Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Epilog Mini 8000
Summary of Contents for Epilog Mini 8000
- Page 1 Laser Alignment Step-By-Step for the Epilog Mini / Helix Manufactured From 2004 to 2009 (8000 Model)
- Page 2 Laser alignment can be done if any of the following applies to you. • You are experiencing a general Loss of Power • You are experiencing ‘Fading’ in one of the corners of the table. • You are losing power in certain positions on the table.
-
Page 3: Things You Will Need
Things You Will Need • Black Alignment Target • Masking Tape • Phillips Head Screwdriver - #2 • Allen Wrench - 3/32” • Safety Glasses... -
Page 4: Remove Panels
Remove Panels Remove Left Side Panel and Rear Panel so that you can access the mirrors and pointer. Always wear safety glasses when the panels have been removed and always stand away from the exposed sides when firing the laser. Tip: Any Safety Glasses will work. - Page 5 Table Positions To make the process easier to understand the corners of the engraving area will be labeled as follows: (Rear) Pos 1 Pos 3 (Table) Pos 2 Pos 4 (Front)
- Page 6 Mirror Numbers and Locations There are 3 mirrors used to adjust the laser beam. These mirrors are shown in the picture below. Mirror 2 Mirror 3 Mirror 1 Tip: The Mirror Numbers match the Table Positions. When adjusting alignment on Position 1 you should only use Mirror 1 and so on.
-
Page 7: Before You Start
Before you start! If you are performing this alignment because you have been sent a new Laser Tube. Please sure that protective tape covering the end of the new Tube been removed before attempting to fire the laser. - Page 8 Pre-Alignment Procedure Place Power the Turn On Align Complete Create & Run & Halt Target engraver Pointer to Pre- Send Job &Tape Pointer Burn Mark Alignment...
- Page 9 Place Target & Tape Place Alignment Target in Lens Carriage. Place Masking Tape on Target.
- Page 10 Create & Send Job • Job Size = Bed Size (18x12, 24x12 or 24x18) • Place a ¼” Vector Box near the bottom right corner. • Send job at 10% Speed, 10% Power, 2500 Freq.
- Page 11 Run & Halt Job • Press “GO” on the engraver. • Watch for the tape to start to burn. • Open the Door of the machine. (Stops laser fire.) • Press “Stop”. (To pause the engraver.) Tip: This can happen VERY fast. Be ready!
- Page 12 Run & Halt Job Tip: If the engraver returns to the “Home” position, you will need to repeat this process.
- Page 13 The lens carriage should now be in Position 4 and there will be a burn mark on the tape. Table I-Beam...
- Page 14 Turn On Red Pointer • Press the “Pointer” button to turn on the Red Dot Pointer...
- Page 15 Align the pointer to the burn mark The Red Dot Pointer is in the rear of the machine, mounted to the right end of the laser tube. Pointer Adjustment Screws Next Tip: Small adjustments can make large changes! Always make Very Small Adjustments.
- Page 16 Align the pointer Which Adjustment Screws to Use Clockwise Next...
- Page 17 Align the pointer Which Adjustment Screws to Use Clockwise Next...
- Page 18 Align the pointer Which Adjustment Screws to Use Counterclockwise Next...
- Page 19 Complete Pre-Alignment Once the Red Pointer is aligned with the Burn Mark in Position 4 than the Pre-Alignment is complete and your Red Pointer will represent the path of the cutting beam in the rest of the engraver.
- Page 20 Align Laser Align Laser Disable Axis in Position 1 in Position 2 Check Align Laser Run Test Alignment in Position 3 Complete Alignment...
- Page 21 Pro Tip! An accurate alignment is all about repetition. Repeat the alignment steps until you can get between positions 1, 2 and 3 with very minimal movement of the red dot pointer. The more often you repeat, the more accurate it becomes!
- Page 22 Disable Axis • On the Engraver press “X/Y Off”. • Press “Go” to confirm. • You may now move the lens carriage freely by hand.
- Page 23 Align Position 1 Move the Lens Carriage to Position 1 I-Beam Table...
- Page 24 Mirror 1 to move the pointer to the center of the alignment target...
- Page 25 Align Position 2 Move the Lens Carriage to Position 2 Table I-Beam...
- Page 26 Mirror 2 to move the pointer to the center of the alignment target...
- Page 27 Repeat Repeat Slides 20 – 23 until you can move between positions 1 and 2 without the Red Pointer moving out of then center of the Alignment Target.
- Page 28 Align Position 3 Move the Lens Carriage to Position 3 I-Beam Table...
- Page 29 Mirror 3 to move the pointer to the center of the alignment target...
- Page 30 Repeat Repeat Slides 25 and 26 until you can move between positions 1 and 3 without the Red Pointer moving out of then center of the Alignment Target.
-
Page 31: Check Alignment
Check Alignment Move the lens carriage to each of the positions on the table to insure that the red pointer is in the center area of the Alignment Target. (Rear) Pos 1 Pos 3 (Table) Pos 2 Pos 4 (Front) - Page 32 Run Test • Create a file the size of your bed. (18x12, 24x12 or 24x18) • Place an object in each corner of the file. • Send the File to the machine with your standard speed and power settings for that material.
- Page 33 Complete Alignment Be sure to put the panels back on the engraver before running the machine any further. If you have any questions please contact Epilog Tech Support at (303) 215 - 9171...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Mini 8000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers