Laser Cutter
The Epilog laser cutter is accepting reservations. The Full Spectrum laser cutter is still unavailable at this time.
Laser Precision Creativity
The Library's laser cutter will add a new level of precision to your creativity.
Details
- Full spectrum Maximum Size: 24in (width), 16in (depth), 6in (height)
- Epilog Fusion Edge Maximum Size: 24in(width), 24in (depth), 9in (height)
- Rotary tool for cylinders available for Full Spectrum Laser Cutter (up to 3in diameter)
- Required File Types: SVG (recommended) or PDF
Rules
- The laser cutter may only be used for lawful purposes.
- The laser cutters have a three-hour reservation limit per day.
- Objects appropriate for a public library environment.
- Objects must not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights.
- Objects must not be illegal nor can they be construed as having the intent to harm.
- The Library reserves the right to refuse access at the discretion of library staff.
- Staff will not modify, create, or correct designs.
- Full Spectrum Approved Material List, opens a new window
- Epilog Approved Material List, opens a new window
- Limit: One (1) reservation per day up to three (3) hours per day and only one (1) machine at a time.
- Library card account must be in good standing to use equipment.
Get Started
A Frisco Library card is required to use our Laser Cutter.
- Create your design. Inkscape, opens a new window is free to use.
- Save your designs as a SVG file and load them to a portable USB A flash drive (PDF files are allowed but not recommended).
- Reserve one of our laser cutters, opens a new window. Reservations are required and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
- Check in at the library for your reservation on the 2nd level of the library with your flash drive and photo ID.
Learning
How to Operate the Full Spectrum Laser Cutter, opens a new window
How to Operate the Full Spectrum Laser Rotary Cylinder, opens a new window
How to Operate the Epilog Laser Cutter at Library, opens a new window
Preparing Images for the Laser, opens a new window
Preparing Inkscape Files for the Laser, opens a new window
Preparing Illustrator Files for the Laser, opens a new window
Full Spectrum RetinaEngrave Manual, opens a new window
Epilog Laser Manual, opens a new window
Preparing Tinkercad Files for the Laser, opens a new window
Adobe Illustrator Tutorials, opens a new window
Adobe Illustrator LinkedIn Learning Course, opens a new window (Library card required)
Inkscape Basics Video, opens a new window (Inkscape is free)
Inkscape LinkedIn Learning Course (Library card required), opens a new window
Inkscape Font Help, opens a new window
Combine Text: Make Individual Letters One Continuous Object, opens a new window
Inkscape Trace: Convert Image to Vector Graphic, opens a new window
Illustrator Trace: Convert Image to Vector Graphic, opens a new window
