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DP Lasers Software Questions

  • My focusing dots are not aligned any longer. How can I get them back to overlapping at the focal point?

    First of all, you have to find the focal point again manually. This requires you bypassing the interlock if your setup is class 1, so we recommend that you contact DP Laser Customer Service to ensure this is done safely. There are also instructions in your laser system’s user manual that will explain this procedure to you. 

    Once the focal point is found manually, you simply take a flathead screwdriver to focus the external aiming diode to match the size of the aiming diode from the laser marking head. Then, adjust the hardware so they overlap at the focal point you found manually and you are done.

  • I need to engrave into my metal, what settings can I adjust to get this effect?

    Depending on your laser series and wattage, engraving can range from .004” to just a few microns. Our lower power models can get depth but it is going to take a lot of passes and time to get that depth. 

    The best way to get depth with any of our lasers is to make passes with a step size of lower than 30. You can make more passes in the same time with a higher step size but depending on your substrate, you might not get the depth you need. You can add pulses to assist this, no more than 10 with our 10 to 20 watt systems, no more than 20 with our lower wattage lasers. 
  • My marking is not the contrast that I need it, what settings should I adjust to fix this?

    To get a darker contrast with our laser systems, the best settings to change are pulses and step size. Pulses allow you to hit individual pixels multiple times before moving to the next giving you a darker contrast and a little more depth. Please note that excessive pulsing can actually cause carbon build-up, which can easily be removed, and raises the marking from the material’s surface. Step size allows you to change the spacing of these pixels or dots. You can space dots away from each other, or you can move dots so close that they overlap. Please note that changing your step size does in fact change your marking resolution. The higher the value, the lower the resolution and the quicker your mark will be. The lower the value, the slower the marking gets as you can create more dots to mark. For filled items, this will ensure no space goes unmarked. If you are marking an image, this will over-fill your pictures giving a blurry effect. Do not go below a step size value of 40 for pictures. 

  • I imported an Image/Logo, but the clarity is not what I would like. What can I do to fix this?

    DP Laser’s can provide very high-resolution markings (up to 1200 dpi in some cases). Thus, the best way to achieve clarity is to import the highest resolution graphic possible. DP Laser’s software will dither the file and layout the dots perfectly for laser marking onto a variety of surfaces. If you do not have a high-resolution image, our software will import the file at its optimal size for laser marking. If you need it bigger, you can resize but the image quality will suffer. You can adjust the image’s brightness and contrast to improve quality. 

    Please note that if you are marking a picture file onto a dark anodized aluminum surface, that you will in fact have to invert the file to get the proper imaging to appear. Right click anywhere empty in our software’s composition grid and you can change the background color from white to black. This will assist with your imaging onto darker substrates. 

  • My Data Matrix is not reading, what can I do to fix this?

    Same as the barcodes, resizing of a data matrix must only be done by the Module Width sizing. Otherwise, you will destroy the integrity of the Data Matrix. 
    DP Laser’s software allows the user to control sizing by cell arrangements or you can select the auto-sizing feature that will change your Data Matrices to the optimal size based upon your data input. 

    Additionally, Data Matrices will have trouble reading if your marking has over-filled the modules. To prevent this, you can reduce your marking parameters or you can change the Module Width Reduction to a value of 1 or 2. For larger Data Matrices, this number can be as large as 4. This will reduce the fill of the modules automatically providing you with a little faster marking that has much tighter filled modules. This will prevent any marking from over-filling the modules.

  • My barcode is not reading, what can I do to fix this?

    First of all, the material color is quite important. If you are marking on a white surface, no inversion or quiet zones are needed to get the barcode to read. If you are marking on a dark surface, you must invert the barcode and add quiet zones (QZ). If you are marking on a reflective or brushed metal surface, make sure you have good contrast, either inversion or no inversion is fine, and it is recommended to mark a filled rectangle first at low power to remove some of the polished effect.

    Next, make sure that you resize your barcode using Module Width sizing. Not the typical drag and resize using the mouse. This will destroy the integrity of the barcode and will render it unreadable.

  • What about Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw Files?

    These files can be imported. 
  • What are the file types that DP Laser’s Software imports?

    You can import any .jpg, bmp, tif, gif, plt, dxf, dwg, and svg file that you want. Please note that vector files must only have the marking data in the file. No drawings or anything extra as that will import as well. 

  • Does DP Laser’s Software import logos and graphics?

    Yes.

Dapeng Laser Marking System Hardware Questions

  • 【Symptom】 Machine will not engrave or engraves with poor quality

    【Possible causes】
    • Defective, damaged or misaligned Machine

    【Solution】
    • If none of the previously outlined solutions corrects the experienced problem(s) then please contact DP Laser customer service.



  • 【Symptom】 Machine engraves with poor quality

    【Possible causes】
    • Improper work piece positioning, improper marking parameters, improper work piece material, poor original graphics file.

    【Solution】
    • Ensure that the surface of the work piece to be engraved is positioned in the focal plane of the laser and is parallel to the bottom of the Marker (i.e. flat).
    • Experiment with the Laser Power(Controller current for DP Series)  and various marking parameters in EZCAD to obtain the highest quality mark.
    • Ensure that the laser is able to engrave on the work piece material (try engraving the desired mark on a different material).
    • Verify the graphics files are clean prior to importing them into EZCAD.
  • 【Symptom】 Machine does not engrave

    【Possible causes】
    • Improper focal distance, improper work piece positioning, loose cable connection.

    【Solution】
    • Ensure that the surface of the work piece is positioned in the focal plane of the laser and that the work piece is located in the engraving field .
    • Check cable connections.



  • 【Symptom】Machine appears to have power but does not respond to laptop commands

    【Possible causes】
    • Improper connections, F-theta lens cap in place, laser not turned on

    【Solution】
    • Ensure all cables are properly attached between computer, Controller and Marker.
    • Ensure that the F-theta lens protective cap has been removed.
    • Ensure the ‘run-stop’ button has been released on the front of the Controller and the ‘laser on’ light is illuminated.

  • 【Symptom】Machine does not appear to have power

    【Possible causes】
    • Machine not plugged in, improper connections, Machine not turned on

    【Solution】
    • Ensure that all power cords are properly attached and plugged into a functional electrical outlet.
    • Ensure that the key switch on the front of the Controller is in the ‘on’ position.
    • Ensure that the on/off switch on the front of the Controller is in the ‘on’ position.

Common Troubleshooting Of Laser Cutting Machine

  • The slide movement is not satisfactory

    Car slides and slide for contamination: clean slide and slider.
    Guide for contamination: Clean and lubricate rail.
    Transmission gear is loose: tighten gear
    Drive belt is loose: Adjust the belt tension.

  • Processing dimension margin error or operation error

    Machine and computer ground is normal: the device and the computer is well grounded.
    The signal line is working: Replace the signal line.
    Computer operating system failure or virus infection: reinstall your operating system or antivirus.
    The computer is running correctly: replace or handle the computer.
    Power supply is unstable or interfering signals: the installation of regulators or eliminate the interference signal.
    Application software is properly: reinstall the software and motion control card driver software.
    Whether machining parameters are set correctly (eg layout, etc.): re-set the corresponding parameters
    Processing programming properly: Check the programmed machining program, modify it until normal.

  • Computer & Equipment can not connect on

    Scan switch is turned on: Open the scanner.
    Motion system is powered on: Check the power supply system and make normal movement.
    DSP motion control card is damaged: Replace DSP motion control card.
    Signal cable is loose: Plug the video cable and fixed.

  • Cutting / engraving depth is not ok

    Cutting / engraving process parameters are normal: to set the appropriate processing parameters.
    Laser power settings are normal: the laser power is set correctly.
    Laser output becomes weak: See point 2.

  • No laser output or laser weak

    Whether the light path Offset: carefully adjust the optical path.
    Reflective lens is contaminated or damaged: Clean or replace the reflective lenses.
    Whether the device focusing Focus Change: Re-adjust the focus.
    Focusing mirror for contamination: clean the focusing lens.
    Cooling water quality or water is not normal: Replace clean cooling water to a temperature to normal.
    Are circulate cooling water: cooling dredge waterways.
    Whether the laser tube is damaged or worn: replace the laser tube.
    Laser power supply is powered on: Check the laser power supply circuit to make it normal.
    Machine temperature is too high: 1 off let cool down; 2 ventilation strengthen machine heat; 3 Adjust the ambient temperature....
    Laser power is damaged: Replace the laser power.

  • Start machine without any reflection

    Power fuse is burnt out: replace the fuse.
    Power input is normal: check the power input and make it normal.
    Whether the main power switch is damaged: Replace the main power switch.

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