Laser cutter (Trotec Speedy 300) ID:107 - Revision history

Pat.spencer: /* Maintenance */ Added text and pictures referring to Dust Collector cleaning

2024-07-31T06:01:19Z

Maintenance: Added text and pictures referring to Dust Collector cleaning

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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]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fguib-8X1RI Trotec Laser Canada - How to Properly Clean and Maintain Your Trotec Speedy 300 Laser Cutting Machine]

Kent.brockman at 19:23, 29 July 2024

2024-07-29T19:23:22Z

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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.

			[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).

Nick.butt: /* JobControl says that "job will not fit on plate" */

2024-01-17T02:01:38Z

JobControl says that "job will not fit on plate"

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	======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======

Tanner.collin: /* Job appears to print successfully, but doesn't show in JobControl's queue */ clarify

2023-11-26T02:00:30Z

Job appears to print successfully, but doesn't show in JobControl's queue: clarify

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	======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======

	*Disable DPI filter below list		*Disable DPI filter below list on the right in JobControl
	*Open the [https://www.techsupportall.com/solved-how-to-clean-printer-spool-queue-clean-print-spool-fixit/ Windows printer queue], right click on each job and Cancel - [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/trotec-cant-talk-to-computer/3205/28?u=gregm Trotec "printer" permissions have been updated] and this should now work for all users		*Open the [https://www.techsupportall.com/solved-how-to-clean-printer-spool-queue-clean-print-spool-fixit/ Windows printer queue] by double clicking the printer icon on the right side of the task bar, then right click on each job and Cancel. (Reference: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/trotec-cant-talk-to-computer/3205/28?u=gregm Trotec "printer" permissions have been updated] and this should now work for all users)
			*Restart the computer

	======"No response from engraver" or other COM port issue======		======"No response from engraver" or other COM port issue======

Craig.pearce: /* History */ repair work following fire

2023-06-21T01:37:51Z

History: repair work following fire

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	==History==		==History==
			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).

	Feb 2023 - [[Trotec-PC-Disk-Upgrade\|Trotec PC Disk Drive upgrade]]. The Trotec PC started exhibiting OS Stability issues, primarily the Print Spooler crashing. The disk was nearly full.		Feb 2023 - [[Trotec-PC-Disk-Upgrade\|Trotec PC Disk Drive upgrade]]. The Trotec PC started exhibiting OS Stability issues, primarily the Print Spooler crashing. The disk was nearly full.

Craig.pearce: /* References */

2023-05-04T17:24:47Z

References

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	======Power and speed settings======		======Power and speed settings======
	~~This section to be filled, or removed. Refer to materials database~~.		[[File:Speedy300-80W-MarkSolid.pdf\|thumb\|Trotec Speedy 300 Material Parameters]]
	<br />		<br />

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	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

	====== Laser won't move side to side or up and down ======		======Laser won't move side to side or up and down======
	Lid must be closed on startup to allow the platform to home to the base.		Lid must be closed on startup to allow the platform to home to the base.

Gregm: /* Lines are not picked up by JobControl */

2023-04-10T02:11:46Z

Lines are not picked up by JobControl

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	Ensure alpha/transparency is set to full opaqueness, be that 0% or 100% in the software of your choosing - especially Inkscape.		Ensure alpha/transparency is set to full opaqueness, be that 0% or 100% in the software of your choosing - especially Inkscape.

			In your material settings, is the chosen color assigned to a function such as cut, engrave, position, etc??

	======JobControl shows a 0:00 estimate, even with valid lines/colors======		======JobControl shows a 0:00 estimate, even with valid lines/colors======

Gregm: /* Lines are not picked up by JobControl */

2023-04-10T02:10:34Z

Lines are not picked up by JobControl

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	======Lines are not picked up by JobControl======		======Lines are not picked up by JobControl======
	See color chart on this page, verify your palette. Check line thickness, it should be "hairline" or very small, 0.2px seemed to work in Inkscape.		See color chart on this page, verify your palette. Check line thickness, it should be "hairline" or very small, 0.2px seemed to work in Inkscape.

			Ensure alpha/transparency is set to full opaqueness, be that 0% or 100% in the software of your choosing - especially Inkscape.

	======JobControl shows a 0:00 estimate, even with valid lines/colors======		======JobControl shows a 0:00 estimate, even with valid lines/colors======

Tanner.collin: /* Troubleshooting */

2023-03-02T01:34:19Z

Troubleshooting

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	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

			====== Laser won't move side to side or up and down ======
			Lid must be closed on startup to allow the platform to home to the base.

	======"Logon method is not allowed on this computer" when trying to sign in to the computer with your Protospace username and password======		======"Logon method is not allowed on this computer" when trying to sign in to the computer with your Protospace username and password======
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	Also, when carrying the rotary out of the classroom (carpet) be sure you are only touching the metal parts, not the inexplicably-exposed pcb at the bottom, as ESD is common for that reason per the technician.		Also, when carrying the rotary out of the classroom (carpet) be sure you are only touching the metal parts, not the inexplicably-exposed pcb at the bottom, as ESD is common for that reason per the technician.

	====== Unable to add a new materials group ======		======Unable to add a new materials group======
	Scroll all the way to bottom and right-click the whitespace below Zac's name. Then select "Create group".		Scroll all the way to bottom and right-click the whitespace below Zac's name. Then select "Create group".

Tanner.collin at 04:16, 22 February 2023

2023-02-22T04:16:01Z

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	Also, when carrying the rotary out of the classroom (carpet) be sure you are only touching the metal parts, not the inexplicably-exposed pcb at the bottom, as ESD is common for that reason per the technician.		Also, when carrying the rotary out of the classroom (carpet) be sure you are only touching the metal parts, not the inexplicably-exposed pcb at the bottom, as ESD is common for that reason per the technician.

			====== Unable to add a new materials group ======
			Scroll all the way to bottom and right-click the whitespace below Zac's name. Then select "Create group".

	======Anything else======		======Anything else======