Editing Instructions:Big Blue Laser (section)

=== Laser Settings ===

# Select File → Print or press Ctrl+P.
# Choose “Big Blue” from the printer dropdown menu.
# Press the Gear icon/Settings button to the right of the printer dropdown menu.
# Verify that Auto Focus is not selected.
# Ensure Center-Engraving is not selected if Center-Engraving is not being used.
# Ensure the Piece Size is the same as the workspace size in CorelDraw.
# If using raster mode, set the DPI (typically 600 for wood).
# Choose the operation type (Raster, Vector, or Combined)
# If using raster mode, set the raster settings according to the provided tables.
## Small parts (less than 4” x 4”): Reduce the speed to less than 50% to avoid wear on the belts and motors
# If using vector mode, set the speed, power, and frequency according to the table. 
# Press “Okay.”
# Select the Layout tab in the Print menu.
# Ensure “As in Document” is selected.
# Press “Apply” then “Print.” The job will be sent to the laser. The laser will not start until “GO” is pressed on the control panel.
[[File:Lasersettingsgearicon.jpg|thumb|left|Step 3: Location of gear icon]]
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[[File:Laserpiecepagesize.jpg|left|thumb|Step 6: Ensuring piece size is consistent with page size]]
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