Universal Laser Systems X2-600 - Manual (Page 46)

System Operation 3-21
Setting a new origin other than the default (0,0) position will shrink your field size. If you already have
files already loaded into memory that utilize the entire engraving area, and you set a new origin, part of
that graphic might fall out of the effective printing area. If you run this file, unexpected results can occur
that might destroy your material in the engraving area. We suggest that you use this feature cautiously
and make sure that you do not set a new origin that would cause you graphic to print off the engraving
area.
If you would like to reset the origin back to the original factory settings of (0,0) in the upper left corner, a
quick way to get the motion system back to the upper left corner is to simply press the up arrow and down
arrow keys simultaneously while in this menu.
You will see the carriage move to the upper left hand corner automatically. Again, select “SET NEW
ORIGIN”, then select “YES, SET NEW ORIGIN” and your settings will automatically be stored in memory
permanently.
Focusing the Laser Beam
To properly focus the laser beam onto the surface of the material, you need to perform two tasks. First
position the focus carriage directly above the material and then use the focusing tool or the digital display
to adjust the Z axis table level until the material is at the proper distance away from the focus lens.
Place your material into the upper left corner of the engraving field against the rulers. From either the
“MAIN” or FILE DISPLAY” menus, press the “Z” button located on the control panel.
You will observe the focus carriage move to a pre-set focusing position of (1,1). The display will now
show the “CURRENT LENS” that you are using and the current vertical “Z POSITION” of the engraving
table.