Laser cutter (Trotec Speedy 300) ID:107

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Type	Trotec
Make/Model	Speedy 300
Serial number	S3-4699
Original owner	Protospace
Loan status	Owned by Protospace
Arrival date	December 2016
Location	Bay 108, near the door to the front rooms
Functional status	Working
Usage permissions	Members & Friends Only
Certification	Must complete Laser Certification and Trotec Certification
Wiki-ID	107
Label	1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

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 JobControl with the appropriate vectors, fills and line formatting. Trotec's excellent tutorials and our training courses are done in CorelDRAW, so the computer attached to our laser provides a licensed copy. Other popular software includes Inkscape, Autodesk AutoCAD and 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.

Usage and Billing Policies

This tool is not free.

• Trotec Laser Account Agreement

Documentation

It is imperative to complete a chlorine test on materials before working with them in any laser cutter.

Per training and usage agreement, the lens and mirror must be checked and cleaned: before use hourly during continuous use when used with unfamiliar material after use.

Power Control through Color Selection Table from the JobControl 11.2 Manual

Trotec Training

Google Drive: Trotec documentation resources

YouTube: Trotec Laser Canada

Speedy 300 Product Manual

JobControl 11.2 Operation Manual

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.

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.

History

Aug/Sept 2020 - replacement and repair of Y motor

June 30th 2019 - first aftermarket replacement lens installed

June 12th 2019 - eggcrate DIY worktable installed

December 2016 - purchased, new