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  • Page 2 S400 model is backed by GCC, a truly international company that is dedicated to help your business grow. We at GCC are proud to introduce the LaserPro S400 machine, our most technologically advanced laser engraver to date.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.6 Using Autodesk Inventor with GCC LaserPro machine ..........77 4.7 Using eCUT Plug-in with GCC Lasers ................80 Chapter 5 Operating LaserPro S400 ..............81 5.1 Using the Hardware ......................82 5.1.1 Laser Key Switch ..................... 82 5.1.2 Touch Screen Overview ..................83 5.1.3 Touch Screen Navigation Chart ................
  • Page 4 5.2.2 Color Management ....................116 5.2.3 Using the LaserPro Print Driver ................117 5.2.3.1 LaserPro S400 Print Driver >> Options Page ........118 5.2.3.2 S400 Print Driver >> Pen Page ..............124 5.2.3.3 S400 Print Driver >> Advanced Page ............128 5.2.3.4 S400 Print Driver >>...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety

    Chapter 1 Safety Principles of a CO Laser Safety Ratings The Safety Interlock System Safety Label Safety Measures Operating Environment 232003110G (03)

  • Page 6: Principles Of A Co2 Laser

    One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro S400 is a Class 2 red beam safety guidance pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser beam will fire.

  • Page 7: Safety Label

    In compliance with CDRH standards, the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the LaserPro S400, attached on appropriate locations. These labels are not to be modified in any way or removed for any reason. Please familiarize yourself with the specific labe ls and their locations on the machine.
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  • Page 30 CDRH Label This label indicates the class level of CDRH. CE Label This label indicates the class level of CE 232003110G (03)
  • Page 31 Laser Path Warning Label LaserPro machines are very safe under normal functioning conditions. However, in case of any accident, Laser Path Warning Label will be affixed on the possible laser path. When operators are nearby these paths, they should be careful of the possible injury while the machine is operating. Warning Label Warning Label is written with all the necessary information to be aware of in every operation.
  • Page 32 Warning Label – Avoid Injury This label is located on the top lid, to warn & avoid injury when closing the door. When closing the door, please ensure your hands on the top lid until the door is close completely. Laser Path Danger label This label indicates the laser path.
  • Page 33 Door open warning label Warning Label This label is located on the laser outer case of 60W/80W/100W only Protection Window Label This label indicates the protection wavelength. You can find this label in the lower right corner of window. 232003110G (03)

  • Page 34: Safety Measures

    1.5 Safety Measures 1.5.1 General Safety • LASER RADIATION WARNING: Exposure to laser radiation may result in physical burns and severe eye damage. Proper use and regular maintenance of this machine is important to the safety of all people in the immediate area. •...

  • Page 35: Safety Notice For Class 4 Machine

     Ensure the immediate work area of the machine is well-ventilated. Odors, vapors, and dust are by products generated during the laser engraving and cutting process. An exhaust system, vacuum cutting box, and honeycomb table are recommended. Please contact GCC or your local GCC distributor for more information.

  • Page 36: Operating Environment

    • Avoid small, enclosed areas with poor ventilation. • Avoid areas with high level of noise and electrical noise. • Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the LaserPro S400, an exhaust system, a computer and a work or storage table.
  • Page 37 4F-1., No.236, Fude 2nd Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 22151, Taiwan Product Name GCC LaserPro S400 Laser Engraver Model No. S400##-XXXXXX/YYYYYY (# = none character, blank, II, III, IV … X, or A-Z; XXXXXX & YYYYYY= laser supplier tube...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 Unpacking& Contents

    Chapter 2 Unpacking& Contents Unloading and Unpacking How to packing properly Contents and Accessories Checklist 232003110G (03)

  • Page 39: Unloading And Unpacking

    2.1 Unloading and Unpacking The LaserPro S400 is shipped in one crate that contains the machine, the software, and all of the necessary accessories. The following section shows detailed step-by-step instructions for unpacking and assembly of the machine. WARNING More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in...
  • Page 40 Installation location Before unpacking the laser system, make sure the location in which you intend to install the laser system will provide at least 2 feet (0.6meter) of clearance on all sides of the machine. Unpacking and Unloading Move the shipping crate close to the desired working location of the machine. Unpack following the steps below.
  • Page 41 Step 2: Lift the top panel and remove Step 3: Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the brackets that secures the bars in place. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 42 Step 4: Remove the top bars. Step 5: Use a flathead screwdriver to pry loose the side brackets and remove them. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 43 Step 6: Pull the front panel and lower it to an angle of about 45 degrees and then pull it away from the crate. Do the same for the rear panel. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 44 Step 7: Remove the left and right panel in the same way after the front and rear panel has been removed. Step 8: Unbuckle and remove the belts that holds the machine in place. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 45 Step 9: Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the brackets that holds the machine in place. Step 10: Position the ramps as shown below and the machine can now be pushed off the base board via the ramps. (The ramps are found in a box within the crate) 232003110G (03)

  • Page 46: How To Re-Pack The Machine

    2.2 How to Re-pack the Machine Step 1: Set up the ramp with the base board and carefully push the machine onto the iron pallet. NOTE: More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine.
  • Page 47 Step 5: Place the top cover on the top of the machine and fix it with the fixers. The machine is now repacked and ready for shipping. 232003110G (03)

  • Page 48: Contents And Accessories Checklist

    2.3 Contents and Accessories Checklist Please check to make sure that all of the following items are included within the shipping crate. If any of the following items are missing, immediately contact your local GCC distributor. 232003110G (03)

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview

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  • Page 50: Front View

    Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro S400. References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro S400 in later sections. 3.1 Front View 3.2 Top View...

  • Page 51: Right (Profile) View

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  • Page 52: Rear View

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  • Page 53: Setup And Installation

    Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Machine Setup Powering Up the Machine Power Cable Connection Connecting the Computer Graphics Software Setup - Recommended Computer Configuration Installation of the LaserPro USB Driver - Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver 232003110G (03)

  • Page 54: Machine Setup

    • The LaserPro S400 has been designed to automatically switch from 100-240 VAC. • Make sure to supply 220 VAC of electricity to the LaserPro S400 with laser 80Watt and above. 4.1.2 Connecting the Computer The LaserPro S400 can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or LAN Port connection interface.

  • Page 55: Networking Connectivity Setup

    4.1.2.1 Networking Connectivity Setup GCC laser engraver is built-in with LAN port to enable multiple laser engravers to be operated by one PC and multiple PCs to share a single unit of laser engraver. Follow the setup instructions below. Step 1. Connect LAN cable to the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine Step 2.
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  • Page 58: Ethernet Connectivity Setup

    4.1.2.2 Ethernet Connectivity Setup GCC laser engraver is built-in with LAN port to transmit data from PC to laser engraver with ease and higher speed instead of USB port option. Step 1. Connect LAN cable to the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine Step 2.
  • Page 59 Step 5. Go to <Control PanelNetwork and InternetNetwork Connections> of computer, right click mouse on the connected internet device, and choose <Properties> Step 6. Choose the <Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)> and click <Properties> to open up the setting window. Step 7. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask setting values, and choose <OK> 232003110G (03)
  • Page 60 Note the IP address 192.168.3.X (X value can be 1~255, while can’t be the same number as machine Touch Screen setting in step 4) Step 8. Go to <Control Panel>  <Device and Printers> of computer and right click on the laser machine printer, choose <Printer Properties>.
  • Page 61 Step 9. Select <Add Pot> under Ports tab, and follow the instruction to enter the TCP/IP information in laser machine’s Touch Screen in step 4. 232003110G (03)
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  • Page 63 Troubleshooting While users configure the Ethernet setting precisely with DHCP = OFF (assign the machine a static IP) referring to the manual, sometimes the communication might still not be able to work, at this time you can refer to below actions to have a basic troubleshooting with IT technician. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 64 Verify the IP addresses you are using to see if they are valid. Open command line mode in your windows system (Press Windows key + R, the “Run” window will appear, type “CMD” in the blank bar then press “OK” to open command line mode) Command line mode window 232003110G (03)
  • Page 65 Type “ping x.x.x.x –t” after the prompt symbol, (x.x.x.x is the IP address you set on the laser machine, ie: 192.168.100.101)., press “Enter” to run the “Ping” tool. If the communication is OK between your PC and Laser machine, you will see reply from the destination IP.
  • Page 66 Type “ipconfig” after the prompt symbol then press enter, the TCP/IP configurations of this PC/Laptop will show as below) Set those two IP addresses to the laser machine and the PC/Laptop which you want to communicate with laser. Test Ping again to see if you can get normal response from destination IP, if the communication is normal now (can get reply from destination IP), we can be sure the IP addresses we set originally are invalid, ask the LAN administrator to provide us a proper one.

  • Page 67: Usb Storage Setup

    Using USB 3.0 or other brands which are not in the list may cause an exception. Step 1. Make sure the page setup and orientation is match GCC LaserPro S400 Hybrid. Please refer to Chapter 5.2.1 for page setup and orientation.
  • Page 68 Step 4. Checking the Print to file checkbox and click the Print button. Step 5. Select the save folder and define file name, then click “Save” to convert Step 6. Move the file to the USB flash drive Step 7. Insert USB flash drive to the USB Storage port of GCC laser engravers. NOTE •...
  • Page 69 Step 8. Navigate the Touch Screen through <F4> Function <File Management> <USB Drive File> Step 9. Choose the file and press Enter button from Touch Screen to transmit the file to laser engraver. Step 10. Press START button on Touch Screen to begin laser jobs. NOTE •...

  • Page 70: Graphics Software Setup

    From this menu, click Have Disk. Another menu will now pop up for you to indicate the location of the print driver. With the LaserPro CD still in your drive, click Browse, select the LaserPro S400 driver folder and locate the GL345.inf file. Click OPEN to have S400 displayed as a valid printer.

  • Page 71: Paralle Desktops For Mac Users

    Yes or No if you want to use this printer as the default printer and click Next to continue. NOTE When working with the LaserPro S400 Print Driver within your graphics software, you will need to have the S400 set as the default printer to get proper output. If you select to...
  • Page 72 2) Install Paralle Desktops under Mac OS environment. 3) Read Software License Agreement and press “Accept” to continue installation 4) Enter your Mac OS X User Name and Password then press “OK” 232003110G (03)
  • Page 73 5) Press “Active” 6) Press “OK” when activation is complete. 7) Register Paralle Desktop 232003110G (03)
  • Page 74 8) Press “Register” and “OK” to complete the installation of Paralle Desktop. 9) Open Paralle Desktop (in the Applications folder) then choose File → New 10) Press “Install Windows from DVD or image file” then press “continue” to install windows OS 232003110G (03)
  • Page 75 11) Select CD-ROM drive with the Windows installation CD 12) Enter the Windows OS product key 232003110G (03)
  • Page 76 Select how you would like to run your Windows program. 14) After the prior setting is complete the windows OS installation procedure will start automatically. 15) Windows OS installation is complete then you can refer to “4.6 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver”...

  • Page 77: Using Adobe's Ap With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    4.5 Using Adobe’s AP with GCC LaserPro machine The Adobe’s AP (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop or Acrobat reader) processes files via its Advanced Printing Features; users should firstly deselect Enable Advance Printing Features; otherwise the machine is unable to recognize or read general files when uploaded. ...
  • Page 78 The click the Advanced tab, then deselect Enable Advanced Printing Features, now all files can be recognized and uploaded.  File Transfer 1) Select your working object, and then at the upper toolbar please choose File  Print. 2) At the print setup screen, at Print Preset please select Custom, and choose your printer (e.g. S400) 232003110G (03)

  • Page 79: Using Autodesk Inventor With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    3) Then click on the lower left tab of Setup to enter Preferences settings. 4) After all preferences are set, click Print to send file to the machine for print out. 4.6 Using Autodesk Inventor with GCC LaserPro machine 1. Start drawing. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 80 2. Delete border and title block by right clicking on sheet1 and selecting delete. 3. Set sheet size to match working area of engraver. Engraver working area can be found on the paper tab of the windows driver. 4. Start sketch. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 81 5. Engraving a. Finish sketch. b. Right click on sketch and select properties. c. Line Type: By Layer d. Line Weight: By Layer e. Set color to match one of the 16 colors available in the pen tab of the windows driver. 6.

  • Page 82: Using Ecut Plug-In With Gcc Lasers

    Note: All objects created in one particular sketch will have the same properties meaning all will engrave or all will cut. If you would like to engrave and cut in the same job you will need at least two sketches, one with all the engravings and another with all the cuts, to do so properly.

  • Page 83: Operating Laserpro S400

    The LaserPro S400 Print Driver Page Setup and Orientation Color Management Using the LaserPro S400 Print Driver LaserPro S400 Print Driver >> Options Page LaserPro S400 Print Driver >> Pen Page S400 Print Driver >> Advanced Page S400 Print Driver >> Paper Page - S400 Print Driver >>...

  • Page 84: Using The Hardware

    Driver,and have connected the LaserPro S400 to your computer, you will need to familiarize yourself with the LaserPro S400 Touch Screen and LaserPro Print Driver. The print driver will be where specific laser parameters for your jobs are configured, while the Touch Screen will allow you to set repeat times, manipulate file order, perform auto / manual focusing, and more.

  • Page 85: Touch Screen Overview

    5.1.2 Touch Screen Overview The Digital Touch Screen The Touch Screen on the LaserPro S400 provides an easy access to all the manual control needed for cutting and engraving. The liquid crystal display (LCD), functional, directional and selection buttons make navigating through the machine’s manual contro l easy to do.
  • Page 86 5.1.3 Home Page Prev File – Able to go back to previous file when select this button. Next File – Able to go next file when select this button. Func (Function) – The Func. Button allows you to select various functions that contain four categories –...

  • Page 87: Touch Screen Navigation Chart

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  • Page 88: Touch Screen Function

    Main Work Page The main work page is the page that the LaserPro S400 will default to upon startup and will be the “home base” for when navigating through the various functions of the control panel. This will be the page that is displayed when you are processing your jobs.
  • Page 89 Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Axis Control The Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page allow you to manually increase and decrease the height of the work table (Z-axis). In addition, you can manually adjust the Y-axis and X-axis of the lens carriage.
  • Page 90 SmartCENTER Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press SP SmartCENTER Page Under SmartCENTER mode the job will begin after the system positions the carriage to the center position between two points or four points indicated by the user. The SmartCENTER mode has to be enabled through the driver.
  • Page 91 Functions Page • File Management Page – this page allows you to manage the files that you have loaded onto the LaserPro S400. • Machine Setting Page – this page allows you to access and modify various machine settings, including: Set Lens, Tune Auto Focus, Set Table Down, Set Red Beam, Carriage Lock, Set Command Mode, Set File Save Mode, Set Vector Mode, LAN Setup, Other, Reset.
  • Page 92 File Management Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page File Management Page The File Management Page allows you to manage the files from system or USB drive. File Management Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Back to Home Page 232003110G (03)
  • Page 93 System File Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page File Management Page System File The System File Page allows you to manage the files that you have loaded onto the LaserPro S400. You can scroll through your jobs, delete a selected job, delete all jobs, and go to the Link / DLink Page to set and arrange multiple loaded jobs into a single job queue for processing.
  • Page 94 USB Drive File Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page File Management Page USB Drive File The USB Drive File Page allows you to load file from USB storage. You can scroll through your job to processing. USB Drive File Page Relevant Buttons Function...
  • Page 95 File Information Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page The File Information Page allows you to view the speed, power, DPI, and PPI settings of the selected job.
  • Page 96 File Management Edit Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page File Management Page File Information Page File Management Edit Page File Information Page The File Management Edit Page allows you the choice to modify your raster or vector settings for the selected job, as well as setting the number of times to repeat the process of the selected job.
  • Page 97 The File Edit Raster Page allows you to edit the raster power and speed settings, as well as enable or disable SmartACT for the selected job. These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro S400 print driver. This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs, even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro S400.
  • Page 98 These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro S400 print driver. This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs, even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro S400.
  • Page 99 Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page The Machine Setting Page allows you to access and modify various machine settings, including: Set Lens, Tune Auto Focus, Set Table Down, Red Beam on/ off, Carriage Free, select Command Mode, File Save, Set Stabdby mode, Save position, Select Vector Mode, LAN setup Wizard, Scaling, Other, and Reset etc.
  • Page 100 Auto Focus button on control panel, the laser machine will conduct auto focus accordingly using the new lens setting. GCC LaserPro S400 machine include different mode which equipped different laser tubes, make sure the laser tubes installed with your machine before making adjustment.
  • Page 101 The Tune Auto Focus Page allows you to manually adjust the auto focus default value, or distance from lens carriage to the worktable (Z-axis) when the Auto Focus button is pressed. GCC LaserPro S400 machine include different mode which equipped different laser tubes, make sure the laser tubes installed with your machine before making adjustment.
  • Page 102 Pressing the Enter key at this point will confirm the prompt to move the work table to its lowest position. If the Table Down is set to <NO>, the LaserPro S400 will not display the warning message at system startup.
  • Page 103 Machine Setting- Red Beam Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Red Beam Page The Red Beam Page allows you to turn on or off the red dot laser pointer on the lens carriage. Enabling this function will indicate the exact area the engraving laser will fire upon.
  • Page 104 Machine Setting- Carriage Free Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Carriage Free Page The Carriage Free Page allows you to decide whether the lens carriage to be locked or free for hand movement. If the Carriage Free setting is set to <YES>, then you will be able to manually move the lens carriage along the X and Y axis by hand with the top door open.
  • Page 105 Machine Setting- Command Mode Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Command Mode Page The Command Mode Page allows you to configure vector settings when outputting in Defau lt or HPGL mode. Default mode refers to output the file through standard Windows print driver and a o recognized by the most popular graphic software programs such as CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more.
  • Page 106 Machine Setting Page File Save Mode Page The File Save Mode Page allows you to set whether or not the LaserPro S400 automatically deletes each job file after processing. Setting File Save to <NO> will automatically and immediately delete each job file from the LaserPro S400 after the engraving or cutting process.
  • Page 107 Machine Setting- Set Standby Mode Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Set Standby Mode Page The Set Standby Mode page allows you to configure the laser machine automatically enter into power saving if machine is idle for a specified time. When entering into the Set Standby Mode function, you can use Left or Right arrow keys to scroll between <Enable>...
  • Page 108 Machine Setting- Save Position Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Save Position Page The Save Position Function allows you to save the current X-axis and Y-axis positions of the lens carriage to be the origin for subsequent jobs. This is an excellent function to use when you are processing identical items or engraving relatively smaller objects positioned away from the default start position (top left) of the work table.
  • Page 109 Machine Setting- Vector Mode Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Vector Mode Page The Vector Mode Page allows you to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on your specific job. Speedy Vector Mode offers the highest output speed, sacrificing quality.
  • Page 110 Machine Setting- LAN Setup Wizard Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page LAN Setup Wizard Page The LAN Setup Wizard Page allows you to connect the laser machine with ethernet to transmit files from computer to laser machine for processing jobs. When selecting the DHCP to <ON>, the network is set tup to dynamic IP address, the IP address will automatically retrieve from network;...
  • Page 111 Machine Setting- Scaling Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Scaling Page The Scaling Page allows you to fine tune the laser machine output scale to precisely fit the original graphic file design scale when precision output is requried to your application. Please reboot the machine after clicking <Save>...
  • Page 112 Machine Setting- Others Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Others Page The Others Page allows you to change various settings that correspond to the control panel. The Language setting will allow users to change available languages displayed on the control panel. The Unit setting will allow you to change whether the units displayed by the Touch Screen is in the metric or imperial system.
  • Page 113 Machine Setting-Reset Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Machine Setting Page Others Page The Reset Page will restore machine settings back to factory default. Press ENTER to confirm the change, and restart the machine. Reset Page Relevant Buttons Function Back...
  • Page 114 Advanced Option Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Select<Advanced Option>from the menu Advanced Option Page The Advanced Option Page allows you to access multiple setting for laser machine optional periphera , including SmartGUARD, Auto-Feeder, and CCD Calibration. Auto-Feeder and CCD Calibration options are only available for those S400 machines with CO2 laser tube configuration.
  • Page 115 Advanced Option- SmartGUARD Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Select<Advanced Options>from the menu Advanced Option Page Select<SmartGUARD> from the menu SmartGUARD Page After optional SmartGUARD hardware installation, please enter the function menu on the Touch Screen to enable the SmartGUARD fire alarm. Note SmartGUARD fire alarm system is not a fire extinguisher, but an fire detecting and alarm system.
  • Page 116 Information Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Information Page The Information Page allows you to view information regarding the system such copyright, laser machine name, firmware version, and other information. Information Page Relevant Buttons Function Back Back to previous page Home Return to Main Work Page...

  • Page 117: The Laserpro S400 Print Driver

    Ensure that the LaserPro S400 has been selected as the DEFAULT PRINTER. You can do so by going into your Windows Touch Screen → Printers and Faxes. If the LaserPro S400 is not selected as DEFAULT PRINTER, you may set it up through the graphics software as well. The following example takes CorelDRAW to demonstrate how to set up LaserPro S400 as the Printer From the primary menu, click FILE →...

  • Page 118: Color Management

    From the primary menu, click LAYOUT → PAGE SETUP. From the navigation bar on the left, click DOCUMENT → PAGE → SIZE. Ensure that NORMAL PAPER and LANDSCAPE are selected. Ensure the Paper Width and Height dimensions match the LaserPro S400 work area dimensions S400: 880x610 mm (34.6”x20”) Click OK to end the paper size adjustment.

  • Page 119: Using The Laserpro Print Driver

    LaserPro S400 print driver by going to <FILE> → <PRINT>→ <PROPERTIES>. NOTE CorelDRAW was used as the software application for this screenshot example. The LaserPro S400 Print Driver consists of seven primary sections (pages) in which you will be able to choose various engraving / cutting options and settings: •...

  • Page 120: Laserpro S400 Print Driver >> Options Page

    5.2.3.1 LaserPro S400 Print Driver >> Options Page Mode Setting (OPTIONS PAGE) [DEFAULT SETTING: Black & White] You can select from four primary mode settings, depending on your application or results you would like to achieve. Black & White: Select this mode when using clipart images or drawings with several colors, shades of gray, or many outlines.
  • Page 121 NOTE Selecting the Black & White mode will enable the Raster page on the GCC LaserPro Print Driver, allowing you to adjust advanced stamp-related settings. Manual Color Fill: Specify laser type to different color pens. The GCC LaserPro print driver allows a maximum of 16 pen parameters to be set.
  • Page 122 Lower DPI settings result in coarser and shallower engravings, but require less time to complete. The LaserPro S400 offers 8 DPI options: 125, 250, 300, 380, 500, 600, 760, 1000, and 1500 experiment with different settings to get your desired effect.
  • Page 123 Print from your graphic software program. If Print Immediately is not checked, then selecting Print will transfer the job file to the LaserPro S400 system and will need to be initialized from the LaserPro S400 control panel.
  • Page 124 SmartACT (Options Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] By eliminating unnecessary travel of the lens carriage at the expense of some quality, SmartACT reduces the acceleration area to save of time to process a job~! There is a greater performance gain when enabling SmartACT for designs that are vertically longer than they are horizontally wide, as the SmartACT optimization modifies the movement of the X-axis of the lens carriage.
  • Page 125 • LOAD: This function allows you to load those previously saved print driver parameters. • SAVE TO DEFAULT: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as the default startup settings. • PARAMETER: The material database consists of pre-built-in parameter settings to work with a wide variety of material including wood, acrylic, glass, 2py-laminated plastic, marble, tiles, rubber, coated metal, and more.

  • Page 126: S400 Print Driver >> Pen Page

    5.2.3.2 S400 Print Driver >> Pen Page The LaserPro S400 incorporates the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different laser These colors are referred to as “Pens”. power and speed settings when cutting and engraving. Think of each pen as a designated laser setting, rather than as a color. As an example, a black and white image will use only one power and speed laser setting (Black).
  • Page 127 Power (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 50] The power slider controls the laser’s power during operation (engraving power) with a range setting from 0 – 100%. The percentage setting represents the power for each laser pu lse fired. PPI (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 400] PPI (pulses-per-inch) represents the number of times the laser pulses (fires) per linear inch, exclusive for vector cutting.
  • Page 128 Remember to select “Fiber Laser” first for the desired Pen No. before enable Waveform function. The Waveform value will turn into “1” when the option is enabled. To achieve a high quality finish, Waveforms are used to maintain control of the engraving process. When engraving starts, a less aggressive pulse is initially used in order to avoid a perimeter ridge around the engraved area.
  • Page 129 Auto Focus (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] This checkbox sets the Auto Focus for that particular job. With the A uto Focus button checked, the S400 will automatically initialize the auto focus procedure before starting the job. This will ensure the focal distance is properly set based on the particular material you are working with and the focal lens you have installed.

  • Page 130: S400 Print Driver >> Advanced Page

    5.2.3.3 S400 Print Driver >> Advanced Page Scaling (Advanced Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 0] In some cases you may find a slight output inaccuracy in the actual output compared to what you have set in the computer. This margin of error or offset is extremely small (approxima tely 1/300). What this means is that there may be a 1-unit offset for every 300 unit increments.
  • Page 131 • Center: Sets the current position of the laser head as the center point for your subsequent job. As an example, if the subsequent job is to vector cut a circle and you have the Position Mode set to Center, then the S400 will vector cut a circle around the initial position of the laser head. •...
  • Page 132 Bottom To Top: Selecting this will force the system to process the current task by moving the lens carriage from the bottom to the top of the image (front end to rear end of the work table) Normally, the LaserPro S400 engraves from left to right, top to bottom. Selecting Bottom Up will alter the engraving sequence and the engraving will start from the bottom and work its way to the rear of the working table.
  • Page 133 Vector Function (Advanced Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Normal] • Normal: This selection will not apply any special advanced vector function to your job. This is the default Vector Function setting. • All Raster Output: This selection will instruct the print driver to process your entire image as a raster engraving.
  • Page 134  Decal Cutting: this function is developing to reduce material weeding job after laser cutting for multiple layers adhesive material , such as lettering vinyl, heat transfer film, and twill film. This function allows allocating different parameters for corresponding decal layer numbers to do die cut (cut through media) for the unwanted parts, and kiss-cut (half cut) for the kept material parts, after the laser cutting, users can just peel off the material to get rid of waste parts.
  • Page 135 Drilling (Advanced Page) The drilling function is available only for use with AutoCad. Users can insert dots from AutoCad’s tool bar and use the drilling function to set the drilling time requir ed to create holes. Use the default “dot” tool ( ) from the tool bar to create dots which will be interpreted as drilling locations.
  • Page 136 True Image Mode (Advance Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] This setting allows you to improve the engraving quality by reordering the line by line output sequence and by doing so masking the banding problems. This feature is only suitable for engraving large sized graphics. Note: The overall working time will be increased. True Image is a function that will shuffle the normal engraving sequence to produces a nicer engraving output by reducing possible banding occurrences.

  • Page 137: S400 Print Driver >> Paper Page

    5.2.3.4 S400 Print Driver >> Paper Page Paper Size (Paper Page) The paper size represents your total work area. Ensure that the paper size is never set greater than the working area. The X value represents the length and the Y value represents the width. NOTE When using the optional rotary attachment system and with the Rotary Fixture o ption checked, the X value represents the length of your working piece.
  • Page 138 square and can be compensated for by the image tuning setting. In the diagram below, the arrows refer to the direction the laser head is moving to generate that engraved line. If the first and every other line protrude to the left of the square’s ideal edge, you will want to set the image tuning to a negative value.

  • Page 139: S400 Print Driver >> Language Page

    Rotary Fixture (Paper Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] NOTE This option is only to be used with the Rotary Attachment optional accessory properly set up. For instructions on how to set up the Rotary Attachment, please refer to Chapter VII of this manual. You will need to select this option when processing a job with the opt ional rotary attachment system to engrave on round or cylindrical objects.
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  • Page 141: S400 Print Driver >> Raster Page

    5.2.3.6 S400 Print Driver >> Raster Page Dithering [DEFAULT SETTING: 0] This option control the way a raster-engraved image is processed. Each pattern type uses a different shape and arrangement of dots to compose the shading effect of a raster image. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 142 NOTE The Raster Page is only available when Black & White Mode Setting is selected from the Options Page, this page offers a number of advanced Raster Engraving output options. Contrast (Raster Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 0] This provides a quick and easy way to immediately adjust the contrast of an engraved image. Moving the slider to the Dark setting will increase the contrast level of the engraved output, whereas moving the slider to the Light setting will decrease the contrast leve l of the engraved output.
  • Page 143 Halftone (Raster Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Dithering] This option control the way a raster-engraved image is processed. The “digital image to engraved output” process can be processed via two methods: Dithering or Error Diffusion. Each offer additional output options yielding different output effects, style, and quality. •...
  • Page 144 of dots to compose a raster image. The following diagram is an example of the raster effects when using the different diffusion types. There is no “correct” or “best” setting when using the Raster options. The most appropriate settings will be based on a variety of factors: your design, the material you are engraving on, and the results you wish to achieve, etc.

  • Page 145: S400 Print Driver >> Stamp Page

    5.2.3.7 S400 Print Driver >> Stamp Page Producing stamps require different operational steps than your standard engraving or cutting jobs. The Stamp page offers dynamic options allowing you to customize your stamp production process. Base of bridge (pitch) Bridge: contact area of the stamp Slope of bridge (shoulder level)

  • Page 146: Engraving And Cutting Techniques

    Chapter 6 Engraving and Cutting Techniques Raster Engraving Vector Cutting Vector and Raster 3D Tips Modify Image Setting of a Picture for Better Engraving Quality 232003110G (03)

  • Page 147: Raster Engraving

    6.1 Raster Engraving A CO2 laser engraver can process text, scanned image, digital picture, or design by “laser firing” grids /dots of individual pixels into a raster image. Think of this as simply “printing” your job onto any particular material. An example of a raster engraved piece would be a photo engraving on tile, as shown in the picture below.

  • Page 148: Vector And Raster

    In these situations when there are raster engraving and vector cutting operations on a single project, the LaserPro S400 driver will interpret between raster sections and vector sections by the types of lines and line widths of your design. Areas of your design with line widths set between 0.001" (0.025 mm), 0.004"...

  • Page 149: Tips

    6.4 3D Tips 3D Mode is one of the functions of GCC CO2 laser engraver. Instead of traditional two dimensional graphic processing, 3D Mode allows the naked eyes to visualize the curvatures of the 3D effect by applying 200 power levels technology to create different depth of engraving.
  • Page 150 Laser Professional AP Currently, quite few laser professional application softwares like Laser Type, 3D studio, EngraveLab are available in the market. You can not only create all kinds of vector images with these AP but a o convert these vector images into 3D module, which is a great way to produce 3D graphics.
  • Page 151 A way to produce 3D graphics For the production of 3D graphics, in addition to the requirement of having great familiarity with the software, a significant amount of time is required to design and arrange the layout. Thus, we use a relatively simple graphic for illustration so that you would understand how to produce 3D graphics better.
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  • Page 153 LaserPro requests your attention If you need to produce circular 3D graphics, you only need to select Radial as the gray level type in the pull-down menu of Type. Then, a circular 3D graphic may be produced. Step 2. Produce three-dimensional characters 232003110G (03)
  • Page 154 Step 3. Edit the characters for the website 232003110G (03)
  • Page 155 Step 4. Combine the 3D images After finishing the production for each of the objects, you may proceed with the combination of the objects. The combined graphic may be output with the laser engraver. Output the 3D graphic After selecting the graphic to be output, set the Mode as 3D Mode in the driver. After setting the engraving parameters, output the 3D graphic.
  • Page 156 Polish Dust will accumulate during the engraving when acrylic is engraved. The acrylic can be polished after the engraving. After the processing, don’t remove the engraved object. Use the Touch Screen to lower the platform (for about 7~8 mm) and then engrave once again to achieve the better finish. You are welcome to clink below link for easy understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFXTC5dSYwg&feature=youtu.be After engraving the wooden objects, please use a toothbrush with some clean water to remove the dust on top of...

  • Page 157: Modify Image Settings Of Picture For Better Engraving Quality

    6.5 Modify Image Settings of Picture for Better Engraving Quality Connect your digital camera to the computer by USB cable. Download the picture from the digital camera to the computer Select the picture that you want to engrave. Import the image from the folder where the picture is located by selecting File/Import Convert the image to Bitmap by selecting the image and click on Bitmaps/Convert to Bitmap 232003110G (03)
  • Page 158 Change the Bitmap settings by setting “Color” to Grayscale (8-bit) and “Resolution” to 300 dpi and click OK. Finally, Invert the image by selecting Effects/Transform/Invert 232003110G (03)
  • Page 159 Now you are ready to output the modified image by clicking File/Print NOTE This instruction is a simple example for general use. There are many tips and tricks to achieve a good engraving quality. It takes a lot of practice and experience to achieve a good engraving quality.

  • Page 160: Chapter 7 Optional Items

    Chapter 7 Optional Items Fume Extraction Unit Option Air Compressor Option Items Focus Lens Option Pass-Through Door Option Grid Cutting Table / Honeycomb Table Rotary Attachment Option SmartGUARD Fire Alarm Option 232003110G (03)

  • Page 161: Fume Extraction Unit

    Several optional items are available to enhance your experience with the S400 system. If anytime after the purchase of your S400, should you ever consider to purchase any optional item, please contact your local authorized GCC distributor. 7.1 Fume Extraction Unit To properly remove dust, vaporized material and chemical smoke from the working area and machine, it is necessary to install a suitable air extraction system.

  • Page 162: Air Compressor

    SmartAIR nozzles to minimize flaming, suppress working temperatures, and blow away dust and particle by products generated from the laser process. GCC LaserPro S400 provides an air control by pen color function in Windows driver to enable or disable air assist automatically per different pen jobs. Refer to Chapter 5.2.4.2 about driver operation in pen page.
  • Page 163 NOTE It is important that the 1/4" air tubing has clean, straight cuts on each end. Jagged or slanted cuts will not produce adequate sealing capabilities. Please fine the Air Assist Valve which is located in the right side of machine. Air Assist Valve AC Internal Power Sockets...
  • Page 164 With the SmartAIR nozzle and air compressor properly installed and operating, all configurations and settings relating to air-assist functions are controlled through the LaserPro S400 print driver and hardware control panel. Please refer to the LaserPro S400 PEN page on print driver section of this manual for detail on how to enable and configure air-assist functionality.

  • Page 165: Focus Lens Options

    7.3 Focus Lens Options 7.3.1 CO2 Laser Focus Lens GCC offers four different focal lenses namely the 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.5”, and 4.0” for different applications. The number description, 1.5”, 2.0”, 2.5”, and 4.0” signifies the distance of where passed through beam will converge.
  • Page 166 Engraving effects achieved with the different lenses Cutting edges achieved with the different lenses 232003110G (03)

  • Page 167: Pass-Through Door Options

    7.4 Pass-Through Door Options Warning Light Pass-Through Door Switch Key GCC S400 laser systems are designed to be Class II safety requirement, the laser would stop firing if any door open during operation to protect operator safety. For users installed optional Pass-Through Door switch module, GCC laser system will be converted to Class IV safety machine, operators must follow the safety notice stated in Chapter 1.5 of this manual.

  • Page 168: Honeycomb Table

    Step 4. Locate the external signal connector on the rear-right of laser system, and plug the warning light to this port. Put the warning light on top of laser machine with high visibility as class IV safety requirement. 7.5 Honeycomb Table INSTALLATION Open the front pass-through door and lower the work table to the lowest possible position through the control panel.

  • Page 169: Rotary Attachment & Rotary Chuck

    7.6 Rotary Attachment & Rotary Chuck The rotary attachment and rotary chuck options provide the S400 with the ability to engrave on cylindrical or spherical objects. In addition to the standard X, Y, Z axis, the rotary attachment and rotary chuck allow for a fourth axis which rotates your object 360° to allow for engraving on cups, wine glasses, and even ball.
  • Page 170 Exchange the Conical Fixtures: A. Remove the 2 screws shown in the picture below. B. Detach the circular cylindrical cone by moving it in the direction of the arrow as shown below. C. Assemble the smaller conical fixture onto the rotary attachment as shown below. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 171 D. Use the flat surface as shown in picture below as a reference point and tighten the first screw against it. After doing so, tighten the second screw and the rotary attachment is ready for use. Flat surface 1. Tighten this against the flat surface 2.
  • Page 172 Rotary Chuck Specification: GCC LaserPro offers different design options to work with cylindrical objects. The Rotary Chuck can hold smaller diameter of working object tightly, tilt with different angles for laser processing. Work Piece Limitations Maximum Length 410 mm (16.14 inches) Maximum Loading Weight 4 kg (8.8 lbs.) Minimum Diameter...
  • Page 173 5) With the rotary properly positioned, tighten the mounting screws to secure the rotary. 6) Turn on the power of the engraver. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 174 OPERATION of Rotary Attachment and Rotary Chuck: 1) Use a ruler to measure the diameter (at the point on the work piece you will be engraving) and length of the work piece you will be engraving. Make a record of this. 2) Load the work piece onto the rotary attachment a) First list the lever on the rotary attachment, unlock the adjustable end of the rotary attachment.
  • Page 175 The clamps on the rotary attachment can be detached and reverted for better fitting of objects of different sizes. Note that the clamps should be assembled by lining up the correct numbers. Please remember to lubricate the detachable clamps along the groove with machine oil regularly after each use.
  • Page 176 The rear end of the Rotary Chuck a o can be locked or unlocked to slide its position by using an Allen key as shown below. Dial the lever indicated with red arrow below to move up or down the rear end which will adjust its leveling to match clamping end.
  • Page 177 6) From the Paper Page, the first thing you must do is to check the Rotary Fixture. 7) Size options and Rotary Parameter will change to allow for proper input based on your rotary attachment. a) Under Paper Size, the X value represents the length of your working piece. Enter the length of your work piece in this field.

  • Page 178: Smartguard Fire Alarm Option

    7.7 SmartGUARD Fire Alarm Option Laser cutting and engraving operations using the SmartGUARD device protects the operator, machine, produced and the work products from potential fire hazards. During the engraving process, flames may be produced when working with combustible or easily-flammable material, such as paper or wood.
  • Page 179 Remove the protective cover from the rear. Place the SmartGUARD sensor board on the reserved place. Connect the wire from the SmartGUARD sensor board to the Y motor PCB. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 180 Gently cover the SmartLID. 232003110G (03)
  • Page 181 OPERATION MENU: Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Functions Page Select<Advanced Options>from the menu Advanced Option Page Select<SmartGUARD> from the menu SmartGUARD Page After optional SmartGUARD hardware installation, please enter the function menu on the Touch Screen to enable the SmartGUARD fire alarm. Note SmartGUARD fire alarm system is not a fire extinguisher, but an fire detecting and alarm system.

  • Page 182: Smartair Fine / Ultra Nozzles Option

    LaserPro S400 print driver and hardware control panel. Please refer to the LaserPro S400 print driver and graphic Touch Screen sections of this manual for detail on how to enable and configure air-assist functionalities.

  • Page 183: Chapter 8 Basic Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Basic Maintenance Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Maintaining the Work table and Motion System Accessing the Work table and Motion System Cleaning the Work table and Motion System Lubrication of the Y Axis Cleaning the Optics System Removing the Mirrors Cleaning the Mirrors Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens 232003110G (03)

  • Page 184: Suggested Cleaning And Maintenance Supplies

    Keeping your LaserPro S400 clean and well maintained will ensure quality output, consistent reliability, and extended product life. Smoke, dust or residue build -up inside the laser system or the mechanical components can cause a reduction in the laser power, irregularities in the motion system, reduced product life cycle, and a host of other avoidable problems.

  • Page 185: Maintaining The Work Table And Motion System

    The top lid of the machine can be lifted open by using the handles from the rear side of the LaserPro S400. Lift the lid to the maximum (indicated by a small click) to engage the latch (as shown in the picture below).

  • Page 186: Cleaning The Work Table And Motion System

    WARNING Anytime you have the SmartLID open, always make sure you have properly engaged the SmartLID manual locks on both sides of the metal support rai . Failure to do so may pose a serious risk if the SmartLID slams down. Closing the SmartLID: To properly close the SmartLID after you have finished accessing the work table or motion system, please follow these steps:...
  • Page 187  Always clean and lubricate the X and Y of S400, after working with material that produce lots of debris (such as wood). • Too much oil or PS2 grease applied to the Y axis will accelerate the debris building The X rail of S400 has linear bearing design which needs lubrication regularly depending on the job loading, recommend on bi-weekly base.
  • Page 188 3. Inject 0.1ml of grease to the injection opening inside the linear bearing 4. Remove the protected cover from the carriage 5. Inject small amount of grease to this injection opening inside the linear bearing 6. Seal the lubrication slot plate back to the X rail 232003110G (03)

  • Page 189: Cleaning The Optics System

    • Mirrors should be removed for cleaning one at a time to avoid beam misalignment after placing them back to the lens holders. • Refer to section 8.3.2 on how to clean the mirrors.• The following section will illustrate the location of the four mirrors found on the LaserPro S400 for cleaning. Mirror 1 Mirror #1 is located inside the bottom left access door panel of the LaserPro S400.
  • Page 190 Mirror 2, 3, 4 These mirrors are located in the work table area of the LaserPro S400. Mirror 2 Mirror 4 Mirror 3 Mirror 2 Unscrew and remove the black dust cover covering mirror 2. Unscrew the thumbscrew holding mirror 2 in place.
  • Page 191 Clean the lens in the proper manner. Place the mirror back to the optics holder after cleaning. Tighten the top five screws. Reinstall the lens carriage panel and tighten the three thumbscrews. 8.3.2 Cleaning the Mirrors After you have removed each mirror, you will want to inspect each mirror for scratches, smoke residue, or debris.

  • Page 192: Cleaning The Exhaust Duct

    8.3.3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens Unscrew the three thumbscrews securing the lens carriage panel and remove the lens carriage panel to reveal the focal lens. Carefully pull out the focal lens. Clean the focal lens with a cotton swab and lens cleaner solution. Be sure to clean both sides of the focal lens (DO NOT apply any finger pressure or other cleaning solutions to the lens surface).

  • Page 193: Chapter 9 Basic Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Basic Troubleshooting 232003110G (03)
  • Page 194 Quality Problems • Check focal length setting under F4 function key Machine Setting. Set Focus Lens to see if it matches the type of the lens installed. • Check if the focal lens is installed correctly or if focal lens is not fixed properly. •...

  • Page 195: Chapter 10 Appendix

    Chapter 10 Appendix Glossary LaserPro S400 Specification Sheet 232003110G (03)

  • Page 196: Glossary

    10.1 Glossary – Term within the awards and engraving industry used to describe the variety of Color Fill techniques used to add color or contrast to engraving. DPI – Dots Per Inch or Pixels Per Inch. The resolution of an image is defined by the amount of dots/pixels included in an inch.

  • Page 197: Laserpro S400 Specification Sheet

    10.2 LaserPro S400 Specification Sheet Work Area 40 x 24 in. (1016 x 610 mm) All doors closed 41.4 x 25.4 x 11 in. (1053 x 647 x 280mm) Max. Part Size (W x L x H) 41.4 x ∞ x 11 in. (1053 x ∞ x 280 mm)
  • Page 198 Control Panel Touch Screen Class I Laser Product Complies with EN60825-1:2014, EN ISO 13849-1:2015 Class II Laser Product Complies with CDRH Safety 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive Compliance Class 4 Laser Product Compliant with CDRH with the optional pass-through door module Facility Requirement Below 80Watt, 100-240VAC, 50/60HZ Auto Switching, max.

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