Omtech USB1410a User Manual page 5

4 Operation ............................................................................................................ 37
4.1 Operation Overview .................................................................................................................................. 37
4.2 Pre-Operation Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1 Turning on the Machine .............................................................................................................. 38
4.2.2 Preparing Material ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.3 Preparing the Engraving Pattern ............................................................................................. 40
4.2.4 Focusing ......................................................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Engraving Proper ....................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4 Wrapping-up ............................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5 Rotary Operation (Optional) ................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.1 Installing a Rotary Attachment ................................................................................................. 42
4.5.2 Engraving Procedures with a Rotary Attachment ............................................................... 43
4.5.3 Engraving Proper ......................................................................................................................... 44
4.6 Instructions for Specific Materials ......................................................................................................... 44
4.6.1 Ceramics ......................................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.2 Glass ................................................................................................................................................ 44
4.6.3 Leather ............................................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.4 Metal ................................................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.5 Paper and Cardboard ................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.6 Plastics ............................................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.7 Rubber ............................................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.8 Stone ............................................................................................................................................... 46
4.6.9 Textiles ............................................................................................................................................ 46
4.6.10 Wood ............................................................................................................................................... 46
4.7 Control Panel Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 47
4.7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.7.2 Menu Button .................................................................................................................................. 49
4.7.3 Setting the Laser Speed ............................................................................................................. 49
4.7.4 Setting the Laser Power ............................................................................................................. 50
4.7.5 File Commands ............................................................................................................................. 51
4.7.6 Flash Drive Commands ............................................................................................................... 52
4.7.7 Adjusting Engraving Layers ....................................................................................................... 53
4.7.8 Function Menu .............................................................................................................................. 53
4.7.9 Adjusting the Z Axis .................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.10 Setting an Interface Password .................................................................................................. 54
4.7.11 Manual Movement of the Laser Head ..................................................................................... 55
4.7.12 Manual Firing of the Laser ......................................................................................................... 55
4.7.13 Setting Origin Points .................................................................................................................... 56
4.7.14 Saving Current Parameters and Virtual Keyboard Use ..................................................... 57