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Version 1.01 e
Q Laser Series

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  • Page 1 Laser Tools & Technics Corp. User Manual Version 1.01 e Q Laser Series...
  • Page 2 Introduction Technical Support Thank you for buying the LTT laser engraving and cutting machine. This product is guaranteed to be free from any manufacturing defects for a period of two years starting from the purchase date. If you are unable to find a solution for your specific use or if you require further technical assistance for any reason, our technical support team is ready to help you.
  • Page 3 Contents Introduction ....................1 Technical Support ..........................1 Disclaimer .............................. 1 Special Symbols ............................. 1 Chapter 1 Safety ..................4 1.1 Safety Regulation .......................... 4 1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels ....................6 1.3 Safety Protection Device ......................10 Chapter 2 Installation ................12 2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine ......................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting ..............76 Appendices ....................77 Appendix 1 Specifications ........................ 77 Appendix 2 Suggested Parameter of Material .................. 78 Appendix 3 Laser Power Test Scale ....................79...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Safety Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Regulation The LTT laser engraving and cutting machine utilizes a CO2 laser as its source of laser energy. The CO2 laser falls under the category of a class IV laser, while the red light laser is classified as a class 3R laser.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Safety Avoid looking directly at the laser beam while it is in operation, as the intense  light generated during the process can harm your eyes. The side and rear doors are securely fastened with screws to ensure safety. ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Safety 1.2 Name Plate and Warning Labels Do not remove the labels attached to the machine under any circumstances. If they get damaged or tampered with, please seek immediate help from LTT to have them replaced.
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  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Safety 1.3 Safety Protection Device Interlock  If you open any of the top, front, left door, the machine will have different response to keep user's safety. Here are reactions for laser control, motion system control, and file running control. LASER CONTROL When any door is opened, the laser beam will not be emitted, and the "DOOR"...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Safety All doors close Any door opens Emergency Stop Switch  When an emergency situation arises, you can quickly deactivate the main power of the system by pressing the red push button. To restore power, simply turn the red push button in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Unpack and Locate Machine This section explains how to unpack and locate machine. 1. Remove the strings. 2. Remove the protective bag.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the side cover and foam.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation 5. Remove the protective bag.(If it is shipped by sea freight.) 6. Remove the foam at bottom.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation 7. Locate the machine and keep the recommended space for maintenance. Unit: mm 8. Lock the wheels to locate the machine.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation 2.2 Package Contents List This section explains the package contents of the. The packages include the following components. Before using the unit, check all components have been included in the packages. USB Cable (male to male) d epends on models （...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation 2.3 Part Names and Functions This section explains the main part names and functions of the QLaser series. 1. Lid This lid has interlock sensors for safety. If you open this door, the laser will be not emitted. 2.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation 6. Exhaust Port This port is used to extract the smoke on working table.(Outside diameter is 80mm.) 7. Rear Door You can open this door to check the condition of the motor of Y axis. 8. Fans These parts can dissipate the heat in the chassis which is caused by laser generator.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation 12. X axis Cable Chain This part protect all the cables which connect to the carriage. 13. Rotary connector It connects with rotary attachment. 14. Vacuum Table This part can carry materials for cutting and engraving. You can move it up and down by the keys on control panel.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation 18. Last Mirror This part reflect laser beam to focal lens. Also, it should be cleaned daily. (See chapter 19. Focal Lens This part can focus the laser beam on materials for cutiing or engraving. Also, it should be cleaned daily.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation 24. Main Power Key Switch This switch can turn on/off the main power of machine.   25. Emergency Stop Please see section 26. Control Panel The control panel provides the keys to operate machine. If you want to obtain more detail about operating details, please see section...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation 27. USB Port (Type B USB) This part provides sending file. 28. Serials Port (DB-9) This part provides extra I/O communication to expand functions of system.(For example, it can remotely control the exhaust system on and off.) 29.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation 2.4 Hardware Installation This section explains the installation steps with other hardware. 1. Check environment Power supply  Power supply : 220 VAC  Environment Temperature: 15 ~ 30 , No freezing ℃ Humidity : 40 ~ 70 %, not condensing Other : Avoid to dust, dirt, oil, mist, strong vibration, or sudden temperature changes 2.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Connect pipes from exhaust port to blower...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation 2.5 Driver Installation This section explains how to install and uninstall the printer driver of the laser engraving and cutting machine. It is a one click installation and un-installation program. 2.5.1 Install Driver You should find a folder named as < DriverInstaller> on the USB flash drive. Here is the file list in the folder.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation ① : Choose language. ②：Driver folder list. When the driver folders are put in the same directory of Driverinstall.exe, it will list all these drivers. ③：Name of machine model (Printer Name). ④：Printer port setting. ⑤：Click to install the driver showed in drop down list ②. ⑥...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Installation NOTE: If you don't see the USB port number information, you can go to Device Manager to check Universal Serial Bus controllers. Right-click USB Printing Support, check the Properties/Details/Bus relations (or Children). The last three numbers is the USB port number you need.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.2 Uninstall Driver Open [Driver Installer] Select the Printer you want to uninstall and then press [Uninstall] button. Press the [Yes] button and reboot the computer. Go to C:\LTT, delete the related ini files.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation 2.5.3 Change USB Cable to Another Port This section explains the steps to follow when changing the USB port. Once you connect the USB cable to the computer, we strongly suggest that you do not change it to another USB port. If you must connect the USB cable to another port, you will also need to change the printer settings of LTT laser system.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Installation Switch to [Ports] label. Switch the [USB00*] which is belong to the new port and click [OK]. Done.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Installation 2.6 LTT Product Tools 2.6.1 Install Procedure LTT Product Tools is the software which can send prn or plt file, update firmware. This section explains the installation steps on your computer. Double click [setup.exe] If you haven't installed the Framework, this window will appear. Please select [Yes] and return to step 1 after installation is complete.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation Download and install Framework. 5. When you see the diagram below, please press the [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Installation 6. When you see the diagram below, please choose a position to install the software and press [Next] key to go on. 7. Press [Next] key to go on.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installation 8. When you see the diagram below, please wait for some minutes. 9. Press [Close] key to finish the setup procedure.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Installation 10. After the setup procedure, you can open the software from two shortcuts. The first one locates on the [Desktop], and the second one is placed in the [Start Manu].
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Installation 2.6.2 Uninstall Procedure uninstallation method: Open the 'programs and features' window, locate 'LTT product tool', and proceed with the uninstallation process.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Installation uninstallation method: In the search bar, search for programs starting with the letter 'L'. Find 'LTT product tool', right-click on it, and select the uninstall option.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Operator Position This section shows the position when you operate machine.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Operation 3.2 Basic Operation Flow This section explains the basic and common steps to operate the LTT laser system. If you require more detailed information about the operation, please refer to section 3.3. Before proceeding with the steps in this section, please ensure that you have completed all the steps outlined in chapter 2.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Operation 3.3 Machine Operation This section explains the detail about how to operate the LTT laser engraving and cutting system. 3.3.1 Control Panel This section explains the detail about how to operate QLaser. Ready (indicator) 13. Table up Laser (indicator) 14.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Operation 1. Ready (indicator) Always on : when machine power on and ready. Low frequency on (every 3 seconds) : Energy saving mode. Flash-on (once every 0.5 seconds) : File is running or pause status. Quick flash-on (4 times every second) : Machine is in laser alignment mode. Laser (indicator) This indicator will be on when laser tube is power on.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Operation 11. Red pointer / Lase Turn on/off the red pointer in normal mode. When the machine is in Alignment mode, this button will change to emit the laser beam for alignment. User can use a remote alignment cable to connect to remote alignment socket. It is at the left side cabinet.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Operation 17. Auto Focusing Shift + AutoFocus, it will automatically adjust the distance of lens and material to focus position. If you only press this button, it will have no function. 18. Y down Move the carriage down slowly when press this button shortly. If you want to move the carriage back faster, please press and hold this button.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Operation 3.3.2 Operating Menu 1. Work Display 1 .WORK DISPLAY ■ 2.FILE MANAGER 3.LASER PARAMETER 4.SYSTEM SETUP 1 /11* PICTURE-2 ■ COPY 3 Time 0:29 / 0:00 Free 63.15MB dpi 0 1/11* PICTURE-2 Q TY COPY 3 ■ Time 0:29 / 0:00...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Operation 2. FILE MANAGER 1.WORK DISPLAY 2 .FILE MANAGER ■ 3.LASER PARAMETER 4.SYSTEM SETUP 1 /11* PICTURE-2 ■ Del. the file 134B Delete all files Auto delete 1/11* PICTURE-2 D el. the file 134B ■ Delete all files Single file You Sure? Y es...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Operation 3. Laser Parameter 1.WORK DISPLAY 2.FILE MANAGER 3 .LASER PARAMETER ■ 4.SYSTEM SETUP C olor setup ■ Color control Laser tickle setup Alignment mode S etting Pen 1 Blac ■ Power Speed 100% 1000 Color setup C olor control ■...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Operation Color Setup  The settings of each color can be adjusted under this selection after the file has been sent. This is useful when testing parameters. Setting Pen  Indicates the color you want to modify.  Power Indicates the present power for setting pen.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Operation Alignment Mode  This function is used for alignment of laser. It is recommended NOT to use this function unless instructed to by a LTT technician. Tickle output  Indicates the power for laser tickle. Its range is between 0~100%. Continuous ...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Operation 4. System Setup 1.WORK DISPLAY 2.FILE MANAGER 3.LASER PARAMETER 4 .SYSTEM SETUP ■ C onfiguration ■ Position setup Status About Q35 R ule unit: ■ Sleep mode: 10 min Auto run: Arc comp: Configuration P osition setup ■...
  • Page 51 Z loc. 0.000mm data is OK! Configuration Position setup Status A bout Q35 ■ Laser Tools & Technics Corp. 20220114 2022/03/29 VQD 1.00  Configuration Rule unit  This function can allow user to select the unit of length for system.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Operation Adjust X-Y axis Adjust X-Y axis Single Ref-point ■ Dual Ref-point ■ Auto Focusing Auto Focusing X-Y homing X-Y homing X loc. 660.000 mm Y loc. 0.000 mm ■ S et as CP1 Set as CP2 X loc. 660.000 mm Y loc.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Operation 3.4 Print Driver Operation Because the LTT laser system is controlled by a standard Windows printer driver, you can create the drawing on your favorite graphics software based on the Windows system. When you want to send files to the LTT laser system, you can easily modify the driver settings just like using a desktop printer.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Operation 2. Power This item enables users to control the output power by setting the percentage of the maximum power. For instance, if the laser generator's maximum power is 30 Watts, setting the power to 50% will produce approximately 15 Watts of output power.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Operation 9. Save Clicking this button will display a [Save Setup File] dialog box, allowing users to save all settings in a configuration file (*.lcf). It works like saving a recipe for different applications or materials. 10. Load Clicking this button will open the [Load Setup File] window, allowing the user to load all settings from a configuration file (*.lcf).
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Operation 12. Advanced Clicking this button will open the [Advanced] window, which is protected by a password. If you require a password to modify these settings, please contact LTT. It is recommended that you do not change the settings unless instructed to do so by an LTT technician.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.2 Job Tab The Job tab is divided into 5 sections: Job Mode, Resolution, Advanced Mode, Engrave Type, and Cut & Engrave Setup. 1. Job Mode Normal This mode uses the eight color settings to raster engrave and vector cut graphics drawn in the graphic software.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Operation Method.1 (Jarvis) Method.2 (Stevenson) Method.3 (Stucki) Method.4 (Floyd) Method.5 (Sierra) Method.6 (Burkes)
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Operation Method.7 (Ordered Dithering 8X8) You can choose from the seven different unique styles above based on your personal preference. Rubber This mode is used for making rubber stamps. This mode causes the laser to create a tapered profile on the edge of the engraving. This gives small graphics more strength, preventing them from folding over when used.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Operation Pulse Mode This mode can be enabled for drilling holes. For details on holes drilling, contact technical support. Vector Optimization This mode modifies the working path based on the positions of vectors in the drawing, and can reduce working time. Joint Curves Checking this box will make cutting circle or arc faster and smoother.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Operation 4. Cut & Engrave Setup The Cut & Engrave Setup section provides the user with the ability to enable or disable specific functions of the engraver. If the box next to Cut is unchecked, the engraver will ignore any sections of the graphic that instruct the laser to vector cut.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.3 Page Tab The Page Tab is divided into four sections: Page Setup, Job Title, Rotary Attachment, and User Positioning. 1. Page Setup The Page Setup section displays the width and height of the machine. 2. Job Title The Job Title input box allows the user to enter a title for the job being sent to the engraver.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Operation 4. Rotary Attachment The Rotary attachment section is used to configure the driver for the rotary attachment. When the [Rotary setup] checkbox is selected, the Rotary Attachment section becomes available. The Diameter input box allows the user to enter the diameter of the object placed in the rotary attachment.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Operation 3.4.4 Power Scale The Power Scale tab is divided into two sections, Power Scale and Custom Power Scale. 1. Power Scale The Power Scale section is used to adjust the strength of the laser power. While in Rubber mode, the Power Scale function will control the curve of the tapered profile.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Operation 3.5 Rotary Ref-point introduction 3.5.1 What is Rotary Ref-point You can use this function to work on cylinder surface. It is similar to the Single Ref-point function. You can put the material on rotary attachment.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Operation 3.5.2 How to set up Rotary Ref-point At first, turn on the power of machine. 01. Go to 4.SYSTEM SETUP\Position setup\X-Y homing P.S. You also can press to this page. 02. Select Adjust Rotary temp on the LCD. 03.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Operation 06. Press to change R-axis position.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Operation 07. Press to return to main menu on the LCD, and focus module (laser head) will go back to X-Y home position. Now the Rotary Ref-point is ready.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Operation 3.5.3 Notice for Rotary Ref-point 01. When you reboot the machine, your rotary ref-point will be restored to the initial value. 02. If you have finished rotary ref-point settings in LCD menu, please return to the main menu. Else you press run button, the machine will not run. 03.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Operation 08. When you adjust the rotary ref-point, please be careful about the position of your focus module (laser head). If the focus module (laser head) is too close to the left, the focus module (laser head) may hit with chuck. Focus Chuck...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.1 Daily Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable unplugged. Prepare for cotton swab, cotton cloth, and alcohol. 2. Clean machine Remove all loose dirt and debris from inside of the machine. ...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Maintenance Loosen the two screws by hand, and take off the cover. Pull out the focal lens, clean it (both sides of lens), and put it back. Assemble the cover and screws back.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Maintenance 4.2 Weekly Cleaning 1. Preparation Ensure that the system is turned off and the AC power cable unplugged. Prepare for compressive air which is waterless and oil free, dry brush, cotton swab and alcohol. 2. Clean machine ...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean 2 mirror with cotton swab and alcohol.  strd Clean 1 mirror with cotton swab and alcohol.  Open side door of chassis.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 Maintenance Loosen the 4 screws around box by hand, and take off the cover. Clean the mirror. Assemble the cover and screws back.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Maintenance Clean the Beam Combiner with cotton swab and alcohol.  Open the side door(Left), and clean the mirror.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting This chapter provides suggestions to check and solve some common problems. If you cannot find an answer in this chapter, please refer to the introduction for technical support. Problem Cause Remedy and reference Power is not turned AC power cable is not connected Check Hardware Installation.
  • Page 78 Appendices Appendices Appendix 1 Specifications Spec. QLaser 60 QLaser 35 Dimension (L) X (W) X (H) mm 1480 X 900 X 1140 1180 X 800 X 1142 Working area 1000 x 610 mm 700 x 510 mm Max. height of workpiece 240 mm 240 mm Max.
  • Page 79 Appendices Appendix 2 Suggested Parameter of Material The following settings are intended as starting points only. Actual settings may vary depending on various factors such as different manufacturers with different formulations, variations in laser tube power output, natural material differences, and user preferences for desired results.
  • Page 80 Appendices Appendix 3 Laser Power Test Scale Before using the Laser Power Test Scale, please select "Grey(3D)" but do not check "16 Levels". To measure the laser power during engraving, you need a reference standard. You can use the following gradient chart as a laser power gauge. Send this drawing into the machine, and proceed with the laser engraving (normally use the power 100%, the speed can be depended on your requirement ).
  • Page 81 Appendices this method to evaluate the appropriate laser power to achieve optimal engraving results.