Great video. The explanation was perfectly detailed out. I've had my Helix for a year and this is the first time I've fully understood how to align the laser.
Excellent video. My Helix is the older model and has a different display. But the procedure is the same. I just moved mine today so I likely will be doing an alignment after I get it setup at it's new location. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much for this video. My Helix works like new after this alignment. Calibrated it before, but did not have big difference. Did not know that red dot and laser also should be calibrated. Calibrated according this video, Works excellent. Thank you again.
Hello, excelente video, My red poin is fine, but the laser alignment is not, from what point do I align the laser? it's firing much higher than the center.
Thanks for explaining, but it's 1AM and I have to prep for laser maintenance tomorrow and gosh he likes to hear himself talk a lot. Video could have been 2-3 minutes long and still covered everything needed.
* Be sure to use safety glasses * Written Guide HERE **** click READ MORE TO SEE THE written steps. 1.) (Test Fire) the real laser to the bull-eye target to verify the red dot pointer and the real laser beam are aligned together. How: -> With the plastic bulls-eye target in the lens assembly, covered with masking tape, and the machine in alignment mode, move the lens assembly to the center middle of the table. - Turn on the red dot pointer, but pushing the Pointer button on the display. Then test fire the laser with the UP arrow button to fire the laser beam (doors must be closed) onto the tape that is on the bull-eye. * If they are NOT use the Allen wrench in the back right corner of the machine to adjust the RED DOT POINTER ALIGNMENT screws -> till the red dot pointer is sitting on top of the burnt spot of the real laser ON THE TAPE, on the BULLS-EYE. After you have verified the red dot and the real laser are together now you are ready to test the alignment in each corner. ----------------------------------------- 2.). While in Alignment mode, move the lens assembly to the upper left corner of the table. Then, move the carriage by hand, to the back of the machine and to the front of the machine, keeping the lens on the left side of the carriage. Be sure the red dot is staying centered or parallel with the table. If it is off, use the adjustment Allen screws to adjust the red dot. IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER use MIRROR # 1 IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER use MIRROR# 2 Move the entire carriage front to back till the red dot stays in the center of the target. Once you have the beam aligned front to back, now you are ready to check the alignment from the left side of the table to the right side of the table. ----------------------------------------- 3.). With the carriage in the middle of the table (front to back) put the lens assembly on the left side, Then move to the right side of the table, IS THE RED DOT STAYING IN THE CENTER OF THE TARGET? If yes, you are done. If no, use the 3 alignment Allen screws on the steering mirror on the left side of the carriage to adjust the beam till it, STAYS IN THE CENTER OF THE TARGET AS YOU MOVE THE LENS TO THE FAR LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE TABLE. ----------------------------------------- Any Questions? Epilog Laser Technical Support We're here to help you through online and phone assistance. Looking for help with your laser system? There are many easy ways to contact our Technical Support Team: * Search for the answer in our Knowledge Base * Submit a service ticket that can be tracked online. * Call +1 (303) 215-9171 * Email tech@epiloglaser.com * Fax +1 (303) 277-9669 You can also computer CHAT with them: www.epiloglaser.com/tech-support/technical-support.htm
What do you mean by standard safety glasses? Don't you need safety glasses that are specific to the laser? Please be more specific. I don't think that standard safety glasses from Lowe's or Home Depot is what is appropriate for working on an operating laser.
Cheryl, We're not getting notification of comments like this. Sorry, for the late reply. If you'll tell me what model you have, I'll point you to the location in your manual (downloadable from www.epiloglaser.com) that shows you how to align the red dot pointer to the laser. roy@engravingconcepts.com
Great video. The explanation was perfectly detailed out. I've had my Helix for a year and this is the first time I've fully understood how to align the laser.
I wish I had found this (these) video(s) sooner.
Got my first laser in 2016 (Helix), and there weren't a lot of videos on how to maintain them.
That was a very good very informative hands on video!!! Definitely appreciate it!!!😊
Excellent video. My Helix is the older model and has a different display. But the procedure is the same. I just moved mine today so I likely will be doing an alignment after I get it setup at it's new location. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad it is getting good use. :)
Thank you for this very clear presentation. It will help immensely.
Thank you very much for this video. My Helix works like new after this alignment. Calibrated it before, but did not have big difference. Did not know that red dot and laser also should be calibrated. Calibrated according this video, Works excellent. Thank you again.
Excellent presentation. Many thanks
Hello, excelente video, My red poin is fine, but the laser alignment is not, from what point do I align the laser? it's firing much higher than the center.
Thanks for explaining, but it's 1AM and I have to prep for laser maintenance tomorrow and gosh he likes to hear himself talk a lot. Video could have been 2-3 minutes long and still covered everything needed.
Hey brother this is Fernando from Bling Over Bling. Please make a video of how to remove the the fans on the top to clean em up
* Be sure to use safety glasses *
Written Guide HERE **** click READ MORE TO SEE THE written steps.
1.) (Test Fire) the real laser to the bull-eye target to verify the red dot pointer and the real laser beam are aligned together.
How: -> With the plastic bulls-eye target in the lens assembly, covered with masking tape, and the machine in alignment mode, move the lens assembly to the center middle of the table.
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Turn on the red dot pointer, but pushing the Pointer button on the display.
Then test fire the laser with the UP arrow button to fire the laser beam (doors must be closed) onto the tape that is on the bull-eye.
* If they are NOT use the Allen wrench in the back right corner of the machine to adjust the RED DOT POINTER ALIGNMENT screws -> till the red dot pointer is sitting on top of the burnt spot of the real laser ON THE TAPE, on the BULLS-EYE.
After you have verified the red dot and the real laser are together now you are ready to test the alignment in each corner.
-----------------------------------------
2.). While in Alignment mode, move the lens assembly to the upper left corner of the table.
Then, move the carriage by hand, to the back of the machine and to the front of the machine, keeping the lens on the left side of the carriage.
Be sure the red dot is staying centered or parallel with the table.
If it is off, use the adjustment Allen screws to adjust the red dot.
IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER use MIRROR # 1
IN THE LOWER LEFT CORNER use MIRROR# 2
Move the entire carriage front to back till the red dot stays in the center of the target.
Once you have the beam aligned front to back, now you are ready to check the alignment from the left side of the table to the right side of the table.
-----------------------------------------
3.). With the carriage in the middle of the table (front to back) put the lens assembly on the left side, Then move to the right side of the table, IS THE RED DOT STAYING IN THE CENTER OF THE TARGET?
If yes, you are done.
If no, use the 3 alignment Allen screws on the steering mirror on the left side of the carriage to adjust the beam till it, STAYS IN THE CENTER OF THE TARGET AS YOU MOVE THE LENS TO THE FAR LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE TABLE.
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Any Questions?
Epilog Laser Technical Support
We're here to help you through online and phone assistance.
Looking for help with your laser system? There are many easy ways to contact our Technical Support Team:
* Search for the answer in our Knowledge Base
* Submit a service ticket that can be tracked online.
* Call +1 (303) 215-9171
* Email tech@epiloglaser.com
* Fax +1 (303) 277-9669
You can also computer CHAT with them: www.epiloglaser.com/tech-support/technical-support.htm
Hi, can u make a similar video for Zing?
What about the 4th mirror????
The 4th mirror on the Mini 18 & 24 & Helix is fixed. No adjustment screws for the 4th mirror.
Thanks Randy!!!
What do you mean by standard safety glasses? Don't you need safety glasses that are specific to the laser? Please be more specific. I don't think that standard safety glasses from Lowe's or Home Depot is what is appropriate for working on an operating laser.
I just read this on the Epilog website:
Tip: Any Safety Glasses will work. You don’t need special ‘laser’ glasses for the CO2 Laser.
Really?!, 1 dislike, Don't just Dislike it w/o feedback...C'mon man! LOL ;)
My laser is off and my red dot what do I need to do? Really hope for a reply
Cheryl,
We're not getting notification of comments like this. Sorry, for the late reply. If you'll tell me what model you have, I'll point you to the location in your manual (downloadable from www.epiloglaser.com) that shows you how to align the red dot pointer to the laser.
roy@engravingconcepts.com
@@EngravingConcepts I found out how to do it. thanks
@cheryl penrod hello sir need ur help i need epilog mini 30w driver can you hlp me thankx :)