Epilog Mini and Helix Firmware and Driver Downloads

Version: 1.0.2.4 (replaces 1.0.2.3)

Changes:

Changes were made to resolve vector cutting issues found on a small number of machines shipped in December 2007. All other machines will not be affected by this update.

Instructions: Click on the firmware download above and save the file. Normally, the default Save location is onto your Desktop folder.

Once you have the file downloaded, simply double click the file to extract it. You will be asked to save the extracted file to a new location. Select the location you want to save this file to and proceed. Extracting the file changes it from an .exe format to a .hex format. It is the .hex format file that you will use to upgrade.

Print the full instruction files for step by step directions on upgrading your system, or read Section 17 in your manual.

Changes:

• Additional dithering patterns
  
• A new layout that now includes three tabs: General – Advanced – Color Mapping (click on each to see the new tab layout.)

Additional Dithering Patterns:
Popular dithering patterns Floyd-Steinberg, Stucki and Jarvis are now featured directly in the driver. We have found Jarvis and Stucki to be excellent patterns for etching photos on anodized aluminum, marble, plastic and other materials that produce a white-on-black contrast.

The new ClipArt dithering patterns (Standard/Brighten/Low Res) will produce subtle dithering patterns on ClipArt images. The Standard selection is our standard default dithering that has always been a part of the Epilog driver. The Brighten pattern reduces dot density and produces better looking grayscale images on wood. This was the standard selection on past machines including the Radius and Summit.  The Low Res setting reduces the dot density of a grayscale image even more than the Brighten setting, and will improve many low resolution images as well. Experiment with the patterns and see which ones you like best. Try engraving your favorite grayscale image on anodized aluminum and wood with each dithering pattern - you'll quickly see how each pattern affects your results.

New! 64 Bit Operating System Driver (Beta Version)

For customers working with a 64 bit operating system, we have developed a beta version of our driver. Click here to install the 64_801.exe driver file.

Why is it a beta version? We are still testing the driver with 64 bit operating systems, and would like any comments that you have. If you test out the system and have any problems or comments on the driver, please send them to sales@epiloglaser.com.

How do I know if I have a 64 bit operating system? If you have one, you probably know it! The 64 bit operating system is still very rare and is not supported by most peripheral devices.  Information on the 64 bit operating system is available here.

This driver is designed as a vector cutting only driver and does not have raster engraving capabilities.  This vector only driver can be used with Legend, Legend EX, TT, Mini, Helix and Legend EXT machines and is Windows XP/2000 compatible.