Laser Cutter Checklist
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- Prepare Design File
- Open file with Laser Cut Pro
- Set powers/speeds/cut-or-engrave in Laser Cut Pro
- Test design with "Simulate" button in Laser Cut Pro
- Prepare Machine
- Check bed for obstructions before turning on physical key
- Turn on physical key
- Twist physical E-Stop button
- watch laser head zero to X & Y
- Z-register the bed
- Position material, check for obstruction risks from material
- Close lid
- Download Design to Laser Cutter
- Click "Download" in Laser Cut Pro
- Click "Del All" in Laser Cut Pro Download dialog
- Click "Download Current" in Laser Cut Pro Download dialog
- Test Material and Design
- Visual check laser nozzle for obstructions
- Test material centered: press physical "Test" button, watch laser path
- Turn on Air & Coolant (black and yellow power strip)
- Check for nozzle air flow.
- Close Lid
- Run Job
- Pick up fire extinguisher and then put it back down
- Press physical "Start" button.
- Monitor laser until job is complete, be ready to hit big red E-Stop button
- Keep lid closed AT ALL TIMES other than when doing tasks that require opening lid.