Laser Engraving Basics

The beauty behind the intricate and accurate engraving results of an Epilog laser system is its simplicity. If you can print a standard graphic to a paper printer, then you can operate an Epilog Laser system.

In fact, the Epilog Lasers work like a printer! Start by connecting your laser system to your computer, like you would a printer. Next, import your image into graphic software, such as CorelDRAW, and print it to the laser. As the laser engraves, instead of printing small dots of ink as it moves back and forth, the CO2 laser removes small dots of material. The image is built one line at a time, and reproduces virtually any computer image in amazing detail.

The Advantages of Laser Engraving

The laser uses a beam of light as the engraving tool, so no part of the machinery actually touches the material being engraved.
You don't need a special system to hold down your engraving material, and there are less consumables with an Epilog laser system.
Laser engraving produces a permanent, crisp, highly detailed mark, engraving images at up to 1200 dots per inch.
The engraving quality is unmatched for reproducing graphics.
Lasers provide an extremely fast way to customize your products. With a laser system, if you want to engrave multiple pieces, you can quickly create a jig to hold the products in place, put the jig in the laser, and engrave as many pieces as fit in the engraving table.

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What is the price of a laser system?
What does a laser system cost? Systems start as low as $9,995 for a Mini 18, 25 watt system*. From there, pricing is based on the size of the engraving area and the wattage of the laser tube.

Looking for a price list?
We sell our laser systems through distributors that are experts in the field. If you fill out our brochure request form, we'll have the distributor for your area contact you with their current sales pricing right away.

*US Price only. Does not include duties or taxes.

Image to Engraving in 5 Easy Steps
The following few steps will walk you through the simple process of setting up a job to be laser engraved. We chose a photograph to show how easy it can be to engrave practically any image. Scanned photographs, corporate logos, clipart or custom artwork can be used for "printing" to the laser. Instead of transferring ink to paper, the laser engraves your image into wood, acrylic, coated metals, plastic, glass and a wide variety of other compatible materials. Set up your artwork, print it to the laser, then press the GO button. You'll be amazed at how easy it is!

1)	Start by scanning a photo using any photo scanner.	2)	Import the scanned photo into CorelDRAW or your preferred choice of graphic software package.
3)	Convert the photo to grayscale. If engraving on anodized aluminum or other black material, invert the image.	4)	Configure the laser's speed and power, using the suggested settings in the owner's manual, then send the print job to the laser system for engraving.
5)	Complete by choosing your print job from the laser menu and pushing the go button for engraving to begin.	6)	Your work is done! With these few simple steps, you have created a stunning engraving that will last a lifetime!

To receive more information on how you can afford a laser system, fill out our brochure request form and we will send you information about each of our systems. We will also send you a cd demo of the system in action and samples created with the laser systems!

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