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The normal permissions are that users do not have Local Admin rights so that we can limit the rogue changes to the system. We HAVE put in place a procedure that someone can request to be elevated temporarily so that a knowledgable user can perform installs etc. <br> | The normal permissions are that users do not have Local Admin rights so that we can limit the rogue changes to the system. We HAVE put in place a procedure that someone can request to be elevated temporarily so that a knowledgable user can perform installs etc. <br> | ||
The procedure is to contact one of the Network/System Administrators and request that you be added to the "Laser-Trotec-Admins" group. <br> | The procedure is to contact one of the Network/System Administrators and request that you be added to the "Laser-Trotec-Admins" group. <br> | ||
Until we come up with an improved the procedure, please send a message to @pat. | Until we come up with an improved the procedure, please send a message to @pat.spencer or @Tanner on SpacePort, or email me directly @protospace.ca | ||
==Troubleshooting== | ==Troubleshooting== | ||
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======Error "No jobs for transmission found"====== | ======Error "No jobs for transmission found"====== | ||
Right click the job and press reset. | Right click the job's black box on the plate and press reset. | ||
======JobControl says that "job will not fit on plate"====== | ======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. | When printing, venture into the Trotec Engraver printer settings, under the "Preferences" button and ensure that both "Take from application" and "Minimize to jobsize" are enabled. If these options are not showing, enable them under the "General" tab and change the view to "Expert". 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====== | ======Job appears to print successfully, but doesn't show in JobControl's queue====== | ||
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Monthly: Clean linear rails for x and y axis, using 3M silicone lubricant and a clean cotton rag or soft paper towel. Move the carriage gently by hand to clean underneath it. | Monthly: Clean linear rails for x and y axis, using 3M silicone lubricant and a clean cotton rag or soft paper towel. Move the carriage gently by hand to clean underneath it. | ||
Yearly? - Clean dust collection chamber and vacuum hose. See pictures of dust. [[:File:107-Trotec-20240730.jpg]] and [[:File:107-Trotec-20240730-2.jpg]] | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fguib-8X1RI Trotec Laser Canada - How to Properly Clean and Maintain Your Trotec Speedy 300 Laser Cutting Machine] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
July-2024 - Another fire occurred ([https://forum.protospace.ca/t/fire-while-using-the-trotec/7130 forum post]). This time due to combustible build up in a (seemingly) hard to reach area | |||
June 2023 - material caught fire in the Trotec ([https://forum.protospace.ca/t/trotec-out-of-order/4126 forum post]). Trotec completed all necessary repairs (energy chain and air assist, x axis belt, dust protection belt, top cover/lid, x axis limit switch, laser pointer). The work bed was also replaced at this time (unrelated to the fire). Trotec tech tested laser output (91.1W). | June 2023 - material caught fire in the Trotec ([https://forum.protospace.ca/t/trotec-out-of-order/4126 forum post]). Trotec completed all necessary repairs (energy chain and air assist, x axis belt, dust protection belt, top cover/lid, x axis limit switch, laser pointer). The work bed was also replaced at this time (unrelated to the fire). Trotec tech tested laser output (91.1W). | ||