My first Laser - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Chewbarka	16 Jan 2007
To:	ALL	1 of 12

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Well everyone I just bought a Laser to cut plastic templates for my tags, BUT I may have just thrown away a bunch of money. There was no description and I do not know if it works. Where do I go for service and software? I am in RI. Frank www.chewbarka.com
EDITED: 16 Jan 2007 by DGL

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	16 Jan 2007
To:	Chewbarka	2 of 12

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Frank, Obviously, Gravograph (New Hermes) originally sold the machine, but it's manufactured by Universal Laser Systems. You could contact Gravograph, but I would be more inclined to look to Universal for service etc. www.gravograph.com www.ulsinc.com David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	16 Jan 2007
To:	Chewbarka	3 of 12

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My laser is older than that one and works fine. I am unaware of that model but it looks pristine from the picture.

It is made by ULS. You should be able to buy an instruction manual from New Hermes, and ULS may have one on PDF.

ULS still supports mine and has drivers and updated firmware if needed, for free. The drivers basically are printer drivers, you set up the job in Corel and send to the laser printer driver. Not much more to it except learning what settings to use for what functions. That can take a while but the manual has good approximate settings to get you started. ULS is a wonderful company that always supports their old units. If you got a good price and the tube is good, you got a good deal.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Funkmeister (FUNKY)	16 Jan 2007
To:	Chewbarka	4 of 12

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Don' t worry about the $$$ spent on this, if it works. More than likely it does or it needs a little fine tuning. You'll make your $$$ back in a flash. I don't have this brand but I do have an Epilog. I don't know what I would do without mine. Good luck on the laser and keep us informed.

From:	laserman (MIKEMAC)	16 Jan 2007
To:	Chewbarka	5 of 12

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Frank,

This is the same model as our M300 there is nothing proprietary to New Hermes on this system.

If you need any help with it or need the driver let me know. We also have parts for that system.

CEM- Sales and Service of Universal Lasers, Versa Lasers, and Meistergram / H-square engravers.
2800 S. Main St.,Unit C
Santa Ana, Ca 92707
714-444-2385 Cem Lasers

From:	bobkat	16 Jan 2007
To:	Chewbarka	6 of 12

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Here is a dumb question: 1. Why would you buy something you know absolutely nothing about; not so much as a description. (wattage, age, does it work, does it have software)? I hope your leap of faith doesn't come back to bite you in the butt.

From:	Chewbarka	19 Feb 2007
To:	bobkat	8 of 12

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Well the good Lord was on my side! What a Laser engraver! Right out of the box it worked Perfect! Looks like it was never used! Bright white engravings! Awesome looking pictures! Thank You Mike (CEM LASERS)For all the help. You are the Best!!! Frank
EDITED: 19 Feb 2007 by CHEWBARKA

From:	Chewbarka	23 Feb 2007
To:	Vicky (ANDERI)	10 of 12

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If anyone is in Vegas I have a Booth right next to Epilog!!! Lots of FREE samples!!!!! Frank www.chewbarka.com

From:	sawdr73	23 Feb 2007
To:	Chewbarka	11 of 12

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Hi Frank, Just send ALL of your free samples to me. Then I wouldn't have to order any tags! (devil) Mickey

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	25 Feb 2007
To:	Chewbarka	12 of 12

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Frank, Although I didn't make it to your booth, during the show, I did have the chance to meet you at the Universal booths. It was a pleasure. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA