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OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG
LEGEND 24EX AND 32EX MODEL 6000
LEGEND TT MODEL 7000
Revision C
December 7, 2004
16371 Table Mountain Parkway
Golden, CO 80403
Phone (303) 277-1188
Fax (303) 277-9669
Technical Support (303) 215-9171
Technical Support online:
www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm
www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG LEGEND 24EX AND 32EX MODEL 6000 LEGEND TT MODEL 7000 Revision C December 7, 2004 16371 Table Mountain Parkway Golden, CO 80403 Phone (303) 277-1188 Fax (303) 277-9669 Technical Support (303) 215-9171 Technical Support online: www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents at a Glance Legend Setup ......................1 Section 1: Getting Started ......................3 Section 2: Safety ........................15 Section 3: Dos and Don’ts ..................... 23 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation ... 25 Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How to Use This Owner’s Manual ..................xi Manual Conventions ......................xi Structure of the Manual ..................... xi Icons Used in this Manual....................xiii Legend Setup ......................1 Section 1: Getting Started ......................3 Unpacking Your Machine....................... 3 Unpacking Your L24EX or L32EX Machine..............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw ..................41 Print Settings within Corel 9 or Corel Essentials..............41 Print Settings within CorelDraw 10 ..................42 Color Mapping ........................42 Corel 9 Setup for Corel Color Mapping ................42 Installing and Using the Win Xp/2000 Ex Print Driver with Corel 9........44 To reinstall CorelDRAW 9 onto your computer...............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Power ..........................69 Stamp Options........................69 Shoulders........................69 Widening........................69 More Options ........................70 Computer Controlled Speed/Power .................. 70 Auto Focus ........................70 Configuration ........................70 Changing Print Driver Defaults .................... 71 Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems ................ 73 Keyboard Commands......................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Move X/Y ........................83 Calibrate........................83 Disable Axes ......................... 87 Reboot ........................... 87 Lenses ........................... 87 Loading Your Work......................88 Loading Your Work......................89 Operation........................... 89 Job Storage........................89 Single Job Mode ....................... 90 Multiple Job Mode......................90 Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations ..............
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Plastic Background ......................107 Plastic Engraving Techniques..................108 Plastic Vector Cutting Techniques.................. 108 Rubber Stamps ........................109 Engraving Rubber Stamps with the Epilog WINDOWS XP/2000 Driver Version 6.01 109 Installing the Rubber Stamp Driver ................109 Creating Your Layout for Stamps................... 109 Text and Graphics .......................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Laser Power ........................147 Spot Size, Focus Length, and Depth of Field ............. 150 Vector Grid ......................... 154 Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance ............... 155 Cleaning - Important!......................155 Exhaust..........................155 Bearings .......................... 155 Optics ..........................156 Laser Tube ..........................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents The following pages list the machine specifications for our Legend Models 6000 and 7000. Legend 24EX Specifications....................191 Legend 24EX Specifications....................192 Legend 32EX Specifications....................193 Legend TT Specifications ....................194 Compatibility ........................195 Recommended PC....................... 195 For Optimum Computer Performance ................

  • Page 11: How To Use This Owner's Manual

    Introduction How to Use This Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing an Epilog Legend Model 6000 L24EX or L32EX Laser System (Legend) or a Legend Table Top Model 7000 Laser System (TT). The Legend system has been designed to be easy to operate, but you will utilize it to its fullest potential by taking some time to read this owner’s manual prior to use.
  • Page 12 Introduction print driver, configuring CorelDraw, and a brief user’s guide to running your first job. Legend Basic Operations Sections 7 through 10 explain basic Legend operations and maintenance and Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Advanced Operations Sections 11 through 13 explain advanced Legend operations, system options, and material suppliers.

  • Page 13: Icons Used In This Manual

    Introduction Icons Used in this Manual Look for these symbols to help you find valuable information throughout the text: Indicates Legend EX Model 6000EX Specific Information Indicates Legend Table Top Model 7000 Specific Information Sometimes the right perspective on a procedure is essential to success. This icon Flags a Quick Note regarding the task at hand.
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  • Page 15: Legend Setup

    Manual Legend Setup...
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  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started In This Section Unpacking Your L24ex, L32 Ex Machine Or TT Machine Connecting The Computer Connecting The Exhaust Connecting The Electrical Power Laser Cooling Requirements And Operating Temperatures Unpacking Your Machine You will need to do the following to use your machine: Remove it from the crate Connect your computer Connect the exhaust system...

  • Page 18: Unpacking Your Tt Machine

    Section 1: Getting Started Under the machine (all the way under), locate the ramps. They will be wrapped in plastic. Remove them and place the metal hooks into the slots on the pallet. These ramps will allow you to roll the machine off the pallet. There is a left and a right ramp.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Computer

    Section 1: Getting Started Connecting the Computer The Legend systems were designed to be used with Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 operating systems. One advantage of Microsoft operating systems is that they handle network connections very efficiently with exceptionally easy setup. The best way to connect your Legend is through the Ethernet network port.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Exhaust

    Section 1: Getting Started Ethernet Network Port: The Legend uses a 10BaseT style connection network crossover cable is included accessories kit that came with your laser. The port is located Serial Port right side of the Ne twork Port machine, near the rear.

  • Page 21: Legend Ex Exhaust Blower Connections

    Section 1: Getting Started on prior to using the engraver. Please connect the exhaust blower to the Legend EX as shown below and to the Legend TT as shown on the following pages. In addition to evacuating the laser cavity, the exhaust blower on the TT laser system provides the cooling air for the laser tube.
  • Page 22 Section 1: Getting Started This diagram shows the preferred method for connecting the exhaust blower to the The TT allows Exhaust Blower you to plug your Roof or exterior wall exhaust blower directly into Check your switched power outlet exhaust system Rigid Duct that is located on the for leaks.

  • Page 23: Connecting Electrical Power

    Section 1: Getting Started Connecting Electrical Power What voltage should be supplied to operate a Legend laser? All Legend laser systems have an auto-switching power supply that automatically detects the incoming voltage and automatically switches itself to operate at that voltage.

  • Page 24: Summary Of Recommended Voltage

    Section 1: Getting Started The 220 volt cord that is supplied with the 120 watt laser has a NEMA L6-15R plug (HUBBELL 4560 or equivalent). This is one of the most widely used 220 volt plug styles within the United States and is known to all electricians and electrical hardware suppliers.
  • Page 25 Section 1: Getting Started On/Off Switch Power Cord Receptacle Power Cord Receptacle Circuit On/Off Breakers Switch 50 WATTS AND ABOVE UNDER 50 WATTS...
  • Page 26 Section 1: Getting Started On/Off Switch Circuit Breakers Input Power Receptacle Switched Power Outlet - This outlet provides electrical power for the exhaust blower on the TT line of lasers.

  • Page 27: Laser Cooling Requirements And Operating Temperatures

    Section 1: Getting Started Laser Cooling Requirements and Operating Temperatures All Epilog Legend EX models use air-cooled laser tubes. Laser technology is such that the laser tubes generate a lot of excess heat and the tubes must be cooled in order for them to operate correctly.
  • Page 28 Section 1: Getting Started Never run a job on a Legend TT unless the exhaust blower is hooked up and operating properly! To the outside The exhaust blower pulls ambient room air through the front of the TT and over the cooling fins of the laser.

  • Page 29: Safety

    Section 2: Safety In This Section Laser Safety Electrical Safety Fire Safety Safety Features And Regulatory Compliance Laser Safety The Epilog Legend Models 6000 and 7000 Laser Systems are Class 3R laser products, as 60825 defined in International Standard IEC The Epilog Legend Models 6000 and 7000 comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the Federal Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
  • Page 30 Section 2: Safety The operator of the Legend Model EX 6000 should observe the following general precautions: DO NOT disassemble the machine or remove any of its protective covers while the unit is plugged in. DO NOT attempt to defeat the door and window interlocks. DO NOT view directly into the beam of the Laser Diode Pointer.

  • Page 31: Electrical Safety

    Section 2: Safety ELECTRICAL SAFETY The AC input power to the Epilog Legend Model 6000 Laser System is potentially lethal and is fully contained within the cabinet. DO NOT open any of the access panels on the rear of the machine while the unit is plugged in.

  • Page 32: Safety Features And Regulatory Compliance

    Section 2: Safety SAFETY FEATURES AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Epilog has incorporated specific safety features into the Legend Models 6000 and 7000 Laser Systems in order to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 1040 and the International Standard IEC 60825-1. A safety enclosure (cabinet) which fully encloses the engraving laser and its beam path.
  • Page 33 Section 2: Safety Warning Label. This label is located on the left-hand side of the machine’s cabinet, beside the Certification/Identification Label. Explanatory Label. This label is located directly below the Warning Label above, on the left-hand side of the cabinet. LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT...
  • Page 34 Section 2: Safety Defeatably-interlocked Protective Housing Safety Label. This label is located on the right side of the machine’s cabinet, below the access door. A special fixture is required to defeat the interlocks on the Model 6000 product. CAUTION - CLASS 4 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED...
  • Page 35 Section 2: Safety Fire Safety Label. This label is located on the top of the laser bay cover, at the rear of the cabinet. FIRE HAZARD DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNATTENDED...
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  • Page 37: Dos And Don'ts

    Section 3: Dos and Don’ts In This Section Operating Dos and Don’ts DON’T! DON’T operate the machine without a properly operating vent to the outside! Most material will only produce an irritating smoke when engraved. Some materials, including but not limited to paint, varnish, composition board and plastics, produce compounds that can be harmful if concentrated.
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  • Page 39: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer - Print Driver Installation

    Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation In This Section Printer Installation Network Printing Parallel Printing USB Printing Epilog provides a custom print driver for use with Windows XP or 2000. The driver is included in the accessories kit on a CD-ROM. The Legend print driver is the software that allows your computer to talk to your Legend laser system.

  • Page 40: Network Printing - Crossover Cable To Ethernet Connection

    Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation especially over long distances. The maximum length parallel cable you should use is 10 feet. The crossover cable can be run several hundred feet without loss of data. The instructions below are written around Windows XP, but they are virtually identical for Windows 2000.

  • Page 41: Laser Setup

    Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Laser Setup From the Legend's LED menu: OPTIONS | NETWORKING and set the display to the following: IP Address 192 168 3 4 (The IP Address can be almost any number) Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address...
  • Page 42 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation The following window will appear. Select Use the following IP address radio button. Type in the following (leave everything else blank on this page) IP Address 192 168 3 3 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address...

  • Page 43: Print Driver Installation

    Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Print Driver Installation Click the START button in the lower left hand corner of your computer screen. Click on CONTROL PANEL, which is usually located about half way up on the right side of the window.
  • Page 44 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation To install the driver onto an Ethernet connection, select CREATE A NEW PORT: Under the Type of port: Use the scroll arrow and select STANDARD TCP/IP PORT Click NEXT to continue.
  • Page 45 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Click CUSTOM, and then click SETTINGS… Enter the IP address. This IP address must be different than the IP Address that you set in the TCP/IP settings above. This IP Address must match the IP Address that you set in the Legend under...
  • Page 46 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Set Protocol to LPR. This very important step. Your download time will be greatly increased if LPR is not selected. Type “Legend” in the Queue Name box. It is important that you use an upper case “L”.
  • Page 47 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Click HAVE DISK…. Make sure the Legend EX CD-ROM is in the computer’s drive. Click Browse and select the CD Rom Drive then click OK.
  • Page 48 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Select “Legend Engraver EX Win32” driver. Select NEXT to continue. Provide your printer a name. Determine if you want it to be your default. Click NEXT to continue.
  • Page 49 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Do not print a test page. Click NEXT to continue. Click FINISH to continue.
  • Page 50 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation While the Legend EX print driver has not been tested by Microsoft, continuing will not impair or destabilize your system. Click CONTINUE ANYWAY to continue. That’s it! Your printer driver is installed on your computer and you can now print to your Legend EX laser system.

  • Page 51: Parallel Printing

    Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Parallel Printing Installation Click the START button in the lower left hand corner of your computer screen. Click on CONTROL PANEL which is usually located about half way up on the right side of the window.
  • Page 52 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation a) Follow the instructions above for installing the Legend EX print driver to the parallel port. Connect the USB to Parallel cable to your computer and the Legend EX. Configure USB Port.
  • Page 53 Section 4: Connecting And Configuring Your Computer – Print Driver Installation Click on the PORTS tab. Use the slider bar to access the “USB001 Virtual printer port for USB” Make sure there is a checkmark in the box next to “USB001” Click on OK.
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  • Page 55: Configuring Coreldraw

    Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw In This Section Print Settings within CorelDraw 10 Color Mapping Installing and Using the WIN XP/2000 EX Print Driver with Corel 9 Many Legend users use Corel 9 or Corel Essentials as their drawing software package. Corel 9 and Corel Essentials are essentially the same software, with only very minor differences between the two.

  • Page 56: Print Settings Within Coreldraw 10

    Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw Click OK so that the settings are saved. Close out of print preview and all settings should now be saved. Print Settings within CorelDraw 10 Print Setting for Corel 10 for XP Driver Open Corel 10 Place something on the page or open a file.
  • Page 57 Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw The Color Management fly out defaults to the following: Deselect “Calibrate colors for display”.

  • Page 58: Installing And Using The Win Xp/2000 Ex Print Driver With Corel 9

    Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw Once “Calibrate colors for display” is deselected the Color Management fly out will look like the following: Click OK and that’s it. With “Calibrate colors for display” deselected you will be able to Color Map vectors in Corel 9. Installing and Using the Win Xp/2000 Ex Print Driver with Corel 9 There is a possibility that installing the Legend print driver will cause raster...

  • Page 59: To Reinstall Coreldraw 9 Onto Your Computer

    Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw ..........................................Laser ............................................................................................................................To reinstall CorelDRAW 9 onto your computer Insert the CorelDRAW 9 Disk 1 into the CD Drive on your computer. The Autorun feature should open the CorelDRAW 9 Installation Program automatically.
  • Page 60 Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw The following windows will appear. Point and Click the “Install CorelDRAW 9, Corel PHOTO-PAINT 9 and Utilities selection.” Select CUSTOM SETUP. Then Click NEXT...
  • Page 61 Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw Select “Custom Setup (currently 184 MB)” Then Click NEXT This window will appear. All of the items look like they checked; however, the check mark is in a shaded square. These need to be checked again. To recheck each item point and click on each check mark until all...
  • Page 62 Section 5: Configuring CorelDraw When all five items are checked correctly as shown, Click NEXT. This window is the most critical piece of reinstalling Corel 9. Continue working through the Corel Setup Wizard until the finish. Once these selections have been made, you finish the rest of the setup to your liking without affecting the...

  • Page 63: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup In This Section Artwork Setup Job Setup Your Legend EX system is ready to use once you have followed the steps in Sections 1 – 5. To get started quickly and run a sample piece of material on your new Legend, the following is a very quick setup guide to describe the general steps for running a first job.

  • Page 64: Artwork Setup

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Artwork Setup Create your job in the graphics software of your choice, (for example – CorelDraw). There are two different modes of operation for the laser and the way you setup your artwork will determine if you raster engrave or vector cut: Raster engraving can best be described as very high resolution dot matrix "printing."...

  • Page 65: Job Setup

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Job Setup Your Legend laser system has a prime reference point that is in the upper left corner of the laser table. This is the 0,0 (zero, zero), or “Home” position. All artwork and material placement is referenced from here.

  • Page 66: Piece And Page Size

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Piece and Page Size Many users like to create their artwork on a page size in Corel that matches the size of the piece that is to be lasered. Compensating for beveled edges or placing an image in an exact location is easy when there is a one-for-one relationship between the material and the page size of the artwork.

  • Page 67: Focus On Your Material

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Focus on your material Manual Focus A “V” shaped metal focus gauge is provided to determine the correct distance from the work piece to the focus lens. The focus gauge is included in the accessory kit.

  • Page 68: Auto Focus

    Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Turning the jog/shuttle knob raises or lowers the table to move your work piece closer to, or further from, the fixed focus lens. The table should be raised just to the point where the manual focus gauge touches the work piece. Remove the gauge when you are done focusing.
  • Page 69 Section 6: Using Your Legend System Quick Setup Your Legend EX Auto Focus system works automatically with any of the three standard lenses (1.5, 2.0 and 2.5) without the need for user compensation. Auto Focus...
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  • Page 71: Basic Operations And Maintenance

    Manual Basic Operations and Maintenance...
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  • Page 73: Using The Epilog Legend Print Driver

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver In This Section General Vector Raster More Options Changing Print Driver Defaults The Epilog Legend EX print driver allows you to control the laser’s functions from your computer. The Legend EX print driver is found on the driver CD in your accessories box.

  • Page 74: Vector

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver clipart, scanned images, photos, text and graphic images. The Raster Speed and Raster Power boxes will be enabled when you have selected Raster under Job Type. Set the Speed and Power boxes to the appropriate settings for the material that you are engraving.

  • Page 75: Combined

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Combined “Combined” mode is used when you want to incorporate both Raster and Vector functions in the same job setup. When you are in Combined mode, all Raster operations will be performed first, with the Vector operations second. Note on Vectors: If you are in Vector or Combined mode, all thin lines of .007 inch (.175 mm) will be vector cut! This can be disconcerting, because even if the lines are not visible in your artwork they will still cut.

  • Page 76: Piece Size

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Piece Size Many users like to create their artwork on a page size in Corel that matches the size of the piece that is to be lasered. Compensating for beveled edges or placing an image in an exact location is easy when there is a one-for-one relationship between the material and the page size of the artwork.

  • Page 77: Frequency Automatic

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Frequency Automatic The laser frequency, or “pulsing”, can be manually set or set to “Frequency Automatic”. When “Frequency Automatic” is set to “Yes”, the engraver’s software will automatically adjust the pulsing of the laser to a value of 5000. If “Frequency Automatic”...

  • Page 78: Frequency

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Frequency Set Frequency in the print driver from 10 to 5000. The frequency is the number of laser pulses that the laser fires in vector cutting mode. A lower frequency number will have the effect of less heat applied to the material being cut. Lower frequency rates are helpful for products like wood where charring is evident at higher frequencies.

  • Page 79: Map Colors To Speed/Power

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Map Colors To Speed/Power The Legend EX has the capability to assign multiple Speed and Power settings within a single job by using different colors within your drawing package. Color Mapping applies only to the vector objects in a design. This is useful in a variety of ways.

  • Page 80: Color Value

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver The Color Maps window will open with the color Red as the default. Color Value These sliders define a color. The driver uses an RGB (Red Green Blue) value to define a color. Use the slider bars to produce the color values you want. A value of 255 Blue with 0 Green and 0 Red is shown.

  • Page 81: Settings

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver An Important Note about Colors: Your drawing program may use a CMYK palette to define colors. The Epilog Color Map driver will automatically convert the six primary colors – Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow from CMYK to RGB values.

  • Page 82: Done

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver right. Please be careful not to add the same color to the list twice. Each setting must have a different color. If you want to change the speed and power for a color that is already in the list, just click on the entry you want to change.

  • Page 83: Power

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Power Set the power from your computer from 1 to 100%. The higher the power, the deeper the engraving. Stamp Options Stamp Options control the settings for the Shoulders and Widening of the characters you are engraving in stamp mode.

  • Page 84: More Options

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver Additional stamp setup and guidelines are explained in Section 11, Material Engraving Techniques of this Manual. More Options Computer Controlled Speed/Power When this box has a “Yes” in it, the Speed and Power settings are controlled from the computer.

  • Page 85: Changing Print Driver Defaults

    Section 7: Using the Epilog Legend Print Driver File As"... window. The Configuration can now be saved to any folder you designate on the computers hard drive. There is no limit to the number of files that can be saved. To retrieve a Configuration, click on the “Load” button in the “Configuration”...
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  • Page 87: Using The Epilog Legend Systems

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems In This Section Keyboard Commands Legend LCD Menu Headings Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Lenses Loading Your Work Operation Job Storage Single Job Mode Multiple Job Mode As you start to use your new Epilog Legend EX or TT, you will notice that the Keyboard Commands, and Liquid Crystal Display are helpful tools for operating your laser.

  • Page 88: Job/Shuttle (Round Knob)

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Job/Shuttle (Round Knob) The Jog/Shuttle is used to raise and lower the table, as well as to change settings like speed and power. The keys and menus are used to specify what the Jog/Shuttle will do.

  • Page 89: Focus

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Focus Pressing the FOCUS key and then turning the Jog/Shuttle knob raises or lowers the table to move your work piece closer to, or further from, the fixed focus lens. A metal focus gauge is provided to determine the correct distance from the work piece to the focus lens.

  • Page 90: Arrows

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Arrows The arrow keys are used to move through the menu selections up, down, right, or left. The arrow keys are also used to move the carriage when you are in the “Service”, “Move X/Move Y” mode.

  • Page 91: Legend Lcd Menu Headings

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Legend LCD Menu Headings LCD Graphic Display...

  • Page 92: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The Legend EX is equipped with a 320 x 240 pixel LCD graphic display. This is shown above located just to the left of the keyboard commands. The menu choices are listed across the top of the display, much like that of your personal computer.

  • Page 93: Diode Pointer

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Diode Pointer The Diode Pinter setting allows for manually turning ON or OFF the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer). This visible output beam is much like the hand held laser pointers, and has a bright red beam. This beam allows the operator to visually note where the laser is engraving or cutting.

  • Page 94: Delete

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Delete Selecting DELETE will permanently remove that job from memory. You cannot delete a job if it is currently running. You cannot retrieve a job that has been deleted. You can load jobs at any time. All jobs will appear in the order that they were printed with the most current job received at the top of the list.

  • Page 95: Installed Options

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems PSI is adequate. Do not use gas other than air when using the Air Assist option. Never use Oxygen with the Air Assist option. Installed Options This selection lists the installed options. Rotary: The “ROTARY” option allows you to mark or engrave cylindrical objects. This menu item designates either installed by displaying YES or not installed by displaying NO.

  • Page 96: Cutting

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Cutting Frequency This control allows direct setting of the pulsing of the laser in Vector Mode. The control allows setting from ten hertz to five thousand hertz. The lower frequencies are normally used for perforating an edge when you do not want to completely separate the cutout from the background.

  • Page 97: Service

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Service Move X/Y “MOVE X/Y” allows you to move the carriage to locate a point on the engraving/cutting surface. When you are in the Move X/Y mode, the X and Y coordinates are displayed on the LCD and increment/decrement as the carriage moves.
  • Page 98 Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Once home is properly set, go to OPTIONS on the LCD panel then SAVE SETTINGS to permanently save the new home settings. Failure to save the settings will result in the laser returning to the default settings the next time that you power down the Legend.
  • Page 99 Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Raster lines that display the correct Laser Match. Raster lines with an incorrect Laser Match may display ragged looking vertical edges, a slight double image, or a bolder than expected appearance. Stamp Match: STAMP MATCH provides the same function as Laser Match but is used exclusively for the Stamp mode.
  • Page 100 Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Select SERVICE, then CALIBRATE, then ACCELERATION COMPENSATION. Using the JOG SHUTTLE KNOB, change the setting, then press the ENTER key. The acceleration will change immediately and stay at the new value until you reboot or power down your Legend. If you wish to save your settings go to OPTIONS on the LCD panel then SAVE SETTINGS to permanently save the new settings.

  • Page 101: Disable Axes

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Disable Axes This feature allows you to disable the electrical current to the X and Y-axis motors. Disabling the current allows you to move the carriage freely by hand to any point on the engraving/cutting surface.
  • Page 102 Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Legend EX Lens Assembly Final mirror. Lens release screw. 2.5 Inch lens position. A complete mirror and lens assembly is shipped if an 2.0 Inch lens position. EX optional 1.5, 2.5 inch systems are shipped with the lens is ordered .

  • Page 103: Loading Your Work

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Loading Your Work The home position of the engraving field is at the upper left corner of the table. Place your work piece in the upper left corner, pressed firmly against the metal stops along the top and left edges.

  • Page 104: Single Job Mode

    Section 8: Using the Epilog Legend Systems Single Job Mode If you press the "GO" key on the keyboard, you are telling the Legend that a job will be coming from the host computer. To verify the state of the machine, look at the Status bar across the bottom of the display.

  • Page 105: Speed And Power Recommendations

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations In This Section Engraving Speed Engraving Power Recommendations Multiple Passes Speed and Power Recommendation Tables Engraving Speed The true measure of an engravers speed is how long it takes for you to finish a job. This is a combination of a laser's acceleration and its maximum engraving speed.

  • Page 106: Recommendations

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations Recommendations The Legend EX and Legend TT Speed and Power guidelines are included on the following pages. Please remember that these are only guidelines. Depth of cut is a matter of personal preference. As such, there is no “correct” setting. Depth will increase if the power is increased, or if the speed is decreased.
  • Page 107 Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations power setting to achieve the desired results. If the material is not moved between passes the alignment of the second pass should be identical to the first pass. Vector cutting may also require multiple passes. If you find that you cannot cut completely through a material or if you are melting a material in a single pass, try making two or even three passes instead of just one.

  • Page 108: 30/35 Watt - Table Top Only

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 30/35 Watt - Table Top Only 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 20/100 25/100 30/100 1/8” – 30/100/5000 ¼” – 5/100/5000 Cherry –...

  • Page 109: 40/45 Watt - Table Top Only

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 40/45 Watt - Table Top Only 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 25/100 30/100 35/100 1/8” – 25/100/5000 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 110: 30/35 Watt - Legend Ex

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 30/35 Watt - Legend EX 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 20/100 25/100 30/100 1/8” – 30/100/5000 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 111: 40/45 Watt - Legend Ex

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 40/45 Watt - Legend EX 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 25/100 30/100 35/100 1/8” – 25/100/5000 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 112: 60 Watt - Legend Ex

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 60 Watt – Legend EX 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 50/100 60/100 70/100 1/8” – 50/70/5000 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 113: Watt - Legend Ex

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 75 Watt - Legend EX 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 65/100 75/100 85/100 1/8” – 50/70/5000 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 114: 120 Watt - Legend Ex

    Section 9: Speed and Power Recommendations 120 Watt - Legend EX 300 DPI 400 DPI 600 DPI VECTOR RASTER RASTER RASTER CUTTING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING ENGRAVING SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER SPEED/POWER/FREQUENCY Wood 75/100 85/100 100/100 1/8” – 50/50/2500 Cherry – Alder - ¼”...

  • Page 115: Material Engraving Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques In This Section Acrylic Anodized Aluminum Brass – Painted Glass Notary Seals – Delrin Plastic Rubber Stamps Wood The Legend Laser system is very versatile. It can mark and cut many different materials. Following is information regarding some of the materials the Legend will mark and cut.

  • Page 116: Acrylic Engraving Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Extruded acrylic on the other hand is ideal if you are only going to vector cut. Extruded is less expensive than cast and also has a lower melting point that produces an almost flame finished edge when cut with the Legend. Acrylic Engraving Techniques Most acrylic is engraved on the backside to produce a look through effect from the front surface.

  • Page 117: Anodized Aluminum

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques As with engraving, it is sometimes necessary to mask and dampen the acrylic before cutting. Warning! Never leave your Legend unattended when vector cutting acrylic! Acrylic is very flammable. Anodized Aluminum Anodized aluminum comes in a variety of colors and can usually be easily engraved with a CO2 laser.

  • Page 118: Brass Engraving Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques The lacquer prevents the brass from oxidizing and the bright reflective surface will stay bright for years. Some manufacturers also sell painted brass that is solid brass, not brass coated steel. If the brass is polished before the paint is applied you will have a nice reflective engraved surface.

  • Page 119: Glass

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Glass Glass Background When a laser strikes glass it fractures the surface but it will not engrave deeply or remove material. The fracturing of the glass surface will produce a frosted appearance but can cause roughness and chipping depending on the type of glass being engraved.

  • Page 120: Combining Laser Engraving With Sandblasting

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Note - You need to be especially careful when laser engraving leaded crystal. The lead in the crystal expands at a different rate than the crystal does and this can cause cracking and breakage of the crystal. Using a lower power setting can help this problem, but we always recommend having a spare in case of breakage.

  • Page 121: Plastic

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Apply a .001 outline around the seal to define the outside edge of the seal. Use the combined Engraving/Vector mode to first engrave the seal and then cut out the seal. Plastic Plastic Background Engraving plastics have changed greatly in the past few years. Before lasers, plastic manufacturers designed plastic for rotary engraving systems.

  • Page 122: Plastic Engraving Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques even if they are from the same manufacturer will have unique speed and power settings. Use the guidelines in this manual as a starting point when determining the correct speed and power settings. If you do not get acceptable initial results with the recommended speed and power settings start experimenting by first changing only the power setting.

  • Page 123: Rubber Stamps

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Warning! Never leave your Legend unattended when vector cutting plastics! Plastic can be very flammable. Do not engrave PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). PVC will destroy the optics and mechanics of your Legend. Cutting or engraving PVC will void your warranty. Rubber Stamps Engraving Rubber Stamps with the Epilog WINDOWS XP/2000 Driver Version 6.01...

  • Page 124: Text And Graphics

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques improve image quality. The last setting is on the Legend Control Panel under SERVICE | CALIBRATE | STAMP MATCH. Text and Graphics Set up your artwork in Corel so that your computer image looks like the image that you want to stamp.
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  • Page 126 Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques RUBBER STAMP CORRECT SETUP USING COMBINED MODE CORRECT EXAMPLE #1 CORRECT EXAMPLE #2 CORRECT EXAMPLE #3 Use only one fence to surround all stamps on the page. RUBBER STAMP INCORRECT SETUP USING COMBINED MODE...
  • Page 127 Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques INCORRECT EXAMPLE #1 INCORRECT EXAMPLE #2 After you have successfully setup your artwork, print your design by selecting FILE/PRINT. Choose the Epilog Driver printer. Next click on the PROPERTIES button and the following print driver window will appear.

  • Page 128: Print Driver Settings

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Print Driver Settings Within the print driver there are a few settings that need to be considered when printing and cutting stamps. Job Type You can choose COMBINED Mode, VECTOR Mode or RASTER Mode. Combined Mode is shown above.

  • Page 129: Vector

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Combined: Combined mode is used to engrave and cut out stamps that do not contain any vector lines except the cut line. Vector: Vector mode is not normally used for printing stamps. Raster: Raster mode is selected when you only want to engrave a stamp (no vector cutting), or if your artwork contains thin lines (.001-.007) that you want to be engraved, but not cut.
  • Page 130 Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques a side view of the difference in characters when their widening set to 1 or 6. Many users feel the default setting of 1 is ideal. Stamp Match: The last setting that you may need to make is on the Legend control panel under Service | Calibrate | Stamp Match.

  • Page 131: Wood

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Wood Solid Wood Manufactured Wood Products Engraving Vector Cutting Cleaning Color Filling Solid Wood Wood is by far the most laser friendly material available. It can be engraved or cut very easily. When engraved, lighter colored woods like cherry or maple produce very nice contrast where the laser burns away the wood.

  • Page 132: Manufactured Wood Products

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques piece. Therefore the majority of laser users will stick with Cherry, Alder, Walnut or Maple. The differences between Cherry and Alder are little. The grain, color and densities are nearly identical. The color of these two woods is a light red. We recommend stains that are clear allowing the natural color to show through.

  • Page 133: Wood Vector Cutting Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques Resolution Settings – Wood is a very easy material to work with and you can produce very nice detail with as little as 300 DPI engraving. 600 DPI engraving into wood produces fabulous results. Grey Scales – Grey scales look wonderful when engraved into wood. The reason for this is that the wood will react much differently to each level of gray scale, providing amazing contrast.

  • Page 134: Wood Color Filling Techniques

    Section 10: Material Engraving Techniques polyurethane or lacquer the coating protects the surface of the wood from the resin/smoke damage. You can remove the resin from coated materials with a wet chamois or a sponge with a web cover. Some people like to use 409, Windex or other mild cleaning product, but water works well and is usually the most readily available wetting agent.

  • Page 135: Advanced Operations

    Manual Advanced Operations...
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  • Page 137: Standard & Optional Machine Features

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features In This Section Auto Focus Air Assist Rotary Attachment Double Head Optional Lenses Vector Grid The Legend Laser system is very versatile. Features that are either included with the Legend or sold separately make the Legend a high performance tool. Following is information regarding operation of these features.

  • Page 138: Auto Focus

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Optional Features that are Machine Specific include: Additional Optical Lenses in 1.5, 2.5 and 4.0 inch configurations (Available for the L24EX and L32EX ONLY) Double Head (L32EX Only) (Only available with original order, not a field upgradeable option) TT Floor Stand (Available for the TT Only) These items can be purchased with your original order or, unless noted otherwise, at...

  • Page 139: Air Assist

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features careful when auto focusing on irregularly shaped items. The auto focus plunger must clear all edges of the work piece or you may cause damage. Set the Auto Focus on the Legend on the LCD Display panel. See Section 8 “USING THE EPILOG LEGEND SYSTEM”...

  • Page 140: Rotary Attachment

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features the engraving cavity on the left hand side of the machine and the tube is coiled around a shaft. The shaft keeps the tubing from interfering with any of the mechanics and allows the tubing to expand and contract as the head moves from left to right. On the Legend EX, we have included the air assist assembly (pump optional) as a standard part of the machine.
  • Page 141 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Clamp Black Bumper (not obvious in this drawing) Elevator Idler Wheels Mounting Drive Wheels Adjustment Mounting Knob Elevator Lock (shown unlocked) There is a motor on the rotary attachment with a plug on the end. Plug the rotary into the mating connector located at the front, left inside corner of the cabinet (see photos on following pages).

  • Page 142: Rotary Setup

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features keyed connector and will only fit one way. The Rotary connector for the TT is located at the front of the machine towards the left hand side. Make sure the table is lowered and the Legend is turned off before plugging Rotary...
  • Page 143 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Load your part with the smaller diameter on the right. Use the elevator to elevate your work so that it is horizontal. Insure the part is positioned so that the left end is close to, but not touching, the black bumper.
  • Page 144 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Some users like to use a level to insure the glass is horizontal. The level shown below is a little large! A small inexpensive level will work just fine.
  • Page 145 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features The photo below shows a typical setup for something other than a glass. The larger diameter is on the left side of the rotary attachment and the right side of the flashlight has been elevated so that it is resting horizontally. Correct Setup The photo below shows the same flashlight at a severe angle to horizontal.

  • Page 146: Mugs With Handles

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Mugs With Handles The drive wheels are each two piece assemblies with three o-rings when fully assembled. Removing the front part of the drive wheels enables the user to accommodate a wide variety of mugs with handles. Not all mugs with handles require the front drive wheels to be removed.

  • Page 147: Artwork Layout

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Artwork Layout Because the Rotary Attachment automatically compensates for the diameter of the glass, artwork setup is relatively easy. The most important thing to remember when working with the rotary is that your artwork needs to be rotated 90 degrees to the way it would normally be setup for flat work.
  • Page 148 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features For the height (y-direction) of your page, use a flexible tape and measure the circumference of the glass at its largest diameter. For this glass, the height of your page will be 11 inches (279 mm).
  • Page 149 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Place your artwork close to the top edge of the page layout. When the job starts the engraving process, the first thing to happen is for the rotary attachment to rotate through any white space that is between the top of your page and the top of your artwork.
  • Page 150 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features The edge of the black bumper on your rotary attachment corresponds to the left edge of your page in CorelDraw. Set your glass on the rotary attachment so that it is close to this bumper, touching it.
  • Page 151 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features In this example, the bottom of the image will engrave four inches up from the bottom of the bottle. Visualizing the orientation of the piece The left edge of your page Imaginary glass. you are engraving as it rests on the corresponds to the edge of the black rotary attachment will help in orienting...

  • Page 152: Focus With The Rotary

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features If placement of your artwork is critical, many users place a couple layers of masking tape onto the area of the glass to be engraved and practice at high speed and low power to mark only the tape. Focus with the Rotary Auto Focus –...

  • Page 153: Rotary Attachment - Home Position Adjustment

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Rotary Attachment – Home Position Adjustment Use the following procedure to ensure the Home position is set correctly. Home position for all Rotary Attachments are factory set and does not normally need to be changed, but this procedure provides a quick method of changing the Home position if you desire.
  • Page 154 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features The red diode beam should be close to “Red Diode Pointer” the center edge of the black bumper on the rotary attachment. Use manual focus if you need to raise or lower the table to produce a fine point with the red diode.

  • Page 155: Setting Your X Home Position

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Step 3– Adjustment of your X Home Position Leaving your Diode Pointer on, press the right arrow key on the Legend control panel and scroll to the SERVICE option, press ENTER. Using your down Service arrow...
  • Page 156 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Step 4 – Changing FACTORY Settings On the LCD panel highlight SERVICE, press the ENTER key to display the options: Scroll to CALIBRATE. Press ENTER Move X/Y Move Y Beam Calibrate Disable Axes Reboot X Home: Y Home:...
  • Page 157 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Step 5 – Save Your Settings After changing the X Rotary Home setting, scroll to the OPTIONS menu and press ENTER. Scroll to SAVE SETTINGS. Press ENTER. You have now saved your X Rotary Home changes.
  • Page 158 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Step 6 – Adjustment of your Y Home Position With your Diode Pointer on, press the right arrow key on your LCD Display panel and scroll to the SERVICE menu and press ENTER. This will display a drop down list of 5 options, using your down arrow key, select MOVE Y ENTER BEAM.

  • Page 159: Double Head

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Double Head Installation Locate the components for the Double head option. Connecting strut Beam Splitter/Lens Assembly With the machine off, open the door and slowly pull the “X” beam assembly to the front of the machine to where it is a comfortable reach. Move the secondary bearing block away from its “Park”...

  • Page 160: Artwork Layout

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Artwork Layout Lay out your work on a maximum page size of 16” (406 mm) wide and 20” (508 mm) tall. If you try to go beyond 16” (406 mm) width the machine will give an error and stop.

  • Page 161: Laser Power

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Laser Power The Double Head splits the laser beam in half after the laser beam leaves the laser tube. The beam goes through a transmisive optic that is located on the beam splitter/lens assembly. Half of the beam is directed down through the first focus lens and the other half of the beam is allowed to pass through the transmisive optic to the primary head.
  • Page 162 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Park position for the secondary bearing block. The beam splitter/focus lens assembly has been removed. With the double head option installed, the secondary head bearing block reduces the maximum stroke for single head mode to 30.5 inches (774 mm). The full 32 inches (812 mm) of stroke cannot be used if the double head attachment is installed as an option.
  • Page 163 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Connecting Strut Optical Plate Beam splitter/lens assembly Secondary bearing block with air assist tube Correctly Assembled Double Head...

  • Page 164: Spot Size, Focus Length, And Depth Of Field

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Optional Lenses Optional lenses are available for EX systems only in 1.5, 2.5, and 4.0 inch focal lengths. Optional lenses are not available for TT models. Spot Size, Focus Length, and Depth of Field A 2.0 inch lens is supplied as standard equipment on all Legend EX and TT systems.
  • Page 165 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features 2.5 inch 2.0 inch 1.5 inch This diagram at left shows the laser beam as it passes through the Laser beam focus lens and how it tapers to its optimum focus point. After it reaches optimum focus point, the beam...
  • Page 166 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Focus Length 1.5 inch 2.0 inch 2.5 inch 4.0 Inch .003” (high .005” (standard .007” (low Spot Size .010” resolution) resolution) resolution) small medium larger large Depth of Field + / - .075” + / - .100”...
  • Page 167 Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features The 4.0 inch lens is gray and is mounted in the bottom slot of the standard lens assembly and comes with a dedicated focus lens. 4.0“ Auto focus must be deactivated when using the 4.0 inch lens...

  • Page 168: Vector Grid

    Section 11: Standard and Optional Machine Features Vector Grid The Vector Grid, shown below, is the ideal tool for vector cutting. The Vector Grid reduces backside burning by lifting the material off the table and supporting it on a black aluminum honeycomb grid. A precise cut and crisp edges are achieved when the laser beam passes cleanly through the material into the air space created below.

  • Page 169: Engraving Machine Maintenance

    Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance In This Section Cleaning Laser Tube Auto Focus Plunger Cleaning - Important! The single most important thing that you can do to keep your Legend working as if it were new is to keep it clean! Five minutes once a day will keep the residue and debris from building up and causing problems.

  • Page 170: Optics

    Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance After cleaning the bearings, clean off the table and the rest of the inside of the machine. Spending just a few minutes a week will pay off in the long run with better quality and performance. Optics About once a week, you will need to clean the optics (mirrors and lenses) of your Legend.
  • Page 171 Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance The two optical components most likely to require cleaning are the focus lens and the mirror directly above it. The lens and mirror are a single assembly, and can be easily removed from the machine for cleaning, however, many users feel it is not necessary to do so.
  • Page 172 Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance LEGEND TT Cleaning and Lubrication Clean Optics To clean the optics use a high- Clean and Lube quality cotton swab or lens Mi rrors Bearing paper moistened with the optics cleaner supplied in the accessory Lens Bottom kit.

  • Page 173: Laser Tube

    Section 12: Engraving Machine Maintenance thoroughly with the solvent, and then blot it against a piece of cotton so that it is no longer soaking-wet. Then gently move the swab or paper across the optic, until the optic is free of visible contamination. Avoid any hard "scrubbing" of the surface, especially while there are visible particles on it, and try not to use repetitive circular motions.
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  • Page 175: Material Suppliers

    Section 13: Material Suppliers In This Section Laser Engravable Products Acrylic Laser Engravable Coated Metals Pressboard Plaques – Melamine Walnut Plaques & Specialty Wood Products Corian or Fountain Head – Synthetic Marble Engravable Plastics Flat Glass Pen and Pencil Sets Cermark Metal Coating Color Fill Materials Tapes and Foils...
  • Page 176 Section 13: Material Suppliers LASER ENGRAVABLE COATED METALS Identification Plates, Inc. 1555 High Point Drive Mesquite, TX 75149-9009 Phone: 800-395-2570 Fax: (972) 216-1555 Victory 1820 N. Major Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 Phone: 800-327-5578 Fax: (773) 637-7799 2704 W. Third Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605-339-4010 Toll Free: 1-800-843-8853...
  • Page 177 Section 13: Material Suppliers 11077 E. Rush Street South El Monte, CA 91733-3546 Phone: 626-442-7711 Toll Free: 1-800-800-7711 Fax: 626-442-1814 WALNUT PLAQUES & SPECIALTY WOOD PRODUCTS Colorado Heirloom 333 E. 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: (970) 667-4222 Fax: (970) 667-8880 Kentucky Woodcrafts Co.
  • Page 178 Section 13: Material Suppliers CORIAN OR FOUNTAINHEAD - SYNTHETIC MARBLE Johnson Plastics 9240 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55420-3604 Phone: 800-869-7800 Fax: (612) 888-4997 ENGRAVABLE PLASTICS Innovative Plastics Inc. P.O. Box 7065 Algonquin, IL 60102 Phone: (815) 477-0778 Fax: (815) 477-1210 Johnson Plastics 9240 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55420-3604...
  • Page 179 Section 13: Material Suppliers PEN & PENCIL SETS IMARK Pen Co. 3008 Pleasant Valley Lane Arlington, TX 76015 Phone: (817) 465-6681 Fax: (817) 465-7411 CERMARK METAL COATING CerMark Material FERRO Corporation 1-800-245-4951 COLOR FILL MATERIALS Smoke-Wood 1-800-248-2352 Fax: 541-437-1080 Email: smokewd@eoni.com www.smoke-wood.com TAPES AND FOILS...
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  • Page 181: Troubleshooting, Service And Specifications

    Manual Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications...
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  • Page 183: In Case Of Difficulty

    Section 14: In Case of Difficulty In This Section Contacting Technical Support Avoiding Common Print Problems Contacting Technical Support The technical support department at Epilog is available to assist with solving problems you may encounter using your Epilog. Please review first the common problems and solutions as noted below, then if you are still in need of assistance you may contact Epilog’s technical support department at the number or website listed below.

  • Page 184: Avoiding Common Print Problems

    Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Avoiding Common Print Problems Printing problems are normally related to stopping, resetting or trying to repeat a job before the computer has been allowed enough time to transmit the entire job. If you do interrupt a job while it is being transmitted (printed) to the Legend engraver, there is a good chance that the remaining data is still somewhere between the computer and the engraver, unless you take precautions to clear the print queue.
  • Page 185 Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Problem: Will not print text or text does not print correctly. Solution: Some operations with Text in some versions of CorelDraw require the text to be converted to curves. This command is located in the “Arrange” pull down menu. Problem: Engraving appears weak.
  • Page 186 Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Set it to Send Bands to Driver Then find the option Text Output Method Set it to All Text as Graphics Verify that Corel 6.0 is version .176; follow the instructions above for verification and updates. Problem: Inadequate Exhaust.
  • Page 187 If you are experiencing a double image problem or any other quality issue, it is best to run a sample of what the machine is doing and send it to: Technical Support Department Epilog Laser Corporation 500 Corporate Circle, Suite L Golden, CO 80401...
  • Page 188 Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Problem: Fan Malfunction. Solution: Verify that there is nothing obstructing the rotation of the fan. Verify the fan is clean. Using a vacuum should clean the fan adequately. Verify the connector is still connected. If need be contact Epilog for replacement.
  • Page 189 Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Problem: Table does not maintain a consistent level with the carriage. A symptom of this problem is that the depth of engraving starts out uniform and correct, but then varies either on the right side or at the bottom. Solution: At the home position, put on your focus gauge and manually raise the table (“Focus”...
  • Page 190 Section 14: In Case of Difficulty Problem: Computer error or print error message (such as: “There was an error writing to LPT1…”) appears on your computer screen. Solution: Verify that the Legend is READY (press the “GO” key). Is the printer cable connected correctly? Review the hookup configuration. If you have multiple LPT printer ports, make sure you are printing with the one connected to the engraver.

  • Page 191: Servicing The Legend

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend In This Section Service Module Location Diagram Legend 24 & 32 EX Service Module Location Diagram #1 Legend TT Service Module Location Diagram #2 Legend TT Controller Power Supply Laser Module and RF Module Legend EX Keyboard/Display X-Beam The Legend has been designed so that the owner of the equipment can do most...

  • Page 192: Service Module Location Diagram Legend 24 & 32 Ex

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Service Module Location Diagram Legend 24 & 32 EX Laser Cover Laser Power Supply Power Supply Cover Controller Boar Exhaust port Controller 100 Watt RF Cover Power 100 Watt RF Cover Supply Controller...

  • Page 193: Service Module Location Diagram #1 Legend Tt

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Service Module Location Diagram #1 Legend TT Laser Power Supply...

  • Page 194: Service Module Location Diagram #2 Legend Tt

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Service Module Location Diagram #2 Legend TT Controller Bay...

  • Page 195: Controller

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Controller The controller (part #LM1) is located on the Legend EX machines in the controller bay, and is the main electronic component module for the Legend; see the “SERVICE MODULE LOCATION DIAGRAM LEGEND 24 and 32 EX” shown in a diagram. On the Legend TT, this is in the back of the machine, and is the main electronic component module for the Legend;...

  • Page 196: Power Supply

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Power Supply The power supply (part #LM2-600/2-1200/2-2400) is located in the power supply bay; see “SERVICE MODULE LOCATION DIAGRAM” shown previously in this Section. To remove and/or service this module, first turn the machine off and unplug the power cord from the machine or from the wall.

  • Page 197: Laser Module & Rf Module Legend Ex

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend Laser Module & RF Module Legend EX For information regarding the TT machine, please contact Technical Support. The laser module for the Legend EX is located in the laser bay; see “SERVICE MODULE LOCATION DIAGRAM” shown previously in this Section. To remove and/or service this module, turn the machine off and unplug the power cord from the machine.

  • Page 198: Keyboard/Display

    Section 15: Servicing the Legend The RF driver for some lasers is located to the right of the laser, under the laser cover. To service the RF, remove the laser cover. The cover is held in place with four or five Phillips head screws.

  • Page 199: Upgrading The Operational Firmware

    Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware In This Section Upgrading Your Legend Using Flashmaster Software Installing Flashmaster onto Your Computer Installing New Legend Firmware onto Your Computer Installing New Firmware from Your Computer to your Legend Upgrading Your Legend Using Flashmaster Software Your Legend EX system is capable of having its operation firmware upgraded through the parallel port or Ethernet network connection.

  • Page 200: Installing Flashmaster Onto Your Computer

    Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware Install new Legend firmware onto your computer – The new Legend firmware is supplied as a compressed file that needs to be extracted (decompressed) after you have downloaded it from the Epilog web site. Install the new firmware from your computer to your Legend –...

  • Page 201: Via Email

    Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware Via Email Download the firmware upgrade file to a standard 3.5” diskette. Install from diskette as per the instructions above. Note: It is extremely important that you unzip the Legendxxx.exe file before trying to upgrade. The Unzip process will convert the Legend1.40.xx.xx.exe file into a Legend1.40.xx.xx.hex file.
  • Page 202 Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware Navigate through the “Open” window to the C:\Windows\Temp folder. The file that was extracted in step 2 above will be listed in this directory as a Legend1.40.xx.xx.hex file. Highlight the appropriate Legend 1.40.xx.xx.hex file then click the “Open” button. Note - It is extremely important that you choose the proper file with a .hex extension.
  • Page 203 Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware The file will appear in FlashMaster: If the user is using the LPT1 parallel port, they may just press ‘Go’ at this point. If the user is using another parallel port, they should enter it into the ‘Target’ field. ‘LPT2:’ and ‘LPT3:’...
  • Page 204 Section 16: Upgrading the Operational Firmware Sending the update to the Legend over the parallel port takes about 4-5 minutes. The computer and the Legend should not be disturbed during this time. On a Windows XP/2000 computer, the progress field will only indicate progress in sending to the spooler, which then in turn, sends to the Legend.

  • Page 205: Specifications

    Section 17: Specifications In This Section Legend 24EX Specifications Legend 32EX Specifications Legend TT Specifications The following pages list the machine specifications for our Legend Models 6000 and 7000.

  • Page 206: Legend 24Ex Specifications

    Section 17: Specifications Legend 24EX Specifications Maximum Engraving Area 24" x 20" (609 x 508 mm) Maximusm Material Thicknes 9" (228 mm) Table Size 33" x 21" (838 x 533 mm) Laser Control Display Panel 4" x 3" LCD displays job graphic, stored file names, speed, power, run time, and more.

  • Page 207: Legend 32Ex Specifications

    Section 17: Specifications Legend 32EX Specifications Maximum Engraving Area 32" x 20" (812 x 508 mm) Maximum Material Thickness 9" (228 mm) Table Size 37" x 21" (940 x 533 mm) Laser Control Display Panel 4" x 3" LCD displays job graphic, stored file names, speed, power, run time, and more.

  • Page 208: Legend Tt Specifications

    Section 17: Specifications Legend TT Specifications Maximum Engraving Area 24" x 12" Maximum Material Thickness 6" Table Size 27.25” x 13.25 “ Laser Control Display Panel 4" x 3" LCD displays job graphic, stored file names, speed, power, run time, and more. Drop down menus provide user control of all laser settings, calibration, and special features.

  • Page 209: Compatibility

    Any Windows 2000 or XP operating system is recommended. All new Epilog lasers are designed to work with the latest Windows operating systems, and all of the versions of 2000 or XP (Home, Professional, etc) are compatible for use with your Epilog laser.

  • Page 210: Ram - Random Access Memory

    Section 17: Specifications RAM – Random Access Memory 512 MB is recommended. RAM is kind of like short-term memory. It’s fast, readily available for the computer to access and makes time consuming tasks go much quicker if you have lots of it. Most users won’t notice a difference if they add more than 512 MB to their system, but almost all uses will notice the speed difference that 512 MB provides when compared to 256 MB (256 MB is kind of the next step down from 512 MB).

  • Page 211: 20-30 Gb Hard Drive

    Section 17: Specifications technology also allows direct printing from the computer to the Legend. Epilog supplies a network Crossover cable with each laser system that allows one computer to print to a single Legend system. 20-30 GB Hard Drive This is the permanent memory in your computer. Many users feel that you can never have a large enough hard drive, but for most laser applications 20 or 30 GB’s is going to be adequate for years of storage.

  • Page 212: Other Computer Hardware Recommendations

    Section 17: Specifications Other Computer Hardware Recommendations Scanner A flatbed scanner is another indispensable tool for generating custom artwork. Almost any flatbed scanner today is adequate for scanning artwork. Scanner technology has come so far in the last few years that even a $100 scanner today is as good as a $1,000 scanner of a few years ago.

  • Page 213: About The Laser

    Section 17: Specifications About The Laser The Epilog Legend uses the latest in waveguide CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser technology to provide a powerful tool that is simple and safe to setup and operate. The Legend can mark (engrave) and cut a variety of non-metallic materials. The CO2 laser beam itself is invisible.

  • Page 214: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Notice

    Section 17: Specifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 215: Appendix A Warranty Statement

    APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT Epilog Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of Legend Model 6000 L24EX and L32EX that these products will be free from defects in material or workmanship when purchased, and under proper, normal use within one (1) year from the original date of purchase for Legend 24EX models and two (2) years from the original date of purchase for Legend 32EX models.
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  • Page 217: Appendix B Setting Up A Network Connection

    Appendix B Setting Up a Network Connection In This Section One Computer Connected to One Legend One Computer Connected to Multiple Legends using a Hub More than One Computer Connected to One Legend Multiple Computers and Multiple Legends The following diagrams illustrate some common methods of using the network connection to set up your computer(s) to your Legend laser system(s).
  • Page 218 Setting Up a Network Connection Regardless of how many computers and laser systems are involved in your network, there are several common steps that need to be performed to setup a network connection. Connect all cables and hardware (see diagrams throughout this procedure) Set the computers TCP/IP network settings.
  • Page 219 Setting Up a Network Connection Set the Legend network settings. On the Legend LCD panel select Options – Networking. After setting the Network settings, scroll to options – Save Settings. Example: Legend EX/TT 192 . 168 . 3 . 4 IP address: 255 .
  • Page 220 Setting Up a Network Connection ONE COMPUTER CONNECTED TO ONE LEGEND This is the simplest method of setting up the network connection. CROSSOVER CABLE (Supplied i h l Computer TCP/I Print Driver Legend EX/TT 192 . 168 . 3 . 3 192 .
  • Page 221 Setting Up a Network Connection ONE COMPUTER CONNECTED TO MULTIPLE LEGENDS USING A HUB Install the Epilog Print Driver onto your computer once for each Legend. Assign a separate IP Address (port) to each driver to match each Legend. Print Drivers TCP/I 192 .
  • Page 222 Setting Up a Network Connection MORE THAN ONE COMPUTER CONNECTED TO ONE LEGEND ON A SMALL “PEER-TO-PEER” NETWORK USING A HUB (IP Address is specified by user) STANDARD CAT5 CABLE Computer 1 TCP/I Print Driver 192 . 168 . 3 . 3 192 .
  • Page 223 Setting Up a Network Connection MULTIPLE COMPUTERS AND MULTIPLE LEGENDS CONNECTED TO A SMALL ”PEER-TO-PEER” NETWORK USING A HUB (IP Address is specified by user) STANDARD CAT5 CABLE TCP/I Computer 1 192 . 168 . 3 . 3 192 . 168 . 3 . 4 IP address: 0 .
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  • Page 225: Appendix C Printing From Autocad

    Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD In This Section Printing from AutoCAD Printing from AutoCAD 14 with Windows XP or 2000 Printing from AutoCAD Versions 2000 and later from Windows XP/2000 The following include instructions on Printing from AutoCAD Software. AutoCAD is a very powerful software tool that is often used in conjunction with the laser for cutting applications.
  • Page 226 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD Order of Operation The Legend performs vector cuts in the order that they were created in AutoCAD. A drawing that was created in a random manner will cut in a random manner. The AutoCAD operator has exclusive control over which line is cut in which order. Understanding the order of operation can help immensely when trying to be as efficient as possible when cutting.
  • Page 227 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD 14 WITH WINDOWS XP OR 2000 Start with a simple drawing. following instructions assume that your file has been created on a page size (Limits) that matches the bed size of your laser system.
  • Page 228 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD default setting 0.010 inch. The first time that you print to the Legend will need to set Pens 1- 11 to 0.001 inch. Select pens 1-11 change Width value 0.001. Click OK. Note This is a very important step in the process of vector cutting from AutoCAD.
  • Page 229 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD Click on the Change tab for the final step in accessing print driver. Select Legend Engraver, then Properties to set the laser configurations (Speed, Power, Piece Size, etc). Once your laser settings are set, click on OK, then OK again to return Print/Plot Configuration window.
  • Page 230 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD Once you are back Print/Plot Configuration window there are several choices available printing. Insure your Plot Area matches your Piece Size that was print driver. If you set your page size in AutoCAD and your Piece Size in the print driver to 32 x 20, AutoCAD will impose a 0.07 inch border around the page causing the actual print area to be displayed as 31.93 x 19.93.
  • Page 231 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD VERSIONS 2000 AND LATER FROM WINDOWS XP/2000 The following steps are identical for AutoCAD versions 2000 and later. AutoCAD2000 imposes margins that are not predictable, but as long as a precise starting location (+/- .250 inch) is not important to you, AutoCAD 2000 will work well We have found that the best...
  • Page 232 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD Once your drawing is ready to print, click on File | Plot. Select the Legend driver your Plotter Configuration Insure your pens are set 0.001 inch. “Printing from AutoCAD 14…” above for more information on setting pens widths.
  • Page 233 Appendix C Printing From AutoCAD Set your Piece Size to match your page size (in this case 24 x 24). You can also set this as the default setting Control Panel. All of the Legend EX print capabilities available for setting the laser parameters from this window.
  • Page 234 INDEX USB Port · 38 Delrin · vii, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 106 Delrin Seals · 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 DPI · 61, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 119, 152, 170 21 CFR 1040 ·...
  • Page 235 INDEX Innovative Plastics · 164 JDS · 162 Johnson Plastics · 164 Kentucky Woodcrafts · 163 Kentucky Woodcrafts · 163 Keyboard Laserbits · 161 Arrow · vi, 76 PDU · 163 Contrast Adjustment · vi, 76 R. S. Owens · 162 Enter and Escape ·...
  • Page 236 INDEX Fire · iv, 15, 17, 21 Scanner · x, 198 Service · iii, vii, ix, xii, 76, 83, 116, 143, 164, 167, 177, 178, 179, 180 Software · ix, x, 185, 197, 211 PDU · 163 Solid Wood · viii, 117 Plastic ·...

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