I have been having some quality issues with my Epilog Helix 60 watt machine. I seem to be getting less quality from it compared to my 75 watt EXT, which shouldn't be the case since the dot size is smaller on the Helix.
I have checked all lenses and mirrors and still haven't found the issue, I have also checked to ensure RGB is my only color palette. Tech support has told me it's a Corel issue not the machine, but I find it hard to believe when I run the same images on my EXT and they come out better. I have been noticing small pieces of laser mask that aren't lasered away and even strips of material left behind (both can be seen in the pics attached) this causes huge problems when sandblasting because it creates a very uneven engraving. The first two pics show what I am having issues with and the third is the same pattern (made by copying and pasting same image) engraved on the same run with a very different outcome. This happens so much I am actually afraid to run certain items on the machine.
If anyone has seen this before and can offer advice I would greatly appreciate it!
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