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  • Page 2 Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you for choosing Pinnacle ZX 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 ZX Series is backed by GCC, a truly international company that is dedicated to helping your business grow.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER V - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION... 48 Recommended Computer Configuration and Setup..................48 Connecting the Pinnacle ZX SERIES to the Computer................48 Installation of the Pinnacle ZX SERIES driver (Using Windows)...............50 Installation of the USB Driver (Using Windows) ...................49 ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Rotary Attachment Installation and Operation....................28 CHAPTER VIII - TROUBLE SHOOTING....115 Trouble Shooting.............................115 Other Problems ...............................115 Appendix ..............117 GLOSSARY ..............................117 Pinnacle ZX SERIES Specification ......................118 Application & Parameters ..........................119 Water Chiller and Laser Engraver Installation ....................112 ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5 FIGURE CONTENT Fig. 2- 1 Unpacking and Unloading ....................10 Fig. 2- 2 Unpacking and unloading....................11 Fig. 3-1 Machine Front View ........................15 Fig. 3-2 Machine Right Side View ......................16 Fig. 3-3 Power Switch and Inlet ......................16 Fig. 3-4 Compressor Power........................17 Fig.
  • Page 6 Fig. 5-5 Job Pause Page .........................68 Fig. 5-6 Function Select Page.........................68 Fig. 5-7 File Management Page ......................69 Fig. 5-8 File Management Information Page..................69 Fig. 5-9 File Management Edit Page......................70 Fig. 5-10 File Edit Raster Page.......................70 Fig. 5-11 File Edit Vector Page .......................71 Fig.
  • Page 7 Fig. 7-9 Uninstall Focus Lens........................112 Fig. 7-10 Clean Focus Lens ........................113 Fig. 7-11 PS2 grease..........................113 Fig. 7-12 Rails Maintenance........................114 Fig. 7-13 How to Lubricate the Axis .....................114 Fig. 7-14 Rail Dust Cleaning .........................114 TABLE CONTENT Table 1 Accessories checklist ........................13 Table 2 Manual Focus Holders and Lens....................24 Table 3 DPI and Truncation Error ......................100 Table 4 ZX Series Enhanced Vector Mode and Normal Speed Comparison table......104...

  • Page 8: Chapter I - Safety

    In addition to the safety features of a Class1 machine, the Pinnacle ZX Series has been equipped with a red guidance pointer. This red dot allows the operator to safely see the focal point of the laser beam.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    Pinnacle ZX Series Salesperson for details. Safety Labels In compliance with CDRH standards, the Pinnacle ZX Series has all of the appropriate safety labels attached. These labels are in key positions and are properly attached to the machine at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 10 WARNING!! Do not use reflective metals, heat sensitive surfaces or other materials that may produce toxic substances or cause corrosion problems, such as PVC and Teflon. On the front center of the top area. CAUTION AVOID PLACING YOUR EYES IN THE RED BEAM PATH On the front center of the top door.

  • Page 11: Chapter Ii - Hardware Installation

    CHAPTER II - HARDWARE INSTALLATION Unpacking and Unloading The Pinnacle ZX Series is shipped in one crate that contains the machine, the software and all of the necessary accessories. The following section has a detailed list of the steps required for unpacking and assembly of the machine.
  • Page 12 Step 2： Remove the fixed wooden bar on the back Unscrew and remove the fixed wooden bar. Connect slide step to the side board Move laser off settler boards Step 3. Fig. 2-2 Unpacking Slide step Fig. 2- 2 Unpacking and unloading STEP 3：...
  • Page 13 Fig. 2- 4 Unpacking and UnloadingSTEP 4： Unlock the wheels. Carefully rolls the ZX Series off the packing crate. Fig. 2- 5 Unpacking and Unloading ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Accessories Kit Checklist

    Accessories Kit Checklist Please check to make sure that all of the following items have been shipped with the Pinnacle ZX Series ITEM QUANTITY Cleaning Kit Cotton swabs Lens cleaner solution Lens tissue PS2 Machine Oil Hex Screw Wrench 2” Manual Focus Gauge (blue)

  • Page 15: Working Environment

    Have a fire extinguisher close to the working location at all times. • Make sure your smoke/fire detecting system is functioning. NOTE： A great Fire Detection & Alarm System has been developed by G.C.C. Ask your Pinnacle ZX Series dealer for details. Maintenance Sheet...

  • Page 16: Chapter Iv - Mechanical Overview

    Before you unload the ZX SERIES and complete the installation, it is a good idea to become more familiar with the machine’s features and components. You should also make note of the new features that have been developed exclusively for the Pinnacle ZX SERIES. Front View...

  • Page 17: Right Side View

    Right Side View Switches & Ports Fig. 3-2 Machine Right Side View On/ Off Switch Fuses AC Power Inlet Fig. 3-3 Power Switch and Inlet ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Left Side View

    Air Assist AC Power Fuse Outlet Fig. 3-4 Compressor Power Left Side View Mirror 3 Mirror 3 Access Panel Access Panel Fig. 3-5 Machine left side view. ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Back View

    Back View Thump Screw Red Pointer Back Access Door Exhaust Communication Ports Outlet Laser Access Panel Fig. 3-6 Machine Back View Serial Port Parallel Port USB Port Fig. 3-7 Communication Ports ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 NOTE: 1. Never open laser access panel when machine is plugged in. To get to mirror #1, you have to open the access panel. Mirror 1 with dust cover Fig. 3-8 Mirror Access Take off the dust cover to access mirror 1 Fig.
  • Page 21 Fig. 3-10 Remove mirror 1 Red Pointer Access Panel Fig. 3-11 Red Pointer Access Panel ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Red Pointer Access Fig. 3-12 Red Pointer Access ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Motion System & Working Table View

    1. Typically the working table can load material from 65lbs./30kg, and 86lbs./40kg. 86lbs is the maximum. 2. The origin point of Pinnacle ZX Series is set at (3”, 0), and the position fixture can help you to easily align the working piece with the origin.

  • Page 24: Focus Lens Holder Assembly

    Focus Lens Holder Assembly Mirror 4 Cover Manual Focus Gauge Focus Lens Auto Focus Pin Holder Air Nozzle Fig. 3-14 Laser Carriage Assembly Manual Focus Gauge Fig. 3-15 Manual Focus Gauge ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Lenses

    See Table 3-2 to find out how to use the Manual Focus Gauges Holders. Lenses The Pinnacle ZX Series gives you the choice of four lens sizes to best suit your cutting and engraving applications. Shorter lenses work better for most etching application, as the laser’s focal point is targeted at the surface of the material.

  • Page 26: Exhaust System Installation

    The Pinnacle ZX Series requires tubing that is 4” in diameter. Locate the exhaust outlet in the back door of the Pinnacle ZX Series. This needs to be reversed in order to be of use. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the outlet; reverse it so that the flange is facing outward and reattach.

  • Page 27: Air Assist System Installation

    Air Assist System Installation One of the great features of the Pinnacle ZX Series is the Air Assist System. This system keeps a lot of the heat, vaporized particles and dust from getting on the lens. This extends the life of your lens and mirrors.
  • Page 28 Fig. 3-18 Air Assist Installation Push the ¼” tubing into the Air Flow valve. Pull on the tubing to make sure that it is locked into place. The outer ring of the valve needs to be pushed in before the tubing can be released. Open the Air Flow valve.

  • Page 29: Rotary Attachment Installation And Operation

    Rotary Attachment Installation and Operation Top Window View Connect the cable of Ruler Track Lever rotary attachment to the port at the middle right of ZX SERIES. Center to 10” Screw Holes Front Door Fig. 3-RRotary Attachment Top View Connect the cable of rotary attachment to the port at the...

  • Page 30: Smartguard Fire Alarm (Optional)

    SIDE VIEW The length of working piece Adjustable end motor Lever Base of the padded Open end of the working piece rubber wheel Offset Value Fig. 3-22 Rotary Attachment Side View EngraveLab Rotary Attachment Setup 1) Turn off the laser. 2) Place the rotary attachment onto the engraving table.
  • Page 31 7. Make sure your Mercury is selected. 8. Then click Setup then Paper. 9. Click Rotary Fixture, then type in the diameter value based on Fig. 6. 10. Write down the X and Y values given for paper size (these are your new height and width of your paper size in your software).
  • Page 32 ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 19. You will right click on your design plate to bring up your Edit Guides Box. In the upper left hand corner there will be 3 different types of guides you can select Y, X and Diagonal. 20. Use your arrows keys on your laser to move the laser head over to the beginning of your object or the beginning of your engraving area.
  • Page 34 21. You will see on the display of your laser, it will give you an X grid coordinate. 22. Select the X guides now (1). Input that number into your X box (2) and hit the add button (3). This will put a blue dotted line on your design plate showing you where the beginning of your object or engraving area is (4).
  • Page 35 23. Use your arrows keys on your laser to move the laser head over to the end of your object ore the end of the engraving area. You will see the red dot on the object. 24. You will see on the display of your laser, it will give you another X grid coordinate. ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36 25. Input that into your X box (1) and hit the add button (2). This will put a blue dotted line on your design plate showing you where the beginning of your object is (3). 26. The area between the two dotted lines will show you where you need to place your image to have it engrave on your object.
  • Page 37 Laser Master 2 Rotary Attachment Setup 1) Turn off the laser. 2) Place the rotary attachment onto the engraving table. Ensure the two screw holes on right side of rotary attachment match the two corresponding holes on the table. The mark on the left side lines up to the 9.45 inch (24cm) position of on the ruler, then tighten the screws supplied.
  • Page 38 11. After getting the proper paper sizes click OK. 12. Then click Cancel in the Print dialog box. 13. Deselect the image or object in your Laser Master 2. 14. In your Design Central. Change your page width to the X measurement and the height will be the Y measurement.
  • Page 39 ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40 19. Use your arrows keys on your laser to move the laser head over to the beginning of your object or the beginning of your engraving area. You will see the red dot on the object. 20. You will see on the display of your laser, it will give you an X grid coordinate. ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41 21. You will need to click and hold down on the ruler. When you pull it on the screen you will have a black line. You can drop it anywhere. 22. Select the guide, in the design central you will now have a place where you can input the X measurement you got off the laser.
  • Page 42 23. Use your arrows keys on your laser to move the laser head over to the end of your object ore the end of the engraving area. You will see the red dot on the object. 24. You will see on the display of your laser, it will give you another X grid coordinate. ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 25. Pull another guide onto your design screen and drop it anywhere. 26. Select the guide. In your design central you will be able to input the second measurement you got off the machine. 27. The area between the two lines will show you where you need to place your image to have it engrave on your object in the rotary attachment.
  • Page 44 SmartGUARD Fire Alarm From fig.3-25, you would find the reset button on the top of SmartGUARD and sensor adjustment switch on the right side. The reset button enables you to reset the SmartGUARD when it senses the fire and warns you by beeping. The sensor adjustment switch provides you four options, 0, 1, 2, and 3. represents turning off the SmartGUARD, and 13 represents different reaction times once SmartGUARD senses fire.
  • Page 45 Open the right side cover of the ZX Series as indicated in fig. 3-27. Open the side cover of ZX Series Fig. 3-27 SmartGUARD installation Step 3. Feed the wires of SmartGUARD through the “A” opening next to the Y axis on the right side of ZX SERIES (see fig.
  • Page 46 Apply SmartGUARD power control board (the green board in fig. 3-30) to ZX SERIES with M3 screws. Fit the M1 and M3 openings on SmartGUARD power control board to the two posts on ZX SERIES mother board separately (see fig. 3-29). ZX Series Power Board ZX Series Mother Board Apply SmartGUARD power...
  • Page 47 Connect the yellow wire of SmartGUARD to the JP2 connector on SmartGUARD power control board. (see fig. 3-31 ) Step 5. Step 6. 10 pin cable connect to Connected from M/B 10 Fig. 3-31 SmartGUARD Installation Control Panel pin cable Step 6.
  • Page 48 Fig. 3-32 SmartGUARD Installation Step 8. Assemble the side cover of ZX Series with screws to finish SmartGUARD installation. Step 9. Turn on ZX Series and it would initiate fire alarm function automatically. ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Chapter V - Software Installation

    Flatbed scanner only (Twain 32 Compatiable). • Minimum resolution: 200 DPI Software • Pinnacle ZX Series driver is designed for Windows 98 SE or newer operating system NOTE: Win 95 / NT / Win 98 1 Edition, do not support USB port. •...

  • Page 50: Installation Of The Usb Driver (Using Windows)

    Installation of the USB Driver (Using Windows) NOTE: Please install USB driver before install ZX SERIES print driver. Please do not plug USB cable to the PC until finishing the USB driver and ZX SERIES print driver installation. STEP 1: Open computer and insert the Laser Setup CD. Please keep ZX SERIES off at this moment. STEP 2: Open My Computer.

  • Page 51: Installation Of The Pinnacle Zx Series Driver (Using Windows)

    Installation of the Pinnacle ZX SERIES driver (Using Windows) STEP 1: Put Pinnacle compact disk into your computer STEP 2: Open My Computer. Double click on the CD ROM Drive (Usually D: ). Double click on Drivers. Double Click on USB Drivers. Double Click on Remove.
  • Page 52 Fig. 4-5 Print Driver Installation STEP 6: Insert the Pinnacle ZX Series driver disk into the compact disk reader. STEP 7: Select a Printer Port, and choose NEXT STEP. (see fig. 4-6) ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 Fig. 4-6 Print Driver Installation STEP 8: Click Have Disk. (see fig. 4-7) Fig. 4-7 Print Driver Installation STEP 9: Click Brows and Point it to your CD ROM Drive. Double Click on Drivers. Double Click on Explorer. Select the file. Click OK. Click OK. (see fig. 4-8) Fig.
  • Page 54 STEP 10: Choose ZX Series to be the default printer and click NEXT STEP (see fig. 4-9) Fig. 4-9 Print Driver Installation STEP 11: Select Replace existing driver if this screen comes up and click NEXT STEP (see fig. 4- Fig.
  • Page 55 STEP 12: Input Printer name ZX Series or Explorer, select NO if you don’t want to use this printer as the default printer and click NEXT STEP (see fig. 4-11) Fig. 4-11 Print Driver Installation STEP 13: Select Do not share this printer and click NEXT STEP (see fig. 4-12) Fig.
  • Page 56 STEP 14: Select NO when asked to print a test page and click NEXT STEP (see fig. 4-13) Fig 4-13 Print Driver Installation STEP 15: Click FINISH to complete the Add Printer Wizard (see fig. 4-14) Fig 4-14 Print Driver Installation ZX Series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57 STEP 16: Click Continue Anyway to set up the driver (see fig. 4-15) Fig 4-15 Print Driver Installation STEP17: Now the Pinnacle ZX Series print driver is successfully installed. Don’t forget to remove the driver disk from the computer and store it in a safe place.

  • Page 58: Graphic Control Panel Operation

    CHAPTER V - MACHINE OPERATION Graphic Control Panel Operation Once you have the Pinnacle ZX SERIES connected to the computer and the driver installed, you will need to familiarize yourself with the controls of the machine before beginning any cutting or engraving.
  • Page 59 001 means the file is running under its first time. When the Pinnacle ZX Series is powered on, the machine will perform a series of safety checks and initializing routines. The graphic control panel will scroll through the GCC Copyright Page, Table Object Moving Page and the Machine Initialize Page before reaching the Main Operation Page.

  • Page 60: Control Panel Operation Chart

    Control Panel Operation Chart Power ON Main Operation Page GCC LaserPro EXPLORER Copyright 200x Machine initialization Main Working Page 002 File name Speed: XX % DPI: XXX Power: XX % PPI: XXX XX:XX:XX 001/ 002 Prev Next Z Func Previous file START Start working Next file...
  • Page 61 Stop or Pause Job File name Speed: XX % DPI: XXX Power: XX % PPI: XXX XX:XX:XX 001/ 001 STOP Pause Job File name File name Speed: XX % DPI: XXX Speed: XX % DPI: XXX PAUSE！ STOP！ XX:XX:XX 001/ 001 XX:XX:XX 001/ 001 Resume job...
  • Page 62 Auto Focus File name Speed: XX % DPI: XXX Power: XX % PPI: XXX XX:XX:XX 001/ 001 Auto Focus Auto Focusing Please Wait Z: 00.00” Manual Focus and Carriage Moving File name Speed: XX % DPI: XXX Power: XX % PPI: XXX XX:XX:XX 001/ 001 Directional keys...
  • Page 63 Functional Page—File Management Back to file selection * File management Machine setting Machine information Enter Standby Delete All Files ENTER 01: File name Job queue function 02: File name to change job 03: File name printing sequence 04: File name Delete the selected file Choose file for editing ENTER...
  • Page 64 Functional Page—Machine Setting File management Machine setting Machine information Standby ENTER Set lens Tuning auto focus Set table down Set Read Beam Carriage lock Set Parser Mode Save Position Others Reset ENTER Auto focus value tuning Other setting Table down setting Moving table Enter: save value Lens: 4.0”...
  • Page 65 Functional Page—Machine Information File management Machine setting Machine information Standby Machine Information Page ENTER GCC LaserPro EXPLORER Copyright 200x Down direction key Firmware version: XXX FPGA: V2.XX ZX Series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Main Operation Page

    Main Operation Page The Main Operation Page will be the “home base” for the control panel menu. It will remain on most of the time during normal operation. It has been designed to display all of the basic information relevant to operation.
  • Page 67 Auto Focusing Please Wait Z: 0000.000” Back Fig. 5-3 Auto Focus Page Certain blurred or soft laser effects require the materials on the working table to be moved away from the laser’s optimum focal point. When the UP and DOWN directional buttons are pressed while in the Auto Focus Page you will disengage the auto focus system.
  • Page 68 01：File Name Speed： 100.0% DPI： 1000 Power：100.0% PPI： 750 00：39：21 001/005 Pause Fig. 5-4 File Management Information Page Stop Job In Working Page, you can press STOP button to stop a job. Pause Job In the Working Page, you can press F1 to pause the job temporary and press F1 again to restart the job in the Working Pause Page.

  • Page 69: Function Select Page

    01：File Name Pause！ 00：32：19 000/000 Resume Edit Down Fig. 5-5 Job Pause Page Function Select Page Pressing the F4 button while in the Main Operation Page will bring you to the Function Select Page. This page allows you to edit File Management and Machine Settings. Press the directional keys to move the cursor to the File Management, Machine Setting Machine Information and Standby Page.
  • Page 70 01：File 1 02： File 2 03： File 3 04： File Back Link D- ALL Fig. 5-7 File Management Page After select a file, you may press F4 further to edit the settings of this file. Such as raster, vector and repeat settings (see fig. 5-8). Or using Star and move to the main operation page.
  • Page 71 Raster Setting Vector Setting Others Back Fig. 5-9 File Management Edit Page File Management -- File Edit Raster Page This page will allow you to edit the raster settings of a select file. Use the directional buttons to scroll through the editing options and adjust the values. Adjusting the Raster Power and Raster Speed will override the saved settings downloaded from the computer.
  • Page 72 NOTE: If the Repeat Times is set to “0”, the file would be repeated without limits. File Management – Job Queue Pinnacle ZX Series enables you to use LINK or DLINK to decide the job printing sequence of a specified job queue and press START button once to print them all.
  • Page 73 A. Where is the LINK/ DLINK function Step 1. Go to the Main Working Page as fig. 5-13 shows 01| Laser1.cdr Speed : 100.0% DPI: 300 Power: 50.0% PPI:762 --- : --- : --- 000/001 Prev Next Func Fig. 5-13 Change job printing sequence Step 2.
  • Page 74 03| Laser3.cdr |---|--- *01| Laser1.cdr |---|--- 02| Laser2.cdr |---|--- Back Link Dlink Fig. 5-16 Change job printing sequence B. How to Link Files Take a printing sequence of Laser3.cdr--->Laser2.cdr--->Laser1.cdr for example to show how to link different files. Step 1. Go to the LINK/ DLINK function page as fig. 5 shows. 02| Laser2.cdr |---|--- *03| Laser3.cdr |---|---...
  • Page 75 01| Laser1.cdr |----|--- *02| Laser2.cdr |-03x--- 03| Laser3.cdr |----|-02 Back Link Dlink Fig. 5-19 Change job printing sequence Step 4. Move cursor by arrow keys and stop at Laser1.cdr file then press F2 to link laser2.cdr and laser1.crd. 03| Laser3.cdr |----|-02 *01| Laser1.cdr |-02x--- 02| Laser2.cdr...
  • Page 76 Step 1. Go to LINK/ DLINK function page and stop cursor at Laser2.cdr. 01| Laser1.cdr |-02|--- *02| Laser2.cdr |-03|-01 03| Laser3.cdr |----|-02 Back Link Dlink Fig. 5-22 Change job printing sequence Step 2. Press F4 key to initiate DLINK function and you would find Laser2.cdris removed from the job queue.
  • Page 77 Function Select Page-- Machine Setting Under Machine setting page, you would have Set Lens, Tuning Auto Focus, Set Table Down, Others and Reset options by pressing ENTER to go into each function. Set Lens ► Tuning Auto Focus Set Table Down Red Pointer Others Reset...
  • Page 78 Moving table Lens：2.0” Z： Back Save Fig. 5-27 Auto Focus Tuning Page Machine Setting -- Set Table Down This function would provide you an option if you need ZX Series to show “Table will move down and remove objects on table “warning message before ZX Series starts initialization. When the Set Table Down function is at YES status, ZX Series would move to initialization after you press ENTER to confirm the warning message;...
  • Page 79 special application. Select “Set Vector Mode” by pressing ENTER when the cursor stops at Set Vector Mode, and use LEFT or Right directional button to scroll different vector modes. ►Set Vector Mode Tune Image Power Others Back Fig. 5-29 Set Vector Mode Page 1 Mode: Quality Vector Back Save...
  • Page 80 Machine Setting— Save Position Save Position function enables to set the laser origin point to the saved position and recall to apply this origin when it is necessary for application. The benefit of this function is to precisely apply the working piece to the save origin position where you might have fixture already and save time for testing and laser firing position adjustment for new job.
  • Page 81 ： English ► Language ： metric Unit ： YES EOF Alarm ： sec Air delay Back Save Fig. 5-35 Other Setting Page NOTE: The EOF (end of file) alarm will make an audible “beep” when your file has been completed. Machine Setting --Reset Page Use the reset feature in the Machine Setting Page to return all changes to the machine settings to their original default settings.
  • Page 82 Firmware ： ： FPGA Back Fig. 5-37 Machine Information Page 2 ZX SERIES USER MANUAL...

  • Page 83: How To Set Origin

    How to Set Origin Pinnacle ZX Series features setting origin per laser application changes. Please check the following procedure about how to change origin. ONLY DO THIS IF BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A PINNACLE LASER TECH SUPPORT PERSON.

  • Page 84: Chapter Vii - Software Operation

    CHAPTER VI - SOFTWARE OPERATION EngraveLab 6 Software SetupPage Setup Laser Express (EngraveLab) page size settings: Step1: Layout > Plate Size > Advanced > Create and Add new plate size. Step2: In the name portion, type in ‘ZX-Series.’ Type 32.00 in the Width box and 20.00 in the Height box. Click Add New Plate.
  • Page 85 Raster vs. Vector There are two different functions the laser can perform. Raster Engraving and Vector cutting. Raster Engraving is when the laser performs a printer-like function, where the head of the laser goes back and forth, engraving out an image. Usually illustrated by the color black. In any graphics program , if an object has a fill, it will raster engrave.
  • Page 86 ZX SERIES USER MANUAL...
  • Page 87 Printing After completely editing your job click File, then Print, then click Preferences Tab. Make sure 3 things are selected. Plate Area, Bitmaps and Print as shown on screen. If these 3 things are not selected the laser will not engrave in the right spot and will not engrave the image correctly. Now go back to the Printer Page tab Select the Explorer Laser.
  • Page 88 Laser Master 2 Software Setup Page Setup Laser Master 2 page size settings: Step1: In your Design Central (click View and Design Central to open). Click the arrow pointing to the right and click Add. Change name to ZX Series. Change the Width to 32.0 in and the Height to 20.0 in.

  • Page 89: Vector Cutting

    Step3: Click the 3 one from the Left (Upper Left Corner) and the Y measurement should change to 20.000in. Then Click OK. Step4: Once finished Click the Right arrow again in your Design Central. Click Set as default. Close the program down and open it back up.
  • Page 90 Steps Below: 1. Select the text or object you wish to vector cut. 2. In the Stroke and Fill Editor box (View, Fill Stroke Editor to bring up). 3. On the Fill Tab change the fill to No Fill. 4. On the Stroke tab (the pencil) make it look like this. Style will be straight line (first option in drop down box), stroke width will be 0.000 and the color will be red.
  • Page 91 Notice: If the width of the line to be cut is not set at Hairline 0.000, the laser will not do a vector cut. If it is set to thick line, it will raster engrave the line the thickness you set. If neither a fill or an hairline outline are on the image the laser will immediately move to the upper right hand corner as if he file is finished.

  • Page 92: Printing- Zx Series Driver Editing

    Printing- ZX SERIES Driver Editing After the graphics is ready, take advantage of the many performance-editing features of the ZX SERIES driver by clicking FILE→PRINT→PROPERTIES (see fig 6-8) Fig. 6-8 Machine Output and Property File parameter setting save, delete or load function Review and select the saved file parameter...
  • Page 93 A. Choose Printing Mode A-1 B/W (Black & White) Mode– It is useful to activate this mode when using ClipArt or drawings with several colors, shades of gray, or many outlines. This mode will create a laser output similar to that of a laser printer.
  • Page 94 2*2 dithering 4*4 dithering 8*8 dithering Error Diffusion 2x2 Enhance Dithering 8x8 Enhance Dithering Bayer Corner 45 degree+ 4*4 dithering 45 degree+6*6 dithering 45 degree+8*8 dithering ZX SERIES USER MANUAL...
  • Page 95 Sample/ Material: Density Board Fig. 6-11 3D Image and Sample A-4 Stamp Mode-- Stamp production is one of the most dynamic functions of the Pinnacle ZX SERIES. Due the nature of the engraving, stamp production requires different operational steps than most engraving or cutting.
  • Page 96 Fig. 6-12 Stamp mode Pitch Value & Shoulder Power Setting The finished stamp will be a reversed image with engraved depressions and ridges. Many of these ridges may be too thin and would break off or be unstable. Creating pitch is a way to add support to the thin lines and ridges.
  • Page 97 The central part presents the letter of stamp. The blue bar means different laser power level to compose of the slope. Higher level blue bar gets less engraving laser power. Fig. 6-13 Adjust Stamp Power Level Add Border You may wish to include a thin or wide border around the outline of your stamp. This can be done by creating outline greater than .001”...
  • Page 98 Fig. 6-14 The border setting of stamp Invert The Invert mode will reverse the black and white outlines and fills in the selected image. Black will become white and vice-versa, thus creating a high area that will be covered with ink when the stamp is put to use. This function is disabled when using the Manual Color Fill mode.
  • Page 99 B. Parameter Settings The Pinnacle ZX Series allows the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different power and speed settings when cutting and engraving. These colors are referred to as PENS. Try to think of each pen as a designated laser setting, rather than as a color.
  • Page 100 Pen Settings – There are 16 available pen settings to match a specific laser setting with the different colors used in the graphic image. If your image uses black outlines, and red and blue color fills, then the ZX Series driver will instruct the laser to use three different power and speed settings on the three distinct areas.
  • Page 101 Properties-> Option. NOTE： Pinnacle ZX Series has 8 DPI options, 125, 250, 300, 380, 500, 600, 750, 1000. If you choose to use 300 or 600 DPI, the output in full table size would has a truncation error list below, in the meanwhile, 125, 250, 380, 500, 750, and 1000 DPI would gives you real DPI choices.
  • Page 102 NOTE: a) These editing options can be saved to one image file such as CorelDraw graphics with printer driver parameters setting or can be saved as the default settings in Pinnacle driver for future files. b) Please make sure your ID to log in the computer is set to “Administrator” level, therefore OS of 2000/ XP can allow you to save parameter settings.
  • Page 103 Top to Bottom – The laser would engraver from top to bottom of the image. Bottom To Up – Normally, the Pinnacle XZ Series engraves from top to bottom, left to right. Selecting Bottom Up will force the machine to start from the bottom and work its way to the rear of the working table.
  • Page 104 Vector Sorting — When your image has one vector cut area enclosing another vector cut area, this setting will automatically direct the laser to cut out the inside enclosure before moving to the outside image. Optimization Sorting – This is another setting that will automatically cut down on operation time.
  • Page 105 1.60% 1.70% 1.80% 0.50% 1.90% 2.00% 2.10% 2.20% 0.60% 2.30% 2.40% 2.50% 2.60% 0.70% 2.70% 2.80% 2.90% 3.00% 0.80% 5.00% 2.50% 10.00% 5.00% 20.00% 10.00% 30.00% 15.00% 40.00% 20.00% 50.00% 25.00% 60.00% 30.00% 70.00% 35.00% 80.00% 40.00% 90.00% 45.00% 100.00% 50.00% Table 4 ZX Series Enhanced Vector Mode and Normal Speed Comparison table Paper Settings...
  • Page 106 Fig. 6-21 Paper Size Setting Unit – You can choose the unit measurement either with metric or imperial inch Image tuning –This function helps to adjust the engraved images with smoother present. To adjust the Image tuning, always engrave a small full black square first and observe the blurred edge diagram by applying microscope.
  • Page 107 The initial laser firing point in the first line The initial laser firing point in The initial laser firing point in the first line the first line Table 5 Image tuning setting table Extend – Enable the Extend function by checking the Extend box, the working area of ZX Series would expand to 38”x20”...

  • Page 108: Chapter Iii - Basic Maintenance

    CHAPTER VII - BASIC MAINTENANCE Keeping your Pinnacle ZX Series clean and well maintained will ensure consistent quality and reliability. Smoke or dust build-up inside the laser system and the mechanical components can cause lower of laser power and irregularities in the motion system. This section will advise you on how to keep the working table, the motion system, and the mirrors and lens clean.

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Working Table And Motion System

    Cleaning the Working table and Motion System Clean the working table and the motion system as frequently as possible using the following steps. Turn the power off and unplug the ZX Series before cleaning. Use a suitable vacuum machine to remove dust and debris from the working table and motion system.
  • Page 110 Fig. 7-1 Thumb Screw Clean and replace the mirror. Tighten the thumbscrew and replace the access panel. Mirror 2 & 3 Mirror 2 & 3 are located behind their designated access panels (see fig. 3-5) Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the panels. You may need to use the control panel to move the x rail/mirror 3 to a position adjacent to the Mirror 3 Access Panel.
  • Page 111 Fig. 7-4 Remove Mirror Clean and replace the mirrors. Tighten the thumbscrews and, for mirror 2, replace the dust cover. (see the next section) Mirror 4 Mirror 4 is attached to the laser carriage by three small hex screws. Using an allen wrench, remove the three hex screws holding Mirror 4 in place.

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Mirrors And Lens

    The laser beam reflects off the middle of the mirror, so do not worry about the outside edge of the mirror. If the center of the mirror is scratched, contact your Pinnacle ZX SERIES dealer for a replacement. Hold the mirror with the reflective side up. Never touch the reflective side of the mirror.

  • Page 113: Water Chiller And Laser Engraver Installation

    Fig. 7-7 Drop Cleaner Pull the tissue over the mirror in one direction only. (see fig. 7-8) Fig. 7-8 Pull Tissue Repeat the cleaning procedure if the mirror does not come clean on the first attempt. DO NOT apply any finger pressure or other cleaning solutions to the mirror surface. Make sure that the mirror is dry before reinstalling it.

  • Page 114: Motion System Maintenance

    Fig. 7-10 Clean Focus Lens Be sure to clean both sides of the focus lens. Use a cotton swab to gently dry the focus lens and focus lens cover. DO NOT apply any finger pressure or other cleaning solutions to the lens surface. Motion System Maintenance In order to keep the motion system running smoothly, check for dirt and debris build up on the rails after every prolonged usage.
  • Page 115 Clean the groove of rails. Clean the opposite side too. Fig. 7-12 Rails Maintenance Lubricate the groove of rails with PS2 grease. Fig. 7-13 How to Lubricate the Axis Clean the dust piled up in the end of groove on rails. Fig.

  • Page 116: Chapter Viii - Trouble Shooting

    CHAPTER VIII - TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Shooting Proper care and maintenance should prevent most problems from happening. If your machine is not functioning properly, use the following Trouble Shooting guide to diagnose and find solutions to, common minor problems that may occur. NOTE: If you can not easily find the source of your machine’s problems, or successfully administer the corrective measures, please contact your ZX Series distributor or service representative for immediate assistance.
  • Page 117 The size or location of graphic image may be bigger or beyond legal working area. Do not place graphic object, especially vectors, right from (3,0) origin position, or 0 at either x or y rail of working area on application software, Corel Draw for instance, even vector line’s width has been set to the thinnest.

  • Page 118: Appendix

    Appendix 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 119: Pinnacle Zx Series Specification

    Pinnacle ZX Series Specification ZX Series E-30 E-35 E-40 E-60 E-75 E-100 E-120 100W 120W Laser Source Sealed Air Cooled CO Laser Work Area 32" X 20" (812mm x 508mm) all doors closed 40.5" X 22.8" X 6.5" (1030mm X 580mm X 165mm) Max.

  • Page 120: Application & Parameters

    Application & Parameters 3D engraving / Material: 1cm Acrylic by Mercury 25W Lens: 2 inch Step Speed Power DPI PPI Focus Remarks 100% 600 auto Auto Focus 3D Mode Engraving 100% 600 auto Lower down table 2.5mm 3D Mode Engraving 100% 100% 600 800...
  • Page 121 Water Chiller has to turn on before turning on the laser engravers. If the Pinnacle ZX Series you purchased is 100W laser power with water cooling system, please follow the instruction to connect the water cooler to your laser engraver.
  • Page 122 Outlet connector on engravers Inlet connector on engravers Step 2. Connect the water tubing in photo B to the connectors on the laser tube. Outlet tubing on photo B to outlet connector on photo C, Inlet tubing on photo B to inlet connector on photo C.
  • Page 123 1. If you need to ship the laser machine after using it, you must remove the tubes that are connected beneath the laser machine, and then lift the two tubes up as high as possible so that the cooling water will not drain out. 2.

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