Ellie Keierleber

Lasering 101

Tips for running a laser engraver effectively:

  • All files need to be .AI files
  • For engraving graphics, images should be Rastor, and text needs to be converted into outlines
  • When using the laser to cut, strokes are Vector, and are a thickness of .001, color red
  • DPI – resolution
  • S – speed
  • P – power
  • W – watt
  • Always ensure that the material you are lasering is laserable, and always turn on the fume filter