View source for Laser cutter (Trotec Speedy 300) ID:107

{{Equipment page
| toolname = Trotec
| model = [https://www.troteclaser.com/en-ca/laser-machines/laser-engravers-speedy-series/ Speedy 300]
| serial = S3-4699
| owner = Protospace 
| loanstatus = Owned by Protospace 
| arrived = December 2016
| location = Bay 108, near the door to the front rooms
| status = Working
| permission = Members & Friends Only
| certification = Must complete [[Laser Certification]] and [[Trotec Certification]]
| id = 107
}}

==Quick Specs==

*'''Working bed size:''' 730mm x 430mm (28 3/4" x 17" ish)
*'''Engraving resolution:''' 1000DPI
*'''Kerf:''' 0.1mm
*'''Supported file formats:''' Anything that can be "printed" to [https://www.troteclaser.com/en-ca/laser-machines/jobcontrol JobControl] with the appropriate vectors, fills and line formatting. Trotec's [https://www.youtube.com/c/TrotecLaserCanada/videos excellent tutorials] and our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_RdW1xh5ltwHSCs7e7BQaaY60jo0sO8frpAQ2GgcG5w/edit?usp=sharing training courses] are done in [https://www.coreldraw.com/en/ CorelDRAW], so the computer attached to our laser provides a licensed copy. Other popular software includes [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD] and [https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator], generating files such as DXF, CDR, SVG, AI, PDF, etc.
*'''Maximum material thickness:''' generally 1/2", with thicker materials possible using multiple passes, resulting in poor edge finish due to kerf.

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==Usage and Billing Policies==
{{Money|This tool is not free.}}
All members [https://my.protospace.ca/courses/321 certified] on the Trotec receive six hours per month of free laser use. Additional time is billed at $0.50 per minute. This is "laser on" or tube time, as tracked by the tablet mounted on the wall above the Trotec. Users are responsible for monitoring their own usage and making payment accordingly.

This section is under development. If you have concerns regarding commercial or "excessive" use, reach out to laser trainers, forums, directors, etc.

Agreement is under review but included for reference.

*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-vvp6fxFekUF9WZG9jaFdwMHc/view?resourcekey=0-GxIydSgSjerHfn-1onI0gw Trotec Laser Account Agreement]

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==Documentation==

{{Warning|It is imperative to <u>complete a [[chlorine test]] on materials</u> before working with them in any laser cutter.}}
{{Warning|Per training and usage agreement, <u>the lens and mirror must be checked and cleaned:</u>
* before use
* hourly during continuous use
* when used with unfamiliar material
* after use.}}
[[File:Power Control through Color Selection Table.png|thumb|Power Control through Color Selection Table from the JobControl 11.2 Manual]]

======References======
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_RdW1xh5ltwHSCs7e7BQaaY60jo0sO8frpAQ2GgcG5w/edit?usp=sharing Trotec Training]

[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B4igHgxabriCeGI1OWlTOV90dWs?resourcekey=0-BmjyVLbDcki46YPtgD4tFw&usp=sharing Google Drive: Trotec documentation resources]

[https://www.youtube.com/c/TrotecLaserCanada/videos YouTube: Trotec Laser Canada]

[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/e/ef/Speedy-300-Manual-EN.pdf Speedy 300 Product Manual]

[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/a/a4/JobControl-11-2-operation-manual-EN.pdf JobControl 11.2 Operation Manual]

======Tips and tricks======
Engraving can be done with image files (PNG et al) including photo engraves, or with vector fills, including masking with white.

Please try any new, strange, or unknown materials in the Rabbit first, and closely watch them for flame or dense black smoke. 
The lens is very exposed on the Trotec and thick smokey materials, like woods full of resin or glue, rubber, or some plastics, can very quickly damage the machine and potentially the lungs of everyone in the space.
Start with low power tests and work your way up.

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======Power and speed settings======
This section to be filled, or removed. Refer to materials database.
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==Troubleshooting==

======CorelDRAW won't launch (shows logo and immediately quits, doesn't get to login screen)======
In Windows, navigate to C:\Users\Your.Username\AppData\Roaming\ (replace "Your.Username" with the name used to logon to the machine; note that the "AppData" folder is hidden, and will need to be manually typed into the address bar). Rename the "Corel" folder to "Corel.bak" and attempt to launch CorelDRAW. This process will displace your tool presets, window positions, recent files list, palettes, etc.

======Lines are not picked up by JobControl======
See color chart on this page, verify your palette. Check line thickness, it should be "hairline" or very small, 0.2px seemed to work in Inkscape.

======JobControl shows a 0:00 estimate, even with valid lines/colors======
With short cuts (<15sec?), sometimes the estimated time shown will be 0:00 after updating job time. If the color is being picked up by JobControl and the lines appear correct in preview, just try it - scrap material is helpful here.

======Printing to JobControl shows a blank job======
Fix page size in editor's Page Setup and/or Trotec Engraver printer preferences Job Size. Try moving work to another part of the page; check Print Preview and CorelDRAW's Preflight tab.

======JobControl says that "job will not fit on plate"======
When printing, venture into the Trotec Engraver printer settings and ensure that both "Take from application" and "Minimize to jobsize" are enabled. Then, ensure that your job actually fits onto a page that'll fit on the Trotec bed. Watch for stragglers, points of vectors, errant pastes or lines. Check the Print Preview and CorelDRAW's Preflight tab. Move your work to another part of the page. If all else fails, return to the Trotec Engraver printer settings and manually set the jobsize to equal the Trotec bed size.

======Job appears to print successfully, but doesn't show in JobControl's queue======

*Disable DPI filter below list
*Open the [https://www.techsupportall.com/solved-how-to-clean-printer-spool-queue-clean-print-spool-fixit/ Windows printer queue], right click on each job and Cancel - note that this only works for the user that owns/sent the job, or an Administrator. More elegant fix may be in the works...

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==History==
Aug/Sept 2020 - [https://groups.google.com/u/2/g/protospace-administration/c/hnP4H-rPB2Y/m/Lk8UM0QUAgAJ replacement and repair of Y motor]

June 30th 2019 - [https://groups.google.com/u/2/g/protospace-discuss/c/BKWTS6N_0a0/m/mjBBmakQAwAJ first aftermarket replacement lens installed]

June 12th 2019 - [https://groups.google.com/u/2/g/protospace-discuss/c/aHkjj7tKWTw/m/FstksObLAQAJ eggcrate DIY worktable installed]

December 2016 - purchased, new
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