Trotec Job Control Software Download: Step-by-Step Guide for Installing and Updating

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The K40 is a cheap chinese made laser cutter with terrible software mostly written in chinese and requiring a dongle to use. But, it has been reverse engineered by Scorchworks to control the Laser Cutter directly and get all the resulting bells and whistles from that process. So it directly loads Inkscape svg (and others) files and uses them to control the laser cutter. Turning what was a pretty terrible experience into something more reasonable. But, it also means that Inkscape is one of the primary ways people use the device. Scorchworks K40.

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Before going too much further, I wanted to browse the manual to get acquainted with some of the features. Two manuals are included on the software CD. One is for the laser system and the other covers the software. These were not wimpy little manuals. The software manual is 52 pages and the system manual is 82 pages. More impressive was the fact that the information in the manual was in clear English with photos and diagrams. Even basic wiring diagrams with troubleshooting tips were included for that inevitable time when something may not work as designed by the Trotec engineers. Kudos to Trotec for taking the time to produce such useful manuals. The manuals are in PDF format and therefore can be easily printed to create a hard copy manual. A Look at the Hardware The first thing you notice about the Speedy II is that the laser system actually looks like a modern office product. The sculpted top door opens easily and offers full access to the large engraving area. Mechanical components are noticeably absent in the engraving area. Motors, belts and gears are out of harm’s way as designed by Trotec’s Austrian engineers. Lightweight alloy components are designed for durability and low-weight for high speed engraving. The control panel (Fig. 2) is on the right side and features large, easy-to-read buttons. One difference between this and other systems is that there is no display panel for the job buffer. This is a great user convenience because all of the print queuing and job control issues are handled by the Manager Software on the host PC so the display on the panel is not needed. This makes for a very simple and uncluttered control panel that’s easy to operate by large-fingered people like me. All the necessary controls are available on the panel for start, pause, repeat, focus, exhaust fan, lights in the engraving table, system standby and manual position of the engraving head for using of the red positioning pointer. Display LED’s are available for indication that the laser tube is firing, a job is available and ready to run and for the safety switches on the top and front door. The two halogen lamps inside the engraving compartment are a nifty feature that are very much appreciated. It’s amazing how much easier exact positioning becomes when you can see what’s going on inside the laser cabinet! Cleaning the laser also becomes easier and all around eye strain is reduced as well. At first this seemed like a wiz bang feature but having these lights made a big difference! In addition to the top door, the front door folds down and offers easy loading of the engraving table. An open front door also makes for easy installation of the accessories such as the cutting table. With the front door open, the lack of drive components makes the area look simple and clean. The gears, motors and drive shafts are safely hidden on the sides of the system. These drive components are pretty beefy to work this substantial engraving table up and down so fast and so smoothly. Designed for durability and flatness, the engraving table has a sandwich design with a plastic center core and stainless steel top and bottom covering. The entire unit is glued together using a granite block for optimum flatness. The table is driven by three lead screws and is capable of handling up to the rated 45 pounds of weight. Opening the side panels requires a tool from the tool kit (I love tools!) and the steel panels are easily removed. Access to this area is not normally required so the fact that a tool is required may actually keep staff from fiddling around with the wires and components in this area. With the side panels off, the precision-watch-like design of the mechanical and electronic components is revealed. Everything is wide open and easy to see, making servicing a breeze. The size of many of the motors seemed a bit of overkill but they provide a lot of "oomph" and will definitely be around a long time. Wiring is neatly and professionally labeled and harnessed, adding to the clean and uncluttered design of the system. I am told that about 50% of the components used in the Speedy II are made in the U.S.A. including the steel reinforced drive belts. Why steel reinforced? Virtually no belt stretching means virtually no adjustment over the life of the system. The attention to detail in the design and manufacture of the Speedy II is very evident. The simple and durable engineering creates an engraving platform built for production. The combination of electronics, mechanics and laser source make for a very capable system that can be called industrial strength in all ways. Getting to Know the Software If you agree "change is good," then the Trotec software is great. No doubt it’s different from other machines and seems unusual at first glance. In many ways, how we control the laser has not changed in ten or more years—that is not until now. Over time the perceived complexity of the Advanced Driver Logic Software goes away and the usefulness of its many features becomes evident. The core of the Trotec software is the AD-Logic Job Control which controls the laser beam position and the unit’s laser operating controls. The other portion of the software is the AD-Logic Driver which applies the power, speed and resolution values to each job.

This split control concept allows many jobs to be created in one operation and position and cutting details to be sent to the laser in another operation. This is essentially a batch process concept that has been proven in industrial manufacturing for many years. Need a job run in a hurry and you want to bypass the batch process controls? No problem! The print driver software has a Quick Print mode that shoots the job directly to the laser in a more common method of laser engraving and cutting. However, it’s great to be able to choose how and when to enter, download and run a variety of jobs—either one at a time using the Quick Print mode or using the systems sophisticated batching capabilities. Let’s run through the process and start by creating an engraving and cutting layout in CorelDRAW or similar program. Upon completion of the layout we print the job using the AD-Logic Printer Driver. The driver assigns a job number and the job is entered into the Job Queue. The Job Queue is a staging area for jobs ready to be positioned and sent to the laser. Using the Job Control, one or several jobs can be combined and accurately sequenced before sending them to the laser. Now that we have the basic workflow concept, let’s go into the many capabilities of each of these software modules. Print Driver If you like controls and fine tuning abilities, this driver software is for you. Buttons and settings are easily readable making correct settings one less thing to worry about. The Material Templates area is where speeds, power, material thickness, pulse rate, number of passes and air assist settings can be preset for each material. The Size Templates area of the driver is where size templates for commonly used formats can be stored. With these two basic items preprogrammed, you can simply pick the material and "page size" from the drop down menus in the main driver screen. The main drive screen also has settings for the rotary attachment, rubber stamp mode and halftoning options for photos and resolutions. Setting up a complex cutting and engraving job has never been easier. Job Control The Job Control software provides many functions including operating all of the laser’s major functions, like starting a job or turning on the exhaust fan. The main function of Job Control is to designate export position information to the printing queue. Positioning the job can be done by clicking and dragging it around the page or by entering the X and Y position values into the menu bar. The third way to position the job is to use the Red Dot Pointer. The bidirectional interface of the Job Control which, as mentioned earlier, allows ongoing two-way communication between the computer and the laser, makes this task easy and accurate. With your part in the laser, use the arrow keys on the control panel to move the red dot to the position where the engraving should begin. As the head in the laser system is moving, so is a cross on the layout page in the Job Control software. When the exact position is found, a "marker" can be added to the layout page for alignment of the job. In this way Trotec engineers have created a simple method to transfer the position of the Red Dot Pointer to the engraving layout. One of the best features of the Job Control software is the ability to save a job including all of the settings. Many times we have to rerun a job and duplicate the setup and settings just like the first job. The Job Control software can archive the complete set of job parameters, allowing you to recall and rerun the job anytime in the future, using the exact running parameters. Do you think I covered all the features of the Job Control Software and Print Driver Software? No, nor could I in this article. Not that the software is complicated. Trotec engineers designed the software for your future needs. Many features you may not need for some time. But when you need to sequence vectors manually or have different focus points on a job, these software products can handle it.

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