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The threshold for the lowest setting is 10%. The laser will not fire at any setting lower than this. It is NOT
recommended or use the laser tube at full capacity, especially for extended periods. The recommended
maximum power setting is 70%, as prolonged use above that amount will shorten your laser's service life.
To increase engraving depth, increase the amount of energy per unit area by increasing the laser's power
or the number of loops or by slowing down the speed parameter. Engraving too deep, however, reduces
image quality, especially for coated materials.
When working with new materials, remember that you should always start on the low end of likely settings. If
the effect is not yet strong enough, you can always rerun the design loop several times or rerun it with more
powerful settings until you create the effect that you want.
Resolution should usually be set to 500 dots per inch. Reducing your image resolution can be helpful in some
cases, reducing flaming and increasing the energy of the pulse in a way that improves the quality of the resultant
image in some materials such as some plastics.
Step 9. Release the emergency stop button, press the reset button, and insert and turn your laser key to turn on the laser
tube. To reduce the risk of electric shock, once the laser tube is on, try to touch the engraver with only one hand
at a time.
Step 10. Press Start/Pause to engrave your design. Again, do not stare continuously at the laser even through the
protective polycarbonate window. Watch for possible issues like sparks or fires, however, and be prepared
to quickly extinguish a fire if necessary.
Step 11. Once the laser has stopped, examine the quality of your first run and adjust the laser parameters on the
control panel or in your software as necessary to create the desired effect. During repetitive engraving and
cutting, periodically check your pump’s tank to maintain a water temperature below 38°C (100°F). If this
temperature is reached, stop work and allow your engraver to cool before further use. If any interlock
activates as you work, press the reset button to restore power to the laser.
Step 12. When you have finished engraving, close your engraving software and then turn off your machine in the
following order: laser key, emergency stop button, main power switch, and any ventilation or water cooling
system. Fully clean the workbed, emptying any debris from the lower bay.
4.3 Instructions for Specific Materials
The following instructions are suggestions to help speed safe work with a range of materials. The user should research
the specific safety and engraving requirements of their specific material to avoid the risk of fire, hazardous dust,
corrosive and poisonous fumes, and other potential problems. Once the product is known to be safe or appropriate
protective equipment has been set up, it can be helpful to engrave a test matrix of small boxes produced at various speed
and power settings to discover the ideal settings for your design. Alternatively, start with low power and fast speed
settings and rerun your design as many times as needed, using progressively greater laser intensity.
Acrylic Glass
Leather
Tile/Stone Wood
Natural
80 W
Speed 325 mm/s 225 mm/s 400 mm/s 425 mm/s 145 mm/s 200 mm/s
Power 18% 18% 16% 15% 18% 19%
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