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<p>SD: </p> <hr /> <div>== General preparations ==<br /> <br /> * In Illustrator make sure your artboard is the same size as your material. <br /> ** 'Document setup' -&gt; 'Edit artboards'<br /> <br /> * Use vectors for cutting and engraving.<br /> <br /> * Work in RGB colorspace<br /> ** 'File' -&gt; 'Document Color Mode'<br /> <br /> '''WARNING'''<br /> * The lasercutter can cause serious fire hazards. Always consult with an instructor before putting material in if you're unsure about its suitability.<br /> * Because of this potential fire hazard, do not abandon the machine. Satisfying your nicotine addiction is not worth torching the Printmaking Studio.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Basic operations (cutting and engraving) ==<br /> === On the machine ===<br /> * Turn on the machine with the key.<br /> * Once the machine is on, it'll lower its table all the way down. Wait for it do so.<br /> * Open the lid and put your material in the upper left corner of the work field.<br /> ** '''ATTENTION:''' Make sure your material is as flat as possible, and if it can fly away (like paper) that it is taped down or weighed down.<br /> * Close the lid and use the 'Z'-button (click both arrows at the same time) to autofocus the laser. <br /> * The machine will now attempt to autofocus on the material. If it has done so, you should hear a beep.<br /> <br /> === On the computer ===<br /> * Unlike the previous lasercutter, this one does not necessarily require specific thickness of line or specific colors, because the operating system for the lasercutter can assign different colors to vector elements depending on the intended operation. <br /> ** For ease of use however, it is advisable to use RGB red (255, 0, 0) for cutting and black (255, 255, 255) for engraving, and other colors (such as blue or green) for different degrees of engraving (if needed). <br /> * Save your Illustrator (.ai) file and get it on the lasercutter's computer.<br /> * Open up the operating system for the lasercutter. It's the Chrome shortcut named [S3-9228] Trotec Ruby on the desktop.<br /> * If the website asks your for a username and password, use the following<br /> ** Username: wdka.publicationstation@hr.nl<br /> ** Password: !4Students<br /> * Drag and drop the file into the queue.<br /> * Double-click your file.<br /> * The system now opens up your .ai-file. It might start protesting about an unrecognised color space. Click on 'OK' to move on.<br /> <br /> === Back to the machine ===</div>

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