InFocus M-300 Laser Level User Manual


 
SECTION 8
Troubleshooting
Engraving Quality
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
“Fuzzy” looking raster engraving
or small text appears like a
“double image”
Dirty laser system
Graphic, graphic software, graphic
software setup, color palette, monitor
display colors, or driver settings have
changed
Speed to fast for the material
Out of focus
System needs tuning
Worn X-axis belt and/or drive gear
Laser Tube is faulty
Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts
Check to see what has changed. Use
“Software Setup Guide” to properly setup
the graphics software to work correctly
with the laser system. Check driver
settings.
Slow down engraving speed
Re-focus
Run “Tuning” feature in printer driver
version 4.17 and higher
Replace belt and/or drive gear, and run
“Tuning” feature
Replace laser tube
Fine detail is missing such as
the serif’s of characters or thin
lines of script fonts when raster
engraving
Speed too fast for the material
Out of focus
System needs tuning
Laser spot size too big
Slow down engraving speed
Re-focus
Run “Tuning” feature in printer driver
version 4.17 and higher
Use shorter focal length lens
Vertical or diagonal background
pattern present when raster
engraving large areas and/or
large amounts of material
Dirty laser system
Slight pattern is normal
If the pattern is excessive:
Loose motion system components
Worn or damaged X-axis bearings
Worn or damaged X-axis rail
Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts
Don’t remove so much material or try
engraving shallower or deeper. Try
changing PPI and or DPI
Use a 50% black fill to “halftone” the
background which can hide the pattern
Check X-axis bearings, belt, optics
Replace X-axis bearings
Replace X-axis arm
Horizontal background pattern
present when raster engraving
large areas and/or large
amounts of material
Dirty laser system
Slight pattern is normal
If the pattern is excessive:
Laser is too cold or hot
Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts
Don’t remove so much material or try
engraving shallower or deeper. Try
changing PPI and or DPI
Use a 50% black fill to “halftone” the
background which can hide the pattern
Check and/or clean filters
Make sure ambient temperature is
within specifications