Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is an industry-standard vector design software. Illustrator must be used to prepare files to:

print on the UV printer

engrave using one of the laser engravers

CNC route using the Shaper Origins

Plasma Cut using the CNC plasma table.

cut out vinyl using one of the vinyl cutters

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

Illustrator User Checklist Illustrator is used to prepare files for a number of processes. It can be difficult to keep track of what is important to do for each process. Use this checklist by

Deciding what process your file will be used for (i.e. laser engraving, UV printing, CNC routing, etc...).
Completing the indicated steps on the checklist for that process when preparing files.

Preparing Files for UV Printing and Laser Cutting using Registration Marks These instructons show you how to add registration marks that can be read by the Fusion Pro Laser Engraver after UV printing so cutting occurs in the correct location. These instructions also can be used to simply prepare Illustrator files for UV printing.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Using Illustrator for UV Printing (this video show s how to use Illustrator to make all the elements you need -- color, white, gloss, and primer -- when you are preparing a file for printing on the UV printer)

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