Timestamps:
0:04 [Illustrator] Initiate printing of the fully prepared document to access laser cutter settings
0:36 [Illustrator] Properly setting up correct general settings by loading a preset file
1:38 [Illustrator] Adjusting Speed and Power settings for different pen (stroke) colour values presets
2:42 [Illustrator] Making sure that "Extend" option is set as active (to avoid shifting of work area)
2:54 [Illustrator] Changing Media size to the laser cutter template media size
3:13 [Illustrator] Changing the Placement (origin) to upper left corner to harmonize with laser cutter work bed
3:33 [Illustrator] Saving the settings without sending document to printer driver, and setting up test print to test cut
4:45 [Illustrator] Troubleshooting unsuccessful status when sending to printer driver
5:19 [DFL] Starting the successfully sent test print
6:25 [DFL] Summarizing the point of doing a test cut before sending the main drawing
6:45 [DFL] Highlighting the importance of ventilation if using plastic materials
6:53 [DFL] Analyzing the results of the test cut
This tutorial demonstrates to KTH Architecture students how to properly set up laser cutter printer driver settings for successful laser cutting, and showcases the use of a test run to make sure that the settings are indeed proper. The tutorial introduces a basic workflow at a beginner's level.
The operating system used for this tutorial is Windows 10. Running another operating system (e.g., Linux, MacOS) might amount to a different user experience or software incompatibility.
If you want to check in which computer room(s) any relevant software might be installed in – CADLAB, DFL, and ARCPLAN is in the Architecture school building – please check the following link for current status:
https://www.kth.se/en/student/it/campus/computer-rooms/lista
Disclaimer:
This tutorial aims to increase student awareness of the versatility of the digital tools available for use within the context of the architectural education offered by KTH. As such, it might not be generally applicable, but on the other hand, if even one architecture student is helped by it in fulfilling deliverables requirements, the purpose of this tutorial is satisfactorily achieved. There might be inaccuracies in this tutorial video – if you identify any significant one, please tell us in the comments.