Instruction manual

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Step 9.
Start the Vision program. Using the mouse select FILE and open a NEW JOB.
If you have never created a layout with the Vision program, refer to the
software manual to familiarize yourself with the basic program features.
The following is a sample job:
Step 10.
Select F5 to create an autolayout. This will greatly simplify the process and give you a perfectly
centered layout. Type in the following:
Plate width = 2.000".
Plate height = 1.000".
Number of Lines = 2.
Using the mouse, click “okay”.
Step 11.
On line 1 type your first name and hit enter or carriage return. Add an appropriate greeting or mes-
sage such as “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” on line two. To view your layout simply
select the F8 key. When finished, click “okay”.
To send the new job to the cylindrical engraver select F9.
Step 12.
In the “Execute Layout” window, make sure that “Stylus” is checked in the “output to” box. This
will ensure that the job is sent to the cylindrical engraver. Click on “Rotary Axis”. In the “Rotary
Setup”, enter the diameter of the mug. Most mugs are approximately 3.0". Even if you calculation is
off, the only affect will be a slightly expanded or condensed text. Hit “okay”.
The job has now been sent to the control unit and the “Start” key should be green.
Step 13.
Pretest the spindle by hitting the “Spindle On/Off” key on the Vision control unit. The key should
be in the red/green AUX position. Set the “Spindle RPM” knob to the 3 o’clock position.
Step 14.
Turn the “Z Dwell” knob on the control unit to the full counterclockwise position. Turn the “XY
Speed” knob to the 10 o’clock position.
Step 15.
Press the “Start” button to begin the job. The engraver will then complete the job.
NOTE: When you look at the job after the engraver has finished, you may not see the engraved
lines on the mug as they are difficult to see on many surfaces. This is why the “Rub and Buff”
product is useful. See page 3.3 for directions on how to apply this product for color filling.