To complete this please note that the laser engraver is in the basement of the CIC. When you use it for this purpose, you will need to coordinate with a faculty member in the Makerspace or work with a certified student to follow these steps. The Makerspace is always available from 8-10pm.
1. CHOOSE A PHOTO YOU WANT TO PRINT (SIMPLE, DARK IMAGES WORK BEST)
Butterfly photo: I personally thought this photo engraved the best. The photo has great texture and a simple background which printed nicely.
Bridge photo: The negative space in this photo interrupted with the material I used and it engraved too dark.
Flipping hair photo: This photo worked well with being engraved because of the simple background and great texture in the hair.
Eyes photo: This photo also engraved well, but it made the face look washed out.
2. SET UP PHOTO ON ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR.
The illustrator document needs to have a 40 x 28 canvas size. Make sure you size the image to match the material.
3. GO TO FILE, PRINT, PREFERENCES
4. TYPE IN THESE SETTINGS:
SPEED = 45%
POWER = 45%
DITHER = BRIGHTEN
(WORKS BEST ON CHERRYWOOD)
5. MAKE SURE THE PHOTO ALIGNS WITH THE DIMENSIONS OF THE MATERIAL YOU PRINT ON
6. GO TO FILE AND PRINT PHOTO
7. ENJOY YOUR PRINT!
