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  • Page 1 www.delinit.by...
  • Page 3 Dear Sir / Madam, Thank you for choosing GCC and the LaserPro S290LS. You can be assured that this machine meets the highest safety standards while using technological innovations shared by no other laser engraver. The LaserPro S290LS is backed by GCC, a truly international company that is dedicated to help your business grow.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 ......................3 Safety ........................3 1.1 Principles of a Fiber Laser ..............4 1.2 Safety Ratings ..................4 1.3 The Safety Interlock System ..............4 1.4 Safety Labels ..................4 1.5 Safety Measures ..................9 1.6 Operating Environment ...............
  • Page 6 5.2.3.4 LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >> Paper Page ....100 5.2.3.5 LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >> Language Page ..102 5.2.3.6 LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >> Raster Page ....102 Chapter 6 ......................105 Engraving and Cutting T echniques ..............105 6.1 Raster Engraving ................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 Safety Principles of a DPSS & Fiber Laser Safety Ratings The Safety Interlock System Safety Labels Safety Measures Operating Environment 232001410G(10)

  • Page 8: Principles Of A Fiber Laser

    1.1 Principles of a Fiber Laser LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A fiber laser is a laser in which the active gain medium is an optical fiber doped with rare-earth elements such as erbium, ytterbium, neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium, and thulium.
  • Page 9 date of manufacture, description of product, model number, serial number, and compliance statement must be attached to the outer surface of the machine. In compliance with CDRH standards, the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the LaserPro S290LS, attached on appropriate locations. These labels are not to be modified in any way or removed for any reason.
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  • Page 11 CDRH Label This label indicates the class level of CDRH. CE Label This label indicates the class level of CE Laser Path Warning Label LaserPro machines are very safe under normal functioning conditions. However, as a precaution, Laser Path Warning Label are affixed on possible laser paths and operators should be aware of the possibility of injury while machine is operating.
  • Page 12 Warning Label Warning Label is written with all the necessary information to be aware of in every operation. Emergency Stop Label This label indicates the emergency stop button. You can find this label on the right upper side of the machine. Aperture warning stickers (mirror): This label indicates the laser path.

  • Page 13: Safety Measures

    Door open warning labels Protection Window Label This label indicates the protection wavelength. You can find this label in the lower middle of window. 1.5 Safety Measures LASER RADIATION WARNING: Exposure to laser radiation may result in physical burns • and severe eye damage.

  • Page 14: Operating Environment

    NOTE Each LaserPro S290LS machine is shipped with a single pair of safety goggles. If additional safety goggles are required, please contact GCC directly or an authorized GCC distributor. If you wish to purchase one on your own, please make sure the safety goggles meet these requirements: 190 - 534 nm OD5+ 910-1070 nm OD6+ Visible Light Transmission: 23.5%...

  • Page 15: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    1.7 EC-Declaration of Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Applicant Great Computer Corp. Address of Applicant 4F-1., No.236, Fude 2nd Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 22151, Taiwan Product Name GCC LaserPro Spirit Series Laser Engraver Model No. S290LS ##-XXXXXX (# = none character, blank, II, III, IV …...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 Unpacking& Contents Unloading / Unpacking / Repacking Contents and Accessories Checklist 232001410G(11)

  • Page 17: Unloading/Unpacking / Repacking

    2.1 Unloading/Unpacking / Repacking The LaserPro S290LS 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 order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine.
  • Page 18 Move the shipping crate close to the desired working location of the machine. Unpack following the steps below. Step 1: Remove the 6 metal clips that secures the top panel to the crate by using a flathead screw driver Step 2: Lift the top panel and remove 232001410G(10)
  • Page 19 Step 3: Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the brackets that secures the bars in place. 232001410G(11)
  • Page 20 Step 4: Remove the top bars. Step 5: Use a flathead screwdriver to pry loose the side brackets and remove them. 232001410G(10)
  • Page 21 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. 232001410G(11)
  • Page 22 Step 7: Remove the left and right panels in the same way after the front and rear panels have been removed Step 8: Unbuckle and remove the belts that holds the machine in place. 232001410G(10)
  • Page 23 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) 232001410G(11)
  • Page 24 Pack via the following steps: 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 25 Step 3: Insert four side boards on the slot of bottom plate. Step 4: Fix the four side boards by four corner brackets. 232001410G(11)
  • Page 26 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. 232001410G(10)

  • Page 27: Contents And Accessories Checklist

    2.2 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. ITEM QUANTITY Cotton Cleaning Kit Lens Cleaner Solution Lens Tissue 2/each...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview Front View Top View Right ( Profile ) View Left ( Profile ) View Rear View www.delinit.by 232001410G(10)

  • Page 29: Front View

    Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro S290LS. References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro S290LS in later sections. 3.1 Front View SmartEXT Pass-Through F r o n t Door Lower Front Door 3.2 Top View 232001410G(10)

  • Page 30: Right (Profile) View

    3.3 Right (Profile) View LAN Port Power On/ Off Switch USB Port Power Cable Inlet 3.4 Left (Profile) View Access Panel Mirror #1 232001410G(10)

  • Page 31: Rear View

    3.5 Rear View Operation Handles SmartLID Ventilation Openings Laser Access Panel SmartEXT Pass-Through Rear Door 232001410G(10)

  • Page 32: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Machine Setup Powering Up the Machine Connecting the Computer Graphics Software Setup Recommended Computer Configuration Installation of the LaserPro USB Driver Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver 232001410G(10)

  • Page 33: Machine Setup

    LCD adjustment wheel is located underneath the control panel 4.1.2 Connecting the Computer The LaserPro S290LS Series can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or LAN Port connection interface. Regardless of the connection method chosen, you will need to connect the respective connection cable from the LaserPro S290LS Series to your computer.

  • Page 34: 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 below setup instructions using Spirit GLS model as illustration.
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  • Page 37: Ethernet Connectivity Setup

    4.1.2.1 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 38 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> Note the IP address 192.168.3.X (X value can be 1~255, while can’t be the same number as machine control panel setting in step 4) 232001410G(10)
  • Page 39 Step 8. Go to <Control Panel> <Device and Printers> of computer and right click on the laser machine printer, choose <Printer Properties>. Step 9. Select <Add Pot> under Ports tab, and follow the instruction to enter the TCP/IP information in laser machine’s control panel in step 4. 232001410G(10)
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  • Page 42: Graphics Software Setup

    4.2 Graphics Software Setup The LaserPro S290LS is compatible with graphics software that can output HPGL commands, such as CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator etc. Supported Graphic Software • Photoshop • CorelDRAW • Illustrator • AutoCAD Other software such as EngraveLab and PhotoGrav may work with the LaserPro S290LS, but these are not officially supported.
  • Page 43 The next screen will prompt you with a list to select the manufacturer and model of your printer. 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 S290LS driver folder and locate the GLXXX.inf file.

  • Page 44: Using Parallels Desktops For Mac Os

    4.2.3 Using Parallels Desktops for MAC OS MAC users can use GCC LaserPro machines by purchasing the Parallels Desktop software which allows you to install Windows OS in MAC computers and run Windows based software under MAC computer and output with GCC print driver.
  • Page 45 4) Enter your Mac OS X User Name and Password then press “OK” 5) Press “Active” 6) Press “OK” when activation is complete.
  • Page 46 7) Register Parallels Desktop 8) Press “Register” and “OK” to complete the installation of Parallels Desktop. 9) Open Parallels Desktop (in the Applications folder) then choose File...
  • Page 47 10) Press “Install Windows from DVD or image file” then press “continue” to install windows OS 11) Select CD-ROM drive with the Windows installation CD 12) Enter the Windows OS product key...
  • Page 48 13) 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 “4.2.5 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver”...

  • Page 49: Using Autocad Inventor With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    4.2.4 Using AutoCAD Inventor with GCC LaserPro machine 1. Start drawing. 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.
  • Page 50 4. Start sketch. 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.

  • Page 51: Using Ecut Plug-In With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    6. Cutting a. Finish sketch. b. Right click on sketch and select properties. c. Line Type: Continuous d. Line Weight: .001 in. e. Set color to match one of the 16 colors available in the pen tab of the windows driver.

  • Page 52: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 Operating the LaserPro S290LS Using the Hardware - Adjusting the LCD Display Screen's Contrast Setting Graphic Control Panel Overview (Description) Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart Graphic Control Panel Function Pages The LaserPro S290LS Print Driver - Page Setup and Orientation - Color Management - Using the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver - LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >>...

  • Page 53: Using The Hardware

    Once you have installed the LaserPro USB Driver (for use with USB connection), LaserPro Print Driver, and have connected the LaserPro S290LS to your computer, you will need to familiarize yourself with the LaserPro S290LS control panel and LaserPro Print Driver. The print driver will be where specific laser parameters for your jobs are configured, while the control panel will allow you to set repeat times, manipulate file order, perform auto / manual focusing, and more.

  • Page 54: Graphic Control Panel Overview

    5.1.3 Graphic Control Panel Overview The Control Panel The control panel on the LaserPro S290LS provides an easy access to all the manual controls needed for cutting and engraving. The liquid crystal display (LCD), functional, directional and selection buttons make navigating through the machine’s manual controls easy to do.
  • Page 55 Directional and Selection Buttons Function (F1 / F2 / F3 / F4) – Four function buttons allow you to select various functions which will change depending on what section of the menu you are in. Each function button’s corresponding task will be displayed right above its respective button on the LCD display screen. Please note that in certain menus, not every function button will always be mapped to a corresponding action.

  • Page 56: Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart

    5.1.4 Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart Main Work Page Carriage / Work Table SmartCENTER Page Adjustment Page Functions Page Machine Settings Page File Management Page Machine Information Page Select Lens Page Link / DLink Page Tune Auto Focus Page Table Down Page File Information Page Red Beam Page File Management Edit Page...

  • Page 57: Graphic Control Panel Function

    5.1.5 Graphic Control Panel Function Pages When the LaserPro S290LS is powered on, the machine will perform a series of safety checks and initialization routines. The LCD display screen will display the GCC copyright, LaserPro logo, and machine initialization pages before going to the main work page. Main Work Page The main work page is the page that the LaserPro S290LS will default to upon startup and will be the “home base”...
  • Page 58 Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page or F3 press, , , , Carriage / Work Table Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page Adjustment Page The Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page allow you to manually increase and decrease the height of the work table (Z-axis).
  • Page 59 SmartCENTER Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Main Work Page press F3 SmartCENTER Page Under SmartCENTER mode the job will begin after the system positions the carriage to the center position between two or four points indicated by the user. The SmartCENTER mode has to be enabled through the driver.
  • Page 60 Functions Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page The Functions Page allows you to edit file management and machine settings. From this page, you will be able to access the File Management, Machine Setting, and Machine Information pages. File Management Page –...
  • Page 61 File Management Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu File Management Page The File Management Page allows you to manage the files that you have loaded onto the LaserPro S290LS. 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 62 Link / DLink Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Management >from the menu File Management Page press F2 Link / DLink Page The Link / DLink Page allows you to set, arrange, and remove loaded jobs to and from a job queue for processing.
  • Page 63 File Information Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Management >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 Freq. settings of the selected job.
  • Page 64 File Management Edit Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page press F4 File Management Edit 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 (Repeat Num).
  • Page 65 File Management Edit Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page press F4 File Management Edit Page Select < Raster Setting> from the menu File Edit Raster Page 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.
  • Page 66 File Management Edit Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page press F4 File Management Edit Select < Vector Setting > from the menu File Edit Vector Page The File Edit Vector Page allows you to edit the vector pen, vector power, vector speed, and vector freq.
  • Page 67 Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<File Manage- ment>from the menu 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, Set Red Beam, Carriage Lock, Set Command Mode, Save Position, Flash Memory, Set File Save Mode, Set Vector Mode, Tune Image Power, Set Laser Wattage, Set Fine Mode, Other, and Reset.
  • Page 68 Select Lens Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Select Lens> from the menu Select Lens Page The Set Lens Page allows you to modify the lens settings after you have changed to a different focus lens.
  • Page 69 Tune Auto Focus Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Tune Auto Focus>from the menu Tune Auto Focus Page The Tune Auto Focus Page allows you to manually set the default auto focus distance / vertical height of the worktable (Z-axis) when the Auto Focus button is pushed.
  • Page 70 Table Down Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Set Table Down>from the menu Set Table Down Page The Set Table Down Page allows you to select whether or not the LaserPro S290LS displays a warning prompt at startup.
  • Page 71 Red Beam Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Red Beam>from the menu Set Red Beam Page The Set Red Beam Page allows you to turn on or off the red dot laser pointer on the laser carriage. Enabling this function will indicate the exact area the engraving laser will fire upon.
  • Page 72 Carriage Free Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Carriage Free>from the menu Carriage Lock Page The Carriage Lock Page allows you to set whether the laser carriage is to be locked or free. If the Carriage Free setting is set to <YES>, then you will be able to manually move the laser carriage along the X and Y axis by hand with the top door open.
  • Page 73 Set Command Mode Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Set Command Mode>from the menu Set Command Mode Page The Command Mode Page allows you to configure vector settings when outputting in Default or HPGL mode.
  • Page 74 Save Position Page>> Machine Setting Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Advanced Options>from the menu Advanced Options Select <SavePosition> from the menu The Save Position Function allows you to save the current X-axis and Y-axis positions of the laser carriage and sets this position to be the origin for subsequent jobs.
  • Page 75 File Save Mode Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<File Save Mode>from the menu Set File Save Mode Page The Set File Save Mode Page allows you to set whether or not the LaserPro S290LS automatically deletes each job file after processing.
  • Page 76 Vector Mode Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Set Vector Mode>from the menu Vector Mode Page The Accel. (Acceleration) function modifies the acceleration and deceleration of the X and Y rails to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on your specific job.
  • Page 77 Set Standby Mode Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Set Standby Mode>from the menu Set Standby 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.
  • Page 78 Image Offset Tuning Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Image offset tuning Mode>from the Image offset Tuning Page The Adjust image offset function allows you to align the position of raster object against vector outputs.
  • Page 79 Laser Options Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Laser Options> from the menu Laser Options Page Laser Options Page is for GCC service engineer diagnosis purpose for Spirit GLS Hybrid machine with fiber laser tube only.
  • Page 80 LAN Setup Wizard Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<LAN Setup Wizard>from the menu Image offset Tuning 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.
  • Page 81 LAN Setup Wizard Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 (Back) Back to previous page F4 (Save) Save your current settings Cycle DHCP between NO/ OFF, or move between Directional tabs on IP address settings Scroll between menu options, or change the Directional numbers of IP address settings.
  • Page 82 Other Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Other >from the menu 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.
  • Page 83 Reset Page>> Machine Setting Page Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Setting>from the menu Machine Setting Page Select<Reset>from the menu Reset Page The Reset Page will restore machine settings back to factory default. Press ENTER to confirm the change, and restart the machine.
  • Page 84 Machine Information Page Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page Select<Machine Information>from the menu Machine Information Page The Machine Information Page allows you to view information regarding the system such as the GCC logo, machine name, firmware version, and other information. Machine Information Page Relevant Buttons Function...

  • Page 85: The Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver

    5.2 The LaserPro S290LS Print Driver With the LaserPro S290LS print driver successfully installed, you will need to adjust the printer and page size default settings before you can begin editing and completing jobs. By doing so, you will be setting the work area in your graphics software to match the LaserPro S290LS work table area.
  • Page 86 CorelDRAW Example (Page Setup and Orientation) The following is an example of how to set the Page Setup and Orientation in the graphics software. CorelDRAW is the designated graphics software used for this example. For other graphics software, you will need to access the corresponding Page Setup page. 3) From the primary menu, click LAYOUT PAGE SETUP.

  • Page 87: Color Management

    5.2.2 Color Management The LaserPro driver uses pen color settings to control laser engraver’s engraving and cutting parameters. In addition to having your Page Setup and Orientation properly set in your graphics software, you will also need to make sure Color Management is DISABLED prior to working with the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver.

  • Page 88: Using The Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver

    5.2.3 Using the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver Now after you have properly set the Page and Layout and Color Management of your graphics software, you are ready to configure the details of your actual job through the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver. The print driver allows you to adjust your engraving / cutting options. After you have setup your image, design, or text to be engraved in your software application, you can access the LaserPro S290LS print driver by going to FILE PRINT...

  • Page 89: Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver >> Options Page

    The following sections describe the specific functions for each of the settings found in the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver. If you are new to laser engraving, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the general principles of the laser process in Section 6, especially the Vector Cutting and Raster Engraving concepts.
  • Page 90 Raster page to the menu. The Black & White mode dithering settings can be changed from the Raster page. (Please refer to the Raster section below for details). Experiment with different dithering settings to attain the desired results. The Black & White mode interprets the processed image by the varying colors and shades.
  • Page 91 Mirror (Options Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] Checking this box will automatically engrave your image with a mirrored effect. This setting will flip the image along the Y-axis from left to right and vice-versa. Mirror Effect Invert (Options Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] Checking this box automatically inverts / reverses the color of your image (the white areas become black and vice versa).
  • Page 92 file” in order to activate the Preview function. A filename will be prompted. After entering the filename and pressing <ok>, the Preview screen will be shown. 232001410G(10)
  • Page 93 The output file can be previewed and an estimated working time of the job is also displayed. File Function (Options Page): The file function section allows you to manage various laser parameters. This section is useful when performing duplicate jobs on a variety of objects, allowing you to save your frequently used laser parameters and load them in the future.
  • Page 94 LaserPro material database settings allow you easy to load the several parameters. If you are loading LaserPro parameter database as your operating parameter, please direct load from several build-in parameter folders. 232001410G(10)

  • Page 95: S290Ls Print Driver >> Pen Page

    5.2.3.2 S290LS Print Driver >> Pen Page The LaserPro S290LS incorporates the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different laser power and speed settings when cutting and engraving. These colors are referred to as “Pens”. 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 96 If you would like to specify your own colors to designate to a particular laser setting, then all you have to do is to double-click on that particular pen color from the pen menu and a color manager window will open where you can select “define custom colors” to define your own color (shown in the picture below).
  • Page 97 Freq (Pen Page)[DEFAULT SETTING: 30] Freq (frequency) determines the peak power of the laser which affects the color variation and depth of the laser marking. A lower frequency will produce a deeper marking. You can drag the Freq. slider to the experiment the output. Raster / Vector (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Selected] Checking the Raster checkbox will process only the raster functions for the areas of your design that correspond to that particular “pen”...
  • Page 98 being spread apart, resulting in a perforated effect. If dragging the PPI slider to the furthest right (maximum), the value will change to X. This completely disables the PPI control and continuously fires the laser non-stop, without pulsing. Think of setting PPI to X as being equivalent to turning a water facet on with the water continuously flowing out.
  • Page 99 Two additional controls are available for the S290LS 20SHS and 40HHS models which allow to choose if we want to operate the laser under Pulse mode or C/W mode. Pulse mode: In general, higher power can be achieved with Pulse mode since higher peak power can be achieved.

  • Page 100: Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver >> Advanced Page

    5.2.3.3 LaserPro S290LS 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 (approximately 1/300).
  • Page 101 process the job from its current position relative to its setting in the graphics software. • 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 LaserPro S290LS will vector cut a circle around the initial position of the laser head.
  • Page 102 Border (Advanced Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] In cases where you are working with a negative image (negative outline areas of your image are engraved, rather than the positive areas), you may wish to include a border around your image. To properly add a border, you will first need to Invert your design from the Options Page, then check Use Border and specify a value for the thickness of the border you would like to add to your design.
  • Page 103 minimizing the unnecessary travel distance the laser head needs to make across the X-axis in between squares, if they were to be processed simultaneously. NOTE If you wish to use the Border and Cluster function simultaneously, then the Border Thickness value must be less than the Distance value specified in the Cluster setting. Enhanced Vector Mode (Advanced Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] This setting allows you to improve the cutting quality at the expense of speed.

  • Page 104: Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver >> Paper Page

    5.2.3.4 LaserPro S290LS 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 S290LS work table area of 25" x 18" (640 mm x 460 mm) or 29" x 18" (740 mm x 460 mm) with the Extend option checked.
  • Page 105 positive value. The further the protruding lines are from the square’s ideal edge, the larger you will need to set the Image Tuning value to compensate. Square’s Left Edge Square’s Right Edge (Ideal) The following is an example that has the proper image tuning, and demonstrates this significance when engraving fine, small, intricate text.

  • Page 106: Laserpro S290Ls Print Driver >> Language Page

    5.2.3.5 LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >> Language Page This page allows you to specify the language displayed by the LaserPro S290LS Print Driver. Current language options allow for: English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, and German. 5.2.3.6 LaserPro S290LS Print Driver >> Raster Page NOTE The Raster Page is only available when Black &...
  • Page 107 Halftone (Raster Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Dithering] This option controls 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. Dithering: Interprets and outputs the raster engraving via the dithering method.
  • Page 108 down into for the dithering process. As an example, selecting 2 x 2 will shade with a 5-grade halftone, where as an 8 x 8 Dithering Matrix will dither with a 65-grade halftone. The following diagram is an example of the raster effects when using the different dithering matrices.

  • Page 109: Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 Engraving and Cutting Techniques Raster Engraving Vector Cutting To modified image settings of a picture for better engraving quality 232001410G(10)

  • Page 110: Raster Engraving

    6.1 Raster Engraving A 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 is text engraving as shown in the picture below.

  • Page 111: Modify Image Settings Of A Picture For Better Engraving Quality

    Below is an example of how to prep an area (in this case, we will use a section of text) for vector cutting. CorelDRAW will be used as the selected graphics software. With the text function, create a string of characters and select those characters by clicking on the text.
  • Page 112 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 232001410G(10)
  • Page 113 Now you are ready to output the modified image by clicking File/Print 232001410G(10)

  • Page 114: Waveform Knowledge Base

    6.4 Waveform Knowledge Base A waveform is a pulse with a specific shape, pulse energy and duration. The benefits of this are that it allows the user to adjust the pulse conditions to optimize marking, micromachining and applications. GCC Fiber Laser is equipped unique Waveform function to give users greater control over laser pulse parameters that can lead to more efficient and effective processing.
  • Page 115 Color Engraving With Waveform One of the benefits of waveforms is to do color marking on metal materials. The illustration utilizes a S290LS 40HHS model to process matt 304 stainless steel. Firstly design a matrix with fixed speed/ power range, and frequency, change multiple waveforms as the key parameter, different colors can be marked by laser.
  • Page 116 TIPS: 1. Place the media over the whole work table may get varied color contrast due to slightly changed spot size (power density) on different location of work table. Place the media to same position will help the color reproduction. 2.

  • Page 117: Chapter 7

    Chapter 7 Optional Items Fume Extraction System Air Compressor Focus Lens SmartBOX Rotary Chuck SmartGUARD Fire Alarm 232001410G(10)

  • Page 118: Fume Extraction System Option

    When purchasing the LaserPro S290LS from your local authorized GCC distributor, you will be provided with a chance to purchase optional items to enhance your experience with the acquired system. If anytime after the purchase of your LaserPro S290LS, should you ever consider to purchase any optional item, please contact your local authorized GCC distributor.

  • Page 119: Air Compressor

    7.2 Air Compressor Specifically designed for laser engravers, the air compressor utilizes an oil-free diaphragm. The air compressor helps to eliminate harmful and potentially damaging moisture from the laser optics, maximizing life of the laser optics. In addition, the air compressor provides an optimal air flow to the SmartAIR nozzles to minimize flaming, suppress working temperatures, and blow away dust and particle by products generated from the laser process.
  • Page 120 3) Connect a 1/4" tubing to the air tube fastener valve on the air compressor. 4) Open the bottom doors found on the front side of the S290LS to locate both the Air- Assist Valve and Internal Power Sockets. As indicated below: Air Assist Value AC Internal Power Sockets 5) Plug the air compressor’s power cord A into the AC internal power socket.
  • Page 121 Air Flow Regulator: Turn Clockwise Ait Tube Fastener to increase airflow Turn Counter- Clockwise Air Tube Connector to decrease 8) Congratulations, you have finished setting up the air compressor. Make sure you have the proper SmartAIR nozzle installed (depending on your application), before you turn on and utilize the air compressor.

  • Page 122: Smartbox Option

    7.4 SmartBOX Option The SmartBOX is an innovative combination of a cutting box, honeycomb table, and material support stands. During the cutting and engraving process, unwanted scrap, dust, and vapor byproducts are left behind. The cutting box collects the larger scrap byproducts while venting out the smaller dust particles, vapors, and smoke to minimize excess buildup on the machine, worktable, and your project.
  • Page 123 INSTALLATION / OPERATION (Cutting Box and Honeycomb Table): 1) Open the front pass-through door and lower the work table to the lowest possible position through the LaserPro S290LS control panel. 2) Insert the cutting box and attached honeycomb table through the open front pass-through door onto the work table, with the Fume Extraction opening facing towards the back end of the LaserPro S290LS.
  • Page 124 CAUTION Damage may occur to the system if you try to raise the work table without proper setting of the metal guard. Now position the included material support stands so they support the thick, firm material you will be working with, while avoiding the laser path. In other words, avoid placing the support stands underneath any section of the material that will be lasered, especially during laser cutting.

  • Page 125: Rotary Chuck

    7.5 Rotary Chuck The rotary chuck option provides the S290LS with the ability to engrave on cylindrical or spherical objects. In addition to the standard X, Y, Z axis, the rotary attachment allows for a fourth axis which rotates your object 360° to allow for engraving on cups, wine glasses, and other cylindrical or circular objects.
  • Page 126 To load the object, you can use the enclose tools to widen or tighten the metallic claws. Simply insert the two metal pins into the holes on the turn-dial and turn it to widen or tighten the claws to hold the engraving object. There are two different ways that the rotary attachment can hold an object, by sliding the clamps inwards or outwards to hold the object as shown below.
  • Page 127 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. The rear end of the Rotary Chuck also can be locked or unlocked to slide its position by using an Allen key as shown below.
  • Page 128 CAUTION Please make sure that the lens carriage will not collide with the Rotary Chuck prior to starting work by lowering down the work table first. OPERATION: 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.
  • Page 129 4) From the Paper Page, the first thing you must do is to check the Rotary Fixture. The Paper Size options and Rotary Parameter will change to allow for proper input based on your rotary attachment. Under Paper Size, the X value represents the length of your working piece. Enter the length of your work piece in this field.

  • Page 130: Smartguard Fire Alarm Option

    7.6 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 materials, such as paper or wood. The SmartGUARD is an optional item that can be set to notify the operator through audio warnings and automatically shut down the laser firing as a safety precaution.
  • Page 131 Remove the protective cover Assemble the SmartGUARD at the indicated location as shown below. Front View Top View 232001410G(10)
  • Page 132 Connect the wire from the SmartGUARD sensor board to the Y motor PCB. The SmartGUARD 3-pin signal jumper is positioned under the blue connector of the Y motor PCB. Gently close the SmartLID top cover. OPERATION MENU: Navigating to this page: Main Work Page press F4 Functions Page...
  • Page 133 Stow Carriage This function will decide if the lens carriage stay in the last position (set to <NO>) or move to the opposite direction (up or down) when fire alarm is initiated. The default is <YES>, the lens carriage will move to opposite direction when a fire detected. SmartGUARD Setting Page Relevant Butto Function...

  • Page 134: Chapter 8

    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 Rails Cleaning the Optics System - Removing the Mirrors - Cleaning the Mirrors - Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens...

  • Page 135: Suggested Cleaning And Maintenance Supplies

    Keeping your laser engraver 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 136: Maintaining The Work Table And Motion System

    8.2 Maintaining the Work table and Motion System 8.2.1 Accessing the Work Table and Motion System It will be important to gain full access to the work table and motion system to properly clean and maintain these areas. To do so, you will need to gain access by lifting the SmartLID. You can do this via the following steps: Opening the SmartLID: The top lid of the machine can be lifted open by using the handles from the rear side of the...

  • Page 137: Cleaning The Work Table And Motion System

    Closing the SmartLID: To properly close the SmartLID after you have finished accessing the work table or motion system, please follow these steps: Disengage both of the sliding locks found on each side of the metal support rails by sliding them away from you and into the unlock position.

  • Page 138: Lubrication And Cleaning Of X Liner Rail

    8.2.4 Lubrication and Cleaning of X Liner Rail 1. Take out the Grease Syringe from accessory box 2. Remove the lubrication slot plate on the X rails 3. Inject 0.1ml of grease to the injection opening inside the linear bearing, and move the lens carriage to smooth the grease and movement 4.
  • Page 139 1. Open the belt by hand and use cotton swab to clean the linear guide (make sure to clean top, bottom and surface of linear guide). 2. Use clean oil on cotton swab and then grease on linear guide (including top, bottom and surface of linear guide).

  • Page 140: Cleaning The Optics System

    8.3 Cleaning the Optics System 8.3.1 Removing the Mirrors We recommend that you check the mirrors once or twice a week to see if they require cleaning. If any debris or smoke residue is present, use the following steps to clean them. NOTE •...
  • Page 141 Mirror 2, 3, 4 These mirrors are located in the work table area of the LaserPro S290LS. Mirror 2 Mirror 4 Mirror 3 Mirror 2 Unscrew and remove the black dust cover covering mirror 2. Loosen the thumbscrew holding mirror 2 in place. Clean the lens in the proper manner.

  • Page 142: Cleaning The Mirrors

    Top Thumbscrew Clean the lens in the proper manner. 4) Place the mirror back to the optics holder after cleaning. 5) Tighten the top thumbscrew. 6) Reinstall the laser 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 143: Removing And Cleaning The Focal Lens

    CAUTION If the center of the mirror is scratched, contact your GCC LaserPro representatives for replacement. DO NOT apply any finger pressure or any other cleaning solutions to the mirror or focal lens surface. The optics components are very fragile, handle carefully and follow the cleaning procedure well.

  • Page 144: Chapter 9

    Chapter 9 Basic Troubleshooting 232001410G(10)
  • Page 145 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 146: Appendix

    Chapter 10 Appendix Glossary LaserPro S290LS Specification Sheet 232001410G(1...

  • Page 147: Glossary

    10.1 Glossary Color Fill – Term within the awards and engraving industry used to describe the variety of 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 148: Laserpro S290Ls Specification Sheet

    10.2 LaserPro S290LS Specification Sheet www.gccworld.com Speed is not equal to throughput. See dealer or visit for more details. Caution—Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice www.delinit.by 232001410G(10)

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