Laser Engraver

GCC Laserpro Spirit LS

The Spirit LS laser engraver from GCC Laserpro is the laser engraver available at _Space.URI. It can engrave a wide variety of materials including glass, acrylic, wood and plastic.

Before Using Laserpro Spirit LS

Safety Precautions

To ensure your safety, and that of others in the makerspace, please obey the _Space.URI rules and guidelines, as well as the specific rules for using the Laser Pro machine.

1. After completing the Laser Pro certification process, you will receive a bag containing accessories necessary to operate the Laser Pro machine. Included in this bag is a pair of safety goggles, you must wear these before using the Laser Pro Spirit LS.
2. Be aware of your surroundings. Near the laser Pro is a fire extinguisher for use if needed. Before using the machine, make sure you are familiar with where the fire extinguisher is located before using the machine

Using the Laser Pro Spirit LS

1. Use the Dell laptop nearest the Laser Pro only
2. Open the program, CorelDraw, located on the desktop
3. Turn on the Laser Cutter by using the switch on the right side of the machine. Do not turn the filter on the Laser Pro until you're prepared to print.
4. Import your file into CorelDraw
5. Measure the materials you wish to use with the laser cutter.
6. Create "New Document" and name it. Set your materials size to the appropriate size of your materials