Verify the pantograph ratio settings match your project requirements
Secure the master template firmly to the template table
Mark reference points on blanks for alignment
Select appropriate holding fixtures for your workpiece
Secure the workpiece firmly to prevent movement during engraving
Ensure the workpiece surface is perpendicular to the cutting tool
Adjust depth settings in small increments
Test depth settings on similar material before final engraving
Consider multiple passes for deeper engravings