====== Cyborg X-300 Desktop Engraver - Table of Contents ======

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===== Introduction =====

  *  [[:en:x300:safety_instructions|General introduction - Safety Instructions]]
      * Safety before all – General safety instructions
      * List of warning, mandatory and prohibition signs
      * Warning labels
      * Machine label
  * [[:en:x300:technical_specifications|Technical Specifications]]
  * [[:en:x300:handling_and_use|Handling and use]]

===== Chapter 1 – Getting started =====

**[[:en:x300:features|1.1. Features]]**
  * 1.1.1. Rotary engraving
  * 1.1.2. Diamond scratching

**[[:en:x300:components|1.2 Component names and functions]] **
  * 1.2.1. Front view
  * 1.2.2. Rear view
  * 1.2.3. Virtual keypad

===== Chapter 2 – Installation and setup =====

**[[:en:x300:installation_environment|2.1. Installation environment]]**

**[[:en:x300:box_contents|2.2. Unpacking]] **
  * 2.2.1. Unpacking
  * 2.2.2. Checking the contents of the box

**[[:en:x300:cable_connections|2.3. Cable connections]]**
  * 2.3.1. Checking the supply voltage
  * 2.3.2. Connecting the power cable
  * 2.3.3. Connecting the X-300 to your computer or network

=== 2.4. Installing and setting up the software ===

  * [[:en:x300:system_requirements|2.4.1. System requirements]]
  * [[:en:x300:configuring_the_pc_ethernet_port|2.4.2. Configuring the PC's ethernet port]]
  * [[:en:x300:pendent_installation_standalone|2.4.3. Installing the Cyborg virtual pendent]]
  * [[:en:x300:pendent_registration|2.4.4. Registering and starting the Cyborg pendent software]]
  * [[:en:symmetry:installation|2.4.5. Installing the “Symmetry” engraving software]]
  * [[:en:x300:third_party_software|2.4.6. Using other third party software]]

===== Chapter 3 – Preparing and executing an engraving job =====

**[[:en:x300:switching_on_off|3.1. Switching the power on and off]]**
  * 3.1.1. Switching the power on
  * 3.1.2. Switching the power off

**[[:en:x300:fixing_engraving_material|3.2. Securing the engraving material onto the engraving table]]**
  * 3.2.1. Using the standard included flat engraving table
  * 3.2.2. Using the "MultiMat" sheet
  * 3.2.3. Using the optional “Auto centre vise”
  * 3.2.4. Using the optional "Vacuum table"

**[[:en:x300:tool_setup|3.3. Setting up a tool]]**
  * 3.3.1. How to use the cutter calibration stand
  * 3.3.2. Installing an engraving tool
  * 3.3.3. Installing a scoring tool
  * 3.3.4. Installing a diamond scratch tool
  * 3.3.5. How to remove a tool from the spindle

=== 3.4. Setting the engraving depth ===

  * 3.4.1. Calibrating and using the depth regulator nose
      * [[:en:x300:depth_regulator_nose_calibration|3.4.1.1. Calibrating the depth regulator nose and the calibration stand]]
      *  [[:en:x300:depth_regulator_nose_use|3.4.1.2. Using the depth regulator nose]]
        * in combination with Auto Z control
        * without Auto Z control

  *  [[:en:x300:spindle_pressure_spring|3.4.2. Use of the spindle pressure spring]]
      * 3.4.3.1. Locking the pressure spring for engraving without depth regulator nose
      * 3.4.3.2. Auto plate surfacing with unlocked spring and engraving with locked spring
      * 3.4.3.3. Surface mapping with unlocked spring and engraving uneven surfaces with locked spring

=== 3.5. How to cut materials ===

  * 3.5.1. [[:en:x300:materials_rpm_feed|Materials rotation speed and feed]]
  * 3.5.2. [[:en:x300:two_way_engraving_metals|Two-way engraving metals]]
  * 3.5.3. [[:en:x300:adjusting_feeds_and_speeds|Adjusting feeds and speeds]]
  * 3.5.4. [[:en:x300:pause_button|Pause button]]
  * 3.5.5. [[:en:x300:cancel_a_job|Cancelling the engraving job]]
  * 3.5.6. [[:en:x300:restarting_job_console|Restarting the engraving job]]

=== 3.6. Controlling the X-300 using the ‘virtual keypad’ ===

  * 3.6.1.  [[:en:x300:keypad_overview|Keypad overview]]
      * Introduction - General overview
      * Function keys
      * Settings screen
  * 3.6.2. [[:en:x300:setting_saving_origin_points|Setting and saving origin points]]
  * 3.6.3. [[:en:x300:choosing_z_modes|Choosing Z modes]]

===== Chapter 4 – Maintenance and cleaning =====

=== 4.1. Cleaning – a must to prolong your machine’s lifetime ===

=== 4.2. Periodical maintenance ===

  * 4.2.1. [[:en:x300:daily|daily maintenance]]
  * 4.2.2. [[:en:x300:weekly|weekly maintenance]]
  * 4.2.3. [[:en:x300:monthly|monthly maintenance]]
  * 4.2.4. [[:en:x300:annual|annual maintenance]]

=== 4.3. Advanced maintenance ===

  * 4.3.1. [[:en:x300:spindle_belt_replacement|Replacing the spindle belt]]
  * 4.3.2. [[:en:x300:timing_belt_tensioning|Tensioning the timing belts]]
  * 4.3.3. [[:en:x300:machine_cover_removal|Removing the machine covers]]

===== Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting =====

**[[:en:x300:machine_not_initializing|5.1. The machine does not initialize]]**

**[[:en:x300:spindle_not_rotating|5.2. The spindle does not rotate]]**

**[[:en:x300:poor_engraving_results|5.3. The engraving results are poor]]**

**[[:en:x300:no_pc_connection|5.4. No connection between machine and computer]]**

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===== Chapter 6 – Options =====

  * 7.1. Vacuum converter
  * 7.2. Self centering vise
  * 7.3. Jigs for the clamping vise
  * 7.4. Output signal for switching on and off an external device at the beginning and the end of a job
  * 7.5. Output signal for switching on and off an external device at every spindle up/down move

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===== Appendices =====

**[[:en:x300:thesaurus|A. Thesaurus: a glossary with specific terms about all things computerized engraving as being used in this manual.]]**

**[[:en:x300:g-code_and_m-code|B. G-code and M-code protocol for the Cyborg controller.]]**