Illustrator is a 2D design program that is used for the laser engraver and vinyl cutter.
Steps for the laser
1. create a design in illustrator
2. copy the file to a flash drive
3. copy it from the flash drive to the computer next to the engraver
4. make sure the ucp software is set up to cut the material you ar using and to the thickness of the material.
5. line up the design using the "funnel" tool so that the laser will cut it on the material
6. make sure the exhaust system is on
7. close the engraver lid
8. push the green play button.
1. create a design in illustrator
2. copy the file to a flash drive
3. copy it from the flash drive to the computer next to the engraver
4. make sure the ucp software is set up to cut the material you ar using and to the thickness of the material.
5. line up the design using the "funnel" tool so that the laser will cut it on the material
6. make sure the exhaust system is on
7. close the engraver lid
8. push the green play button.
Steps for the vinyl cutter
1. design what you want
2. make sure you have the part you want cut out outlined in black
3. copy it over to a flash drive
4. open it on the computer next to the vinyl cutter
5. load the color you want on the cutter
6. push enter on the cutter
7. back on the computer go to file, cutter, then hit send
8. release the clamp and cut the material
9. peel off the excess vinyl
10. put the clear maerial over it.
11. peel off the paper backing
12. place it on whatever you like.
1. design what you want
2. make sure you have the part you want cut out outlined in black
3. copy it over to a flash drive
4. open it on the computer next to the vinyl cutter
5. load the color you want on the cutter
6. push enter on the cutter
7. back on the computer go to file, cutter, then hit send
8. release the clamp and cut the material
9. peel off the excess vinyl
10. put the clear maerial over it.
11. peel off the paper backing
12. place it on whatever you like.