EPILOG LASERDAT Converter 1.0.0

Fusion Series

Mini and Helix Series

FiberMark Series

Technical Support: +1 (303) 215-9171
Knowledge Base: support.epiloglaser.com
Driver/Firmware Download: epiloglaser.com/tech-support/epilog-drivers.htm

EnglishUpdate: August 14, 2014

Epilog Zing Series

INSTALLING THE DAT CONVERTER
How to Install the DAT Converter

The Epilog Laser DATConverter

3. Click Next.

Before you install the latest Epilog driver you willneed to decide if there are any configuration files you
want to save. Configuration files (.dat files) that werecreated using the old driver cannot be opened in thenew driver.
If you have configuration files, you will need to use
the Configuration Files Converter that can be found at
epiloglaser.com/tech-support/epilog-drivers.htm.

4. Click Next.

Run .DAT Conversion software if:• Zing: Using driver version 8.06 or earlier• Mini/Helix: Using driver version 8.08 orearlier.
• Fusion: Using driver version 1.04 or earlier.
• FiberMark 24: Using driver version 8.06 orearlier.

How to Install the DATConverter

5. Click Next.

1. After downloading the DAT Converter fromepiloglaser.com/tech-support/drivers.htm, accesseither the 32-bit or 64-bit folder, depending on
your system.

2. Select EpilogDatInstaller.exe.

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How to Install the DAT Converter

6. Select I accept the license, then click Next.

9. If this screen appears, click Repair.

10. Click Yes.
7. Click Next.

11. Click Close.

8. Click Install.

12. Click Finish.

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How to Use the DAT Converter

How to Use the DATConverter
1. Double click the DAT Converter icon that has
been added to your desktop.

4. All .DAT files will appear in the import list. Selectthe files you want to process from the Import list by
selecting the flies or using the buttons. Clear List
will clear out the list, but not delete the files. SelectAll will allow you to process all files, and DeselectAll will deselect all files that have been selected.

2. In the program, click Browse.
5. Click the buttons in the center of the screen tomove the files over to the Pending File List. The
single arrow will move only the selected files andthe double arrow will move all files from the list.

3. Browse to the folder where your DAT files aresaved. It is usually in your Documents folder >Epilog > Engraving_Settings. Click Select Folder.
6. Choose your settings. Delete Old .DAT Files will
permanently delete all of the .DAT files in thePending File List after they have been processed. It
is recommended that you leave this unchecked
unless you are an experienced user.

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How to Use the DAT Converter

7. Select Copy and Rename .DAT File to append aspecified text to the end of the new .DAT files inthe Pending File List after they have beenprocessed. This text is specified in the Text toAppend field. It is recommended to leave thisoption checked, as the original .DAT files willremain unmodified in the case you want to revert
your driver to the previous version.

8. Finally, the Ignore Up-To-Date .DAT File should
remain checked. This option ignores processingof .DAT files in the Pending File List that are
already compatible with the current version of thedriver.
9. Click the Start button to begin processing .DATfiles. When the program is complete, all newly
created or modified .DAT files will reside in thesame directory in which they were created. It is
recommended to keep all new and old .DAT files
and the driver will automatically detect only theappropriate files.

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