Makeblock KD010121000 Laserbox Smart Desktop Laser Cutter User Manual

Makeblock KD010121000 Laserbox Smart Desktop Laser Cutter

Safety First (Important)

General safety
Read and get familiar with all safety protocols and procedures before operating the LaserBox. Users shall strictly follow all safety precautions and ensure that the LaserBox is properly assembled and in working order.

Please observe the following operating principles:

• Be sure to check the LaserBox for damage every time before use. Do not operate any damaged or defective LaserBox in any way.
• Please keep the workspace clean and flat. Note that the laser tube is made of glass and is very fragile. If it is broken, the LaserBox will fail to work.
• Without authorization, please do not disassemble or change the LaserBox structure in any other way; and please do not modify or decompile the operating system of the LaserBox.
• Please keep the inside of the LaserBox clean. Residues and chippings accumulated during cutting and engraving are dangerous and may cause fire. Clean the chippings and residues in the honeycomb panel and tray regularly.
• The working temperature of the laser is between 5 °C and 25 °C. It is strictly prohibited to operate below 0 °C.

Laser safety
Under normal circumstances, the CO2 laser tube is completely enclosed in a casing during operation. The LaserBox has a safety interlock switch. If the lid is lifted during operation, the LaserBox will stop working to prevent harming people. No special precautions are required to ensure laser safety.

Please observe the following safety guidelines:

• Never operate the LaserBox with any parts removed, such as astray. Please note that the absence of any part of the LaserBox may expose the laser system and increase the risk of equipment damage. Remember that the CO2 laser beam is invisible.

• Do not engrave or cut any material that contains PVC or vinyl (processed plastics are not recommended). These materials (and other materials containing chlorine/chloride) can generate corrosive vapor that is extremely harmful to the human body and can cause damage to the LaserBox. Any damage caused by engraving or cutting any material containing PVC or vinyl is not covered by Makeblock’s warranty.

• Do not engrave or cut any unknown material. Vaporization/melting of many materials including, but not limited to, PVC and polycarbonate, will release harmful smoke.
  Laser operation is prohibited when the lid is lifted. Make sure that the LaserBox is closed by the lid during operation and do not tamper with the safety mechanism of the lid.

• Do not operate the LaserBox before properly connecting the smoke purifier. Most materials produce irritating smoke when being processed.

• These include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, composite boards, and plastics that can produce hazardous compounds during processing.

• The reference standard for laser safety is the American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (Z136.1-2000), which is provided by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This reference is the basis for federal regulations and laser system manufacturers, as well as the laser safety guidelines of Occupational Safety and Health

• Administration (OSHA). It contains details on the proper installation and use of laser systems.

Fire safety
A high-density laser beam is used by the LaserBox to irradiate the material to be cut or engraved, so as to heat up the material surface and vaporize the material without burning. But most materials are inherently flammable and may be ignited to form an open flame that can burn down the LaserBox (even if it is made of flame-retardant materials) and its surroundings. Experience shows that vector cutting with a laser is most likely to produce an open flame. In particular, acrylic has proven to be extremely flammable in vector cutting.

Please read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:

• Please note that stacked materials (especially organic materials such as paper) may cause flame propagation or increase the risk of material ignition.
• Never leave the LaserBox unattended during operation. There is a risk of fire if the LaserBox is started due to incorrect settings and left unattended for long periods of time, or if the LaserBox is mechanically or electrically malfunctioning during operation.
• Clean the LaserBox regularly. Excessive accumulation of residues and chippings from cutting and engraving would increase the risk of fire. The honeycomb panel and tray should be removed and cleaned periodically to ensure that there is no residue or chipping in the LaserBox.
• Keep the area around the LaserBox clean and free of cluttered flammable materials, explosives or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol or gasoline. Provide fire extinguishers, and perform regular maintenance and inspection.

Electrical equipment safety
The laser tube of the LaserBox has a silicone rubber casing, which can effectively shield the internal power cord. If you find the cover is loose and the power cord is exposed, stop operating and contact customer service personnel.

Please carefully read and strictly observe the following warnings and suggestions:

• When the LaserBox is connected to the power supply, do not open any access panel on the LaserBox to avoid harm from accidental contact with the power supply.
• When the LaserBox is connected to the power supply, do not touch the electronics-related area with your hands or other tools.
• The power button of the LaserBox is at the rear of it. Pressing (-) to power it on and pressing “o” to power it off.

List of Items

Meet Your LaserBox

LaserBox

1. Button
2. Annular Indicator
3. Power Button
4. Power Interface
5. USB Interface
6. Ethernet Cable Interface
7. Smoke Outlet
8. Aviation Interface
9. Camera
10. Laser Head
11. Tray
12. Honeycomb Panel
13. Laser Tube

Connect the smart smoke purifier

1. Connect the purifier with the 2m-exhaust pipe and lay the pipe to the window.
2. Connect the LaserBox and purifier with the 1.5m-exhaust pipe.
3. Connect the LaserBox and purifier with the aviation connector.
4. Connect the power supply.

Start the LaserBox

After pressing the power button, the laser head will automatically reset and calibrate. After the first startup, the annular indicator will turn solid white. The startup process takes a while, and please be patient.

Connect a computer to the LaserBox
LaserBox software is required for the connection of a computer to the LaserBox. Please download and install the software at the following website.

There are three ways to connect a computer to the LaserBox. Choose the best according to your situation.

Connect with the USB cable

1. 1. Connect a computer to the LaserBox with the USB cable.
2. Open the software, select “Connect to a new LaserBox” and click “Next”.
3. Select “USB” and click “Next” to start the connection.
4. Successful connection.

Connect with an Ethernet cable (not included in the package)

1. Connect a computer and the LaserBox to the router’s LAN ports with Ethernet cables.
2. Open the software, select “Connect to a new LaserBox” and click “Next”.
3. Select “Ethernet” and click “Next” to start the connection.
4. Successful connection.

Wi-Fi wireless connection

1. Connect a computer to the LaserBox with the USB cable.
2. Open the software, select “Connect to a new LaserBox” and click “Next”.
3. Select “Wi-Fi” and click “Next”.
4. Connect to the existing Wi-Fi network.
5. After a successful connection, you can disconnect the USB cable and wirelessly control the LaserBox.

Start cutting / engraving

1. Place the official materials in the LaserBox working area.
   Note: Cutting/Engraving Material Requirements can be found in the appendix.

2. Open the LaserBox software and select the sample image. You can also import or draw images yourself.

3. Click the “Start” button. The LaserBox can automatically identify official materials and set cutting/engraving parameters.

4. Click “Send” to send the image to the LaserBox. After the transmission is completed, the LaserBox would be ready, and the annular indicator would turn flashing blue.

5. Press the button on the LaserBox to start cutting/engraving.

More Operations

Pause the task

• Method 1: Click “Pause” in the software interface to pause the task.
• Method 2: Press the button on the LaserBox to pause the task. Press again to continue with the task.
• Method 3: Open the lid to pause the task. Close the lid and press the button on the LaserBox to continue with the task.

Cancel the task

1. Open the lid.
   Note: After starting cutting/engraving, you can also cancel the task by clicking “Pause -> Cancel” in the LaserBox software interface.

2. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. After the task is canceled successfully, you will hear a beep sound and the annular indicator turns from red to blue.

Clean chippings
Residues and chippings accumulated during the operation of the LaserBox should be cleaned regularly, otherwise, it may cause a fire. Pull out the tray as shown to clean up residues and chippings.

More Features

Bring sketch to life
Draw on copy paper or official materials with a black/red oil-based pen. For images drawn with a black oil-based pen, the LaserBox will cut along the contour and the black area will be engraved. Images drawn with a red oil-based pen will be cut directly along the handwriting.

1. Draw an image, preferably with a Deli S550 oil-based marker.
2. Place the material and close the lid.
3. Press the button on the LaserBox to start the task.

Image extraction
The LaserBox has a built-in camera that extracts the surface image for further creation.

1. Place the object for image extraction.
2. Start the LaserBox and select “Marquee” to put the image you want to extract in a selection box.
3. Successful image extraction.

Appendix 1: Cutting/Engraving Material Requirements

Maximum dimensions for cutting: 500 (length) 300 (width) 22 (thickness) mm

Materials for cutting/engraving:

• Paper Cardboard
• Wood board Acrylic
• Leather
• Cloth Baseplate
• ABS-based color board
• PET Rubber
• Plastic Corian
• Wood veneer Glass fiber

Materials not recommended:

• Uneven material
• Humid material
• Dirty material
• Out-of-gauge material

Note: The use of poor-quality materials may result in poor cutting/engraving. It is recommended to use Makeblock official materials.
The use of the materials not recommended above may damage the device, and the resulting damages are not covered by Makeblock’s warranty service.

Appendix 2: Annular Indicator Status Description

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of conformity Hereby, Makeblock Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/EU and the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU

Product Warranty Information

Notes and instructions:

1. The above “warranty period” is from the date of purchase on the receipt, with the invoice date as a reference. Please keep your purchase invoice on record. In the absence of a valid invoice, the warranty period will be counted from the ex-factory date.
2. Warranty service mode is specified by Makeblock or an appropriately certified technical testing personnel based upon the technician’s judgement of the problem. On-site service is only provided for hardware failures. Software failures will not be eligible for on-site service.

Beyond warranty coverage
The warranty under the document does not apply to the following:

• The warranty has expired for the products or parts;
• Failure or damage caused by incorrect or improper use, maintenance or storage, such as: improper handling; use for purposes not as properly intended; improper insertion and removal of external equipment; drop or improper external force extrusion; contact or exposure to inappropriate temperature, solvent, acid, alkali, water immersion and other environments; and breaking & cracking, rusting and damage of products or parts (such as casing, components, and circuits etc.) due to insect, rat bites, or any foreign materials; Failure or damage due to installation, repair, alteration, addition or removal by any agency or personnel not authorized by Makeblock; The original identification information of products or parts is modified, altered or removed;
• No valid purchase invoice or warranty card, except as otherwise provided herein;
• Failure or damage caused by the use of software that is not legally authorized, non-standard or non-publicly released;
• Failure or damage due to virus infection, hacker attack, or other malicious infringements;
• Failure or damage due to force majeure or accident;
• Other failure or damage due to non-quality factors of the products;
• The product can run without interruption or error.
• In the above circumstances, you shall seek resolution from the relevant responsible parties, and Makeblock assumes no responsibility for them. Product failure falling beyond the warranty coverage due to parts, accessories, or software not covered by warranty or whose warranty has expired, shall be dealt with by upgrading and repairing these parts, accessories, and software in accordance with the relevant warranty provisions. Normal discoloration, wear and tear during use of the product are not covered by the warranty.

Statement

Welcome to use Makeblock products!
Before installing and using the product for the first time, please carefully read all the accompanying materials of the product to improve your experience with it. If you fail to use the product according to the instructions and requirements of the Manual or mis-operate the product due to misunderstanding, etc., Makeblock Co., Ltd.
(Shenzhen) will bear no responsibility for any loss resulting therefrom, except for losses due to improper installation or operation by Makeblock professional maintenance personnel.

Makeblock Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) has collated the Manual rigorously and carefully, but we cannot guarantee that the Manual is completely free of error or omission.
Makeblock Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) is committed to continuously improving product functionality and service quality and therefore reserves the right to change any product or software program described in the Manual and the contents of the Manual at any time without prior notice.
The Manual is intended to help you use the product correctly and does not include any description of the product hardware and software configuration. For product configuration, please refer to the relevant contract (if any) and packing list, or consult your distributor. Pictures in the Manual are for reference only and the actual product may vary.

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