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Preparing To Cut

If you have followed each step along the way, you are now ready to begin cutting your work. So, you have finished designing your first project and are now ready to make it come to life.  Congratulations!  You are almost there.  The next step in the process is learning to use the print driver, Retina Engrave 3d, which controls the laser cutter.   Below you will find a series of video tutorials and resources outlining the steps of preparing your project for processing, the process of preparing the machine and your materials for cutting, and ultimately ending with a beautiful final product.

Additional Resources

Preparing to Cut

Laser Cutter Checklist - Step by step instructions for making your first cuts on the laser cutter.  Feel free to print this and bring it with you when first using the machine.
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