Editing Instructions:Little Blue Laser (Epilog Helix 8000) (section)

=== Laser Settings ===
==== Raster Problems ====
When using raster mode, high speeds will cause the motors to wear out prematurely. North Forge policy is to keep speed below 80%. Note that the existing tables may suggest speeds above 80%; in that case you will need to adjust them manually:

# Find the recommended values in the speed/power table
# If the suggested raster speed is greater than 80%, set the speed to 80%.
# Subtract the same percentage from the power as you did for the speed. For example, if the recommended speed/power is 100/80, subtract 20 points from the speed to get to 80 and 20 points from the power to get 60. The adjusted speed/power is 80/60.
# If the suggested power is already less than 20 points, set the power to 5 and the speed as close to 80% as possible. For example, if the recommended speed/power is 100/15, the adjusted speed/power is 90/5.

==== Procedure ====
# Select File → Print or press Ctrl+P.
# Choose “Little 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.
## Reduce the speed to less than 80% 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.