Operation; Operation Overview - Omtech PRO 2440 User Manual

4. Operation

4.1 Operation Overview

Operate this laser engraver only in accordance with all the instructions provided in
this manual. Failure to follow the guidelines detailed here can result in property
damage and personal injury.
You can control your engraver directly from the built-in control panel, through a direct USB
cable connection with your computer, or over the engraver's in-built Wi-Fi module. For
details on operating your engraving software, see their separate manual.
The, X+, X–, Y+, and Y– icons in the manual menu can be used to move the laser head along the X and Y-axis guide
rails and the Z+, Z– can be used to raise or lower the workbed.
More often, you will create designs as graphic files on the control computer, load them on the engraver, and then
engrave or cut them. The software can be used to create different layers with different power settings, speeds, and
other parameters.
The mainboard can hold up to 256 files and 128 MB of images at one time. Larger images will need to be reduced
in resolution or divided into separate pieces or layers for separate engraving. Various parameters are adjustable. See
§5 for details.
Once everything is perfect, press "Focus" to autofocus the laser head, press "Frame" to preview the size of a preset
frame around your engraving design, press start to begin engraving, and press "Stop" to stop and reset the laser head
back to the origin.
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