Origin

Getting Started

• Getting Started Guide - Origin Gen 1
• Quick Start Guide, Usage and Safety Instructions, and Regulatory Information for Origin Gen-2
• Product manual of Shaper Origin Gen 1
• How can I create a ShaperHub account, if I bought Origin already?
• Updating your Origin via Wi-Fi
• Updating Origin via USB drive

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Workspace Setup

• Using ShaperTape
• Common Error in Taping
• Tape Visibiliy Indicator
• Workspace Lighting
• Dos & Don'ts of Workspace Setups
• What Double-Sided Tape Should I Use?

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Scanning

• Workspaces
• Starting a New Scan
• Add to Scan
• Scanning Tips
• Returning to a Workspace
• Workpiece Veiling

Design Mode

• Creating a Grid
• Gridding Techniques
• Zoom
• Placing a Design in a Scanned Workspace
• Create a Circle on-tool and cut it
• Create a Rectangle on-tool and cut it

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Cut Mode

• Manual Z-Touch
• Cutting Basics
• Cut Depth
• Encoded Depth
• Cut Types
• Cut Offset

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Cutting Principles and Techniques

• Getting Great Cuts
• Materials Recommendations
• Spindle Speed Settings
• Troubleshooting on Long Cut Operations
• Climb cutting and conventional cutting
• Which collets can I use with Origin?

Issues when Cutting

• I Can't Change Cut Type
• Origin is plunging to the wrong depth
• The workpiece is flickering on the screen
• Z-Axis Obstructed warning
• My Origin gets hot when I leave it on—is that OK?
• Standard Cut Diagnosis

Extensions

• Extensions on Origin
• Text Basic
• Box Joint Basic User Guide
• Box Joint Basic

Error Messages

• Common Error Messages
• "Loaded Design Has No Elements" Error Message
• "Aborting Cut" Error Message
• "Origin Was Moved Outside of the Cutting Range" Error Message
• "Tape Movement Detected" Error Message

Tips and Tricks

• Capturing Video while Operating Origin
• Cut Offsets
• Pocketing Procedure
• Calculator Tool
• ShaperTape Separation

Origin FAQs

• What is Shaper Origin?
• What's included in my Origin order?
• How does Shaper Origin work?
• What can I make?
• How large of a project can Origin handle?
• Getting Emails from Shaper

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Usage FAQs

• Safely Transporting Origin
• Regular Maintenance of Origin
• How do I remove the Transport Lock?
• Powering Down Origin
• How do I remove and reinstall the Spindle?
• How do I change the cutter?

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SM1 Spindle FAQs

• What type of spindle does Origin ship with?
• What are the specs of the SM1 spindle?
• Are other collets available?
• Is the spindle proprietary?
• Are you planning to offer a higher-powered spindle?

Returns & Repairs

• How Does Origin Ship?
• What is the return and warranty policy?
• Find your Origin's serial number
• Standard Repair Policy
• Shaper Pro Care
• Shaper Pro Care Hot Swap

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