FAQ

LaserPecker LP4

1. What is the difference between LP2, LP3 and LP4?

The main difference between LP2, LP3, and LP4 lies in their laser source, laser power, engraving area, and suitable material types.

Laser Source & Power:
LP2 is a 5W 450nm blue laser. LP3 is a 1W 1064nm infrared laser.
LP4 is a dual laser with a 10W 450nm blue laser and a 2W 1064nm infrared laser. It not only combines the two laser sources of both LP2 and LP3 but also doubles their power.
Engraving Area:
LP2's standard working area is 100 x 100 mm (square), and LP3's is 115 x 80 mm (oval).
LP4's standard working area is 160 x 120 mm (square).
Applicable Materials:
LP2 can work on paper, wood, leather, MDF, stainless steel, dark opaque acrylic, bamboo, fabric, dark glass, ceramic, jade, marble, shale, cement, brick, parts of painted metals, etc.
LP3 can work on almost all metals and plastics, including gold, silver, copper, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, platinum, acrylic, ABS, etc.
LP4 can work on all the materials LP2 and LP3 can work on and more.

2. What is the input and output power of LP4?

The input power of LP4 is DC (24V, 5A); AC (100-240V, 50-60HZ).

The output electric power is (24V, 5A) 120W; its output laser power is 2W (peak power 20KW) for the 1064nm infrared laser source and 10W for the 450nm blue laser source.

3. What is the working area of LP4?

The standard working area for LP4 itself is 0.1 x 0.1 mm to 160 x 120 mm
When connected to the Slide Extension, its engraving area can be expanded to 160 x 300 mm.

4. What's the working speed of LP4?

LP4's working speed is 1-4000 mm/s.
The working speed varies based on the file format, resolutions, power, and depth the user set.

5. What materials can LP4 engrave/work on?

The materials LP4 can engrave/work on depends on the laser source chosen.
The 10W Blue laser source can engrave on paper, wood, leather, MDF, stainless steel, dark opaque acrylic, bamboo, fabric, dark glass, ceramic, jade, marble, shale, cement, brick, parts of painted metals, etc.
The 2W infrared laser source can engrave on almost all metals and plastics, including gold, silver, copper, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, platinum, acrylic, ABS, etc.

6. What materials can LP4 cut? How thick can it cut?

The 10W 450nm blue laser source of LP4 can cut through paper, wood, bamboo, fabric, leather, and dark opaque acrylic. With it, you can cut through balsa wood up to 8 mm and dark opaque acrylic up to 5 mm in one pass.
While the 2W 1064nm infrared laser source of LP4 can not cut through anything but only mark on suitable materials or engrave into them with <0.1mm depth in one pass.

7. What APP or Software does LP4 use?

You can use our self-developed phone app and computer software 【LaserPecker Design Space】, and LightBurn to connect to LP4.
For mobile APPs, please download【LaserPecker Design Space】in Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei APP Gallery (requires iOS 9.0+ and Android 6.0+).
For desktop/PC software, please download the【LaserPecker Design Space】at:
Software download
For the LightBurn connection, please refer to Q#8.
You can connect LP4 to LaserPecker APPs via Bluetooth and/or to the PC software via a Type-A to Type-C USB cable or an LP Bluetooth Dongle.

8. Is LP4 compatible with LightBurn?

Yes, LP4 has been compatible with LightBurn.Users can click into this tutorial to check the step to step guide: Setup & Operating LightBurn with LaserPecker LP4

9. How to switch the two laser sources of LP4?

The two laser sources of LP4 can be manually switched by swiping the touch screen on the laser unit or choosing the corresponding "450nm" or "1064nm" button within the LaserPecker Design Space App, LaserPecker Design Space PC software and LightBurn.

10. Is LP4 compatible with LP2 and LP3 accessories?

Currently, LP4 is only compatible with the Versatile Electric Roller, LP Bluetooth Dongle, and Batch Engraving Button. Other LP2 and LP3 accessories have yet to be compatible. Please stay tuned for future compatibility information.

11. How long can LP4 work continuously? What's their lifespan?

LP4 can work continuously for 63 hours.Its lifespan is 10,000 hours+.Reaching its lifespan doesn't mean it is totally unusable, but it only decays in laser power. In this case, you can set a higher power and/or depth to achieve the same effect as before.If you're unsatisfied with it, you can contact us via support@laserpecker.com and require a laser component replacement service (the fixing price will depend on the prices then), or you can buy another new LP4 laser unit directly.

12. What's the warranty period for LP4?

We provide one year of warranty for LP4, starting from the receiving date of the product. For the detailed warranty policy, please refer to: Warranty Policy

14. What safety certifications does LP4 have?

LP4 currently has CE, ROHS, FCC, FDA, CDRH, NCC, KC, UKCA, and TECLEC safety certifications.

LaserPecker LP3

1. What is the laser type and laser power of LP3?

LP3 is a 1064 nm pulsed infrared laser with an average power of 1 W and a peak power of 10 kW.

2. What is the focal length of LP3?

LP3's focal length is 130mm.

3. What is the engraving area of LP3?

LP3's ordinary engraving area is 115 x 80 mm (Oval), 65 x 65 mm (Sqare), 115 x 2000 mm (with the Electric Roller).

4. How fast can LP3 engrave?

LP3 can engrave at the speed of 6 mm/s to 800 mm/s.

5. What materials can LP3 engrave on?

LP3 can engrave on almost all pure metals and alloys, like gold, silver, copper, aluminium, iron, titanium and stainless steel and plastics like AEV, PET, acrylic, PH, PVC without pretreatment.

Besides, LP3 can engrave on artificial leather, lacquered paper, lacquered wood, parts of stones, and purple clay, etc.

6. What accessories can the LP3 work with?

Accessories for LP3 are electric support, fixture, goggles, bluetooth dongle and versatile electric roller.

7. What safety certifications does LP3 have?

LP3 has IEC60825-1, CE-RED, ROHS, FCC, FDA, NC, CDRH Registered certification.

8. What is the difference between LP3 and LP2? Which one should I buy?

LP2 and LP3 are two totally different lasers.

LP2 is a diode laser, while LP3 is a infrared laser.

LP2 can engrave on almost all common materials, but a pretreatment is needed before engraving on metal and plastics. While LP 3 is made for engraving on metals and plastics, it can achive great results on them without pretreatment.

LaserPecker LP2

1. What is the laser source and laser power of LP2?

LP2 is a 5w, 450nm Blue Diode Laser engraving machine.

2. What is the focal length of LP2?

LP2's focal length is 110 mm.

3. What is the engraving area of LP2?

100 x 100 mm (Standard)
100 x 2000 mm (with LP Electric Roller).

4. How fast can the LP2 engrave?

LP2 can engrave at the speed of 6 mm/s - 600 mm/s.

5. What materials can LP2 engrave on?

LP2 can engrave on Wood, Bamboo, Paper, Leather, Food, Stone Glass, Silicon, 304 Stainless Steel, Anodized Metal, Coated Metal and more.

6. What APP can I use to connect LP2? Is LP2 compatible with Lightburn?

For mobile App:

You can use the app [ LaserPecker ]. Please scan the QR code in user manual or search LaserPecker in Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery, and etc to download (requires iOS 9.0+ and Android 6.0+).

For Computer/Laptop (MacOS 10+ and Windows 10+):
Please visit Software download to install the PC program. Please follow the instructions on the page. For the Bluetooth connection you need an LP Bluetooth adapter.

Unfortunately, LP2 is currently not compatible with Lightburn.

7. Is LP2 compatible with Lightburn？

Sorry, LP2 isn't compatible with lightburn currently.

8. How long can LP2 work continously?

LP2 can work continously for 63 hours without stop.

9. What accessories can the LP2 work with?

LP2 can work with accessories like the versatile LP electric roller, magnet protective shields, LP power bank, cutting plate, alignment pad, smoke exhaust pipe, LP2 storage case, bluetooth donggle and safety googles.

10.What safety certifications does LP2 have?

LP2 have IEC60825-1, CE, FCC, FDA, CDRH Registered certification.

LaserPecker LX Serie

1. What is the difference between LX1 and LX1 Max?

The main differences between LX1 and LX1 Max are their product weight, sizes, and working areas.
Product Weight:
LX1 Frame: 5 kg
LX1 Max Frame: 5.76 kg

Product Size:
LX1 Frame:
578 x 94.8 x 196 mm (Folded)
578 x 558 x 196 mm (Unfolded)
LX1 Max Frame:
960 x 94.8 x 196 mm (Folded)
960 x 558x 196 mm (Unfolded)

Working Area:
LX1 working area:
400 x 420 mm (Laser Modules)
400 x 400 mm (Artist Module)
LX1 Max working area:
400 x 800 mm (Laser Modules)
400 x 780 mm (Artist Module)

2. What are the input and output power of LX1 and LX1 Max?

The input power of LX1 and LX1 Max is DC (24V 5A); AC (100-240V 50-60HZ).

Their output electric power is (24V, 5A) 120W;

The output laser power varies between different laser modules: With the 10W Blue diode laser module, it's max. 10W. With the 20W Blue diode laser module, it's max. 20W. With the 2W Infrared laser module, it's max. 2W.

3. What's the working speed of LX1 and LX1 Max?

LX1 and LX1 Max's working speed is 1-200 mm/s.
Note:
The working speed varies based on the file format, resolutions, power, and depth the user set.

4. What materials can LX1 and LX1 Max engrave/work on?

The materials LX1 and LX1 Max can engrave/work on depends on the laser module attached to its frame.
The 10W and 20W Blue laser modules can engrave on paper, wood, leather, MDF, stainless steel, dark opaque acrylic, bamboo, fabric, dark glass, ceramic, jade, marble, shale, cement, brick, parts of painted metals, etc.
The 2W Infrared Laser Module can engrave on almost all metals and plastics, including gold, silver, copper, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, platinum, acrylic, ABS, etc.
The Artist Module can hold pens (pen diameter: 5-20 mm, pen length: 100-200 mm) and draw on various drawing paper and canvas.

5.What materials can LX1 and LX1 Max cut? How thick can they cut?

The 10W and 20W Blue laser modules can be cut through paper, wood, bamboo, fabric, leather, and dark opaque acrylic.

With the 10W Blue laser module, you can cut solid wood up to 8 mm and dark opaque acrylic up to 8 mm in one pass;

With the 20W Blue laser module, you can cut solid wood up to 15 mm and dark opaque acrylic up to 10 mm in one pass.

Please note the 2W Infrared laser module cannot cut through metals, plastics, or other materials but mark on them or engrave into them with <0.1mm depth in one pass.

6. Are the LX1 and LX1 Max modules interchangeable? Can they be bought separately?

Yes, the modules are designed to be interchangeable and can be purchased separately. Please visit: LX1 Collection for purchase.

7. What APP or Software does LX1 & LX1 Max use?

You can use use our self-developped phone app and pc software【LaserPecker Design Space】, and LightBurn to connect to LX1 and LX1 Max.
For mobile APPs, you can download【LaserPecker Design Space】in Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei APP Gallery (requires iOS 9.0+ and Android 6.0+).
For desktop/PC software, you can download the【LaserPecker Design Space】at:
Software download
For the LightBurn connection, please refer to Q#8.
You can connect the machines to LaserPecker APPs via Bluetooth and connect to the PC software via a USB 3.0 cable or an LP Bluetooth Dongle.

8. Are LX1 and LX1 Max compatible with LightBurn?

Yes, LX1 and LX1 Max have been compatible with LightBurn.Users can download the latest LightBurn software here: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/trial-version-try-before-you-buy. Please download the latest LightBurn software version and use the G-Code license key.

9. Are LX1 and LX1 Max compatible with other LP series accessories?

LX1 and LX1 Max are currently only compatible with the Rotary Extension and the LP Bluetooth Dongle. FOr other accessories of LP series, LX1 and LX1 Max has yet to be compatible. Please stay tuned for future compatibility information.

10. How long can LX1 and LX1 Max work continuously? What's their lifespan?

LX1 and LX1 Max can work continuously for 63 hours.Their lifespan is 10,000 hour+.Reaching their lifespan doesn't mean they are totally unusable, but only decay in laser power. In this case, you can set a higher power and/or depth to achieve the same effect as before.If you're not satisfied with it, you can contact us via support@laserpecker.com and require a laser component replacement service (the fixing price will depend on the prices then), or you can buy another new module directly.

11. What's the warranty period for LX1 and LX1 Max?

We provide one year warranty for LX1 and LX1 Max, starting from the receiving date of the product. For the detailed warranty policy, please refer to: Warranty Policy