Epilog Fusion13000 Owner's Manual page 84

Section 6: Using the Epilog Dashboard
Power Comp:
Power Comp (Compensation) adds another dimension to Vector Cutting
settings. Selecting Power Comp is especially useful for vector cutting jobs that
incorporate a large number of curves. Power Comp slows the lens carriage and
automatically reduces the laser power to compensate for the change of speed as
the carriage moves through a curve. This has the effect of producing unparalleled
edge quality when cutting curves. Straight lines are cut more quickly and
efficiently with Power Comp deselected, but many users find that while selecting
Power Comp may sacrifice a little speed for straight line cutting, the better edge
quality in curves is worth it. For most applications, we suggest selecting Power
Comp.
Resolution
Print quality is commonly referred to as Resolution, and is one of the variables
that determine image quality. Resolution is expressed in dots-per-inch (DPI) and
is determined by the number of lines or dots that are engraved for every inch of
movement. Each horizontal line is referred to as a raster line. The higher the
resolution setting, the finer the detail that can be achieved. Keep in mind that
engraving resolution is only one factor in determining image quality. The quality
of the artwork being sent to the laser can have a bigger influence on the look of
the final product than the resolution. If low quality artwork is being used, even
the highest resolution will not improve it. Also keep in mind that image quality is
subjective. 300 DPI may be just fine for some images and some customers, while
600 DPI is the absolute minimum for others.
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Resolution (Print
Quality) is set in the
Dashboard prior to
sending the job to the
laser.
Higher resolution
produces better image
quality.