Universal Laser Systems X2-600 - Manual (Page 24)

Installation 2-11
Helpful Tip
If you are having any problems printing a font and you cannot figure out what is going on, select the font
and “convert to curves” or “convert to paths” in your graphics software. This will convert the font into a
bitmapped image and will print correctly to the laser system. Refer to your graphics software on how to
convert fonts.
As you can see, we strongly recommend the use of True Type fonts only. Usually, most graphics
programs, such as CorelDraw come with hundreds of fonts that you can install. For the average user
there is more than enough to choose from.
Making the Connections
Please use the parallel cable supplied with the system. It is a 6-foot, high quality, shielded, IEEE1284
compliant cable. If you use a printer cable other than the one provided, it will violate the laser systems
FCC and CE rating and may also cause harmful interference when downloading files to the laser system.
Please make the following connections in the exact order described otherwise static electricity can
damage the computer and/or the laser system’s electronics.
•
Connect the systems Power Cord and your computer Power Cord to the electrical outlet(s). Do not
turn on either unit at this time.
•
Connect the system to the computer using the parallel
port connection.
• Connect the rubber flexible hose of your exhaust
system to the exhaust port of the laser system.
• Turn on your computer ON and c heck your
computers BIOS setting for your parallel port. Make sure that it is set to either “ECP“ or
“Standard Parallel Port”. DO NOT SET IT TO “EPP” or “Bi-directional”. The laser system does not
support these modes. If your computer is set to an incorrect configuration, erroneous data will be
sent to the laser system during printing. This can cause the system to lock up, print garbage
information, or not print at all. For information on how to check or adjust your computers BIOS
setting, please refer to your computer’s owner manual or call their technical support department.
• Turn ON the laser system. After the system finishes initializing, “Ready” will appear displayed on the
Control Panel of the laser system.
• We will now check if the Laser Cartridge(s) were installed
properly. To do this, open the top door and place a small piece of
masking tape across the ¾” hole in the focus carriage. Gently rub
the tape around the edge of the hole so that you can see the
outline of the hole through the tape.
•
Now press the “X-Y” button on the Control Panel. The red diode
pointer will illuminate and a red dot will appear on the masking
tape. The dot should appear centered, or close to the center of
the hole, within 1/8”. If not, remove and re-install the laser
cartridge and try again. If the red dot still does not appear within
1/8” of the center of the hole, please contact our Service
Department.
Masking Tape
Outline of Hole
Red Dot