Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver - Revision history

Rtystgeeke: /* Bugs/Quirks */ same problems persist - try these new options.

2026-03-18T03:46:32Z

Bugs/Quirks: same problems persist - try these new options.

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	==Bugs/Quirks==		==Bugs/Quirks==
	*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked ~~though~~. ~~What~~ ~~seems~~ to ~~have~~ fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and printing the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT".		*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This issue was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked. Try some of these fixed:
			**Select a material from the Materials Database tab when in the advanced print dialog ("more settings") and printing the project with those settings first - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT". You can also save a profile from the database and then load and edit it later.
			**Change the raster image density to a higher number - as an example a quality of 3 prevents a vector path of .01pt from printing but a quality of 4 has no issues.
			**Set up your file and export a vector file and raster file separately - remember to duplicate the x/y positions for each file.

Books: /* Running your job */ Fixed PS:1-hosted PDF link

2026-02-20T19:12:34Z

Running your job: Fixed PS:1-hosted PDF link

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	* Use the printer driver and Universal Control Panel (UCP) to send data to the laser.		* Use the printer driver and Universal Control Panel (UCP) to send data to the laser.
	* The printer driver is discussed from page 39-57 of the manual, and on page 58-62, the UCP is explained.		* The printer driver is discussed from page 39-57 of the manual, and on page 58-62, the UCP is explained.
	* ~~https~~:~~//wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/~~Universal_PLS6.150D_user_guide.pdf		* [[:File:Universal_PLS6.150D_user_guide.pdf]]
	* ALLOW AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO ELAPSE BEFORE LIFTING THE LID AFTER A JOB.		* ALLOW AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO ELAPSE BEFORE LIFTING THE LID AFTER A JOB.

Lazauya: /* Using Inkscape */

2025-12-20T21:15:38Z

Using Inkscape

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	== Using Inkscape ==		== Using Inkscape ==

	Inkscape has already been set up for use with the laser on this computer. You can find a template [ here].		Inkscape has already been set up for use with the laser on this computer. You can find a template [https://mywikis-wiki-media.s3.us-central-1.wasabisys.com/ps1/Universal_Template_Inkscape.svg here].

			As of writing this, it seems you cannot print vectors and rasters simultaneously (subject to change). However, there is an easy workaround:
⚫	== Laser Materials ==
			[[File:Examplefile.png\|thumb\|An example of a file with vector and raster elements\|none]]

			To engrave the raster elements, simply print:
			<gallery mode="packed" widths="240">
			File:HidePath.png\|First, hide the vector elements (otherwise they will be interpreted as raster elements)
			File:PrintRaster1.png\|Next, click Print
			File:PrintRaster2.png\|Finally, make sure the PLS6.150D printer is selected and click Print again
			</gallery>
			To engrave the vector elements, do a "Win32 Vector Print":
			<gallery mode="packed" widths="240">
			File:PrintVector.png\|Hiding the raster elements is option (they will be ignored). Click "Win32 Vector Print"
			</gallery>
			In both scenarios, the files should show up in laser control panel. Happy printing!
		⚫	==Laser Materials==

	Acrylic and wood are safe materials to cut on the laser.		Acrylic and wood are safe materials to cut on the laser.
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	Please note that ONLY authorized maintainers are allowed to perform regular maintenance.		Please note that ONLY authorized maintainers are allowed to perform regular maintenance.

	== Maintenance Files ==		==Maintenance Files==

	*'''Do Not Throw Way Old Lens or Mirror Frames for the Universal.''' They can be repurposed with 3rd Party lens/mirrors for 1/5 the cost and the same performance.		*'''Do Not Throw Way Old Lens or Mirror Frames for the Universal.''' They can be repurposed with 3rd Party lens/mirrors for 1/5 the cost and the same performance.

	* Replacement mirrors for the universal are very expensive because they semi-circular. However, they are simply a 25mm radius mirror that can be grounded down. The files for 3D printing the guides are here[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0jqYUwdTXVxafVrquHKa0RhF3BgHpDw?usp=sharing}]. Protect the mirrored surface when grinding, then super glue the new mirror to available mounting frames.		*Replacement mirrors for the universal are very expensive because they semi-circular. However, they are simply a 25mm radius mirror that can be grounded down. The files for 3D printing the guides are here[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0jqYUwdTXVxafVrquHKa0RhF3BgHpDw?usp=sharing}]. Protect the mirrored surface when grinding, then super glue the new mirror to available mounting frames.

	== Bugs/Quirks ==		==Bugs/Quirks==
	*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked though. What seems to have fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and printing the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT".		*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked though. What seems to have fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and printing the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT".


	[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance]		[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance]
	* [[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]]		*[[Media:2_Table_Calibration_Platform_Lasers.pdf]]
	* [[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]]		*[[Media:5_Cleaning_and_Maintenance.pdf]]

	* lens diameter 19.05mm x 50.8mmFD		*lens diameter 19.05mm x 50.8mmFD

	== List of Currently Authorized Maintainers ==		==List of Currently Authorized Maintainers==

	{\| class="wikitable" border="1"		{\| class="wikitable" border="1"
	! Qualified Member		!Qualified Member
	! Trained By		!Trained By
	! Date		!Date
	\|-		\|-
	\|[Maintainer]		\|[Maintainer]
	\|Trained by...		\|Trained by...
	\|Date trained...		\|Date trained...


	[[Category:Laser Cutter]]		[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
	[[Category:Fabrication]]		[[Category:Fabrication]]
	[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]		[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]
			\|}

Lazauya at 19:59, 20 December 2025

2025-12-20T19:59:01Z

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	* Power down the machine		* Power down the machine
	* Clean up you materials, throw away scrap, make sure the focusing tool is replaced		* Clean up you materials, throw away scrap, make sure the focusing tool is replaced

			== Using Inkscape ==

			Inkscape has already been set up for use with the laser on this computer. You can find a template [ here].

	== Laser Materials ==		== Laser Materials ==

Rtystgeeke: /* References and Manuals */

2024-11-05T00:32:47Z

References and Manuals

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	* [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference]		* [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference]
	* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]		* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
	* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]] - .001pt line weight doesn't preview ~~will~~ but its there.		* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]] - .001pt line weight doesn't preview well, but its there.

	== About ==		== About ==

Rtystgeeke: /* References and Manuals */

2024-11-05T00:14:34Z

References and Manuals

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	* [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference]		* [https://sites.saic.edu/aoc/laser-cutting/lasermaterials/ Materials Settings Reference]
	* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]		* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
	* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]		* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]] - .001pt line weight doesn't preview will but its there.
	* [[Media:Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]

	== About ==		== About ==

Rtystgeeke: /* References and Manuals */

2024-11-05T00:12:02Z

References and Manuals

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	* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]		* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
	* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]		* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]
	* [[Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]		* [[Media:Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]

	== About ==		== About ==

Rtystgeeke: /* References and Manuals */

2024-11-05T00:11:08Z

References and Manuals

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	* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]		* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
	* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]		* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]
	* [[~~File:~~Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]		* [[Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]

	== About ==		== About ==

Rtystgeeke: /* References and Manuals */

2024-11-05T00:09:48Z

References and Manuals

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	* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]		* [[Media:6_Keep_these_thoughts_in_mind_when_creating_a_drawing.pdf]]
	* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]		* [[Media:7_Laser_procedure.pdf]]
			* [[File:Holddown_pin_laser_array.svg]]

	== About ==		== About ==

Rtystgeeke: /* Bugs/Quirks */

2024-11-04T23:51:51Z

Bugs/Quirks

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	== Bugs/Quirks ==		== Bugs/Quirks ==
	*~~After a computer refresh~~ UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct ~~color codes~~ and line ~~weight~~. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked though. What seems to have fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and ~~running~~ the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT".		*UCP stopped showing previews for and cutting color layers that were marked as "VECT" despite having the correct colors and line weights. This was tested with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat. Files that had been previously created and were in the file cache still worked though. What seems to have fixed the issue '''was selecting a material from the material library in Adobe Illustrator's advanced print dialog and printing the project with those settings first''' - "VECT" worked. From there you can go back into the print dialog and start selecting your own layers to output as "VECT".