IKIER K1 Flagship Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine User Manual

User Manual

K1 Flagship Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine

HOW TO OPERATE THE ENGRAVER MACHINE

1. PC Software
   Mac OS: Light Burn
   Windows: Lightbar & LaserGrbl
   Download Light Burn f r o m below website:
   https://lightburnsoftware.com/download/
   Download Laser GRBL from below website :
   http://lasergrbl.com/download/

2. Mobile APP :
   Download “IKIER” App from
   the Apple and Android app stores

3. Offline:
   Use with K1 touch screen controller
   Read the following instructions for use

LOCK: Security Lock, It can only be opened with a key
ON/OFF: Power On / Off
ALARM: When the limit s touched, flame detected, siltation detected, the alarm works
USB: Insert USB flash drive to update firmware o r run the engraving file offline
RESET: Restart the engraver
HDMI: Connect the touch screen controller to the control board with the HDMI cable
TYPE-C: Connect the control board to PC with the Type C cable, when running files with Lightbar or LaserGrbl
INPUT: The engraver power input
OUTPUT: Output 24V DC power supply for air assist, connect the air assist to the control board with the air assist power cable

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Scan QR code for detail instalation and use instruction

ENGRAVING PART

1. Back
2. File Name
3. Status Bar
4. WIFI Name
5. Page Turn Button
6. File Name
7. Preview border: After clicking this button, the laser module will move around the edge according t o the size of the engraved pattern (the cross laser point represents the position of the preview border)
8. Move t o center: Click this button, the laser module goes to the center point of the engraved pattern
9. Set bottom left: Set the current position of the laser module as the bottom left initial position
10. Set as center: Set the current position of the laser module as the center point of the pattern
11. Start
12. 13.14.15. Click the top-left button, the laser module goes to the upper left corner of the engraved pattern. Same for other buttons.
13. 17.18.19. Control the laser module to move up, down, left and right, long press to move continuously
14. Home: The laser module returns to the origin no matter where it is
15. Coordinate values o f X-axis and Y-axis
16. Step size adjustment
17. Completion progress
18.  Power adjustment
19. Speed adjustment
20. Stop
21. Pause

SETTING PART

Select Language

Mode

Fast mode: Highest speed, normal engraving accuracy.
Standard mode: A precision-speed-balanced mode which can be used as a general mode (factory default mode).
Fine mode: Best accuracy, slower speed.

Tilt Detection

Click to enable the function, when the angle between the machine and the horizontal plane > 15°, the function is triggered.
Machine automatically stops working, prompts “The machine is tilted, and the buzzer sounds. Tap “OK” on the screen to dismiss the alarm.

Flame Detection

• Precautions: Sunlight exposure may cause false triggering of functions, when using the machine outdoor. It is recommended to use it in doors, Click to enable the function, When a fire occurs directly below the laser module, the function will be triggered: the laser module automatically returns to the origin, prompts “Flame detected”, and the buzzer sounds.
  It can be used normally after restarting the machine.

Autofocus

Precautions:

1. When using chuck, roller, or engraving/cutting irregular objects, like pebbles, soft materials such as office paper, Kraft paper, cashmere cloth, denim, etc., it is recommended to use a fixed focus block to focus manually;
2. If there is a prompt of exceeding the maximum range, it is necessary to raise the engraved objector ensure that the laser module can touch the object within the effective stroke.
3. Keep a distance of at least 5mm between the laser slider and the base; at the same time, make the laser be in natural contact with the object, tighten the fixing screws to ensure the smooth operation o f autofocus.

How to use “Autofocus” function with touch screen controller:

1. Turn on the Autofocus’ function
2. Select the engraving file, the machine will automatically start focusing after clicking Start, and start engraving after the focus is completed

(A) How to set “Autofocus” function in Light Burn:

1. Find “Window” in the top navigation bar, and enable “ Console ” function in the drop-down menu
2. Select any custom button, right click mouse to pop up the button setting page, enter the name o f the button in “Button Label”, enter [ESP500) under “Macro contents”
3. After clicking OK, a button with the corresponding function will be generated

(B) H o w to set “Autofocus” function in Laser GRBL:

1. In the following toolbar, right click on the blank space t o pop up the “Add Custom Button” window, click Add Custom Button

H o w to use “Autofocus” function in Light Burn and Laser GRBL:
Move the focus paint to the top of the engraving object, click the “Autofocus” button just set t o start autofocus

Resume Engraving

* Precautions:

1. Resume engraving” can only be used offline or with mobile APP
2.  After turning on resume engraving function, the motor will be locked, do not forcefully move the laser module by hand
3.  Make sure keep the engraving machine and the object to be engraved without displacement after the power is off , otherwise it will cause the engraving to deviate;
4. When parsing files during resume engraving, be careful not t o plug o r unplug the HDMI cable, otherwise you need t o restart the machine to achieve the function.
5. Make sure that “Auto-home startup” is turned off , otherwise it will affect the normal use o f the resume engraving function

How to use “Resume Engraving” function:

1. Select the engraving file.
2. Using the touch screen controller to move the laser to the location where the engraving is required
3. Click” Seta’s bottom left’, Set the current positions the initial position
4. Click ‘Start”, the machine will automatically start engraving after the analysis of the file

Touch sound

Turn on/off touch sound

Auxiliary positioning

* Precautions:

1. Do not disassemble the laser module after calibration, otherwise recalibration is required;
2. When Light Burn exports the gc file, you need t o select the current position – set the lower left corner as the starting point to accurately position
3. After turning on, the red cross laser position represents the focus position of the laser.

How to calibrate

1. After opening the ‘ Auxiliary positioning” function, click “>”
2. Click the “Mark current position” button
3. Observe the error between the position of the mark and the cross laser, if there is an error, proceed to the next step o f calibration
4. Click the up, down, left, and right buttons to move the cross laser light as close as possible to the mark position (error value <1mm), and click “CONFIRM” after calibration

(A) How t o set “Auxiliary positioning” function in Light Burn:

1. Find “Window’ in the top navigation bar, and enable “Console” function in the drop-down menu
2.  Select any custom button, right click mouse to pop up the button setting page, enter the name o f the button in “Button Label”, enter [ESP501] under “Macro contents”
3. After clicking OK, a button with the corresponding function will be generated

(A.1 ) How to use “Auxiliary positioning” function in Light Burn:

1. Click ” S e t Origin”
2. Click “Frame”
3. Click “Auxiliary Positioning”
4. Click “Start”

(B ) How to set “Auxiliary positioning” function in Laser GRBL:

1. In the following toolbar, right click on the blank space to pop up the “Add Custom Button’ window, click “Add Custom Button’
2. Enter [ESP501] in “Code”, enter the button name in “Caption” and “Tool Tip ’ , you can customize the button picture on the left , and click “ Create ” to generate a custom button with the corresponding function

(B.1 )How to use “Auxiliary positioning” function in Laser GRBL:

1. Click ” Set Origin”
2. Click “Frame”
3. Click “Auxiliary Positioning”
4. Click “Start”

Sinking Cutting

1. Open Light Burn, click “Device Settings’, and enable Z-axis.
2. Set the number of passes and the Z-axis step size of each pass, and click OK.

* WARNING:

1. The fixed focus distance of the laser module is 8mm, so “Number of Passes*Z step per pass<8mm’, so as not to touch the lower limit switch and trigger alarm.
2. The focus must be fixed according to the standard 8mm height, and the focal length of the laser head cannot be lowered at the beginning, otherwise the flame detection function will be triggered by mistake.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause  undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for Compliance could void the user’s authonty to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against h armful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in  a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help important announcement .

Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only mobile configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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