How to Clean Epilog Laser Lens and mirriors

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Make sure you have a clean work space before proceeding with these steps.

Make sure your clean work space is also clear of any clutter or mess

WASH YOUR HANDS!!! Please :)

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

In the Maintenance Cabinet (large grey cabinet near front door), open the bottom door.

On the top shelf, there is a yellow bin. Inside you will find everything you need to clean/replace the len's or mirrors of the Epilog Laser machine.

Grab some Q-tips (located in the consumables cabinet) and the Len's Cleaner, which is in the yellow bin from earlier

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

If the Epilog Laser Machine is on, turn it off using the switch (located on the front bottom right).

Open the Epilog Laser's Lid

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Unscrew all threw thumb screws until lose enough to take out Lens/Len's holder

Take out Len's Holder, which contains the Epilog Laser Len's on the inside

For the steps that follow you will need to be in a clean and clear area

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

The Len's Holder holds the Lens of the Epilog Laser. The Len's looks like a clear, yellow, round piece of glass. The actual laser of the Laser Engraver travels through this lens when making cuts/rasters/engravings

Check for burns and/or scratches. If the Len's looks anything like the provided pictures, it will need to be replaced

Please see len's replacement Guide if len's needs to be replaced.

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Unscrew the cap of the Len's Cleaner and insert Q-tip. Only a small amount of liquid is needed to clean the Len's

Starting from the top of the len's, use downward motions with the Q-tip to clean the dirt off the len's. If you have ever painted before, it's like brush strokes.

Both sides of the len's needs to be cleaned in this manner

Once the Len's is cleaned, make sure both sides are dry. If not dry, use a dry Q-tip to get rid of any moisture

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

The Len's Holder can also get pretty dirty, so it is important to keep this piece clean as well

If there is a small amount of dirt, a Q-tip and some water will work well

If there is a large amount of dirt, a cloth and water will be needed to scrub away the dirt. Be careful to avoid the len's when doing this- it could get scratched.

If the Len's Holder is cleaned often enough, this major clean shouldn't be necessary

The Len's Holder should look as clean as it does in this photo

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Unscrew the big black screw

Gently Take out the mirror

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Check mirror for scratches/burns

The Mirror should look like this

The Mirror should not look like this

If mirror needs to be replaced, See Len's replacement guide

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Starting from the top of the mirror, use downward motions with the Q-tip to clean the dirt off the mirror. If you have ever painted before, it's like brush strokes.

This is exact same process as cleaning the len's

Once the mirror is cleaned, make sure it's dry. If not dry, use a dry Q-tip to get rid of any moisture

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Place mirror back into its original slot. The mirror should be in south west direction

Screw big black screw back into place. Screw it tight enough for the mirror to stay in place- if screwed too tightly the mirror can crack

Keep in mind you are handling a $500 piece of Equipment when following these steps

Place Len's/Len's Holder back into it's original place

When putting it back into place, rest the two legs on the side screws

Screw the thumb screws back into place

Close the Epilog Laser Lid