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Version 1.5 e
i.LASER Series
Copyright in this manual is owned by LTT, Inc. 2008

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  • Page 1 Laser Tools & Technics Corp. User Manual Version 1.5 e i.LASER Series Copyright in this manual is owned by LTT, Inc. 2008...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Technical Support Thank you for purchasing the i.LASER series. This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. Our technical support group is glad to work with you in answering your questions. If you cannot find the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5.1 Install Driver......................25 2.5.2 Uninstall Driver......................33 2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port ..............35 2.6 CorelDRAW Setup.......................37 2.7 AutoCad Setup........................39 2.8 LTT Product Tools ........................47 2.8.1 Install Procedure.....................47 2.8.2 Uninstall Procedure....................51 Chapter 3 Operation ................53 3.1 Operator Position ........................53 3.2 Basic Operation Flow......................54...
  • Page 4 4.2 Weekly Cleaning........................86 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting ..............88 Appendices....................89 Appendix 1 Specifications .......................89 Appendix 2 Dimensions......................90 Appendix 3 Suggested Power and Speed Settings............92...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety

    Wavelength : 10.6µm Maximum output power : 30 ~ 100W Visibility : Invisible When operating the i.LASER series, be sure to always comply with the safety regulations as following: Do not attempt to modify or disassemble any component of the machine without LTT technical support.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Safety Do not watch the laser beam directly during operation. Bright light caused by the lasing process can damage the eye. The side and rear doors are fixed by screws for safety. If you open these doors, the i.LASER will become a Class 4 laser device. For your safe, please wear protective goggles.

  • Page 7: Name Plate And Warning Labels

    Chapter 1 Safety 1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels The labels as following are affixed to the i.LASER. These labels must never be removed. If they are damaged or tampered for any reason, please request for LTT immediately to replace them.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Safety L a s e r To o l s & Te c h n i c s C o r p o r a t i o n Model No: i.LASER 3000 Serial No: 9810000 Specification: V30, 110~220V, 10A Manufacture Date: 2008 .12 N o .
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Safety...

  • Page 10: Safety Protection Device

    Chapter 1 Safety 1.3 Safety Protection Device Interlock The laser beam will not be emitted if you open the top or front doors. When any door is opened, the LED indicator of “DOOR” on control panel will be off. Both doors close Any door opens Laser Switch Laser switch on control panel can shut down the power of laser system immediately,...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Safety Emergency Stop Switch Pressing the red pushbutton can shut down the main power of system immediately when emergency condition occurs. And turning right the red pushbutton can recover the power (Before recovering power, please clear the trouble in the machine fisrt).

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine This section explains how to unpack and locate machine. 1. Remote the strings. 2. Remove the protective bag.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Installation 3. Remove the upper box. (If you order slide board.) 4. Remove the top cover.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation 5. Remove the side cover and foam. 6. Remove the protective bag.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation 7. Remove the foam at bottom. 8. Place the slide board which is in the upper box and roll down the machine. (If you order slide board.)
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation 9. Locate the machine and keep the recommended space for maintenance. Unit: mm 10. Lock the wheels to locate the machine.

  • Page 17: Package Contents List

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.2 Package Contents List This section explains the package contents of the i.LASER. The packages include the following components. Before using the unit, check that all components have been included in the packages. LaserCAM Driver CD-Rom Cotton Swab USB Cable Driver CD-Rom Alcohol Dropper USB Cable...

  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.3 Part Names and Functions This section explains the main part names and functions of the i.LASER. 1. Lid This lid has interlock sensors for safety. If you open this door, the laser will be not emitted. 2.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation 5. Exhaust Port These two ports can exhaust the smoke which is caused by cutting or engraving. These ports have to be connected to blower through pipes 6. Rear Door You can work on long materials through front door and this door. This door also has no interlock sensors, so it is locked by screws for safety.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation 12. Window Lens This part can protect 1 mirror against dusts or debris. It should be cleaned this lens daily. (See chapter 13. 4 Mirror This part reflects laser beam to carriage. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily. (See chapter 14.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation 16. 5 Mirror This part reflect laser beam to focal lens. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily. (See chapter 17. Focal Lens This part can focus the laser beam on materials for cutiing or engraving. Also, it should be cleaned this lens daily.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation 20. Emergency Stop Please see section 21. Power Switch This switch can turn on/off the main power of machine. 22. Laser Switch Please see section 23. LCD Display LCD display shows the operating menu and information from system. If you want to obtain more detail about operating menu, please see section 3.2.2.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation 25. Serials Port This part provides extra I/O communication to expand functions of system. 26. Ethernet Port This part can send files from computer to machine through a RJ-45 cable. 27. USB Port This part can send files from computer to machine through a USB cable. 28.

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.4 Hardware Installation This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. 1. Check environment Power supply Power supply : 110~220 VAC Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 30 ℃, No freezing Relative humidity : 35 ~ 85 % Other : Avoid to dust, dirt, oil, mist, strong vibration, or sudden temperature changes 2.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Connect pipes from exhaust port to blower 5. Connect hose from air filter to compressor...

  • Page 26: Driver Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5 Driver Installation 2.5.1 Install Driver This section explains the installation steps for driver on computer. 1. Check computer equipment A High speed computer will calculate image file quicker and take less time to send files to machine. Minimum Recommended Pentium 133MHz CPU...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Click the [Next] button 5. Select [Local printer attached to this computer], uncheck [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer]...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Select [Use the following port] and [USB00*]. (The * is depended on the USB port that is connected with i.LASER) 7. Click [Have Disk...]...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation 8. Click [Browse…] button 9. Select the inf file Browse to the location of inf file. If it is on a CD-ROM, please browse to the CD-ROM. Select the *.inf file which matches with your machine type. 10.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation 11. Click [Next] button If the [Use Existing Driver] box shows, select [Replace existing driver] and click [Next] button.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Installation 12. Click [Next] button If you want your engraver to be the default printer, then please select [Yes], or please select [No]. If there are no other drivers installed on your computer, the i.LASER will automatically be set as your default printer. 13.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Installation 14. Select [No] 15. Click [Finish] button...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation When the [Hardware Installation] box shows, please click [Continue Anyway]. Then your new driver installation is complete. 16. Close [Printers and Faxes] window If your driver is now listed on the [Printers and Faxes] window, the installation was successful.

  • Page 34: Uninstall Driver

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.2 Uninstall Driver Go to the [Printers and Faxes] window Select the Printer you want to delete and then press the [Delete this Printer] button. Press the [Yes] button and reboot computer. Press right key of mouse on the [Printers and Faxes] window.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installation Switch to [Drivers] tab and choose the Printer you have just deleted. Press [Remove] button. Press [Yes] button. Press [Close] button. Close the [Printers and Faxes] window.

  • Page 36: Change Usb Cable To Another Port

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port This section explains that the steps when change USB port. Once you contact the USB Cable to computer, we strongly suggest that do not change it to another USB port. If you must change USB cable to another port, you have to also change the printer settings of i.LASER.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Installation Switch to [Ports] label. Switch the [USB00*] which is belong to the new port and click [OK]. Done.

  • Page 38: Coreldraw Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.6 CorelDRAW Setup It is strongly recommended to keep the graphic software’s page size the same with driver’s page size before you begin editing files. Here you will learn how to setup your page and learn how to keep those settings that you don’t have to setup again next time.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Installation Click [OK] to complete the paper size adjustment. Next time you can select template style while you create new file.

  • Page 40: Autocad Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.7 AutoCad Setup Here you will learn how to setup the page and print setting on AutoCAD. 1. Page And Layout Setup Open the AutoCAD. Type [limits] on the command line then press [Enter] key. Then press [Enter] key to set the bottom left corner to [0,0]. Setting the top right corner according to work area (See Appendix 1).
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Installation Choose [File] → [Save as]. Then select [Files of type] as [*.dwt]. Set file name as machine type and then press [Save] button to save the Template style. Write down some description for the template and set the measurement unit system you want.
  • Page 42 Installation 2. Print Setting Go to [File] → [Plot]. When the [Plot] window shows, select printer driver and click [Properties] button. Select [Modify Standard Paper Sizes] on the tree-list box. Select the option which starts with [LTT…]. Press [Modify] button.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Installation Modify [Top], [Down], [Left] and [Right] to zero, press [Next] button to continue. Press [Next] button to continue. Press [Finish] button to continue.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Installation Select [Custom Properties] and click [Custom Properties] button at middle. Modify Laser settings if need. Press [OK] to finish driver setting.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Installation Press [OK] to back to print setting. Select [Save changes to the following file] and press [OK] to continue.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Installation You will find the printer option that you just created (*.pc3) on [Name] box. Please select the new printer instead of original in the future. Select [Plot style table] to acad.ctb. Press [Edit] button. Press [Yes] button to continue.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Installation Use [Shift] key to help selecting all colors in [Plot styles] list. Set the [Linetype] to [solid] and the [Lineweight] to [0.0000 mm] Press [Save & close] button to continue. Please follow the settings below. Switch to [Plot Settings] tab. Select the [Plot scale] to [1:1].

  • Page 48: Ltt Product Tools

    Installation 2.8 LTT Product Tools 2.8.1 Install Procedure LTT Product Tools is the software which can send prn or plt file, update firmware, and change the Ethernet settings. This section explains the installation steps on your computer. Double click [setup.exe] When you see the diagram below, please press the [Accept] key to go on.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Installation 3. When you see the diagram below, please wait for some minutes. 4. When you see the diagram below, please press the [Next] key to go on. 5. When you see the diagram below, please choose a position to install the software and press [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Press [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Installation 7. Press [Close] key to finish the setup procedure. 8. After the setup procedure, you can open the software from two shortcuts. The first one locates on the [Desktop], and the second one is placed in the [Start Manu].

  • Page 52: Uninstall Procedure

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.8.2 Uninstall Procedure 1. Click [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] Double click [Add or Remove Programs] 3. Click [LTT Product Tools] Press [Remove] key...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Installation Please choose [Yes] Done...

  • Page 54: Chapter 3 Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Operator Position This section shows the position when you operate machine.

  • Page 55: Basic Operation Flow

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.2 Basic Operation Flow This section explains the basic and common steps to operate i.LASER. If you want to obtain more detail about operation, please see section and 3.4. Before process the steps in this section, please make sure that you have already finished all steps in chapter 2.

  • Page 56: Machine Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.3 Machine Operation This section explains the detail about how to operate i.LASER. 3.3.1 Control Panel Cursor Up / Increase Values 12. Move Carriage Left (X-) Escape 13. Move Carriage Right (X+) Cursor Down / Decrease Values 14.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Operation 1. Cursor Up / Increase Values Move the cursor up or increase values. 2. Escape Escape from sub-menu or sub-selection 3. Cursor Down / Decrease Values Move the cursor down or decrease values. 4. Enter Enter into sub-menu or confirm the selection. 5.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Operation 14. Move Carriage Forward (Y-) Move the carriage forward slowly when press this key shortly. If you want to move the carriage forward faster, please press and hold this key. 15. Move Carriage Back (Y+) Move the carriage back slowly when press this key shortly. If you want to move the carriage back faster, please press and hold this key.

  • Page 59: Operating Menu

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.3.2 Operating Menu 1. Work Display ■1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP ■1/11* PICTURE-2 COPY 3 Time 0:29 / 0:00 Free 63.15MB dpi 0 1/11* PICTURE-2 ■QTY COPY 3 Time 0:29 / 0:00 Free 63.15MB dpi 0 1 /11*...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Operation 2. FILE MANAGER 1. WORK DISPLAY ■2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP ■1/11* PICTURE-2 Del. the file 134B Delete all files Net Status 1/11* PICTURE-2 ■Del. the file 134B Delete all files Net Status You Sure? ■Yes 1/11*...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Operation 3. Laser Parameter 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER ■3. LASER PARAMETER 4. SYSTEM SETUP ■Color setup Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode ■Setting Pen 1 Blac Power Speed 100% 1000 Color setup ■Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode Color Control by file...
  • Page 62 LTT technician. Alignment Mode This function is used for alignment of laser. It is recommended NOT to use this function unless instructed to by a LTT technician. Tickle output Indicates the power for laser tickle. Its range is between 0~100%.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Operation 4. System Setup 1. WORK DISPLAY 2. FILE MANAGER 3. LASER PARAMETER ■4. SYSTEM SETUP ■Configuration Position setup Status About i.Laser 3000 ■Rule unit: step Sleep mode: 10 min Auto run: Arc comp: Configuration ■Position setup Status About i.Laser 3000 ■Adjust X-Y axis Focus Length...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Operation Configuration Position setup ■Status About i.Laser 3000 ■X loc. 720.000mm Y loc. 600.000mm Z loc. 0.000mm data is OK! Configuration Position setup Status ■About i.Laser 3000 Laser Tools & Technics Corp. SN:9810000 2008/12/5 Ver 8.08 Configuration Rule unit This function can allow user to select the unit of length for system.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Operation Status This function can show the position of carriage and table. About i.LASER #### This function show the firmware version and the machine serial number.

  • Page 66: Print Driver Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4 Print Driver Operation Because i.LASER is controlled by a standard Windows printer driver, you can create the drawing on your favorite graphics software based on Windows system. When you want to send files to i.LASER, you can easy modify the driver settings just like using a desktop printer.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Operation 2. Power This item can control the output power by setting the percentage of maximum power. For example, if the maximum power of Laser generator is 30 Watts, then setting 50% power will generate about 15 Watts of output power. 3.
  • Page 68 11. Advanced Clicking this button will pop up a [Advanced] window that is protected by password. If you need password to modify these settings, please connect LTT. It is recommended NOT to change the settings unless instructed to by a LTT...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Operation Raster Tuning This tuning procedure will align the left-to-right and the right-to-left raster lines. To keep the laser system running at it’s best, be sure to periodically run the tuning process every 3~6 months of operation or as necessary. A sign that the system needs tuning would be that text characters may appear “fuzzy”...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Operation Move the carriage Material 20mm or larger 160mm or larger 5. The iLaserTuning.prn file is a Temporary Reference Point file. The reference point is set to Middle of the figure. Before you execute this job, please move the carriage to the middle of material.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Operation 11. The Raster Tuning settings for that material are now complete. If you feel that you can tweak it a little more, use the Tuning setting you just set and the near two Tuning values (the tuning setting+1 and the tuning setting-1) to engrave small text.
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Operation Raster Direction You can choose a raster quality by changing the Raster Direction. If you choose Normal, the laser opens both on direction of left to right and right to left. Otherwise, if you choose Left to Right or Right to Left, the laser opens only on the single direction you choose.

  • Page 73: Job Tab

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.2 Job Tab The Job tab is divided into four sections: Job Mode, Resolution, Engrave Type, and Cut & Engrave Setup. 1. Job Mode Normal This mode uses the eight color settings to raster engrave and vector cut graphics drawn in the graphic software.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Operation Rubber This mode is used for making rubber stamps. This mode causes the laser to create a tapered profile on the edge of the engraving. This gives small graphics more strength, preventing them from folding over when used. The profile of the edge depends on the power settings on the Power Scale tab.
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Operation 4. Engrave type Ends The Ends dropdown box allows for two selections. The Normal setting provides the fastest engraving but the edges of detailed graphics may not align properly. The Fine setting results in slower engraving but detailed images are engraved flawlessly.

  • Page 76: Page Tab

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.3 Page Tab The Page Tab is divided into four sections: Page Setup, Job Title, Repetition, and Material. 1. Page Setup The Page Setup section includes the Width and Height information of machine. There are three functions in this section. They are Imperial, Joint Curves, and Time Estimate.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 Operation 2. Job Title The Job Title input box allows the user to input a title for the job being sent to the engraver. The title entered will be the top line of the job file on the display of the engraver.
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Operation Top Left Top Middle Top Right Middle Left Center Middle Right Bottom Left Bottom Middle Bottom Right Pattern Boundary Stay Reference Point If you want to stay on reference point after job finished, you can choose this option.

  • Page 79: Power Scale

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.4 Power Scale The Power Scale tab is divided into two sections, Power Scale and Custom Power Scale. 1. Power Scale The Power Scale section is used to adjust the strength of the laser power. While in Rubber mode, the Power Scale function will control the curve of the tapered profile.

  • Page 80: Ltt Product Tools

    3.5 LTT Product Tools 3.5.1 System Upgrade Generally, the file for upgrade will be provided from LTT. The file type is [*.ice]. While upgrade is processing and the power is turned off or the cable is disconnected, the i.LASER may not be upgraded for the moment. If this situation happens, please contact LTT.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Operation 4. Then select the [*.ice] file with […] key, then press [Send] key to upgrade the firmware of i.LASER. 5. You will hear two short beeps along with the following display, showing that the upgrade has completed successfully. firmware upgrade complete ! 6.

  • Page 82: Ethernet Settings Upgrade

    Chapter 3 Operation 3.5.2 Ethernet Settings Upgrade 1. Please repest the steps (1)~(4) in section 3.5.1. 2. The computer name will be obtained automatically, and make sure that it is composed of English and number. If you want to modify for another computer, you can change the computer name manually 3.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Operation 5. You will hear two short beeps along with the following display, showing that the upgrade has completed successfully. firmware upgrade complete ! 6. Press on the Control Panel and you will hear a beep after which i.LASER returns to main menu.

  • Page 84: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 Daily Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable unplugged. Prepare for cotton swab, cotton cloth, and alcohol. 2. Clean machine Remove all loose dirt and debris from inside of the machine. Clean the top window with cotton cloth and alcohol.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean 4 mirror with cotton swab and alcohol. Clean 5 mirror and focal lens with cotton swab and alcohol. Loosen the two screws by hand, and take off the cover.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Maintenance Pull out the 5 mirror, clean it, and push it in back. Pull out the focal lens, clean it (both sides of lens), and push it in back. Assemble the cover and screws back.

  • Page 87: Weekly Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.2 Weekly Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable unplugged. Prepare for compressive air which is waterless and oil free, dry brush, cotton swab and alcohol. 2. Clean machine Clean all electric components with compressive air and dry brush.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the mirror. Assemble the cover and screws back.

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

    Realign by adjusting mirrors. The setting of laser power is too Increase the setting. low. (See section 3.4.2.) Laser generator has Please contact LTT. breakdown. (See Introduction) Cutting or engraving Focal length is not suitable. Adjust focal length. quality is bad.

  • Page 90: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices Appendix 1 Specifications This section describes the specification of the i.LASER series. Model 3000 series 4000 series Work area 700 (L) × 500 (W) mm 1000 (L) × 600 (W) mm Table Movement 230 (H) mm Max. speed 1524mm/sec (60"/sec)

  • Page 91: Appendix 2 Dimensions

    Appendices Appendix 2 Dimensions This section describes the dimensions of i.LASER series. i.LASER 4000 series Unit:mm 1450...
  • Page 92 Appendices i.LASER 3000 series Unit:mm 1150...

  • Page 93: Appendix 3 Suggested Power And Speed Settings

    Appendices Appendix 3 Suggested Power and Speed Settings The below settings are only intended to be starting points. Many variables can affect actual settings. Different manufacturers have different formulations, laser tubes differ in actual power output, natural materials vary greatly, and the user desired results will drastically affect actual settings.

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