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-'''this is a very very early draft for a yet-to-come howto lazzor page. the main source of information was todays (27.1.11) lazzor workshop. feel free to add/edit some more information, suggestions or similar. you can do that in english or german. also it doesnt need to be perfect, but information supplied should be correct or if not, labled accordingly'''
+''this is a very very early draft for a yet-to-come howto lazzor page. the main source of information was the lazzzor workshop held on 2011-01-27. feel free to add/edit information, suggestions or similar. you can do so in english or german. also: it doesn't need to be perfect, but the information supplied should be correct or if not, labeled accordingly''
 so, you want to use the mighty fine lazzzor yesyes?
-then you will have to complete several trials to step up to the throne of beeing a lazzzor king or queen.
+then you will have to complete several trials to step up to the throne of being a lazzzor king or queen.
 basically, you have 2 options:
-* cutting: for this you need a vector picture (ugh find another word?),
+* cutting: for this you need a vector graphic,
-* engraving: for this you need a rasterized picture,
+* engraving: for this you need a rasterized image
-you are also able to do '''both!''' if you put a rasterized object inside a vector picture.
+you can also do '''both!''' if you put a rasterized object inside a vector graphic. alternatively you can create a separate file for each job.
-alternatively you can make a file for each job.
-=== prepare your motive. ===
+=== prepare your image ===
-get your favorite vector/raster drawing program and draw some stuff you like
+get your favorite vector/raster drawing program and draw some stuff you want to have cut or engraved. depending on what you want to do, your image file is qualified for print if the following things apply.
-to have cut or engraved.
-depending on what you want to do,
-your motive is qualified for print if the following things apply.
 cutting / vector format:
 * deactivate filling on all objects
 * set the stroke width on all objects to 0
-* export your picture in *.eps format [.. other recommended formats]
+* export your image in *.eps format [.. other recommended formats] we strongly encourage you NOT to use dxf formats. they are prone to errors when imported into corel draw.
-** we strongly encourage you NOT to use dxf formats. they are prone to errors when imported into corel draw.
 * during exporting/saving, look for an option which says "Make a bounding box around full page" or similar and DEactivate it.
 engraving / raster format:
-* convert your motive to grayscale
+* convert your image file to grayscale
-* play around with the Level option to get as high contrast as possible
+* play around with the Level option to get the highest contrast possible
-* you can set the DPI for your motive up to 1200 (max. setting the lazzzor supports)
+* you can set the DPI for your graphic up to 1200 (max. setting the lazzzor supports)
-* no background color (means: transparent)
+* no background color (means: transparent background)
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 === the printer dialog ===
-* main tab
+'''main tab'''
-Power: how much power to put into each lazzzor shot.
+* Power: how much power to put into each lazzzor shot. for cutting, you want to use as little power as possible
-for cutting, you want to use as little power as possible
+* Speed: how fast the lazzzor moves.<br />
+* Frequency: how many times a lazzzor shot happens. this depends greatly on the material used.
-Speed: how fast the lazzzor move.
-Frequency: how many times a lazzzor shot happens.
+* raster: for engraving<br />
-this depends greatly on the material used.
+* vector: for cutting<br />
+* combined: for doing both! engraving always comes first.
-raster: for engraving
+* rasterisation
-vector: for cutting
+** basic: makes it look good, most of the time youll want to use this.
-combined: for doing both! engraving always comes first.
+** 3D: good for making stuff like holes for screws.
+** stamp: yeah, thats for stamps, there are also 2 additional parameters for this one.
-rasterisation:--
+* misc
-basic: makes it look good, most of the time youll want to use this.
+** Autofocus: important for making nice cuts, you also can do that manually (todo)
-D: good for making stuff like holes for screws.
+** Frequency automatic: not tested yet! but it obviously states what it does, yes?
-stamp: yeah, thats for stamps, there are also 2 additional parameters for this one.
+** Vector Sorting: algorithem which should calculate a good way to cut stuff. you probably should use a good image instead of relying on this, but most of the time it shouldn't cause any problems.
-misc:--
+'''user settings'''
-Autofokus: important for making good cuts, you also can do that manually (todo)
+here you can load saved settings created by other users.
-Frequency automatic: not tested yet! but it obviously states what it does, yes?
-Vector Sorting: algorithem which should calculate a good way to cut stuff.
-you probably should do a good motive instead of relying on this, but
-most of the time it shouldnt cause any problems.
-* user settings
-here you can load some saved settings created by other users.
 warning! this doesnt mean they are automagically the best choice,
 in some cases quite the opposite is the case and you might
-end up damaging your material or the lazzzor.
+end up damaging your material or the lazzzor. still, in combination with the cheat sheet included in the manual,
-still, in combination with the cheat sheet included in the manual,
 you can figure out if there are some reasonable settings too.
-* colormapping
+'''colormapping'''
-depending which colors you gave your vectors, you can set individual
+depending on the colors you gave your vectors, you can set individual power, speed and frequency settings for each color! might come in handy, most of the time it doesnt though.
-power, speed and frequency settings for each color! might come in handy,
-most of the time it doesnt though.
 === the materials ===
-if you want to cut / engrave something, bring your material, though
+if you want to cut or engrave something, bring your own material, though you can also use any leftovers or stuff which does not have a label on it. (of course labels which say "free for all" are ok, too). feel free to donate a little extra if you use some materials. (price, costs, material category?)
-you can also use any leftovers or stuff which does not have a label on it.
-(of course labels which says "free for all" are ok too).
-feel free to donate a little extra if you use some materials.
-(price, costs, material category?)
 allowed:
 cutting / engraving:
 * anything made out of wood
-* acryl
+* acrylic
 * polypropylene
 * polystyrol (low power&speed!)
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 === to the lazzzor! ===
 you have sent your job to the lazzzor and chosen your material of choice,
-now off you go my friend, you are a big boy now, but still,
+now off you go my friend, you are a big boy/girl now, but still,
 there are some buttons you have to get familiar with first.
 (pwetty pictures!)
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 its a good idea to set your home-point everytime before a different job.
 this point is the starting position and represents the upper left corner
-in your picture / workspace area.
+in your image / workspace area.
 . press "Pointer" (or what was it?) to make it visible/invisible