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spacedocumentation:lasercutterlenscleaninghowto [2014/01/15 03:10] raster [Introduction] fixed poorly formatted dates to appease myself |
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- | The two bottom screws shown in the first photo above attach to the lens mount. | + | The two bottom screws shown in the first photo above attach to the lens mount. |
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- | You can now try to slide the lens mount out by gently pulling it towards you with your fingers. If it doesn' | + | You can now try to slide the lens mount out by gently pulling it towards you with your fingers. If it doesn' |
Take the small Philips head screwdriver you may have used earlier and use it to gently pry the front edge of the lens mount until it's out far enough for your to get a good grip and slide it out with your fingers. Pull it all the way out and set it down on a clean surface such as the inside cover or a piece of paper. | Take the small Philips head screwdriver you may have used earlier and use it to gently pry the front edge of the lens mount until it's out far enough for your to get a good grip and slide it out with your fingers. Pull it all the way out and set it down on a clean surface such as the inside cover or a piece of paper. | ||
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- | Note the lens has that discolored spot on it... well, that's a damaged lens, and it **should not** look like that, which is the reason we need to be careful with the laser, always use the air assist and venting system, and clean the lens. | + | Note the lens has that discolored spot on it... well, that's a damaged lens, and it **should not** look like that, which is the reason we need to be careful with the laser, always use the air assist and venting system, and clean the lens after long jobs. |
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- | Grab the small bottle of cleaning fluid, and a Q-tip, and add **__one drop of cleaning fluid__** onto one end of the Q-tip. (Very little fluid is needed, please use it sparingly!) | + | Grab the spray bottle of cleaning fluid, and a Q-tip, and add **__one drop of cleaning fluid__** onto one end of the Q-tip. (Very little fluid is needed, please use it sparingly!) |
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- | Once removed, swab the mirror in a gentle circular motion with the wet end of the Q-tip then dry with the dry end. Check that you do not leave any streaks or hairs on the mirror. | + | Once removed, swab the mirror in a gentle circular motion with the wet end of the Q-tip then dry with the dry end. |
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- | Insert a Q-tip into the hole at the back left corner of the machine and swab in a gentle circular motion. | + | Insert a Q-tip into the hole at the back left corner of the machine and swab in a gentle circular motion |
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