Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that: - The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen. - The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube. - The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head. - The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts and rasters.
Add a notepad to your muse! We used Romarks white message board material so you can change your message day to day. If you don’t want to use that material you can take that same template and make a list of rules to always be on your Muse for all your users.
*NOTE* All of these cut outs can be added to your muse via double sided tape.
You can also use in conjunction with the notepad the bottom custom panel. Write whatever you’d like on it. The file provided has some friendly reminders but you can always Mix it up.
Choose any material!
Mix and match!
There is also a place to keep your focus billet from getting lost. We personally like keeping it on the inside of our machines.
Last but not least we have the laser head template. It comes with text you can easily change to fit your maker space and or school.