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Welcome to the Design Lasercutters Website.
This set of web pages is designed to help you get the most out of your use of our lasercutters and associated computers. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please see the Getting Help section below.
Users must attend a Laser Cutter Certification Session before they are
given access to use the laser cutters. Use the Design Laser
System software linked from below to create an account and
sign up for a certification session.
Certification sessions take place at the designated times in Leazar Hall
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NEW TO THE LASERCUTTERS?
Click here to read important information about how to get started. We require all lasercutter users to attend a Certification Session prior to being granted access to our equipment. Read this page first, and if you have additional questions, please contact us (see Getting Help, below).
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Design Laser System (DLS)
The College of Design lasercutters are now a part of the Design Laser System. If you wish to use the lasercutters, you should click on the following link to find out more, and to download the Design Laser System client:
Design Laser System Client
Click here to find out more, and to download.
DLS User Guide
Click here for more information about using the Design Laser System client, including how to schedule and manage your reservations, and how to update your account information.
NOTE: There is no longer a Scheduling web page. Please install and use the Design Laser System client.
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Materials and Handling Information
These links contain various bits of information that may be of assistance as you prepare the lasercutter and your material for cutting.
Materials and Preparation
This page will show you how to properly place your material, and how to set the focal length for your cutting.
Settings Suggestions
This link takes you directly to the Lasercutter Settings section. This is now the preferred location for settings information.
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File Preparation Instructions
The following pages provide information about how to prepare and cut your documents. Any vector or raster image is supported, but we provide step-by-step instructions only for AutoCAD, Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
AutoCAD Instructions
Instructions for preparing and cutting files within AutoCAD.
Illustrator Instructions
Instructions for preparing files within Illustrator.
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Getting Help
Having a problem cutting? Need settings suggestions? Anything not covered here? We'll be glad to help.
Contact the Information Technology Lab
Need to speak with someone directly? Click here to find out how to contact us.
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LASERCUTTER USAGE POLICIES
Prior using the lasercutters, users are encouraged to read and be familiar with our Lasercutter Usage Policies. These policies are designed for the safety of all lasercutter users, as well as to maximize availability of our equipment. Please be aware of your actions and pay attention while you are using the lasercutter equipment.
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