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neighbor” starting point method.

2. Once open paths are completed, closed paths will follow in a nested order, beginning with closed paths that are

contained within other closed paths, with the innermost closed path executed first and ending with the
outermost closed path.

Enhance and Sort

Enhance and Sort turns on both features simultaneously.

Vector Scaling

This feature allows you to calibrate vector output size if necessary for your application. To calibrate the
system, draw a simple shape, such as a square, to a known size and print that shape as a vector object
(make  sure  line  thickness  is  .001”  [.0254  mm]  or  less).  Measure  the  object  vertically  and  horizontally
using  a  caliper  or  other  measuring  device  and  use  the  formula  (desired  length/measured  length)  to
determine the scale ratio in X and Y. Enter the result into the X-axis and Y-axis text boxes of the vector
scaling  feature  respectively.  Keep  in  mind  that  this  feature  DOES  NOT  scale  raster  images.  If  you  are
combining raster and vector images in one file, the raster image may not align with your vectors. Raster
objects cannot be scaled after printing. If it is necessary to scale raster objects, adjust their size in the
graphic application you are using.

Vector Performance

There is a tradeoff between quality of output and speed of processing when printing vectors. For longer
straight line vectors (over 1 inch [25.4 mm]) you can adjust the speed of processing in the color table until
you  achieve  the  desired  results.  However,  the  motion  system  rarely  achieves  the  selected  processing
speed when processing curves and small line segments because of the constant directional changes that
occur when processing these types of vectors. Processing speed for these types of vectors is controlled
by  other  rules  in  the  software. This  control  allows  you  some  adjustment  of  processing  speed  of  curves
and small line segments in order to achieve desired results. Using the quality setting jobs will take longer
to  complete,  but  will  improve  curve  and  small  line  segment  quality.  Using  the  throughput  setting  will
compromise quality a bit to improve job completion time if desired.

Engraving Field Sub-Tab

The engraving field sub-tab on the manual control tab of the
printer  driver  setting  interface  displays  a  group  of  settings
which  affect  the  engraving  field  (page  size)  and  other
miscellaneous  settings.  The  controls  in  the  sub-tab  are
described below:

Units

Units allows you to change units used between Metric
and English.

Language

Select from many different languages in this drop down list. Some language changes will not take effect
until the printer control panel is closed and then re-opened.

Engraving Field Width and Height

Normally you will want to set the width and height in printer driver at their max, matching the processing
field in your laser system, and set the page size in the graphic software to match. If your graphic software
does not allow large enough page sizes to match your processing field, you can reduce this engraving
field size and your reduced page size will print in the upper left corner of the field in the laser system.
Reduced page sizes are also useful in some special cases, such as rubber stamp engraving, so you can
take advantage of the invert page feature without having to engrave the entire field of the laser system
away.

Important Note:

Make sure that the page size in your graphic program always matches the engraving

field size setup in the printer driver. Mismatched settings may cause your graphics to print in an
unexpected location or not at all.