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  • Page 2 Dear Madam and Sir, Thank you for choosing GCC and the LaserPro X-Series. You can be assured that this machine meets all of the highest safety standards while using technological innovations shared by no other laser engraver. The LaserPro X500 SERIES is backed by GCC, a truly international company that is dedicated to help your business grow.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Chapter I – Safety ................4 1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser ..............4 1.2 Safety Ratings ..................4 1.3 The Safety Interlock System ..............4 1.4 Safety Labels ..................4 1.5 Safety Measures .................. 10 1.6 Operating Environment ..............11 Chapter II - Unpacking &...
  • Page 4 5.2.3.1 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Option Page ....82 5.2.3.3 X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Advance Page ....... 94 5.2.3.4 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Paper Page ....99 5.2.3.5 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Language Page ..102 5.2.3.6 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >>...

  • Page 5: Chapter I - Safety

    Chapter I – Safety 1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A CO laser works by electrically stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture. When focused through a lens, this highly-intense, invisible beam will vaporize many materials. Depending on the speed and intensity of the projected beam, a CO laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide variety of materials.
  • Page 6 Product Label This label is located at the right-back side of machine. All the product information such as Serial Number, Model Numbers, Laser Power and Electric power can be found here. Before requiring any tech support, always provide the service person with the information on this label. 232001260G(12)
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  • Page 9 CDRH Label This label indicates the class level of CDRH. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 10 Laser Path Warning Label LaserPro machines are very safe under normal functioning conditions. However, in case of any accident, Laser Path Warning Label will be affixed on the possible laser path. When operators are near by these paths should be careful of possible injury while machine is working. Emergency Stop Label This label indicates the emergency stop button.

  • Page 11: Safety Measures

    Protection Window Label This label indicates the protection wavelength. You can find this label in the lower right corner window. Warning Label Warning Label is written with all the necessary information to be aware of in every operation. 1.5 Safety Measures ...

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

     Resulting debris from laser cutting are very dangerous and may cause fire hazard  DO NOT leave debris and scraps inside laser machine after job finished. Must keep machine clean after job finished.  Caution—Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 13  Select a location in which the ambient temperature remains between 15°C and 30°C (60°F to 86°F).  Select a location in which the relative humidity remains between 30% - 40%.  Select a location in which there is a short, direct path to a fume exhaust system. ...

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii - Unpacking & Contents

    Chapter II - Unpacking & Contents 2.1 Unloading and Unpacking The LaserPro X500 SERIES is shipped in one crate that contains the machine, the software, and all of the necessary accessories.The following section contains detailed step-by-step instructions for unpacking and assembly of the machine. WARNING To prevent personal injury or damage to the machine, please obtain assistance when loading and unloading the shipping crate.
  • Page 15 Step 5 Loosen and remove the pink packing strips by pushing the lock on the strip down, and then pull it out towards the top before you can loosen the strips. Step 6 Unscrew the two step boards, take them out of the crate, and then turn them upside down.
  • Page 16 Step 8 Remove the wooden block from the crate base, and then unscrew the four holding stands so that they can be moved up. Holding stand Step 9 Roll the machine out of the crate base to where you are going to setup. Step 10 Remove the X-axis restraining strips.

  • Page 17: Contents And Accessories Checklist

    2.2 Contents and Accessories Checklist Please check to ensure that all of the following items are included within the shipping crate. If any of the following items are missing, immediately contact your local GCC distributor. Item Quantity Main Power Cord *Power installation requires a certified electrical technician.

  • Page 18: Chapter Iii - Mechanical Overview

    Chapter III - Mechanical Overview Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro X500 SERIES. References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro X500 SERIES in later sections. 3.1 Front View Side Cover Side Cover...

  • Page 19: Right (Profile) View

    3.3 Right (Profile) View Power outlet Main Board Module Data Interface 3.4 Left (Profile) View Access Panel Mirror #1 232001260G(12)

  • Page 20: Rear View

    3.5 Rear View Laser Tube Module SmartEXT™ Pass-Through Door (Rear) Exhaust Hose Connector Air Assist Valve 232001260G(12)

  • Page 21: Chapter Iv - Setup And Installation

    Chapter IV - Setup and Installation 4.1 Machine Setup 4.1.1 Powering Up the Machine CAUTION Make sure both the LaserPro X500SERIES and computer are turned off before connecting either to a power source. 1) Connect the power cord to a quality surge protector and then connect the surge protector to a properly grounded outlet.

  • Page 22: Air Compressor

    NOTE Powerful fume extraction system is helpful to cutting quality and reduces the maintenance need. If you are using extraction system with 4” hose we recommend you use two units of ventilation systems to empower the air flow. 4.1.4 Air Compressor Specifically designed for laser engravers, the air compressor utilizes an oil-free safeguard.
  • Page 23 Plugs Plugs 3) Connect a ¼” tubing to the air tube fastener valve on the air compressor. NOTE It is important that the ¼” air tubing has clean, straight cuts on each end. Jagged or slanted cuts will not produce adequate sealing capabilities. 4) On the right-rear side of X500 SERIES to locate both the Air-Assist Valve and Internal Power Sockets, as indicated below: Power Cord A...
  • Page 24 Air Flow Regulator: Air Tube Fastener Turn Clockwise to increase airflow Turn Counter- Clockwise to Air Tube decrease airflow Connector Congratulations, you have finished setting up the air compressor. OPERATION 1) Switch on the air compressor unit and make sure that the airflow regulator on the air assist valve is opened (turn clockwise to increase the airflow, counter-clockwise to decrease the airflow).

  • Page 25: Water Chiller Installation

    4.1.5 Water Chiller Installation The water cooler that will be connected to the machine consists of a cooling system, and two water tubes that allow inflow and outflow of water. When you turn the power on, the cooling system is activated and delivers cool water to the laser tube module to absorb the heat generated there, and then brings it back to the cooling system to cool down.

  • Page 26: Adjustable Air Nozzle

    The inlet tubing of chiller should be connected to the outlet connector on the laser machine. The outlet tubing of chiller should be connected to the inlet connector on the laser machine. Step 2. Arrange the Outlet and Inlet tubing as follows. Insert the outlet tubing of chiller through the “Water in”...

  • Page 27: Knife-Shaped Cutting Table

    NOTE 1. The air flow on the material can cooperate with the right-rear air assist valve to have a best air flow volume. 2. Moderate air flow from air nozzle will bring better cutting quality when doing thick material cutting. 4.1.7 Knife-shaped Cutting Table Unique cutting table with tipped bars that can be easily adjusted without tools to create different levels of working depths.

  • Page 28: Supporting Pin Kit

    NOTE  Each bar can hold about 3 kg weight.  Knife-shaped cutting bars provides full support to material and honeycomb table 4.1.8 Supporting Pin Kit Cutting job without the Supporting Pin Kit may have laser reflections to damage your art work while powerful laser hit the supporting table or the art work that cuts off may fall down and being damaged.
  • Page 29 Manual focus tool Insert the manual focus tool to the slot on the lens carriage as red arrow indicated. Rotate the shaft to release the lens carriage and move the air nozzle up and down to fine tune the focal distance till the tip of focus tool just touches the surface of work media.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Computer

    4.1.10 Connecting the Computer The LaserPro X500 Series can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or LAN Port connection interface. Regardless of the connection method chosen, you will nee d to connect the respective connection cable from the LaserPro X500 Series to your computer. USB Connectivity: Connect the included USB Port Cable to the USB Port on the right side of the LaserPro X500 SERIES.
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  • Page 33: Ethernet Connectivity Setup

    4.1.10.2 Ethernet Connectivity Setup GCC laser engraver is built-in with LAN port to transmit data from PC to laser engraver with ease and higher speed instead of USB port option. Step 1. Connect LAN cable to the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine Step 2.
  • Page 34 Step 5. Go to <Control PanelNetwork and InternetNetwork Connections> of computer, right click mouse on the connected internet device, and choose <Properties> Step 6. Choose the <Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)> and click <Properties> to open up the setting window. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 35 Step 7. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask setting values, and choose <OK> Note the IP address 192.168.3.X (X value can be 1~255, while can’t be the same number as machine control panel setting in step 4) Step 8. Go to <Control Panel>  <Device and Printers> of computer and right click on the laser machine printer, choose <Printer Properties>.
  • Page 36 Step 9. Select <Add Pot> under Ports tab, and follow the instruction to enter the TCP/IP information in laser machine’s control panel in step 4. 232001260G(12)
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  • Page 38 Troubleshooting While users configure the Ethernet setting precisely with DHCP = OFF (assign the machine a static IP) referring to the manual, sometimes the communication might still not be able to work, at this time you can refer to below actions to have a basic troubleshooting with IT technician. Verify the IP addresses you are using to see if they are valid.
  • Page 39 Open command line mode in your windows system (Press Windows key + R, the “Run” window will appear, type “CMD” in the blank bar then press “OK” to open command line mode) Command line mode window Type “ping x.x.x.x –t” after the prompt symbol, (x.x.x.x is the IP address you set on the laser machine, ie: 192.168.100.101)., press “Enter”...
  • Page 40 If the communication is OK between your PC and Laser machine, you will see reply from the destination IP. If the communication is not ok, you will see “Request timed out” message from destination IP. Diagnostics a. For cases the communication is not ok (can’t get response, just have “Request timed out” from destination IP), you can look for two PC/Laptops which are original set in the LAN environment and work ok (they can get normal response from each other by the command “PING”), note down the TCP/IP configurations by running “ipconfig”...

  • Page 41: Graphics Software Setup

    Set those two IP addresses to the laser machine and the PC/Laptop which you want to communicate with laser. Test Ping again to see if you can get normal response from destination IP, if the communication is normal now (can get reply from destination IP), we can be sure the IP addresses we set originally are invalid, ask the LAN administrator to provide us a proper one.

  • Page 42: Installation Of The Laserpro Print Driver

     Pentium 90 (or equivalent) or greater  32MB or higher  One 3.5” 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive  1.2 GB Hard Drive or greater  15” Super VGA Monitor SVGA  On Board Parallel Mode (Enabled from your motherboard’s BIOS): ...
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  • Page 44: Parallels Desktops For Mac Os

    4.2.3 Parallels Desktops for MAC OS MAC users can use GCC LaserPro machines by purchasing the Parallels Desktop software which allows you to install Windows OS in MAC computers and run Windows based software under MAC computer and output with GCC print driver. 1) Purchase Parallels Desktops on its official website.
  • Page 45 4) Enter your Mac OS X User Name and Password then press “OK” 5) Press “Active” 6) Press “OK” when activation is complete. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 46 7) Register Parallels Desktop 8) Press “Register” and “OK” to complete the installation of Parallels Desktop. 9) Open Parallels Desktop (in the Applications folder) then choose File → New 232001260G(12)
  • Page 47 10) Press “Install Windows from DVD or image file” then press “continue” to install windows OS 11) Select CD-ROM drive with the Windows installation CD 12) Enter the Windows OS product key 232001260G(12)
  • Page 48 13) Select how you would like to run your Windows program. 14) After the prior setting is complete the windows OS installation procedure will start automatically. 15) Windows OS installation is complete then you can refer to “4.2.5 Installation of the LaserPro Print Driver”...

  • Page 49: Using Adobe's Ap With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    4.2.4 Using Adobe’s AP with GCC LaserPro machine The Adobe’s AP (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop or Acrobat reader) processes files via its Advanced Printing Features; users should firstly deselect Enable Advance Printing Features; otherwise the machine is unable to recognize or read general files when uploaded. ...
  • Page 50 The click the Advanced tab, then deselect Enable Advanced Printing Features, now all files can be recognized and uploaded.  File Transfer 1) Select your working object, and then at the upper toolbar please choose File  Print. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 51 2) At the print setup screen, at Print Preset please select Custom, and choose your printer (e.g. Spirit) 3) Then click on the lower left tab of Setup to enter Preferences settings. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 52 4) After all preferences are set, click Print to send file to the machine for print out. 232001260G(12)

  • Page 53: Using Autodesk Inventor With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    4.2.5 Using Autodesk Inventor with GCC LaserPro machine 1. Start drawing. 2. Delete border and title block by right clicking on sheet1 and selecting delete. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 54 3. Set sheet size to match working area of engraver. Engraver working area can be found on the paper tab of the windows driver. 4. Start sketch. 5. Engraving a. Finish sketch. b. Right click on sketch and select properties. c.

  • Page 55: Using Ecut Plug-In With Gcc Laserpro Machine

    6. Cutting a. Finish sketch. b. Right click on sketch and select properties. c. Line Type: Continuous d. Line Weight: .001 in. e. Set color to match one of the 16 colors available in the pen tab of the windows driver. NOTE All objects created in one particular sketch will have the same properties meaning all will engrave or all will cut.

  • Page 56: Chapter V - Operating The Laserpro X500 Series

     QR code Chapter V - Operating the LaserPro X500 SERIES Once you have installed LaserPro X500 Series Print Driver, and connected the LaserPro X500 SERIES to the computer, you will need to familiarize yourself with the control panel and LaserPro Print Driver.

  • Page 57: Graphic Control Panel Overview (Description)

    5.1.3 Graphic Control Panel Overview (Description) The Control Panel The control panel on the LaserPro X500 SERIES provides an easy access to all the manual controls needed for cutting and engraving. The LCD screen, functional, directional and selection buttons make navigating through the machine’s manual controls easy to do. LED Indicator Lights LCD Display Screen Function Buttons...
  • Page 58 Function (F1 / F2 / F3 / F4) Four function buttons allow you to select various functions, which will change depending on what section of the menu you are in. Each function button’s corresponding function will be displayed right above its respective button on the LCD display screen.

  • Page 59: Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart

    5.1.4 Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart Main Work Page Functions Page File Management Page Machine Information Page Machine Setting Page Link / DLink Page Red Beam File Information Page Vector Mode Save Position Carriage Free Command Mode File Save Mode LAN Setup Wizard SmartGUARD Scaling...
  • Page 60 5.1.5 Graphic Control Panel Function Pages When the LaserPro X500 SERIES is powered on, the machine will perform a series of safety checks and initializing routines. The LCD display screen will display the GCC copyright, LaserPro logo, and machine initialization pages before going to the main work page. Main Work Page The main work page is the page that the LaserPro X500 SERIES will default to upon startup and will be the “home base”...
  • Page 61 Functions Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page The Functions Page allows you to edit file management and machine settings. From this page, you will be able to access the File Management, Machine Setting, and Machine Information pages. ...
  • Page 62 File Management Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <File Management> from the menu File Management Page The File Management Page allows you to manage the files that you have loaded onto the LaserPro X500 SERIES.
  • Page 63 Link/DLink Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <File Management> from the menu File Management Page Press F2 Link / DLink Page The Link/DLink Page allows you to set, arrange, and remove loaded jobs to and from a job queue for processing.
  • Page 64 File Information Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <File Management> from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page The File Information Page allows you to view the speed, power, DPI, and PPI settings of the selected job.
  • Page 65 File Edit Vector Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <File Management> from the menu File Management Page Select a job file and press Enter File Information Page Press F4 File Management Edit Page Select <Vector Setting>...
  • Page 66 Machine Setting Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page The Machine Setting Page allows you to access and modify a variety of your machine settings, including: Set Lens, Set Red Beam, Carriage Free, Set Command Mode, Save Position, Set File Save Mode, Set Vector Mode, Set Laser Wattage, Other, and Reset.
  • Page 67 Carriage Free Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Carriage Free> from the menu Carriage Lock Page The Carriage Free Page allows you to set whether the laser carriage is locked or free. If the Carriage Free setting is set to <YES>, then you will be able to manually move the laser carriage along the X and Y axis by hand with the top door open.
  • Page 68 ☼ Navigating to this page: Set Command Mode Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Set Command Mode > from the menu Set Command Mode Page The Set Command Mode Page allows you to configure vector settings when outputting in Default or HPGL mode.
  • Page 69 ☼ Navigating to this page: Save Position Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Save Position> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Save Position > from the menu The Save Position Function allows you to save the current X-axis and Y-axis positions of the laser carriage and sets this position to be the origin for subsequent jobs.
  • Page 70 ☼ Navigating to this page: File Save Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <File Save> from the menu Set File Save Mode Page The Set File Save Page allows you to set whether or not the LaserPro X500 SERIES automatically deletes each job file after processing.
  • Page 71 Set Vector Mode Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Set Vector Mode> from the menu Set Vector Mode Page The Set Vector Mode Page allows you to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on your specific job.
  • Page 72 ☼ Navigating to this page: LAN Setup Wizard Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <LAN Setup Wizard > from the menu LAN Setup Wizard Page The LAN Setup Wizard Page allows you to connect the laser machine with ethernet to transmit files from computer to laser machine for processing jobs.
  • Page 73 ☼ Navigating to this page: Scaling Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Scaling> from the menu Scaling Page The Scaling Page allows you to fine tune the laser machine output scale to precisely fit the original graphic file design scale when precision output is requried to your application.
  • Page 74 ☼ Navigating to this page: SmartGUARD Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <SmartGURD > from the menu SmartGUARD Page After optional SmartGUARD hardware installation, please enter the function menu on the control panel to enable the SmartGUARD fire alarm.
  • Page 75 ☼ Navigating to this page: Other Page Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Other> from the menu Other Page The Other Page allows you to change various settings that correspond to the control panel. The Language setting will allow users to change available languages displayed by the control panel.
  • Page 76 Reset Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Setting> from the menu Machine Setting Page Select <Reset> from the menu Reset Page The Reset Page will restore machine settings back to factory default. Press ENTER to confirm the change, and restart the machine.
  • Page 77 Machine Information Page ☼ Navigating to this page: Main Work Page Press F4 Functions Page Select <Machine Information> from the menu Machine Information Page The Machine Information Page allows you to view information regarding the system such as the GCC logo, machine name, firmware version, and other information.

  • Page 78: The Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver

    5.2 The LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver With the LaserPro X500 SERIES print driver successfully installed, you will need to adjust the printer and page size default settings before you can begin editing and completing jobs. By doing so, you will be setting the work area in your graphics software to match the LaserPro X500 SERIES’s worktable area.

  • Page 79: Page Setup And Orientation

    5.2.1 Page Setup and Orientation The first thing you must do before working with the LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver will be to make sure the page and layout settings are properly configured within your graphics software. You will need to access and edit the Page Setup or Layout page of your graphics software to set your graphics software’s page layout to match the LaserPro X500 SERIES’s work table’s dimensions and orientation.

  • Page 80: Color Management

    5.2.2 Color Management LaserPro driver uses pen color settings to control laser engraver’s engraving and cutting parameters. In addition to having your Page Setup and Orientation properly set in your graphics software, you will also need to make sure Color Management is DISABLED prior to working with the LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver. From your graphic software’s Color Management page: ...

  • Page 81: Using The Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver

    Click OK to complete the color management adjustments. 5.2.3 Using the LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver Now after you have properly set the Page and Layout and Color Management of your graphics software, you are ready to configure the details of your actual job through the LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver. The LaserPro X500 SERIES print driver allows you to adjust your engraving / cutting options.
  • Page 82 Note For this screenshot example, CorelDraw was used as the software application. The LaserPro X500 SERIES Driver consists of five primary sections (pages) in which you will be able to choose various engraving / cutting options and settings:  Option Page ...

  • Page 83: Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver >> Option Page

    5.2.3.1 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Option Page Mode Setting (OPTION PAGE) [DEFAULT SETTING: Black & White] Black & White: Select this mode when using clipart images or drawings with several colors, shades of gray, or many outlines. This mode outputs in a method similar to that of a black and white laser printer. The GCC LaserPro print driver will interpret colored and shaded areas as 256-level shades of gray by producing a halftone effect while engraving.
  • Page 84 Manual Color Fill Specify laser type to different color pens. The GCC LaserPro print driver allows a maximum of 16 pen parameters to be set. It will help user to set different parameters easily in one file. 3D Mode: 3D Mode allows the naked eyes to visualize the curvatures of the 3D effect by applying 200 grayscale power level technology to create different depth of engraving.
  • Page 85 Raster & Stamp Mode: Select this mode when you would like to engrave image on stamps. The Raster & Stamp mode combines the 256 level gray scale image processing technology and 200 power level stamp steps production requirement to create slopes. DPI (Option Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 500] DPI (dots-per-inch) represents the number of times the laser will fire over a one-inch path.
  • Page 86 Checking this box automatically inverts / reverses the color of your image (the white areas become black and vice versa). The Invert option is not available if disabled while Manual Color File mode is selected. Invert mode is useful when creating a stamp in Stamp Mode, as inverting your normal image will set the negative space to be engraved out, with the remaining positive space (your stamp design) protruding out.
  • Page 87 Preview (Options Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] Users can use the Preview function to check a simulated output of the job. An estimated working time will also be shown. Please make sure to set the file printing option to “print to file” in order to activate the Preview function.
  • Page 88 After entering the filename and pressing “ok”, the Preview screen will be sho wn. The output file can be previewed and a simulated working time of the job is also displayed. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 89 File Function (Option Page): The file function section allows you to manage various laser parameters. This section is useful when performing duplicate jobs on a variety of objects, allowing you to save your frequently used laser parameters and load them in the future. ...
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  • Page 92 5.2.3.2 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Pen Page The LaserPro X500 SERIES incorporates the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different laser power and speed settings when cutting and engraving. These colors are referred to as “Pens”. Think of each pen as a designated laser setting, rather than as a color.
  • Page 93 NOTE The LaserPro X500 SERIES print driver cannot store more than 16 pen colors or different laser parameter settings per file. Speed (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 50] The speed slider controls the laser’s speed during operation (engraving speed) with settings ranging from 0.1 –...
  • Page 94 Power (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 50] The power slider controls the laser’s power during operation (e ngraving/cutting power) with a range setting from 0 – 100%. The percentage setting represents the power for each laser pulse fired. The lower the power setting, the shallower it engraves or cuts, and vice-versa. Cutting / engraving depth are determined by a combination of power and speed.

  • Page 95: X500 Series Print Driver >> Advance Page

    particular pen color. As an example, if you are performing a combination of both surface raster engraving job and deep vector cutting on a material such as acrylic, you may want to enable the SmartAIR air-assist for the vector cutting sections to get the cleanest cuts. To do this, you would simply need to select the pen color that you have assigned to the sections to be cut and select the Air checkbox for those particular pen colors.
  • Page 96  Home: Resets the positioning of the lens carriage to the ‘home position’ (upper-right) before and after each job.  Without Home: The lens carriage will start the next job based on the position from its graphic application software setting, from the last position of the previous job. Upon completion of the current job, the lens carriage will remain at the last position of the previous job.
  • Page 97  Top To Bottom: Selecting this will force the system to process the current task by moving the laser carriage from the top to the bottom of the image (rear end to front end of the work table).  Bottom To Top: Selecting this will force the system to process the current task by moving the laser carriage from the bottom to the top of the image (front end to rear end of the work table) Normally, the LaserPro X500 SERIES engraves from left to right, top to bottom.
  • Page 98  Inside Out Cutting: This setting will always automatically direct the laser to cut from the inner most vector shape and move outwards.  Cutting Path Optimization: This is a setting that will minimize your process time. When selected, the print driver will analyze your image and automatically determine the most efficient processing path to process your image.
  • Page 99 Visit GCC LaserPro Youtube channel for decal cutting introduction video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgGTMHqtWqE&feature=youtu.be Decal layer No. 2: Die cutting pen (Cut through) Decal layer No.1: Kiss- cutting pen (half cut) Cluster (Advance Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] This setting allows you to change how the X500 SERIES interprets and processes individual / independent areas of an image in order to minimize job-processing times.

  • Page 100: Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver >> Paper Page

    5.2.3.4 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Paper Page Paper Size (Paper Page) The paper size represents your total work area. Ensure that the paper size is never set greater than the machine’s worktable area of 51” x 36” (1300mm x 916mm). The X value represents the length and the Y value represents the width.
  • Page 101 When you look at your engraved test square under a magnifying glass, you may notice the edges of your square may be slightly offset, with every consecutive engraved even or odd line protruding past the square’s ideal edge. This occurrence may occur on the left or right side of the square and can be compensated for by the image tuning setting.
  • Page 102 Honeycomb (Paper Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: unselected] When the optional honeycomb table is installed on X500 series, make sure to check the Honeycomb selection on Paper page to synchronize the origin to the correct position. When Honeycomb is selected, the work area will be reduced to 1280x896mm or 50.39”x35.27”. 232001260G(12)

  • Page 103: Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver >> Language Page

    5.2.3.5 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Language Page This page allows you to specify the language displayed by the Print Driver. Current language options allow for: English, Spanish, French, and Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, and German. Please remember to click “Save to Default” on Option Page after different language is selected. 232001260G(12)

  • Page 104: Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver >> Raster Page

    5.2.3.6 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Raster Page NOTE The Raster Page is only available when Black & White Mode Setting is selected from the Option Page; this page offers a number of advanced Raster Engraving output options. Contrast (Raster Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 0] This provides a quick and easy way to immediately adjust the contrast of an engraved image.
  • Page 105 Halftone (Raster Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Dithering] This option controls the way a raster-engraved image is processed. The “digital image to engraved output” process can be processed via two methods: Dithering or Error Diffusion. Each offer additional output options yielding different output effects, style, and quality. Dithering (Raster Page) Interprets and outputs the raster engraving via the dithering method.
  • Page 106 ○ Enhance Dithering [DEFAULT SETTING: Unselected] Selecting this will produce a finer dithering output. • Error Diffusion: Interprets and outputs the raster engraving via the error diffusion method. This mode will allow you to select from three diffusion types: Floyd, Stucki, and Jarvis. ○...

  • Page 107: Laserpro X500 Series Print Driver >> Raster Page

    5.2.3.7 LaserPro X500 SERIES Print Driver >> Raster Page Producing stamps require different operational steps than your standard engraving or cutting jobs. The Stamp page offers dynamic options allowing you to customize your stamp production process. NOTE The Stamp page will only appear and be accessible when you have selected the Stamp Mode from the Option Page.
  • Page 108 Adjustment Bar / Power Level (Stamp Page) Another important aspect of creating a stamp is setting the slope level of the shoulder. The shoulder is the section from the “contact section” of the stamp to its base. This function allows you to adjust the slope for the shoulder sections of your stamp.

  • Page 109: Chapter Vi - Engraving And Cutting Techniques

    Chapter VI - Engraving and Cutting Techniques 6.1 Raster Engraving A laser engraver can process text, scanned image, digital picture, or design by “laser firing” grids / dots of individual pixels into a raster image. Think of this as simply “printing” your job onto any particular material.

  • Page 110: Vector And Raster

    particular section for vector cutting, you will need to set that object’s fill color to white and set its outline thickness between 0.001” (0.025mm) to 0.004” (0.1mm) via the graphics software. Below is an example of how to prep an area (in this case, we will use a section of text) for vector cutting.

  • Page 111: Tips

    6.4 3D Tips 3D processing uses degrees of the gray level to adjust the output energy of the laser. Take the figures below as an example. When the color of a certain block is set as 100% black, the laser output energy for processing will be at 100%.
  • Page 112 Concept illustration of 3D graphic production with Laser Professional AP After the graphic is completed, you can output the 3D graphic directly to the laser machine through GCC LaserPro driver, which is very handy. Or you can also export the 3D graphics as JPG or BMP format and edit with frequently used CorelDRAW or Illustrator software, then output the graphic to GCC laser system.
  • Page 113 Step 1. Produce the gray level background 232001260G(12)
  • Page 114 LaserPro requests your attention If you need to produce circular 3D graphics, you only need to select Radial as the gray level type in the pull-down menu of Type. Then, a circular 3D graphic may be produced. 232001260G(12)
  • Page 115 Step 2. Produce three-dimensional characters 232001260G(12)
  • Page 116 Step 3. Edit the characters for the website Step 4. Combine the 3D images After finishing the production for each of the objects, you may proceed with the combination of the objects. The combined graphic may be output with the laser engraver. Output the 3D graphic After selecting the graphic to be output, set the Mode as 3D Mode in the driver.
  • Page 117 Tips for engraving 3D graphics LaserPro Application Lab provides a few reminders that may require your attention during the 3D engraving in order to improve the result of the engraving. Turn on the Air Assist function When the engraving is done along with Air Assist, the depth of the engraving would be deeper. Set Air assist inside the driver by checking the box.

  • Page 118: To Modified Image Settings Of Picture For Better Quality

    6.5 To Modified Image Settings of Picture for Better Quality Connect your digital camera to the computer by USB cable. Download the picture from the digital camera to the computer Select the picture that you want to engrave. Import the image from the folder where the picture is located by selecting File/Import 232001260G(12)
  • Page 119 Convert the image to Bitmap by selecting the image and click on Bitmaps/Convert to Bitmap Change the Bitmap settings by setting “Color” to Grayscale (8-bit) and “Resolution” to 300 dpi and click OK. Finally, Invert the image by selecting Effects/Transform/Invert 232001260G(12)
  • Page 120 Now you are ready to output the modified image by clicking File/Print NOTE This instruction is a simple example for general use. There are many tips and tricks to achieve a good engraving quality. It takes a lot of practice and experience to achieve a good engraving quality. Different picture may need different modifications and different material may need different parameters.

  • Page 121: Chapter Vii - Optional Items

    Chapter VII - Optional Items When purchasing the LaserPro X500 SERIES from your local authorized GCC distributor, you will be provided with a chance to purchase optional items to enhance your experience with your system. If anytime after the purchase of your LaserPro X500 SERIES, you would consider to purchase any optional item, please contact your local authorized GCC distributor.

  • Page 122: Smartguard Fire Alarm Option

    Exhaust Hose Connector 7.2 SmartGUARD Fire Alarm Option Laser cutting and engraving operations using the SmartGUARD system protects the operator, machine, and the work products from potential fire hazards. During the engraving process, flaming may occur when working with combustible or easily-flammable materials, such as paper or wood. The SmartGUARD Fire Alarm is a pre-installed optional item that can be set to notify the operator through audio warnings and automatically shutdown the current operation.
  • Page 123 OPERATION:  SmartGUARD: Enable or Disable the SmartGUARD  Sensitivity: The sensitivity of the SmartGUARD is adjustable. The user can select the delay time from 1 second to 9 seconds when a fire is detected until alarm activation and automatic system shutdown.

  • Page 124: Honeycomb Table/ Aluminum Grid Cutting Table

    7.3 Honeycomb Table/ Aluminum Grid Cutting Table The Aluminum Grid Cutting Table is an ideal pal for laser cutting, and the Honeycomb Table is especially good for cutting material into small pieces. They lift the work piece off the work table from hitting by laser reflection while supports it with reinforced aluminum grid design or honeycomb cells.
  • Page 125  Place the Honeycomb Table or Aluminum Grid Cutting Table over the arranged Supporting Cutting Bars. When doing thick cutting, cover the whole Aluminum Grid Cutting Table or Honeycomb Table with film on top to form a closed down suction then place spacers between the film and the cutting media will provide an optimum down vacuum resulting in good cutting quality by reducing flame.
  • Page 126 OPERATION:  Select the honeycomb option in the Paper page of LaserPro machine print driver when using the Honeycomb Table or Aluminum Grid Cutting Table. NOTE When the Honeycomb table is selected, the working area will be reduced to 1280mm x 896mm or 50.39”x 35.27”...

  • Page 127: Chapter Viii Basic Maintenance

    Chapter VIII Basic Maintenance Keeping the optics and the motion system clean is essential to quality engraving and reliability of your machine. Recommend to clean the work table, moving rails, and optics on weekly base for normal usage case. This chapter provides information on basic maintenance that you should do to keep the machine in the best condition.

  • Page 128: Routine Cleaning

    8.2 Routine Cleaning 8.2.1 Cleaning the inside of the system Open the front cover, and the shoulder cover. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inside of the machine thoroughly. 8.2.2 Cleaning the work table and Motion System Clean the working table and the motion system on a weekly basis through the following steps: 1) Turn the power off and unplug the laser machine before cleaning.

  • Page 129: Cleaning The Mirrors

    8.3.1 Cleaning the mirrors For mirror 1 that is located inside the door at the left hand side of the machine . Mirror 1 For mirror 2, at the left hand side of working table, take the two screws off and remove the cover. Mirror 2 Mirror 3 Focus Lens...
  • Page 130 NOTE  Do not loosen the wrong screws of mirror 1, 2 in case that the optical path may change.  The covers of mirrors 2 and 3 have to be taken off as well for adjusting the optical path. For mirror 1 and mirror 2, release the mirror securing screws and pull the mirror out carefully.

  • Page 131: Cleaning The Lens

    8.3.2 Cleaning the lens 1) Unscrew the air assist tube with screw driver Unscrew the air assist tube with screw driver 2) Rotate the shaft to release the lens carriage Rotate the shaft to release the lens carriage 3) Slide down the lens carriage to take out he air nozzle holder 232001260G(12)
  • Page 132 Slide down to take out the air nozzle holder. 4) Clean the lens inside the nozzle holder with lens cleanser, and apply cotton swab or lens tissue to dry off the remaining solution gently. 5) If you want to take out the whole focal lens out for clean or replacement, utilize the ” Focal Lens Removing Tool”...
  • Page 133 Fit the Focal Lens Removing Tool here NOTE  Do not touch the surface of the lens with your fingers or press down hard with any cleaning material.  Once you finish cleaning and ready to reinstall the lens back in place, ensure the holes and corners match each other.

  • Page 134: Chapter Ix - Basic Troubleshooting

    Chapter IX - Basic Troubleshooting Quality Problems  Check if the focal Lens is installed correctly or if focal Lens is not fixed properly.  Check if it is caused by the debris or dust build up in the bearing tracks of x rail. ...

  • Page 135: Chapter X - Appendix

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

  • Page 136: Laserpro X500 Series Specifications

    10.2 LaserPro X500 SERIES Specifications X500III 100W 130W 150W Laser Source Sealed CO2 Laser Laser Cooling Water-cooled without honeycomb table 51 x 36 in. (1300 x 916 mm) Work Area with honeycomb table 50.3 x 35.2 in. (1280 x 896 mm) w/o Cutting Table 52.9 x 36.0 x 2.1 in.
  • Page 137  Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  Speed is not equal to throughput. See dealer or visit www.gccworld.com for more details. 232001260G(12)

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