IKIER K1 Pro MAX 48W-24W Laser Power Switching Cutter User Manual

IKIER K1 Pro MAX 48W-24W Laser Power Switching Cutter

Product Specifications

• Model: K1 Pro MAX
• PC Software: LightBurn for Mac OS and Windows, LaserGRBL
• Mobile App: IKIER (Available on Apple and Android App Stores)
• Offline Features: USB Reset, Alarm, On/Off, Lock, HDMI Type-C Input Output

Product Usage Instructions

1. PC Software

To use the PC software, follow these steps:

1. Download LightBurn from here
2. Download LaserGRBL from here

2. Mobile App

For the mobile app, follow these steps:

• Download the IKIER app from the Apple or Android App Stores

3. Offline Features

Use the offline features by:

• Performing USB Reset, managing Alarms, toggling On/Off, using Lock function, and connecting through HDMI Type-C Input Output

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q:How do I adjust the engraving settings?
  • A: To adjust the engraving settings, follow the instructions provided in the user manual to set parameters such as step size, power, speed, and more.
• Q: What does the red cross laser position mean?
  • A: The red cross laser position indicates the focus point for the laser during operation. Make sure to align it correctly for precise engraving.

HOW TO OPERATE THE ENGRAVER MACHINE

1. PC Software

   • Mac OS： LightBurn

   • Windows： LightBurn & LaserGRBL

   • Download LightBurn from below website :
     https://lightburnsoftware.com/download/

   • Download LaserGRBL 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 limits touched, flame detected, tiltition detected，the alarm works
• USB： Insert USB flash drive to update firmware or run the engraving file offline
• RESET： Restart the engraver
• HDMI： Connect the touchscreen 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 Lightburn or LaserGRBL
• INPUT： The engraver power input
• OUTPUT： Output 12V DC power supply for air assist，connect the air assist to the control board with the air assist power cable

ENGRAVING PART

1. Back
2. File Name
3. Status Bar
4. WIFI Name
5. Page Turn Button

• 6 File Name
• 07. Start
• 08. Auto Focus: Click the “Start” button, the laser module moves to the center of the screen for automatic focus, and starts engraving after the focus is completed
• 09. Preview border: After clicking this button, the laser module will move around the edge according to the size of the engraved pattern (the cross laser point represents the position of the preview border)
• 10. Move to center: Click this button, the laser module goes to the center point of the engraved pattern
• 11. Set bottom left: Set the current position of the laser module as the bottom left initial position
• 12. Set as center: Set the current position of the laser module as the center point of the pattern
• 13.14.15.16. Click the top-left button, the laser module goes to the upper left corner of the engraved pattern. Same for other buttons.
• 17.18.19.20. Control the laser module to move up, down, left and right, long press to move continuously
• 21. Home: The laser module returns to the origin no matter where it is
• 22. Coordinate values of X-axis and Y-axis
• Step size adjustment
• 23. Completion progress
• 24. Power adjustment
• 25. Speed adjustment
• 26. Stop
• 27. Pause

Power Adjustment Button

• 48W: Push the button up, the 48W light is on, and the laser is at full power at this time
• 24W: Push the button down, the 24W light is on, and the laser is only half full power at this time

SETTING PART

Select Language

Mode

• Fast 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 indoors. 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 object to 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 of autofocus.

Instructions

Operation method 1

1. When the “Autofocus” switch button is turned on
2. Click the “Start” button, the laser module moves to the center of the screen for automatic focus, and starts engraving after the focus is completed

Note: When the “Autofocus” switch button is turned off, the autofocus function will not be executed after clicking the “Start” button

Operation method 2

1. When the “Autofocus” switch button is turned on or off
2. Click the “Focus” button, the laser module performs autofocus at the current position
3. After the focus is completed, click the “Start” button, and the laser will start the engraving operation

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

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 of the button in “Button Label”, enter [ESP500] under “Macro contents”
3. After clicking OK, a button with the corresponding function will be generated

( B ) How to set “Autofocus” function in LaserGRBL:

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 [ESP500] in “GCode”, enter the button name in “Caption” and “Tool Tip”, you can customize the button image on left, and click “Create” to generate a custom button with the corresponding function How to use “Autofocus” function in LightBurn and LaserGRBL:
   Move the focus point to the top of the engraving object, click the “Autofocus” button just set to 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 to plug or unplug the HDMI cable, otherwise you need to restart the machine to achieve the function.
5. Make sure that “Auto-home startup” is turned off, otherwise it will affect the normal use of 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”Set as bottom left”,Set the current position as 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 LightBurn exports the .gc file, you need to 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

( A ) How to set “Auxiliary positioning” function in LightBurn:

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 of 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 LightBurn:

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

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

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 “GCode”, 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 LaserGRBL:

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

Sinking Cutting

1. Open LightBurn, 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

Contact

Customer Ser ice:

• For detailed warranty policy, please visit our official website:
  • www.ikier.com
  • www.atomstack.net
• For technical support and service, please email:
  • support@ikier.com ,
  • support@atomstack.net
• Manufacturer:
• Shenzhen Ikier Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Address:
• 422, Building 1, Xili Bright Science Park, No. 178, Zhuguang
• North Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

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References

• Download – LaserGRBL
• Atomstack Official Store - Laser Engraving Machine
• Smart Laser Engraver and Cutting Machines – iKier

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