving Menu

    L-SOLUTION 900XP INFO SERIAL PORT LS 100Ex YAG CONFIGURATION DISPLAY UNIT LS 100Ex FIBRE LS 100Ex FIBRE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SERIAL PORT GERMAN DISPLAY UNIT ITALIAN ... continued on next page L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 58 First contact...
  • Page 59 MULTI JOB ALARM END JOB LENS MULTI JOB ALARM END JOB ENGRAVING ONCE OFF MULTI JOB APF SYSTEM PLATE N°= ALARM END JOB ENGRAVING ONCE OFF APF TEST APF MENU APF JOYSTICK First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 59...

  • Page 60: Engraving Menu Description

    <READY TO RECEIVE> Press the "CANCEL" key PARAMETERS FILE INFO CONFIGURATION Select the PARAMETERS (settings) sub-menu using the arrows keys Validate POWER SPEED DPI-X Select the setting desired using the arrows keys L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 60 First contact...
  • Page 61 System operation SPEED DPI-X DPI-Y Validate 7. Key in the new value Validate To exit the PARAMETERS (settings) sub-menu, press The following message is displayed on the screen: <READY TO RECEIVE> First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 61...
  • Page 62 DELETE ALL 90% FREE MEMORY Switch on the L-SOLUTION machine (main stop button (L) in I position). Wait for the following message to appear on the screen : <READY TO RECEIVE> L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 62 First contact...
  • Page 63 Select your choice using the arrows keys Validate Select your choice using the arrows keys Validate To exit the FILE sub-menu, press The following message is displayed on the screen: <READY TO RECEIVE> First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 63...
  • Page 64 004 FILENAME4 25 DPIY 300 Switch on the L-SOLUTION machine (main stop button (L) in I position). Wait for the following message to appear on the screen : <READY TO RECEIVE> L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 64 First contact...
  • Page 65 "FILENAME2"), the message also displays on the screen the number of time that the engraving work has been realized and the work time of this job ("0:02:37" - h:min:s). To exit the INFO sub-menu, press The following message is displayed on the screen: <READY TO RECEIVE> First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 65...
  • Page 66 MULTI JOB JOB END ALARM LENS MULTI JOB JOB END ALARM ENGRAVING ONCE OFF MULTI JOB APF SYSTEM JOB END ALARM PLATE N°= APF TEST ENGRAVING ONCE OFF APF MENU APF JOYSTICK L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 66 First contact...
  • Page 67 LS 100Ex Fibre LANGUAGE ENGLISH SERIAL PORT DISPLAY UNIT Validate Set up the setting Validate To exit the CONFIGURATION (setup) sub-menu, press The following message is displayed on the screen: <READY TO RECEIVE> First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 67...

  • Page 68: Automaton Function (User Standard Inputs/Outputs)

    5V supply input floating contact n°1 input floating contact n°3 ground not available not available ground ground ground input floating contact n°2 input floating contact n°4 Description of 15-point Sub_socket L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 68 First contact...

  • Page 69: Running The Machine Step By Step

    Creating the graphic In your graphics program set your page size to the maximum size of the engraving area (L-SOLUTION 100 Ex FIBRE : 610 x 305 mm - 24 x 12 in). Create some text with a BLACK colored fill and NO outline. For example, type in the word «Keychain».

  • Page 70: Positioning The Plate

    Do not activate this Autofocus function when you want to engrave a series of plates with the same thickness. In that case you carry out an Autofocus only for the first plate. Therefore you gain time. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 70 First contact...

  • Page 71: Starting The Engraving Process

    Never operate the LASER system without constant supervision. Exposure to the LASER beam may cause ignition of combustible materials which can cause severe damage to the equipment. Toxic fumes/particles may be emitted by this machine. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 71...

  • Page 72: Removing And Reloading The Material

    For further information on running the LASER system in a different manner other than what has been described in this section, please refer to the previous section on «System Operation». L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 72 First contact...

  • Page 73: Problems And Solutions

    • Check that the two ends of the cable are correctly connected to the ports on the machine and the computer. • Check that the machine is ready to receive. <READY TO RECEIVE> The screen on the machine should display this message before you start transferring. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 73...

  • Page 74: Options And Accessories

    The L-SOLUTION 100 Ex (Fibre) vacuum table is placed on the engraving table. Please refer to the instructions supplied with the vacuum table on how to properly install and use this option. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 74 First contact...

  • Page 75: Compressor Kit (Air Assist)

    2,0" lens kit - focus - 62180 50,8 mm - 2.0 in 3,0" lens kit - focus - 64454 76,2 mm - 3.0 in 4,0" lens kit - focus - 64455 101,6 mm - 4.0 in First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 75...

  • Page 76: Materials For Fiber Laser Engraving

    Damages to the LASER system due to neglect, misuse, or operator error WILL NOT be covered under warranty. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 76 First contact...

  • Page 77: Printer Driver Setting Tips

    GRAVOBRASS / BRASS GRAVOGLAS 1 METALLEX / METALLEX 2 GRAVOPLY 1 / GRAVOPLY 2 GRAVOTAC STICKALASE ALUMINAZ GRAVOLASE GRAVOSTRAT / MELAMINE POLYCARBONATE COPPER / SILVER / GOLD LEATHER ALUMINUM CERAMIC TITANIUM CARBIDE First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 77...

  • Page 78: General Maintenance

    General maintenance Before carrying out any maintenance, unplug the mains supply cable. No internal part of the Gravograph machine requires user intervention : general maintenance is limited to external, engraving work area and optics cleaning. If you wish to have the inside of your machine cleaned, contact an approved Gravograph technician.

  • Page 79: System Cleaning

    Belts cleaning : No cleaning by the user is necessary. Fumes exhaust inlet cleaning : Fumes exhaust inlet cleaning is carried out with a hoover and if necessary with a brush. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 79...

  • Page 80: Optics Cleaning

    Inspect the 2 mirrors (through the holes ) and the lens clean them only if they are dirty. Clean them only with a lens cleaning paper, through the holes for the mirors. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 80 First contact...

  • Page 81: Maintenance Schedule

    You need to be the judge but keep in mind that a clean machine is a better performing machine and can extend the life of the parts as well as reduce the possibility of down time. Maintaining and cleaning the LASER system should not take more than five minutes a day. If you have any questions about maintaining the LASER system, please contact your GRAVOGRAPH dealer. First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 81...

  • Page 82: Autofocus Adjustment

    Select the RE-ALIGN MACHINE menu using the arrows keys SET LASER TYPE TICKLE RE-ALIGN MACHINE UTILISATION Validate RE-ALIGN X-Y RE-ALIGN Z ALIGNMENT MODE Select the RE-ALIGN Z menu using the arrows keys RE-ALIGN X-Y RE-ALIGN Z ALIGNMENT MODE L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 82 First contact...
  • Page 83 11. Go up the engraving table until the lens support of the head touches slightly the wedge (pict. 3) using the arrows keys To verify if the contact is correct, the wedge (D8) has to slide slightly (1) First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 83...
  • Page 84 <READY TO RECEIVE> 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. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 84 First contact...

  • Page 85: Technical Characteristics

    < 60 Environment Operational temperature min. +10 °C ; +50 °F max. +35 °C ; +95 °F Storage temperature min. -5 °C ; +23 °F - max. +45 °C ; +113 °F Degree of relative moisture when in use 5 to 85 % L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 85 First contact...

  • Page 86: Electrical Characteristics

    FRE - ENG - GER - ITA - SPA - NLD File formats Binary Gravograph Memory buffer (Firmware) 32 Mo with multiple job storage Driver version Min. 5.19-3 Operating System (for the driver) Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista LaserStyle version LaserStyle 5 Operating System Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 (for LaserStyle) L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 86 First contact...

  • Page 87: Optional Accessories

    24 x 12 in Net weight 2.5 kg - 5.5 lb FIBER Lens kit 2,0" lens kit - focus - 62180 50,8 mm - 2.0 in 3,0" lens kit - focus - 64454 76,2 mm - 3.0 in 4,0" lens kit - focus - 64455 101,6 mm - 4.0 in First contact L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 87...

  • Page 88: Appendices

    Appendices Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Follow the installation procedure described on the page 29 "Make the L-SOLUTION 100Ex Fibre ready to engrave" of this manual. It indicates you the various parts of this appendix which you specifically need for your machine. L-SOLUTION 100 Ex Fibre machine . 88 First contact...
  • Page 89 MAKE A GRAVOGRAPH LASER MACHINE READY TO ENGRAVE .............5 MAKE A GRAVOGRAPH LASER MACHINE READY TO ENGRAVE WITH LASERSTYLE........8 PLUG ONTO USB PORT AN ADDITIONAL GRAVOGRAPH MACHINE..........11 MAKE A GRAVOGRAPH LASER MACHINE READY TO ENGRAVE WITH A GRAPHICAL EDITOR ....13 LEGAL TERMS ..........................14...

  • Page 90: Gravograph Machines - Soft Setup

    Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Gravograph Machines - Soft setup How to make Gravograph machine ready to engrave Install physically the machine on workspace, in accordance with Gravograph user manual. Locate the power button. • Button on 0: machine powered off, out of order •...
  • Page 91 Run a session as Administrator. A standard user has no right to make a setup in Windows. Have the digital media used to set up your Gravograph engraving program. Explore contents of support iconized as a driver identified by a letter in Computer (for example F: or H:).
  • Page 92 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Setting softlink between PC and engraving machine Plug a single machine onto an USB port of your PC. Power up it. connection > Plug machine onto port, power up it The setup wizard checks the compatibility between GT Smartstream 3.xx and machine firmware (embedded program that carries out engraving instructions).
  • Page 93 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Enabling laser machine in your Gravograph engraving program GravoStyle 5 Double-click in Start menu to run the program. Click tab Open Machines: click Config. machines command in Engraving menu. Click Add machine. Click your machine type.
  • Page 94 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Make a Gravograph laser machine ready to engrave Set up Gravograph L-Solution driver onto your computer. Set softlink between PC and engraving machine. Make this connection using a cable you plug the connectors either onto machine USB port and PC USB port or machine serial or parallel port and PC LPT or COM port Make the machine ready to engrave with the program used to produce engraving.
  • Page 95 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Setting softlink between PC and engraving machine USB connection Plug a single machine onto an USB port of your PC. Power up it. > Plug machine onto port, power up it The setup wizard checks the compatibility between L-Solution 5.xx-3 and machine firmware (embedded program that carries out engraving instructions).
  • Page 96 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup LPT or COM Next> Click. Configure your machine as Windows printer in Properties connection dialog box. > Click Next to select the type of port to communicate with machine Ports Click tab. Click the port onto you plugged the cable that links the PC and the engraving machine.
  • Page 97 Set up Gravograph L-Solution driver onto your computer. Use GS5 DVD to set up driver. Set the softlink between PC and laser machine. Make your laser machine ready to engrave with LaserStyle Gravograph software. • Check the USB port assigned to L-Solution printer you have just added.
  • Page 98 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup How to carry on when GT Smartstream 3.xx driver is already set on your computer? Click Gravograph Manufacturer. Click GT Smartstream3.xx. Printers driver. Next> Click. Click Keep existing driver. Next> Click. Finish Click.
  • Page 99 Click ports available on your machine: COM/LPT Click Laserpower (from 30 Watts, see plate at machine rear side). Click (more information in Gravograph manual delivered with laser machine). Click. 12. In Installed printer list click GT Smartstream port named like your laser machine.
  • Page 100 Use MajFirmware.exe tool to control and to configure the parameters of the additional machine, before connecting it onto an USB port of your PC. To connect onto USB ports several Gravograph machines , your PC must have at least 4 USB ports free.
  • Page 101 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Updating additional machine firmware When the driver that matches the additional machine has been already set up on PC check its compatibility with this machine firmware. Run MajFirmware.exe tool. Check Number parameter. When value is •...
  • Page 102 Gravograph Machines - Soft setup Make a Gravograph laser machine ready to engrave with a graphical editor Set up Gravograph L-Solution driver. To set up driver use L-Solution CD delivered with your machine. Set the softlink between PC and engraving machine.

  • Page 103: Legal Terms

    Publisher GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS http://www.gravograph.com Gravograph, Intelligent System, L-Solution, GravoStyle 5, GravoStyle Quick Click, GT Smartstream are either registered trademarks or trademarks of GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS, in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, WordPad, Internet Explorer, Explorer, HTML Help Viewer, Windows Media Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks Microsoft Corporation, in the U.S.

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