Laser settings · Epilog
Epilog laser settings
Speed %, power % and frequency for Epilog Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro lasers, CO₂ and fiber, matched to your wattage, with a step-by-step guide to Epilog Job Manager. Free, no account needed.
Machines covered
| Model | Sources covered |
|---|---|
| Fusion Edge 12 | 50 W, 60 W CO₂; 30 W fiber |
| Fusion Edge 24 | 50 W, 60 W CO₂ |
| Fusion Edge 36 | 60 W, 80 W, 100 W CO₂ |
| Fusion Pro 24 | 60 W, 80 W, 100 W CO₂ |
| Fusion Pro 32 | 50 to 120 W CO₂; 30 W, 50 W fiber |
| Fusion Pro 36 | 60 to 200 W CO₂ |
| Fusion Pro 48 | 80 to 200 W CO₂ |
Where the numbers come from
The values follow Epilog’s own suggested settings from the Fusion Pro material table (CO₂ 50 to 120 W, fiber 30 to 50 W), matched to the wattage you pick. Fusion Edge machines use the same Job Manager settings. Every material batch differs, so treat them as the starting point for a test on scrap.
Epilog speed % is not mm/s
Epilog uses its own speed scale, and it isn’t linear: 100% is not twice as fast as 50%. Don’t convert mm/s values from other lasers into Epilog speed %. Start from the Epilog-unit tables instead, and adjust with a test card.
| Setting | What it does | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Speed % | Epilog’s own speed scale | Cut 3 to 20%, engrave 40 to 100% |
| Power % | Share of the source’s power | Engrave 15 to 60%, cut 60 to 100% |
| Frequency | Pulses per second when cutting | Low (10 to 20%) for wood, high (100%) for polished acrylic edges |
| DPI | Raster line density | Text 400, photos 300 to 400, deep engraving 600 |
Using Laser Generator Studio files with Epilog Job Manager
- Open the file. Open the exported SVG or PDF in CorelDRAW, Illustrator or Inkscape, or import it straight into Epilog Job Manager. Files are in millimetres, so they land at the exact size.
- Make cut lines hairline. Epilog only vector-cuts very thin lines (0.001 in / 0.025 mm). Thicker lines are rastered as engraving. If a red line engraves instead of cutting, set its stroke to hairline.
- Split by colour. Red is cut, blue is score, black fill is engrave. In Job Manager choose Combined, then Split by colour, and give each colour its own process.
- Enter the settings from the settings page and save them as a material in Job Manager so you only do it once.
- Focus with auto focus or the manual gauge, entering the material thickness.
- Order and position: engrave, then score, then cut. Use the IRIS camera to place the job on the material.
- Air assist on for cutting; lower or off for photo engraving so dust doesn’t settle on the image.
Common problems
Red lines engrave instead of cutting: the stroke is too thick. Set every cut line to hairline before printing to the laser.
Not cutting through: lower the speed % a step at a time or add a pass. For thick wood, run a second pass with the focus moved down to the middle of the material (Color Mapping). Use air assist when cutting.
Cuts deeper on one side of the bed: check mirror alignment and focus.
Fiber Epilogs
The fiber sources mark metals and some plastics rather than cutting wood. Their settings include frequency as well as speed and power. For stainless steel colour marking and metal marking in general, see stainless steel; the Color Hunt studio in the app helps find colour recipes on fiber machines.
Related
All studios export SVG, PDF and DXF in millimetres for Epilog workflows. Popular jobs include boxes, photo engraving and layered topographic maps.
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