The type of material you engrave determines how often you need to clean your focal lenses. For best results, clean your mirrors and lenses after each use.
Cleaning Frequency: Daily or after each use
¶ Items You Will Need
- Gloves
- Alcohol or laser-Safe Cleaning Solution
- Laser-Safe Microfiber Cloth
- Cotton Swabs
- Cotton Balls
- Small Lights
¶ Before You Start
Warning! Ensure the following:
- Disconnect the engraver from power.
- Completely dry ALL surfaces before next use.
- NEVER allow water to contact electronic components.
- NEVER touch the lens or mirror surface with bare hands or any dirty, oily, or abrasive surfaces. Use lens-safe gloves or cloth only.
¶ Video Tutorials
If your laser head is all black as shown below, click the video below for detailed cleaning instructions.
https://youtu.be/igrO8ph1bwI?si=aba02xgyshg2LWMf
If your laser head is black and red as shown below, click the video below for detailed cleaning instructions.
https://youtu.be/uxdgT9buZkM?si=-XpduzqTvwH8xMA1
▸ Green arrow: Red dot pointer (the left picture)
▸ Red arrow: Pressurized air hose (the left picture)
▸ Disassembled laser head and Focus lens (the left picture)
The exact mirrors on your laser may differ from the images shown, but the disassembly and cleaning procedures are similar.
The convex side faces upwards, and the concave side faces downwards towards the nozzle.