# \#Laser **URL:** https://forum.snapmaker.com/tag/laser/11.md [Latest](https://forum.snapmaker.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.snapmaker.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to set home position for laser module very precisely - and keep this home position for subsequent jobs](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-to-set-home-position-for-laser-module-very-precisely-and-keep-this-home-position-for-subsequent-jobs/38982)
**Author:** [@hbilliet](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/hbilliet)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-to-set-home-position-for-laser-module-very-precisely-and-keep-this-home-position-for-subsequent-jobs/38982 "2026-04-18T02:02:05Z")
I use my 1.6W laser to engrave text/graphics for my instrument panels (I’m a Home Cockpit Builder). This means that I have to be able to set my work origin very precisely. But since I have my SnapMaker 2.0 several years … --- ## [Laser engraving a PCB](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-engraving-a-pcb/38882)
**Author:** [@Cyclops](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Cyclops)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-engraving-a-pcb/38882 "2026-03-30T22:32:07Z")
I want to know if anyone has laser-engraved a PCB and how to do it. --- ## [Vertical Lines using Rotary](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/vertical-lines-using-rotary/38368)
**Author:** [@Squatch](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Squatch)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/vertical-lines-using-rotary/38368 "2026-03-28T00:41:20Z")
I am having issues of vertical lines appearing when engraving powder coated tumblers with rotary and Luban. They appear to be consistent when they appear with every project but only on left half of graphic. Why would the… --- ## [Burnt 3mm MDF 40W](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/burnt-3mm-mdf-40w/40564)
**Author:** [@daniel89fg](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/daniel89fg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/burnt-3mm-mdf-40w/40564 "2026-01-26T02:48:26Z")
Hello. I’m cutting 3mm MDF at 1100mm/min, two passes without lowering the Z-axis, with constant 100% power and airflow activated, using a 40W laser. The cut is perfect and the pieces come out of the jig easily, but it’… --- ## [Guide: Automatic Start via Drag/Drop](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guide-automatic-start-via-drag-drop/29177)
**Author:** [@Skreelink](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Skreelink)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guide-automatic-start-via-drag-drop/29177 "2025-12-07T02:04:17Z")
This is the “wireless” portion to round out my full Lightburn control guide, found here: Since my main snapmaker (pretty much stays setup with the 10W + Enclosure) is far away from my PC, using a cable + Lightburn isn… --- ## [10W laser on anodized aluminum with Luban 4.11 blurred edges](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-on-anodized-aluminum-with-luban-4-11-blurred-edges/35523)
**Author:** [@Jemano](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jemano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-on-anodized-aluminum-with-luban-4-11-blurred-edges/35523 "2025-11-23T12:14:54Z")
Hi everyone, 2 years ago, I engraved qrcodes on anodized aluminum cards. The result was neat and clean. Today, the engraving is bad. The edges are all blurred. upper left: 2 year ago, not blurred / upper right: tod… --- ## [Laser cutting items longer than the cutting bed? Repositioning for two step cut](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-cutting-items-longer-than-the-cutting-bed-repositioning-for-two-step-cut/34076)
**Author:** [@Shifty1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Shifty1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-cutting-items-longer-than-the-cutting-bed-repositioning-for-two-step-cut/34076 "2025-11-18T20:00:55Z")
Any help? I’m cutting very thin (6mm) foam that is 12x24 inches but I want it in one piece. It cuts beautifully but Luban cuts the piece in half, at the back edge of the cutting platform. There is no blue line on the b… --- ## [Overheating Warning](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/overheating-warning/40395)
**Author:** [@Ozlem](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Ozlem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/overheating-warning/40395 "2025-11-18T19:19:59Z")
Hey, When machine cutting a product, it gives an error saying “the device is overheating. If it happens again, contact support.” What could be the cause of this? The internal fan is working, and we even added an extra f… --- ## [Black outline on my SVG file when uploading it to Luban](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/black-outline-on-my-svg-file-when-uploading-it-to-luban/40356)
**Author:** [@RADDay2023](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/RADDay2023)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/black-outline-on-my-svg-file-when-uploading-it-to-luban/40356 "2025-11-16T02:04:30Z")
When I upload my SVG file to Luban for laser engraving there is a black border line added. I imported a SVG file that doesn’t have a border, a rectangular border appears on the image? Created this in Canva with no borde… --- ## [About Laser Lens Cleaning](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/about-laser-lens-cleaning/40269)
**Author:** [@Ozlem](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Ozlem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/about-laser-lens-cleaning/40269 "2025-11-09T13:39:53Z")
Hey Guys Its Ozlem from Turkiye. I’d like to ask something. How do you clean the laser lens and ? The laser bed gets very greasy — I think it’s because the resin from the wood sheets we use leaks out. I use a degreaser … --- ## [A350/40W laser - Self pauses immediately](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-40w-laser-self-pauses-immediately/40258)
**Author:** [@Bulp412](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Bulp412)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-40w-laser-self-pauses-immediately/40258 "2025-11-06T01:15:20Z")
A350 with enclosure & quick swap kit. After selecting any project, controller screen becomes sluggish to advance steps (but will back up without hesitation). When finally able to set material thickness and project origi… --- ## [Luban moves parts of SVG file when generating g-code](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/luban-moves-parts-of-svg-file-when-generating-g-code/40075)
**Author:** [@AM306](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/AM306)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/luban-moves-parts-of-svg-file-when-generating-g-code/40075 "2025-10-30T15:32:55Z")
I am trying to cut a file i purchased from etsy. the different parts were very spread out so to conserve material i opened the file in https://boxy-svg.com/ and moved the parts closer together. I downloaded the edited f… --- ## [10w laser still on between cuts](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-still-on-between-cuts/40178)
**Author:** [@PeterH](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/PeterH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-still-on-between-cuts/40178 "2025-10-23T21:16:20Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve been using the 10w laser for a while off and on and I’ve started to run into a new problem. While traversing between cuts the laser stays running leaving a line in the workpiece. Does anyone know what … --- ## [40w Laser crosshairs rotated](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/40w-laser-crosshairs-rotated/40089)
**Author:** [@Pointydog](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Pointydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/40w-laser-crosshairs-rotated/40089 "2025-10-21T14:03:47Z")
I have a 1 month old Aritsan with the 40w laser module. Recently the crosshairs have rotated, they are no longer square with the fins on the bed, this is a new problem as of yesterday 9/25. They have been previously been… --- ## [Arbeitsbereich definieren](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/arbeitsbereich-definieren/39959)
**Author:** [@Holzwurm](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Holzwurm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/arbeitsbereich-definieren/39959 "2025-09-06T08:49:38Z")
Hallo zusammen, ich bin seit einigen Tagen Besitzers eines Snapmakers2.0. Hauptsächlich benötige ich den Laser (10W). Hier zu meiner frage. Ich habe alles Kalibriert etc. Mein Arbeitsbereich ist immer im oberen Rechten… --- ## [2 important buttons](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2-important-buttons/39917)
**Author:** [@tarvo390](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/tarvo390)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2-important-buttons/39917 "2025-08-26T14:46:48Z")
It would be really helpful to add 2 new buttons to the software group and ungroup. they would be a great help when working with the laser and placing the parts on the desktop once the svg file is ready --- ## [Camera Capture not visible in Luban 40W Laser](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/camera-capture-not-visible-in-luban-40w-laser/39914)
**Author:** [@Paulico](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Paulico)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/camera-capture-not-visible-in-luban-40w-laser/39914 "2025-08-26T07:00:07Z")
I recently acquired the Snapmaker Artisan printer with the 40-watt laser module. The manual suggests using the camera to position the laser. However, the “Camera Capture” menu item is nowhere to be found in Luban. I have… --- ## [Laser engraving: resolution really low in Luban, failed to load SVG](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-engraving-resolution-really-low-in-luban-failed-to-load-svg/39703)
**Author:** [@Anne](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Anne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/laser-engraving-resolution-really-low-in-luban-failed-to-load-svg/39703 "2025-07-22T07:30:01Z")
Hi everybody, I want to engrave a picture and some text on wood, but I’m already having trouble with Luban. I tried to load the SVG file, but it didn’t work. So I thought maybe the file was too big. When I export it as… --- ## [Help to use 40 watt laser for the first time](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-to-use-40-watt-laser-for-the-first-time/39689)
**Author:** [@hakan6060](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/hakan6060)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-to-use-40-watt-laser-for-the-first-time/39689 "2025-07-19T10:33:18Z")
Hello, I bought a snapmaker artisan 3d printer. I bought 3 d printing, but I don’t know how to use laser, but I don’t know how to use laser, can I find a training video on this subject or any training tutorial document v… --- ## [Using 10w laser to laser on an ipad](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/using-10w-laser-to-laser-on-an-ipad/39692)
**Author:** [@Zmoholt](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zmoholt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/using-10w-laser-to-laser-on-an-ipad/39692 "2025-07-19T01:14:19Z")
Hi all, Has anyone out there used their 10w laser to write something on the back of an iPad? If so would you mind sharing your settings with me? --- ## [Password change for laser](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/password-change-for-laser/36574)
**Author:** [@SaulGoodman](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/SaulGoodman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/password-change-for-laser/36574 "2025-07-04T18:41:18Z")
It says the “initial” password is on the bottom of the control unit, this makes me feel like i can change the password to something of my choosing, however i cant find where to change it, please help. --- ## [New 10W Laser Module not Working](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-10w-laser-module-not-working/39540)
**Author:** [@jalaco7665](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jalaco7665)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-10w-laser-module-not-working/39540 "2025-06-13T18:32:26Z")
Hello, I wanted to share my recent experience and difficulties in getting my new 10W laser module working on my A350T. There were a couple issues with the new module…out of the box, the laser module’s firmware wasn’t a… --- ## [40 watt laser height](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/40-watt-laser-height/39531)
**Author:** [@mckris](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/mckris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/40-watt-laser-height/39531 "2025-06-12T21:00:15Z")
When calibrating the 40 watt laser how high off the material is the guide suppose to be? My 40 laser is not. calibrating correctly? --- ## [Problems with Laser engraving after update](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problems-with-laser-engraving-after-update/39508)
**Author:** [@SnapiDaCroc](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/SnapiDaCroc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problems-with-laser-engraving-after-update/39508 "2025-06-09T19:40:20Z")
Hello Community, I have a Problem with my Laser engraving Set Up since the latest Update. It seems Like the laser does Not Turn completly Off while moving, although i deactivated the continous Power Option of the las… --- ## [Filament Runout Recovery error while Laser Engraving](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/filament-runout-recovery-error-while-laser-engraving/35123)
**Author:** [@andyfaby](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/andyfaby)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/filament-runout-recovery-error-while-laser-engraving/35123 "2025-05-25T08:17:52Z")
Hello, Recently, The Snapmaker 2.0 has been bringing an error "filament Recovery error " while Laser Engraving. Which is very odd to being with. I am on Firmware Version 1.81 --- ## [Set-up for rotary engraving on tumblers](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/set-up-for-rotary-engraving-on-tumblers/34646)
**Author:** [@J-DeP](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/J-DeP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/set-up-for-rotary-engraving-on-tumblers/34646 "2025-05-25T01:31:05Z")
I am a BRAND NEW user of the Snapmaker laser engraver. I have the Artisan 3 in 1 with the rotary module. Can anyone suggest a good reliable set-up for engraving tumblers? --- ## [1064nm IR laser engraving on aluminum bracelet blanks](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/1064nm-ir-laser-engraving-on-aluminum-bracelet-blanks/39368)
**Author:** [@JonBelmont](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/JonBelmont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/1064nm-ir-laser-engraving-on-aluminum-bracelet-blanks/39368 "2025-05-14T09:41:55Z")
I finally finished a project I’ve been working on for a couple months now, creating a template for POW/MIA/KIA/memorial bracelets for fallen servicemembers and classmates. First part of the project was done with the … --- ## [Guide: Etching Glass with 10 Watt Laser with Dry Moly](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guide-etching-glass-with-10-watt-laser-with-dry-moly/33914)
**Author:** [@gil.a.ramirez](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/gil.a.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guide-etching-glass-with-10-watt-laser-with-dry-moly/33914 "2025-04-24T17:27:29Z")
Greetings, I finally had a comission that required me to laser etch glass. I found that there is no definitive guide on how to accomlish this online, and nothing specific to the Snapmaker, so I am posting my process in… --- ## [First layer not sticking on A350](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/first-layer-not-sticking-on-a350/39292)
**Author:** [@Paulsen](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Paulsen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/first-layer-not-sticking-on-a350/39292 "2025-04-22T14:59:11Z")
Hey all, Just got my A350 set up, but I’m having issues with the first layer not sticking well. I’m using the default settings for PLA. Any tips? Appreciate the help! --- ## [Artisan 3-in1 Laser engraving location problem](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/artisan-3-in1-laser-engraving-location-problem/39310)
**Author:** [@miles133](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/miles133)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/artisan-3-in1-laser-engraving-location-problem/39310 "2025-04-19T18:20:14Z")
Hello, Even i tried camera capture mode or not laser engraving tool always starts from 0,0,0 coordinates, mean from top left. I tried too many things but problem looking simple. What i am doing? How can i make it starts… [Next page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tag/laser/11.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Laser)