Origin

Getting Started

• Getting Started Guide
• Creating a Shaper Account on Origin
• Updating Origin's Software
• Updating Your Origin via USB drive
• Log into your Shaper Account on Origin
• Log Into Your Profile on a Computer or Tablet

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Workspace Setup

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

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Scanning

• Workspaces
• Start 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
• How To Cut a Circle
• How To Cut a Rectangle

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Cut Mode

• Cutting Basics
• Cut Depth
• Encoded depth
• Cut Types
• Cut Offset
• Bit Size

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Cutting Principles and Techniques

• How to prevent overshooting with Origin in corners
• Getting Great Cuts
• Materials Recommendations
• Spindle Speed Settings
• Troubleshooting on Long Cut Operations
• Climb cutting and conventional cutting

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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 - Ensure Origin can see sufficient ShaperTape" Error Message
• "Aborting cut - Return Origin to design to resume cutting" Error Message
• "Tape Movement Detected" Error Message

Tips and Tricks

• Cut Offsets
• Pocketing Procedure
• Calculator Tools
• ShaperTape Separation

Origin FAQs

• Which Version of Origin do I have?
• Where's the Shaper Origin Manual?
• What is Shaper Origin?
• What’s included in my Origin order?
• How does Shaper Origin work?
• What can I make?

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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 SM1 Spindle?
• How do I change the bit?

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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

• What is the return and warranty policy?
• Find your Origin's serial number
• Standard Repair Policy
• Shaper Pro Care
• Shaper Pro Care Hot Swap
• How do spindle repairs work? Is the spindle serviced by Shaper or Festool?

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