Edward Ike Brown
04-06-2012, 6:57 PM
Hello there - I'm having some problems with my Epilog 24EX. I'm confident on working on each of our CO2 lasers but this has dumbfounded me.
Recently we have had the X-Axis motor go bad, so it was replaced (movement was very rough compromising quality) and the bearing/bearing guide was eliminated as a problem. Now she is nice and smooth, aside from this problem. I understand after such a replacement the home will not be the same, that's fine and right now I'm compensating for the margin error but something has come up.
Scenario - I send a file to the printer, live or manually executed, it will print correctly (the first time), if I need to repeat the job, simply by executing the exact same file via dashboard on the printer it prints a little to the right, or left. Same file, didn't adjust the focal point, just a simple repeat. Its even happened when sending a file while the printer is online (live print), it just doesn't print in the same place or correct place twice, and now even the initial print. When rebooted (the printer) it finds its home and prints correctly, same if I turn the machine off and then back on.
I did have a couple of the X head flex cables (signal to the decoder on the head), I've just replaced the older one we had on it. I know these will go "bad" after some use so I keep some on hand, Epilog has also stated to flip said cable before replacing the entire band, long story short, it has a new one. I was prompt to replace it since the problem above only seems to affect the horizontal tracking of the head, vertically it is fine.
SO, if anyone has a idea or tip that could help that would be greatly appreciated! I've gotten many useful answers before here (forgot my old name and password, hence this single post) and I thought I'd post my problem and see if anyone might have a clue, or at least a starting point - Many Thanks in Advance!!!
If it helps here's some background to further understand my system -
Epilog Legend 24EX
Networked via LAN/hub/multiple PCs
All print jobs are executed from CS5
Both optic strips have been religiously cleaned properly with mineral water/detergent soap
All ball and roller bearings "appear" to be in good condition ( no unusual noises/manual movement )
Firmware is up to date
All lenses are clean and print quality is great
Auto focus and air assist have been disabled
Laser is aligned across the table as of the 1st of this year
Exhaust system is running fine with adequate air flow
My next guess would be the horizontal (X axis) decoder/optic reader - the Y axis decoder was cleaned properly when I replaced the motor I mention above since I had it off the armature.
Again thank you in advance for any opinions/tips/help! :) and have a safe Easter!
Recently we have had the X-Axis motor go bad, so it was replaced (movement was very rough compromising quality) and the bearing/bearing guide was eliminated as a problem. Now she is nice and smooth, aside from this problem. I understand after such a replacement the home will not be the same, that's fine and right now I'm compensating for the margin error but something has come up.
Scenario - I send a file to the printer, live or manually executed, it will print correctly (the first time), if I need to repeat the job, simply by executing the exact same file via dashboard on the printer it prints a little to the right, or left. Same file, didn't adjust the focal point, just a simple repeat. Its even happened when sending a file while the printer is online (live print), it just doesn't print in the same place or correct place twice, and now even the initial print. When rebooted (the printer) it finds its home and prints correctly, same if I turn the machine off and then back on.
I did have a couple of the X head flex cables (signal to the decoder on the head), I've just replaced the older one we had on it. I know these will go "bad" after some use so I keep some on hand, Epilog has also stated to flip said cable before replacing the entire band, long story short, it has a new one. I was prompt to replace it since the problem above only seems to affect the horizontal tracking of the head, vertically it is fine.
SO, if anyone has a idea or tip that could help that would be greatly appreciated! I've gotten many useful answers before here (forgot my old name and password, hence this single post) and I thought I'd post my problem and see if anyone might have a clue, or at least a starting point - Many Thanks in Advance!!!
If it helps here's some background to further understand my system -
Epilog Legend 24EX
Networked via LAN/hub/multiple PCs
All print jobs are executed from CS5
Both optic strips have been religiously cleaned properly with mineral water/detergent soap
All ball and roller bearings "appear" to be in good condition ( no unusual noises/manual movement )
Firmware is up to date
All lenses are clean and print quality is great
Auto focus and air assist have been disabled
Laser is aligned across the table as of the 1st of this year
Exhaust system is running fine with adequate air flow
My next guess would be the horizontal (X axis) decoder/optic reader - the Y axis decoder was cleaned properly when I replaced the motor I mention above since I had it off the armature.
Again thank you in advance for any opinions/tips/help! :) and have a safe Easter!