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Lesson Category: Fusion Maker

How to Permanently Save Jobs on Your Laser Engraver

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How to Save a Job

Saving a job to your laser is quick and simple and can allow any operator to access and run a popular job even if they aren’t experienced with the file themselves.

job manager screenshot

After sending a job to the laser you can see it in the list.

list of projects on the display panel

Permanently saved jobs appear with a computer disk icon next to them and will be instantly available after you turn on the machine.

computer disk icon

To permanently save the job, long press on the job file listed on the display panel.

long press on the job file

When the save icon appears, click it.

click on the save icon

Now you can see in the job listing that the job is permanently saved and will be available at the machine until it is manually deleted.

job listing now shows permanently saved

Managing Saved Files

Your laser machine can store multiple files until the internal memory reaches its 1 GB limit. When this happens, it’s time to clear some space. To remove a saved file, simply long press the job you want to delete.

1 gb limit for storing files

Click the trash can icon.

click the trash icon

Click Yes.

click yes

And the job will no longer appear in the list of files.

the job has now been removed from the list

By saving your most used jobs directly to your laser, you save time, increase efficiency, and eliminate the need to go back to the computer for repeated tasks. It’s all about making your workflow smoother and faster!

Permanently saving jobs on your laser has never been easier. Take full advantage of your machine’s internal memory and keep your most important jobs ready to go at the touch of a button.

How to Quickly Make an Engraving Fix

Isolate Text

This initial engraving looks good, but the text portion could be deeper!

laser engraved plaque

Turn off the camera.

laser dashboard camera feed off

Ungroup your artwork.

ungrouped artwork in the dashboard

Select the text and Separate by Selection. You’ll see two processes listed now.

select the text and seperate by selection

Turn off the photo process.

turn off photo portion of artwork

Adjust Settings

Adjust your settings for the deeper engraving.

Turn the video view back on and line up your artwork with the engraving.

input laser parameters

And print the file to the laser.

laser engraved plaque

Now it’s perfectly lined up and looks ready to sell!

Using the Rim-Style Rotary Attachment

Install the Rotary

To install the Rotary Attachment, lower the table and turn off the machine.

Place the Rotary at the top-left corner of the table.

installing the rotary attachment

Attach the plug to the machine at the top-right corner of the bed.

Turn the machine back on.

Placing the Glass

Place the lip of the glass under the top roller.

Move the right side of the Rotary Attachment so the glass sits on the rim.

placing a glass mug on the rotary attachment

A level can help to make sure the glass is even.

Rotate the knob up or down to level the engraving area.

Focusing the Laser

Move the laser over the center of the glass.

Place the Manual Focus Gauge.

Raise the table so the glass touches the bottom of the Focus Gauge

focusing the laser to the glass mug

Setup Artwork

We’ll be engraving this logo on a glass mug.

we will be using this bear logo

Start by changing the color to 70% black, which helps with a smoother engraving.

Select any part of the logo and go to Select > Same > Fill Color

artwork in graphics software

Double click the fill color and change it to 70% black.

artwork in graphics software

Print to the laser.

printing to the Epilog Laser Dashboard

Configure Laser

Click and Rotate 90 degrees

artwork in Epilog Laser Dashboard

In the Advanced tab, set the Centering Point as Center-Center.

import the engraving settings

Turn on the Rotary setting.

Epilog Laser Dashboard

Back in the Preview tab, we can see a red dot representation of the center point of our graphic.

artwork in Epilog Laser Dashboard

Import the glass engraving settings.

artwork in Epilog Laser Dashboard

Make sure the dithering is set to Stucki.

artwork in Epilog Laser Dashboard

Press the Print button.

artwork in Epilog Laser Dashboard

Run the Job

At the laser, move the Red Dot Pointer to the center of where you want the engraving.

selecting the centering point at the laser

Click Centering Point.

selecting the centering point at the laser

Back in the job list with your job select, press the Start button.

The laser will engrave your artwork around that center point.

laser engraving glass mug on a rotary attachment

It’s that easy!

laser engraved glass mug

Unpacking the Laser

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Open the Packaging

Begin by moving the pallet and machine into the center of a room or open space.

Start by using scissors or a utility knife to cut the box straps. Stand clear of the straps, as they are under high tension and may pop out at high speed when cut.

Remove any smaller boxes from the top of the large, primary box (which contains your Fusion Maker). These smaller boxes will contain any optional accessories you purchased with your machine. Set them aside for later use.

Now remove the strapping and the wooden box topper.

Cut the tape that is securing the box, then open the box.

Remove the foam topper and the foam corner inserts.

With the foam inserts removed, pull the box up and away from the pallet.

Cut the tape that’s holding the bag closed, then spread the bag over the sides of the machine.


Remove the Machine

If you purchased the Fusion Maker 12 stand with your machine and you’d like to use it as the base for your Fusion Maker machine, assemble the stand now, before continuing on with this lesson.

The Fusion Maker 12 weighs approximately 138 lbs (63 kg). With the help of an additional person, lift your Fusion Maker laser system from the pallet and place it on a sturdy, level surface.

Included Items and Materials

Once you’ve removed the machine from the pallet, remove the plastic bag

You’ll find the included items and materials stored underneath.

Your Fusion Maker laser system includes:

  • Power cord
  • Ethernet cord
  • USB cord
  • Software Installation USB
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Owner’s Manual
  • Training Suite Signup Card and Kit
  • Vendor Material Sample Kit
  • Lens Cleaner
  • Laser Beam Alignment Target
  • Bearing Lubrication Grease, and
  • Camera Calibration Sheet