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- Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for choosing LONGER products LASER B1. Maybe you are familiar with the engraving machine or have bought a similar engraving machine before, we still highly recommend that you read this manual carefully. The installation techniques and precautions in this manual can help you avoid any unnecessary damage or frustration.
- Page 3 Question 2: The engraved pattern appears vibration, or is not closed? ......46 Question 3: How about the warranty policy? ..............46 Question 4: How to maintain LASER B1 laser module?........... 49 Question 5: How to solve alarm 2 error or hard limit? ........... 51 Question 6: How to solve the upload error of the APP? ..........
- Page 4 (2) Laser engravers are divided into several internationally valid classes based on their performance and the risk of injury. The LASER B1 falls into the Class IV (Class 4 IEC standard focus on the American FDA classification). Laser class...
- Page 5 • DO NOT operate the laser without PPE protection for all persons nearby in the proximity of the LASER B1. • DO NOT allow unsupervised access to the LASER B1 to children. • DO NOT allow access near the LASER B1 to pets.
- Page 6 NOT be considered 100% accurate and should be seen only as a warning system. During the working process of LASER B1, if a flame is found, the machine will stop the laser and make a sound to indicate abnormal conditions.
- Page 7 • DO NOT allow the 24V power cable to contact with the laser Beam. (6) During the engraving process of the LASER B1 laser engraving machine, different materials may produce different pungent odors. Always use LASER B1 laser engravers in open and well-ventilated areas.
- Page 8 within this range; beyond this range, this laser engravers will be unable to achieve the best engraving results. (8) Below a list of some of the most known hazardous materials that the user SHOULD NOT attempt to engrave or cut on. If a material is not in this list, do not consider it to be safe to use.
- Page 9 Fiber albeit with some fraying but this is not the case when it is coated. (9) The LASER B1 has built in technology and algorithms to keep its users and the surrounding environment safe. This said it is important to understand the LASER B1 is not a toy and should be operated with care and respect.
- Page 10 • Once the LASER B1 detects 24V present you will see the motherboard emit a light red glow on the LED of the Motherboard. This mean the motherboard is powered.
- Page 11 B. Product Information (1) Specifications Laser B1 20W Working Area 450x440mm(17.72x17.32inch) Power Adapter Input Voltage (AC) AC110 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Adapter Output Voltage (DC) DC 24V 5A Power Max Consumption 120W Packaging Size 742x557x124 mm (29.2x21.9 x4.9 in) Packaging Weight 9.6kg...
- Page 12 Packaging Weight 9.7kg Machine Size Assembled 727x668x244 mm (28.6x26.3x 9.7 in) Operating Temperature -20 – 50℃ Laser Module Model Laser B1 30W Laser Technology Six Diode Laser with FAC Wavelength 450 - 460 nm Max Power Input DC24V 4.5 A...
- Page 13 (2) Components Introduction www.longer3d.com 10 10 info@longer3d.com...
- Page 14 (3) Packing List www.longer3d.com 11 11 info@longer3d.com...
- Page 15 (4) Machine assembly The machine step-by-step assembly process is described in the document “LASER B1 Quick Start Guide”. Please follow the guide to assemble machine. • During the machine assembly, if there is any unclear place, please refer to the video “LASER B1 Quick Start Guide”.
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- Page 20 Connect the computer and the engraving machine through a USB computer (or insert a Micro SD card). d) Turn ON your LASER B1 by press the power switch (To Turn OFF your LASER B1 by press the power switch once again.) www.longer3d.com...
- Page 21 Double-click the software installation package to start the software instalation, keep clicking Next>until theinstallation is complete. c) After installing laserGRBL, power up the LASER B1, press the power switch button, and connect the laser engraver and computer via USB cable. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 22 Usage a) Open LaserGRBL, select correct port(depend on your PC), baud rate: 115200. Then click connect button. b) If you cannot find correct port, please install CH340 driver manually by click Menu >> Tools >> install CH340 Driver to install the driver, and restart the computer after installation to connect.
- Page 23 c) Open file and set parameters d) Start to engrave Place a board under the laser, then calibrate the laser. Move the laser head to the place you want. iii. Click “Run frame” button to check the work frame. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 24 Click button to start engraving. Or you can save gcode file to SD card by click “File” >> “Quick Save” for offline working. More help information about LaserGRBL, please refer to the link: https://lasergrbl.com/usage/0 (3) LightBurn Software Operation LightBurn is professional software for engraver, a charging software running on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
- Page 25 Find Lightburn software in SD card(path: /software) came with the package. Or just download from the link: https://lightburnsoftware.com/download/ b) After installing Lightburn, power up the LASER B1, press the Power Switch button, and connect the laser engraver and computer via USB cable.
- Page 26 d) Select GRBL form the list, then click “Next” button e) Select Serial/USB and press “Next” button. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 27 Select LASER B1 and press Make Default. Your LASER B1 is ready to be used in LightBurn software. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 28 Usage a) Main interface b) Select correct port (depends on your PC), then the LASER B1 is connected to the computer. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 29 c) Click Menu “File” >> “Import image from disk.” Or just use draw tool on left column to design your own pattern. d) Set the name, speed, maximum power, mode, and other parameters in the cutting/layer; (engraving function and cutting function are only different in speed, power. Normally, the cutting speed parameter is slower).
- Page 30 f) Click “Start” to start to work. g) Or you can save gcode file to SD card by click “Save GCode” button in Laser panel for offline working More help information about LightBurn, please refer to the link: https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/tutorials www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 31 h) Function description Cut Setting Editor www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 32 Cuts/Layers Move www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 33 Console and Laser (4) Firmware Upgrading The Firmware of LASER B1 is continuously updated for fixing bugs and add new features. The firmware upgrade operations are different for different systems. The detailed tutorial about firmware upgrading is contained in the firmware package.
- Page 34 Copy the dlc_cfg.txt file from the configuration folder to the root directory of the SD card, insert the SD card into the main board of the engraver, restart the engraver, and the configuration file update will be completed automatically. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 35 (5) APP Operation LASER B1 can be controlled or engraved through MKSLaser APP when the engraver and APP are connected to the same WIFI. Open the MKSLaserTool file. Click on the WiFi configuration tool. Select the correct port. Click connect.
- Page 36 Click Connect and enter the WiFi account and password. Click Connect WiFi. Wait for the word 'ok' to appear in the log below, and click Get IP. a) How to download the MKSLaser APP Please search for "MKSLaser" in Google play or app store or visit the address below to download Android system https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=makerbase.com.mks www.longer3d.com...
- Page 37 laser Please search for "MKSLaser" in the app store or visit the address below to download https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mkslaser/id1542756280?uo=4&at= 11l6hc&app=itunes&ct=fnd for Apple system b) Home page about the APP Connect Information engraver about the APP Power of laser Position of X and Y module axis Select...
- Page 38 When the LASER B1 engraver is connected to wifi, we will get an IP address, click the connect button in the upper left corner of the APP, enter the IP address, and click CONNECT. d) Enter text or take a photo to engrave...
- Page 39 Frame Engrave Click Creation, choose free drawing or input text, click Next, adjust the brightness and contrast, click Next, set the size, engraving speed, laser power (such as input 1000 for 100% power, and so on), click Frame to confirm the engraving range, click Engrave for working.
- Page 40 Pause Cancel e) Control the engraver from APP www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 41 Move to the positive direction of the Y axis Move to the negative Move to the positive direction of the X axis direction of the X axis Move to the negative direction of the Y axis Set move speed Choose the distance to move per step Set user zero point Turn on the laser...
- Page 42 Set speed and power Cancel www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 43 Control the engraving machine through the web page When the LASER B1 engraver is connected to wifi, we will get an IP address, click the connect button in the upper left corner of the APP, enter the IP address, and click CONNECT.
- Page 44 Enter the IP address in the browser of mobile phone or computer, then the control interface will pop up. Click SD File tag, it will change to SD file page.Upload “.gcode/.nc” files generated by “LaserGRBL” or “LightBurn” software. (6) Air valve instructions Please note that when the air pump starts, please do not www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 45 completely close the air valve switch, otherwise it will damage the equipment. a) Installation and use of air valve 1. The silicone tube pointed by the first arrow connects the air pump to the air valve. 2. The silicone tube pointed by arrow No.2 connects the air assist nozzle to the air valve.
- Page 46 Lightburn Software sets air assist method a) In the Cut / Layers control bar on the right, turn on the Air Assist indicated by the blue arrow (green means on, red means off, as shown below). www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 47 b) Click Edit to enter device Settings and select M8 (as shown in the picture below). www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 48 LaserGRBL Software sets air assist method a) Before cutting, enter "M8" in the left control column to turn on the air pump, and after cutting, enter "M9" in the left control column to turn off the air pump. ‘M8’ Turn on the air pump ‘M9’...
- Page 49 D. FAQ Question 1: Are there recommended engraving and cutting parameters? Please refer to the table “LONGER Laser Engraver Material Profiles” which describes the common materials engraving and cutting parameters for LASER B1. If there is no information you need. Please wait for our updates in the future.
- Page 50 3. On the initial contact for customer support further tests and diagnostic steps might be required to identify the cause of the problem. 4. Some parts of the LASER B1 inevitably “get used up” over time. For these parts, specific conditions apply, unless failure has www.longer3d.com...
- Page 51 Warranty does not apply on normal wear and tear Cosmetic Appearance & Logos Warranty does not apply on normal wear and tear Note: · The warranty does not cover normal, expected wear and tear caused by using the LASER B1 for its intended purpose. www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 52 Question 4: How to maintain LASER B1 laser module? LASER B1's lasers are carefully designed to resist stains, but after long-term use, there may still be dust and grease on the laser hood, air guide, and even the lens. This will affect the appearance and performance.
- Page 53 3. Carefully wipe the laser lens with a non-woven fabric 4. Reinstall the laser hood and air guide Warning: Excess solution may immerse inside the laser and cause damage to the laser. Windows lens LASER B1 laser module www.longer3d.com info@longer3d.com...
- Page 54 Question 5: How to solve alarm 2 error or hard limit? It adds two limit switch in LASER B1 laser engraver, the firmware has hard limit and soft limit features to locate the laser module position precisely. The position of the laser module is assumed to be the home position by default when powered on.
- Page 55 Thank you for purchasing LONGER products! Under normal usage and service, the products and its parts have a warranty period up to one year. Our professional after-sale service would respond within 24 hours and help you to solve the issues.