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== Connecting to the laser cutter ==
== Connecting to the laser cutter ==
We use Epilog Job Manager and Epilog Dashboard to connect to the laser and send files for cutting and engraving. If it is the first time you've used the laser cutter on a particular PC you will need to add the laser cutter to your user profile.  
We use [[Epilog Job Manager]] and [[Epilog Dashboard]] to connect to the laser and send files for cutting and engraving. If it is the first time you've used the laser cutter on a particular PC you will need to add the laser cutter to your user profile.  


If you wish to use your own laptop you can download and install the latest verison of the [https://www.epiloglaser.com/en-uk/tech-support/drivers/fusion-edge-maker-pro-drivers/ Epilog Software Suite]. The Maker Space staff cannot assist you with any issues to encounter when using the software on your own device.
If you wish to use your own laptop you can download and install the latest version of the [https://www.epiloglaser.com/en-uk/tech-support/drivers/fusion-edge-maker-pro-drivers/ Epilog Software Suite]. The Maker Space staff cannot assist you with any issues to encounter when using the software on your own device.


=== Automatic Network Discovery ===
[[Connecting to the Laser Cutter (Epilog Fusion Pro 48)]] 
This is the preferred method of setting up the laser cutter.
 
* Turn on the laser cutter using the key switch on the top.
* Wait for the laser cutter to start up and home itself.
* Open '''Epilog Job Manager''' from the Start Menu or the Desktop.
* If a Fusion Pro 48 is listed as a laser then you are done, otherwise click on '''Add Laser System'''.
* Wait for the laser to be automatically discovered over the network.
* Click on the image of the laser labelled "Fusion Pro 48 A"
* Click Finish.
* Close Epilog Job Manager.
 
=== Manual Data Entry ===
If the laser cutter cannot be found using the auto-discovery method check that it is turned on and connected to the network.
 
* Turn on the laser cutter using the key switch on the top.
* Wait for the laser cutter to start up and home itself.
* Open '''Epilog Job Manager''' from the Start Menu or the Desktop.
* If a Fusion Pro 48 is listed as a laser then you are done, otherwise click on '''Add Laser System'''.
* Click '''Add Manually'''.
* Select '''Fusion Pro''' as the system series, then '''Fusion Pro 48''' as the laser model.
* The laser has a '''120 watt CO2 laser''' tube and the fibre laser is '''not installed'''.
* The IP address is '''146.87.67.48'''
* Give the machine the name '''Fusion Pro 48 A'''.
 
If you continue to have problems connecting to the laser cutter ask a member of technical staff for help.


Once you have completed these steps the laser is ready to receive files. You should prepare your files using [[Adobe Illustrator]] and then send them to the laser cutter using [[Epilog Dashboard]].   
Once you have completed these steps the laser is ready to receive files. You should prepare your files using [[Adobe Illustrator]] and then send them to the laser cutter using [[Epilog Dashboard]].   
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