6.1 Machine Connection Setup ....................... 36 6.2 Computer Assigns the Connection Method ................38 6.3 Connection Troubleshooting ..................... 45 Chapter 7 Operating the GCC LaserPro E200S .................. 47 7.1 How to use focus tool ........................48 E200S User Manual I...
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7.3.2 Color Management......................60 7.3.3 Using the LaserPro E200S Print Driver ................ 61 7.3.4 Using the LaserPro E200S Print Driver >> Pen Page ..........62 7.4 E200S Touch Panel Operation ..................... 71 7.4.1 Navigation Chart of E200S Touch Panel ................71 7.4.2 Main Work Page ........................
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9.2.2 Lubrication of the X / Y Rails ..................96 9.3 Cleaning the Optics System ....................... 97 9.3.1 Cleaning the Mirrors ......................97 9.3.3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens ..............98 Chapter 10 Appendix..........................100 10.1 GCC LaserPro E200S Specification sheet ................ 101 E200S User Manual I 232004160G(01)
One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro E200S is a Class 2 red beam safety guidance pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser beam will fire.
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In compliance with CDRH standards, the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the LaserPro E200S in the appropriate locations. These labels are not to be modified in any way or removed for any reason. Please familiarize yourself with the specific labels and their locations on the machine. Below is a list of all the safety labels and their locations on the machine.
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CDRH Label This label indicates the class level of CDRH. CE Label This label identifies the classification of the Model in accordance with IEC 60825-1. It is located on the rear of the machine’s cabinet. Aperture warning stickers (mirror): This label indicates the laser path. Normally you can find this label inside of machine or laser exit. Please take extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance or operate machine.
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Warning Label Warning Label is written with all the necessary information to be aware of during operation. Invisible laser radiation when door open and interlock failed. Avoid eye or skin exposure direct to laser radiation. Do not leave the machine unattended during operation. Please clean the bearings and motion system tracks every day.
1.5 Safety Measures • LASER RADIATION WARNING: Exposure to laser radiation may result in physical burns and severe eye damage. Proper use and regular maintenance of this machine is important to the safety of all people in the immediate area. •...
1.6 Operating Environment Please follow the guidelines when considering a suitable location to set the LaserPro E200S. Improper work environments may lead to operational malfunction and/or unsafe working conditions. The LaserPro E200S should be placed and operated in a standard office-type environment.
Unloading and Unpacking The GCC LaserPro E200S is shipped in one crate that contains machine, software, and all of the necessary accessories. The following section shows detailed step-by-step instructions for unpacking and assembly the accessory to workstation. WARNING More than one person may be needed when loading and unloading the shipping crate in order to avoid body injury or damage to the machine.
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Remove the packing foam on the top. Remove the side-cover carton. Release the four safety blocks that hold the machine in place.
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6) Take out the water chiller and the accessory box. Now you can take out the machine. Lastly take out the laser materials which we enclose within E200S.
Chapter Mechanical Overview Front View Right View Left View Rear View Water Chiller Front View Water Chiller Right View Water Chiller Left View Water Chiller Rear View...
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this section regarding the mechanical overview of the LaserPro E200S. References will be made back to the different parts of the LaserPro E200S in later sections. 3.1 Front View 3.2 Top View...
Water Chiller Setup 1) Find two cables & two water hoses from the accessory box. 2) Connect the power cable from the machine to the water chiller. 3) Connect the signal cable from the machine to the water chiller.
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4) Connect the water hose from the machine to the water chiller. a. E200S machine “Port A” to water chiller “Port A”. b. E200S machine “Port B” to water chiller “Port B”...
5) Fill distilled water into water supply inlet, make the water level be between the max and min limitation line. The tank capacity is 2L. NOTE: Please use distilled water ONLY 6) E200S Water Chiller setting up is completed. E200S Machine Setup 1.
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3. Connect the power cable and power on E200S machine. 4. Press on the "Quick Boot Button" on the front of machine.
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5. Remove the Camera Cover to let the camera is ready to capture the table. Remove the camera cover. 6. E200S setting up is simply and easy. * To use the extra facility, the power voltage shall be the same as the main power.
5.1 Recommended Computer Configuration SmartJOB E200S software was designed to work best using both Windows and MAC system with the following minimum requirements Computer Configuration Intel Pentium, 1GHz or above DRAM 1GB RAM or above CDROM One CD-ROM disk drive 1 GB of free hard drive space SVGA Super VGA display (1204 x 768 min.
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Click on “E200S – SmartJOB software” from the menu of the download page. Click “Next”...
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Clip “Launch SmartJOB”, and clip Finish. The SmartJOB will automatically open when installation is finished. 5) Take out the Notification from accessory box.
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6) Go to "Help" --> "Activate" from the menu bar and key in name and activate code to activate the software. E200S Camera Scaling In some cases you may find a slight output inaccuracy in the actual output compared to what you have set in the computer.
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a. Please open the top lid and pull down the front door. b. Then you will see the Camera Adjustment, please enter Width for example – 1.0000 and Height: 0.9997 to SmartJOB C. Open SmartJOB, go to “Setting” to enter the number as below picture:...
5.3 E200S Driver Installation Please visit GCC website – download area to download E200S Print Driver and User Manual. https://www.gccworld.com/download.php?sid=driver...
6.1 Machine Connection Setup The LaserPro E200S can communicate with a computer through a Wi-Fi, USB Port or LAN Port connection interface. Please see below steps for each connection method. 6.1.1 Wi-Fi Connectivity Setting on E200S by Wi-Fi connectivity, please download the small app - E200S Connection Wizard from GCC download area https://www.gccworld.com/download.php?sid=other...
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5) Choose the WiFi connection. 6) WiFi Setting is complete.
6.1.2 Ethernet Connectivity 1) Connect Ethernet cable between router and machine. 2) Turn ON machine. 3) Connect computer to Internet through Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6.1.3 USB Connection 1) Connect USB cable between machine and computer. 6.2 Computer Assigns the Connection Method 6.2.1 For SmartJOB Wi-Fi / LAN 1) Make sure your computer is connected to the same WiFi (SMC) as E200S does...
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4) Select the “Wi-fi / LAN” on the drop-down menu of Connection 5) Click on “Setup” button to open the setup window 6) Click the “Scan Device” button, the software will search and show the list automatically.
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7) Click the machine you want to connect and click “OK” button. 8) Wi-Fi/LAN Connection setting is completed. 1) Open SmartJOB, and go to “settings” on the menu bar...
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2) Select “USB” button and click “OK” button to open the setting window. USB Connection setting is completed. 6.2.2 For E200S Print Driver Wi-Fi / LAN 1) Go to “Control panel” “Devices and Printers” 2) Double click “E200S” printer driver to open the printer driver window...
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3) Click “Printer” “Properties” on the menu bar to open the properties window. 4) Click the “Pen” tab and click “Port” button to open the Port Configure window 5) Select “LAN/Wifi” button and click “OK” button to open the setting window...
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6) Double click your machine from the Device List and the setting is complete. Pleae check your serial number of the machine to make sure the connection is correct if you have many machines. 7) WiFi/LAN Connection setting is completed. ...
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4) Click the “Pen” tab and click “Port” button to open the Port Configure window 5) Select “USB” button and click “OK” button to open the setting window 6) “USB” Connection setting is completed.
6.3 Connection Troubleshooting For above Wi-Fi connection, E200S Connection Wizard will select the available IP automatically, if you want to appoint specific IP, please follow below steps. 1) Connect the USB cable between the machine and computer. 2) Open E200S Connection Wizard program. You can find the program in the installation CD. Note: Please make sure that the program can find the “Device”...
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Static IP for Wi-Fi 4) After entering those parameters, click the “Set” button to save the setting. 5) The setting is completed.
Chapter Operating the GCC LaserPro E200S How to use Focus Tool SmartJOB Software Operation The LaserPro E200S Print Driver E200S Touch Panel Operation...
7.1 How to use focus tool Use the focus tool to do manual focus. a. Place the focus tool this way to do manual focus with nozzle. b. Place the focus tool this way to do manual focus without nozzle. 1.
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2. Place the focus tool between the material and the carriage, the following picture shows the focus distance with the nozzle installed. 3. Place the focus tool between the material and the carriage, the following picture shows the focus distance with the nozzle installed.
7.2 SmartJOB Software Operation 7.2.1 User interface introduction Table Mat: Display the real-time table and object view QR Code reading state bar: Show the barcode reading state. File List: Show the file history (Max. 4pcs) Materials Parameter Datebase: Allow users to choose the processing parameter according to different materials.
7.2.3 Trace Image Files SmartJOB allows you to import image files (ai., bmp., jpg., gif., png. etc… formats) and will trace the image for cutting. Please note, results may vary depending on the source image file. To trace an image, choose "Trace Image" from the File menu, or click the Trace toolbar button. Step 1 Select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open the setting window.
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Input Settings Choose an Image: click “Choose an image…” button. The program can accept most files (.bmp, .jpg, .gif, .png). Image Settings Mode: choose which tracing mode you would like to do. Monochrome - will trace as if the image is a black and white image. Contrast: this value will determine the cutoff to whether parts of the image should be traced.
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Single Color - choose a specific color from the image to trace. To choose a color, click the color button, and then click on the preview image to choose a color. Output Settings Smooth: higher values will result in a smoother trace. Detail: lower values will remove smaller shapes Single Line Threshold: this can be used if you are tracing images that have outlines shapes that are not filled solid to prevent having double lines.
7.2.4 Engraving & Cut by SmartJOB (workflow) Step 1 Place the GCC Material to E200S machine. NOTE: Every material piece which comes with E200S has a specific barcode on the surface of the material. When removing protection foil, please do NOT remove the QR code sticker.
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Step 3 After loading the file, please click “Capture Table” to take a photo of working table and E200S camera will scan the barcode which stick on the GCC materials. Step 4 Once “Capture Table”, camera will also scan the barcode sticker which is on the material too.
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Step 5 Go to file list, and click the right mouse button, SmartJOB will set up the parameter according to different materials automatically. Step 6 Parameter setting is ok, press print to process the engraving job.
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Step 7 If you have adjusted the parameter, you can save the parameter into the material database and name it yourself. Step 8 The parameter will be saved to “Customer Parameter Database” as below Step 9 Here you can also do the export parameter data or import data.
7.3.1 Page Setup and Orientation The first thing you must do before working with the LaserPro E200S 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...
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From the navigation bar on the left, click DOCUMENT → PAGE → SIZE. Ensure that NORMAL PAPER and LANDSCAPE are selected. Ensure the Paper Width and Height dimensions match the LaserPro E200S’s work table dimensions of 510mm (20 inches) and 330 mm (12.9 inches).
7.3.2 Color Management LaserPro driver uses pen color settings to control laser engraver 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 E200S Print Driver From your graphic software’s Color Management page: Disable Color Management or set Color Management to Off.
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 E200S Print Driver. The LaserPro E200S print driver allows you to adjust your engraving / cutting options. After you have setup your image, design, or text to be engraved in your software application, you can access the LaserPro E200S print driver by going to FILE →...
(the black pen from the PEN menu. Please refer to the next section of the manual for details regarding the PEN functions). The LaserPro E200S print driver will interpret colored and shaded areas as different shades of gray by producing a halftone effect while engraving. Instead of engraving only solid lines, gray/halftone areas will be a collection of dots with varying density.
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Black & White mode. NOTE Selecting the Black & White mode will enable the Raster page on the LaserPro E200S Print Driver, allowing you to adjust advanced stamp-related settings. Manual Color Fill: Specify laser type to different color pens.
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PEN [DEFAULT SETTING: Speed 50, Power 50, PPI 400] The LaserPro E200S incorporates the use of 5 different colors to represent 5 different laser power and speed settings when cutting and engraving. These colors are referred to as “Pen”. Think of each pen as a designated laser setting, rather than as a color.
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NOTE The LaserPro E200S print driver cannot store more than 5 pen colors or different laser parameter settings per file. Speed (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 40] The speed slider controls the laser’s speed during operation (engraving speed) with settings ranging from 0.1 –...
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edges when cutting. Lower PPI settings may reduce this effect, but may result in a serrated looking edge. If you drag the PPI slider to the maximum, the value will change to X. This completely disables the PPI control and turns on the laser continuously without pulsing. This disables the power ramp functionality, which automatically controls the PPI depending on the speed of the laser carriage (such as vector cutting around the corner of a square).With PPI to X.
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(front end to rear end of the work table) (Normally, the LaserPro E200S engraves from left to right, top to bottom. Selecting Bottom Up will force the machine to start from the bottom and work its way to the rear of the working table.
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Halftone [DEFAULT SETTING: Dithering] This option controls the way a raster-engraved image is processed. The “digital image to engraved output” process can be processed via two methods: Dithering or Error Diffusion. Each offer additional output options yielding different output effects, style, and quality. •Dithering: Interprets and outputs the raster engraving via the dithering method.
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The following diagram is an example of the raster effects when using the different diffusion types. Floyd Stucki Jarvis There is no "correct" or "best" setting when using the Raster options. The most appropriate settings will be based on a variety of factors: your design, the material you are engraving on, the results you wish to achieve, etc.
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Pitch (Stamp Page) Your stamp will be a reversed image composed of engraved depressions and ridges. Think of these ridges as the "contact sections" of the stamp. If the ridges of these contact sections are too thin, they may break. The Pitch setting allows you to increase the width of the ridge base, hence creating more stable "contact sections"...
The main work page is the page that the LaserPro E200S will default to upon startup and will be the “home base” for when navigating through the various functions of the touch panel. This will be the page that is displayed when you are processing your jobs.
Information Page – this page allows you to view information regarding the system such as the GCC logo, machine name, firmware version, and other information. • File Management Page – this page allows you to manage the files that you have loaded onto the LaserPro E200S...
The File Edit Raster Page allows you to edit the raster power and speed settings. These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro E200S driver. This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs, even when you have disconnected your...
These settings correspond to the same settings found on the LaserPro E200S driver. This page allows you to easily adjust these values to make immediate adjustments while processing your loaded jobs, even when you have disconnected your computer from the LaserPro E200S.
7.4.7 Machine Setting The Machine Setting Page allows you to access and modify various machine settings, including: Others (Air Delay), Offset tuning, LED light setting, Reset. 7.4.8 Other Page >> Air Delay Setting Page...
The Air Delay setting allows you to specify the delay in seconds of the SmartAIR air-assist after the point of laser firing. • Air Delay: 1-100 seconds Depending on the material you are engraving with, your laser settings, and the desired results, please experiment with the air delay to achieve your desired results.
7.4.10 LED Light Setting The LED setting page allows you to set the lightness of LED, lever: 1~5 7.4.11 Reset Page The Reset Page will restore machine settings back to factory default. Press ENTER to confirm the change, and restart the machine.
7.4.12 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.
7.4.13 Advanced Option The advanced page allows you to enable different usages for the laser machine, such as Laser Status – to reset laser firing time, Origin Position setting. 7.4.14 Advanced Option >> Laser Status Reset Laser Firing time, you will have to enter the password to reset the Laser Fired time...
7.4.15 Advanced Option >> Origin Position The Origin Position Page allows you to reset the origin position by defining the current X-axis and Y-axis positions. You will need to reset the origin position if you change the ruler of the working table.
When purchasing the LaserPro E200S from your local authorized GCC distributor, you will be provided a chance to purchase optional items to enhance your experience with your system. If anytime after the purchase of your LaserPro E200S, would you like to purchase any optional item, please contact your local authorized GCC distributor.
8.2 Air Compressor Option Specifically designed for laser engravers, the air compressor utilizes an oil-free diaphragm. The air compressor helps eliminate harmful and potentially damaging moisture from the laser optics, maximizing laser optic life. In addition the air compressor provides the optimal air flow to the SmartAIR nozzles to minimize flaming, suppress working temperatures, and blow away dust and particle byproducts generated from the laser process.
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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) Take the unattached end of the ¼...
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LaserPro print driver and hardware control panel. Please refer to the LaserPro E200S PEN page on print driver section of this manual for details on how to enable and configure air-assist functionality.
8.3 Rotary Attachment Option The rotary attachment option provides the E200S with the ability to engrave on cylindrical or spherical objects. In addition to the standard X, Y, Z axis, the rotary attachment allows for a fourth axis which rotates your object 360° to allow for engraving on cups, wine glasses, and even spherical objects. Work Piece Limitations Maximum Length 250 mm (10 inches)
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Follow the procedure to exchange the front fixture and back fixture: Remove the two screws holding the fixtures. Exchange the front fixture and back fixture as below picture, After Before NOTE Align the origin point to the flat top of shaft then tighten the first screw against it, following to tighten the second screw.
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INSTALLATION: a. Uninstall the grid cutting table 1) Remove the four screws from the grid cutting table. NOTE: There are four hand screws to be removed. 2) Take out the grid cutting table as shown below 3) E200S - Grid cutting table uninstallation is completed.
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7) Close the front door panel. 8) The rotary attachment is now properly installed. 9) Power on the LaserPro E200S and the rotary attachment will be automatically detected and the engraving table will automatically move to its lowest position. Rotary Attachment Port...
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CAUTION If your work piece is small, please apply 4" focal lens for operation to prevent the lens carriage from colliding with the rotary attachment. 4) Prepare the graphic you would like to engrave with the rotary attachment, and print it to GCC laser print driver, and go to “Paper”...
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7) Go back to other pages of GCC Laser Print Driver to set up laser parameters like speed, power, and dpi etc. (refer to Chapter V of user manual for print driver operation details) and click “OK” to print your design to the laser machine. 8) Despite the dummy-proof installation design, please ensure that the rotary device is installed correctly before turning on the machine...
*The recommended lens cleaner is Eclipse Cleaning System Solution from Photographic Solutions or HPLC grade Methanol. Search “Eclipse Cleaning System Solution” on Amazon or eBay to get the solution locally. http://www.amazon.com/Photographic-Solutions-ECDCS-Cleaning-Solution/dp/B0000AUR1I Eclipse Cleaning System Solution 9.2 Maintaining the Worktable and Motion System 9.2.1 Cleaning the Worktable and Motion System Clean the working table and the motion system on weekly basis through the following steps: 1) Turn the power off and unplug the E200S before cleaning.
9.2.2 Lubrication of the X / Y Rails In order to keep the motion system running smoothly, the X / Y rails of the motion system will need lubrication on a weekly basis. Use a small amount of light grade machine oil or PS2 grease to a paper or cotton towel and apply to the rails.
5) Repeat the cleaning processes if the mirror is not completely clean after the first attempt. 6) Make sure that the mirror is completely dry before reinstalling it. CAUTION If the center of the mirror is scratched, contact your LaserPro E200S dealer for a replacement.
9.3.3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens 1) Remove the nozzle from the E200S carriage. 2) Remove the tube by releasing the hand screw.
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3) Carefully pull out the focal lens. Clean the focal lens with a cotton swab and lens cleaner solution. Be sure to clean both sides of the focal lens (DO NOT apply any pressure or other cleaning solutions to the lens surface).
10.1 GCC LaserPro E200S Specification sheet LaserPro E200S Work Area 20 x 12.9in. (510 x 330mm) Maximum Part Size 20.4 x 13.4 x 0.78in.(520 x 340 x 20 mm) (with grid cutting (WxLxH) table) 19.8 x 13.4 x 2.99in.(505 x 340 x 76 mm) (remove grid...
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