Epilog Zing 16: Difference between revisions

	CO2 laser cutter
Equipment Information
Status	Unknown
Manufacturer	Epilog
Model	Zing 16
Working Area	406 mm x 305 mm
Maker Space Information
Training Required	Yes
Training Information	Here
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Revision as of 13:42, 18 December 2023

This is a restricted use machine.
You must be specifically trained before using this equipment. Review the self-directed learning information on this page and book in for in-person training with a member of technical staff.

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The Epilog Zing 16 is a smaller form factor CO₂ laser cutter. If you are working on a lot of smaller parts it may be preferable to use this machine to keep the larger machines free.

Connecting to the Laser

This laser cutter is an older model that can only communicate over USB. To use it you must use the PC which is directly next to the PC, on the right hand side as you look at the machine. The appropriate PC has a "Epilog Zing" label stuck onto the monitor.

Open Epilog Job Manager from the Start Menu or the Desktop.
Click the Add Laser System button - this may be a large button with text in the centre of the screen or a small plus icon in the top right of the screen.
Click Add Manually
For the System Series select Other then choose Zing from the dropdown menu.
The model is Zing 16.
The CO₂ laser installed is 30 watts.
When you are asked for the IP address, select Choose the Print Driver instead.
From the Print Driver dropdown list select Epilog Zing Print Driver (Windows)

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-The Epilog Zing 16 is a smaller form factor CO2 laser cutter. If you are working on a lot of smaller parts it may be preferable to use this machine to keep the larger machines free.
+The Epilog Zing 16 is a smaller form factor CO<sub>2</sub> laser cutter. If you are working on a lot of smaller parts it may be preferable to use this machine to keep the larger machines free.
+== Connecting to the Laser ==
+This laser cutter is an older model that can only communicate over USB. To use it you must use the PC which is directly next to the PC, on the right hand side as you look at the machine. The appropriate PC has a "Epilog Zing" label stuck onto the monitor.
+* Open '''Epilog Job Manager''' from the Start Menu or the Desktop.
+* Click the '''Add Laser System''' button - this may be a large button with text in the centre of the screen or a small plus icon in the top right of the screen.
+* Click '''Add Manually'''
+* For the '''System Series''' select '''Other''' then choose '''Zing''' from the dropdown menu.
+* The model is '''Zing 16'''.
+* The CO<sub>2</sub> laser installed is '''30 watts'''.
+* When you are asked for the IP address, select '''Choose the Print Driver instead'''.
+* From the Print Driver dropdown list select Epilog Zing Print Driver (Windows)
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