WAINLUX 2A79YX1 Laser Engraving Machine User Manual

WAINLUX 2A79YX1 Laser Engraving Machine

Specifications

• Product model: WAINLUX X1
• Main material: Not specified
• Laser wavelength: Not specified
• Engraving speed: Not specified
• Laser life: Not specified
• Focus mode: Not specified
• Engraving area: Not specified
• Engraving accuracy: Not specified
• Engraving height: Not specified
• Cutting material:
  • 5W laser power can cut 3-5mm plywood, 5-7mm pine board
  • 10W laser power can cut 5-7mm plywood, 7-10mm pine board
• Total power: Not specified
• Input voltage: Not specified
• Engravable materials: Not specified
• Data transmission: Not specified
• Cooling method: Not specified
• Supported system: Not specified
• Supported format:
  • Image formats: JPEG/BMP/JPG/GIF/PLT/PNG/CUTLABX
  • Vector formats: DXF/PLT/HPGL
  • Software platform: GRBL
  • Supported file formats: NC/BMP/JPG/PNG/DXF and others

Product Usage Instructions

It is important to follow these safety guidelines to ensure proper and safe use of the WAINLUX laser engraving machine:

Safety Guidelines

• Always wear laser-protective glasses when using the Class IV laser device.
• Avoid aiming the laser at people, animals, or flammable objects to prevent burns or fire hazards.
• Avoid direct eye contact with the laser as its brightness can be harmful.
• Keep hands away from the machine during operation to prevent injuries.
• Turn off the machine when not in use to prevent unauthorized operation.

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance is essential for the longevity of the machine. Follow these tips:

• Turn off the machine power for 10 minutes after 4 hours of engraving and 1 hour of cutting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do if the machine is not engraving or cutting properly?
A: Check the focus mode, engraving speed, and cutting material compatibility. Ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of the machine.

Q: Can I use the laser engraving machine on metal surfaces?
A: The machine is designed for cutting wood and similar materials. Using it on metal surfaces may damage the equipment.

Q: How can I adjust the engraving accuracy?
A: Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on adjusting engraving settings for desired accuracy levels.

Please read this instruction manual carefully before use Please use the laser engraving machine correctly and safely

Thank you for choosing the WAINLUX laser engraving machine
Please read the user manual carefully before use and keep it in a safe place for further reference. For warranty and any technical support, please contact our service team: Support@wainlux.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party.Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Statement This equipment 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 harmful 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 turning 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Caution use of controls or adjustment of performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the WAINLUX laser engraving machine. In order to better use and maintain this equipment, please read this manual carefully and follow the steps in the manual.
Important Statement!
All losses caused by improper use or failure to follow the steps in the manual shall be borne by the individual. The final right of interpretation of the manual belongs to our company, which also reserves the right to modify all information, data, technical details, etc. in this manual.

Safety Precautions Before operating the equipment, users must carefully read the manual and strictly follow the operating procedures. Laser processing may be risky, and users should carefully consider whether the object being processed is suitable for laser operation. The processing object and emissions should comply with local laws and regulations. The laser radiation may cause the following situations: Ignition of surrounding flammable materials; During laser processing, other radiation and toxic and harmful gases may be generated due to different processing objects; Direct exposure to laser radiation can cause human harm. Firefighting equipment must be equipped in the use site. It is prohibited to stack flammable and explosive items around the workbench and equipment. At the same time, it must be well ventilated. The environment where the equipment is located should be dry, free of pollution, vibration, strong electricity, strong magnetism and other interference and influence.

The working environment temperature is 5~30, and the working environment humidity is 30-65% rh (no condensation) Equipment operating voltage: AC100-240V. The engraving machine and other related equipment must be safely grounded before they can be turned on and operated. When the equipment is turned on, it is necessary to be on duty throughout the process. All power supplies must be cut off before leaving to prevent abnormal conditions. If any abnormal conditions occur, please turn off the power immediately! It is strictly forbidden to place any irrelevant total reflection or diffuse reflection objects in the equipment to prevent the laser from reflecting on the human body or flammable items. The equipment should be kept away from electrical equipment that is sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which may cause electromagnetic interference to it. There is high voltage or other potential dangers inside the laser equipment, and non-professionals are strictly prohibited from disassembling it.

Warning:
When you purchase only the bare device, the device level is: Class IV laser device. Please wear laser protective glasses during use! ! ! When you purchase a device with a cover, the device level is: Class I laser device, which can prevent you from being harmed.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Notice!

Maintenance and Care
The laser module is a consumable. It is recommended to turn off the machine power for 10 minutes after 4 hours of engraving and 1 hour of cutting.

1. After the laser is turned on, it is strictly forbidden to aim at people, animals and flammable objects to avoid
skin burns and fire.

2. The brightness of the laser is harmful to the eyes. Please do not
look directly at the laser.

3. Keep your hands away from the machine when it is working to
avoid injury

4. Turn off the power of the machine when it is not in use to avoid misopera-
tion by a third party
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01 PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Product model Main material Laser wavelength Engraving speed Laser life Focus mode Engraving area Engraving accuracy Engraving height
Cutting material
Total power Input voltage Engravable materials Data transmission Cooling method
Supported system
Supported format

X1 ABS+high strength metal 455nm 7000mm/min 10000h 27 ambient temperature Knob-type focusing 300×300mm ±0.01mm 50mm
5W laser power can cut 3-5mm plywood, 5-7mm pine board 10W laser power can cut 5-7mm plywood, 7-10mm pine board <60W DC24V 2.5A Paper, wood, plastic, leather, cloth, cardboard, stone, stainless steel, coated metal, and most other non-transparent materials USB to serial port wired transmission, WiFi wireless transmission Air cooling
CutLabX software platform (windowsOS, macOS, Android, iOS) GRBL software platform (windowsOS, macOS)
CutLabX software platform -> Image formats: JPEG/BMP/JPG/GIF/PLT/PNG/CUTLABX -> Vector formats: DXF/PLT/HPGL GRBL software platform -> NC/BMP/JPG/PNG/DXF and other formats

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02 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories

TF card

Card reader

power supply

Type-C cable

Marker

Screw

Brush

User Manual

Goggles

Optional Accessories

Wrench

Wooden board

Paper

Outer cover Air pump module Heightening

Air purifier

Rotation module LCD module

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Front View

Rear View

A
Left view

Light shield cover opening position

Right view

Laser air pipe channel opening Exhaust fan interface

214.5mm

III
Hand holding position 07

Hand holding position

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Top View

Exhaust fan

570mm 503mm

552mm 08

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Parts Details

Y-axis left module

M455 Hexagon socket head screw
M522 Hexagon socket head screw

Y-axis right module

M3 hexagonal wrench M4 hexagonal wrench

X-axis module

Rear module

Front module 09

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Installation sequence:
1. Install the Y-axis right module into the front module. 2. Tighten and fix with M5*22 hexagon socket head screw .

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw

M4 hexagon wrench

Y-axis right module Front module
IV

IV 2 : 3
1
2

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Installation sequence:
1. Install the Y-axis left module into the front module. 2. Tighten and fix with M5*22 hexagon socket head screw . 3. Plug the motherboard connection plug into the socket accordingly.

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw

VII 2 : 3

Front module

VII Y-axis left module
3

M4 hexagon wrench
2 1

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Installation sequence:
1. Install the rear module into the Y-axis left module module. 2. Simultaneously install the rear module into the Y-axis right module module. 3. Tighten and fix with M5*22 hexagon socket head screw .
3

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw

XII 1 : 2

XII Rear module
X

M4 hexagon wrench

1
Y-axis left module
Y-axis right module

X 1 : 2

2

3

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Installation sequence:
1. Push the Y-axis left sliding group backward to the end. 2. Push the Y-axis left sliding group backward to the end. 3. Install the X-axis group downward into the sliding group.
3

X-axis module

1

3

2

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Installation sequence:
1. Use M4*55 hexagon socket head screw to tighten the X-axis module. 2. Insert the connection plug into the socket.
1

M4*55 hexagon socket head screw

M3 hexagon wrench

2 1

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Installation sequence:
1. Plug the laser cable into the socket .

XIV

1 : 2

XIV

1

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

This section is the installation steps of the light shield accessory. If you have not purchased this accessory, please skip this section.
M522 hexagon socket head screw

Light shield (front module)

M3*14 hexagon socket head screw

M4*8 machine thread round head hexagon socket screw

Light shield (left module) Light shield (right module)

Light shield (top cover and rear plate module)

M4 non-slip hexagon nut
M2.5 hexagonal wrench

M3 hexagonal wrench

Light shield (cover plate module)

Light shield (rear module) 16

M4 hexagonal wrench

PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

Installation sequence:
1. Assemble the light shield (left module) and the light shield (rear module) in correspondence, and tighten them with M48 hexagon socket screws .
2. Assemble the light shield (right module) and the light shield (rear module) in correspondence, and tighten them with M48 hexagon socket screws .

M4*8 hexagon socket screws

M2.5 hexagon wrench

Light shield (right)

2 M4*8 hexagon socket screws
Light shield (rear)
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Light shield (left) 1 M4*8 hexagon socket screws

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

Installation sequence:
1. Assemble the light shield (front module) to the light shield (right module) and tighten it with M314 hexagon socket head screws .
2. Assemble the light shield (front module) to the light shield (left module) and tighten it with M314 hexagon socket head screws .

M3*14 hexagon socket head screws

M2.5 hexagon wrench

3
M3*14 hexagon socket head screws

Light shield (left) 1 Light shield (front)
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Light shield (right)

2

M3*14 hexagon socket head screws

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY
Installation sequence:
1. Hang the exhaust fan lead on the hook one by one.

LIGHT SHIELD

Hook7

Hook6

Hook5

1 Exhaust fan lead

Hook4

Hook1

Hook3 Hook2

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

Installation sequence:
1. Install the light shield assembly (top cover rear plate module) to (on the cover lifter module). 2. Fix with M48 hexagon socket screw + M4 hexagon anti- slip nut, and tighten with a wrench. 3. Fix with M48 hexagon socket screw + M4 hexagon anti-slip nut, and tighten with a wrench.
M4*8 hexagon socket screw 3

M4 anti-slip hexagon nut

M2.5 hexagon wrench

M4*8 machine thread round head hexagon socket screw

Light shield assembly (lifter cover)

2 M4*8 hexagon socket screw

M4 hexagon anti-slip nut

1 Light shield assembly (top cover rear plate)

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M4 hexagon anti-slip nut

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

Installation sequence:
1. Open the cover plate upwards.
2. Install the pull rod to the position as shown in the figure and tighten it with the M38 plug hexagon screw.
3. Similarly, install the pull rod to the position as shown in the figure and tighten it with the M38 plug hexagon screw.

M3*8 plug hexagon screw

M2.5 hexagon wrench

1 Cover plate

V

VI

V Pull rod
2 M3*8 plug hexagon screw

VI

3 Pull rod

M3*8 plug hexagon screw

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD

Installation sequence:
1. Install the assembled light shield and bare device together. 2. Tighten and fix with M5*22 hexagon socket head screws at 4 positions.

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw

M4 hexagon wrench

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw IV

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw V

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw VI

IV VI

V VII

M5*22 hexagon socket head screw VII

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY LIGHT SHIELD
Installation sequence:
1. Install the motherboard lead into the slot. 2. Use a cable tie to secure the lead to the side panel of the light shield.

V

V

1 23

Motherboard lead

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY
Focusing laser focusing method
1. Turn the handle screw counterclockwise to allow the laser to move up and down. 2. Manually turn the focusing knob clockwise 90°, as shown in the figure and match it with the plane of the object to be engraved. 3. Turn the handle screw clockwise to tighten the laser. 4. Manually turn the focusing knob counterclockwise 90°, as shown in the figure.
3
1

2

Plane of the object to be carved

4

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Functional Description

Used to connect to a computer
Type-C port

Used to connect to the roller module
Roller port

Used to connect to the LCD module
LCD port

DC24V port
Used to connect to a 24V power supply

TF port
Store engraving content (A TF card is required for the phone)

Power switch
Used to turn the machine on and off
Press to turn on, pop up to turn off

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Functional Description

1.WiFi connection: status flashes, on 0.2S, off 0.2S 2.Warning status: flashes, on 0.5S, off 0.2S 3.Open door, flame alarm, tilt protection flashes, on 0.5S, off 0.5S 4.Engraving status: breathing flashes 5.Standby mode: light is always on

LED status

Offline engraving

1.Generate engraving or cutting file (gcode) through LightBurn software and save it to the root directory of TF card, save the name as: 001.nc

2.Insert TF card into the machine before powering on, then use the matching power adapter and power cord to connect to the controller panel, and finally

turn on the power switch on the stone side of the control panel.

3.Press the “Offline Key Function” button:

a.After pressing, the machine will automatically reset and preview b.Press and hold for more than 3S to enter engraving

c.Press again to pause

d.Press again to continue

e.Press again for more than 3S to cancel engraving

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY
Function Description
When the light shield is opened, the laser module will immediately stop laser output. Light shield opens upwards
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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY
Function Description
If the inclination of the host machine and the horizontal plane is greater than 12°±5° and lasts for more than 1s, the machine will stop running immediately and the laser module will stop laser output. After entering the protection state, the machine must be restarted to restore normal function.
Tilt protection
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12° ±5°

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

LightBurn Run

(0,300) (0,0)

(300,300) (300,0)

For example, let’s say we want to engrave a star, which is located at the center of the LightBurn workspace as shown on the computer screen, at (150,150). The following figure shows the machine in each of the three startup modes Problems can occur when manually moving the laser module in the absolute coordinate system or the user origin. This is because the machine does not know that it has been moved. It cannot know its true position unless the origin position is reestablished or homed. Consider the following sequence of operations when working in absolute coordinates: 1. The machine’s origin is (0,0) 2. The user physically drags the laser to a position near (300,300), and the machine still thinks it is at (0,0); 3. The user runs the star program. The machine starts moving up and to the right to reach the “center” and hits the upper right corner.

(+150,+150) (0,0)
A) Absolute Coordinates: The machine will move to the center, The finished star will be at (150,150)

(+200,+200)
(0,0)
B) User Origin: Suppose the user origin is set at (20,20), Then the finished star will be at (220,220)

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C) Current Position: The star will appear wherever the laser module is located at the moment the program is started.

Important

If the machine crashes, be sure to pull the laser back to the center slightly before homing. There are two limit switches on the machine, one each for X and Y. If the limit switch on one of them is pressed, the machine will not move that axis when homing.

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PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

Installation sequence
1. Turn the machine upside down and take out the soft foot pad.
2. Take the upper end of the heightening column as shown in the figure and install it into the machine.
3. Take the M5*22 hexagon socket head screw to tighten.
4. Take the lower end of the heightening column as shown in the figure and install it into the upper end of the heightening column.
5. Install the 4 corners of the machine using the same method as above.

OPTIONAL: MD22
M5*22 hexagon socket head screw
4
M4 hexagon wrench
3 2
1 B-B 5

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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

OPTIONAL: MD19

A-A

Connecting cable plug

B-B Circular object to be carved MD19-rotating module
Connecting cable plug B
A
MD19-rotating module connecting cable
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03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY
Connect the telescopic exhaust pipe to the air purifier: a.Connect the pipe to the air purifier: b.Turn on the air purifier and use it.

OPTIONAL: MD2

MD2 – Small Purifier 32

03 PRODUCT STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY

OPTIONAL: AIR PUMP

Installation sequence:
1. Connect the air pipe to position A 2. Pass through the hole of the outer cover through position B 3. According to C-C, pass the air pipe through the pressure block and connect it to the laser 4. Push the laser to the lower right corner and keep the air pipe at the right length.

B-B

C

B

C-C

A-A

A

Air pipe

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04 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION WINDOWS INSTALLATION

1. Driver installation path:
Double-click the U disk folder/windows/driver/driver.exe/Click to install/Driver installation is successful

Click to install

Confirm to complete the installation

*Driver software acquisition method: Download from the designated website www.dkjxz.com
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04 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION WINDOWS INSTALLATION

2. Software installation path:
Double-click U disk data file/windows/software/ CutLabX/Wait for the progress bar to complete the installation

3. Online operation:
Use a data cable to connect the machine to the computer
Double-click the software icon-enter the creation interface-select the appropriate port
Click “Connect” when it becomes “Connected” to indicate a successful connection.

Double-click CutLabX
installation

Select the installation location
and click “OK”

Double-click the software icon

Enter the homepage and click
Start Creating

Wait for the progress bar
to complete

Installation completed

Select the appropriate
port to connect

Connect successfully

Tip: If the antivirus software or computer manager pops up a risk prompt after clicking Laser_2.0.4(211018), the Laser_2.0.4(211018) file is a Win system installation package. If it is mistakenly identified as a suspicious file, please select Allow all operations of the program to successfully complete the software installation.

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04 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MAC INSTALLATION
1. Driver installation path:
Driver installation path: Double-click U disk/02_MAC/driver/CH34x_Install_V1.4.pkg/Installation introduction/Installation type/Installation/Installation completed

Click Continue

Enter the computer password

Click Continue installation

Continue installation

Complete installation
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04 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MAC INSTALLATION

2. Software installation path:
Double-click the USB disk/02_MAC/software/CutLabX/software icon right/Complete the installation

3. Online operation:
Use a data cable to connect the machine to the computer
Double-click the software icon-click the connection device icon-select the appropriate port
Click “Connect” when it becomes “Connected” to indicate a successful connection.

Double-click the
software icon

Drag the icon to the right
of the Applications folder

Double-click the
software icon

Enter the homepage
and click Start Creating

Complete the installation

Select the appropriate
port to connect

Connect successfully

Tip: When the machine is connected to MAC, you must select a name that begins with: W.ch……

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05 MOBILE SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

01
Method 1:
App download web: https://www.cutlabx.com

02
Method 2:
Scan the QR code to download

Web Download

Note: 1. For Android system, open the browser and scan the QR code to download. 2. After successful installation, the corresponding permissions must be granted.

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06 MOBILE PHONE CONNECTION

1. Steps to connect the mobile phone to the machine: Default WiFi
*Note: After the mobile phone is successfully connected to the machine, the mobile phone will have no network.

01

Turn on the machine and turn it on

02

Turn on the mobile phone’s WLAN and find the WIFI signal The name is WAINLUX_X1, and the password is 12345678

WAINLUX_X1

03

After the WIFI connection is successful, open the CutLabX APP, Click the link mark in the upper right corner, Enter 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, and click “Connect” to complete the connection.

(Tip: When using WiFi mode, the machine and the mobile phone must be in the same WiFi network) 39

06 MOBILE PHONE CONNECTION

2. Steps to connect the phone to the machine: Home network

01
Turn on the device and turn it on

02
Connect the machine with a USB cable

03
Open the CutLabX software and enter the creation interface. The machine will automatically connect after recognition

04
The machine will automatically connect after recognition (If it does not connect automatically, try a different COM)

05 Click the “WiFi Settings”
button. Click to enter the WIFI name, home network password, and restart the machine
WAINLUX_X1

06
Turn on the WIFI on your phone, find the home network WiFi name, and enter your password

07
After the WIFI connection is successful, open the CutLabX APP and click the link mark in the upper right corner

08 “Click to get the address”

09 Click your IP address to
get it, and click “Connect”

10 The connected IP is displayed, indicating that the connection is successful

(Tip: To use the WiFi mode, the machine and the phone must be in the same WiFi network) 40

07 COMPUTER CONNECTION

3. Steps to connect the computer to the machine via USB
*Note: Install the driver according to your computer system (see driver installation instructions).
01 Turn on the machine and turn it on

02 Connect the WAINLUX_X1 machine with a USB cable

03Open CutLabX software and enter the creation page

04Automatically identify the machine and connect (If it does not connect automatically, you may need to try another COM)

(Tip: When the machine is connected to a MAC, you must select the name that begins with: W.ch……….) 41

08 FAQ

FAQ-Machine-related issues
Questions
What type of laser source does the machine use?
What happens if the machine loses power during operation?
Why can’t the pattern be engraved at all (or the engraving is very shallow)?

Solutions
It is a semiconductor laser
When the power is cut off during an engraving task, the laser head will remain in place. When the power is turned on again, the machine will initialize and will not continue the original task.
The imported picture should be clear and the color should not be too light; before engraving, please make sure the focus is correct and the power, speed and time settings are appropriate.

What if the pattern is not engraved completely (or the depth is inconsistent)?

Please make sure that the engraving object is flat, the machine is level, and it has been adjusted normally according to the operating instructions.

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08 FAQ

FAQ-Machine related issues
Questions How to focus the WAINLUX X1 laser engraving machine? Will the working platform be damaged during laser engraving?
Why can’t I start engraving when pressing the button on the host during offline engraving?
Why does the machine not respond after turning on?

Solutions
Place the material on the stage, lower the left knob to focus, and lock it after focusing. For example, engrave and cut a 2mm thick basswood board.
During the engraving or cutting process, the laser may penetrate the object and leave marks on the work surface. Be sure to place an object that the laser cannot penetrate under the engraving object, such as: stainless steel plate, aluminum alloy plate, etc.
Make sure there is an engraving file in the root directory of the TF card and the TF card is inserted. Note: a. The machine reads the engraving file with the latest modification date in the root directory of the TF card by default. It is recommended to delete other irrelevant files in the root directory. b. This file can be generated by LaserGRBL, LightBurn, and CutLabX software, and the compatible format is NC. If GC is generated by default, please manually modify the file suffix to NC.
a. Check whether the power plug on the machine end is fully plugged in. b. Check the electrical status of the power socket. c. Check whether the power switch and light shield on the machine are closed.

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08 FAQ

FAQ-Machine related issues
Questions
Why can’t the machine connect to the computer after it is turned on?
Why can’t the mobile phone be used after the machine is turned on?

Solutions
a. Reinstall the driver, the driver shows that it has been installed, indicating that the driver is normal. When the driver display is pre- installed, you need to check whether it is the original wiring or not connected to the machine. Please use another port on the computer. b. Is the port selection correct? Some computers will have 2 ports when connected. Please ignore com1 and select another com port. (The port number of the MAC must start with Wchusbserial to work properly) c. Close other software that occupies the com port. When using Lasergrbl to connect, it cannot connect when you open CutLabX. You need to close Lasergrbl to use it normally. *Note: In Lightburn, the machine can store multiple machine information, please select the appropriate configuration information according to the model.
a. Please use the mobile phone according to the manual. b. If the connection is abnormal due to incompatibility of the newly released mobile phone or system upgrade, please provide a screenshot of the mobile phone configuration and contact our customer service to get technical support as soon as possible.
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08 FAQ

FAQ-Engraving/Cutting Related Questions

Questions
What non-transparent materials can the WAINLUX X1 laser engraver engrave or cut?

Solutions
Engraving: cardboard, wood, bamboo, rubber, leather, cloth, acrylic, plastic, etc.; Cutting: cardboard, wood, bamboo, cloth, leather, cloth, acrylic (transparent acrylic cannot be cut), plastic, etc.

Can it be engraved on curved materials?

Yes, but the curvature of the material and the area of the engraved image should not be too large, otherwise there will be slight deformation.

Can it be engraved on reflective/transparent materials such as ceramics/glass?
Why do materials of the same material but different colors have very different processing effects using the same G-code file?

Yes, but before engraving, anti-reflective materials (such as laser colored paper, black marker) need to be applied to the surface of the material to ensure the engraving effect and prevent reflected light from damaging the laser module.
Materials of different colors have different optical properties and absorb and reflect laser energy differently. When engraving materials of the same material but different colors, it is recommended to set different powers and speeds in the software.
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08 FAQ

FAQ-Engraving/Cutting Related Questions
Questions

Solutions

There is a lot of smoke on the cut material, how to deal with it?

Please reduce the laser power and increase the speed appropriately.

Why can’t the material be cut?

1. Make sure the machine and the engraving material are parallel to the work surface; 2. Make sure the laser module protective lens is clean; 3. Make sure the focus mode is correct; 4. Confirm the material thickness again and set it according to the recommended parameters in the random data; 5. Gradually increase the number of cuts, or appropriately reduce the cutting speed.

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08 FAQ

FAQ-Software related questions

Questions
What software does the WAINLUX X1 laser engraver support?

Solutions
LaserGRBL (free) – Real-time LightBurn (paid) – Real-time/offline 30-day trial CutLabX (free) – Real-time/offline/mobile During real-time engraving, be careful not to let the computer freeze or enter standby mode (do not lock the screen) to avoid affecting the engraving.

Where can I download these software?

LaserGRBL (https://lasergrbl.com/download/) LightBurn (https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/trial-version-try-before-you-buy) CutLabX (www.cutlabx.com)

What image formats does the software support?

LaserGRBL (bmp/png/jpg/gif/svg) LightBurn (bmp/png/jpg/jpeg/gif/tif/tiff/tga/ai/pdf/sc/dxf/hpgl/plt/rd/svg) CutLabX (AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP)

Where can I get tutorials for the software?

LaserGRBL (https://lasergrbl.com/usage/) LightBurn (https://lightburnsoftware.github.io/NewDocs/) CutLabX (www.cutlabx.com)

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09 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

X/Y AXIS ECCENTRIC NUT ADJUSTMENT

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Open-end 8mm single-head wrench
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X axis synchronous wheel tension adjustment: After matching the eccentric wheel with an 8mm open-end wrench, twist it clockwise and counterclockwise until the synchronous wheel is properly tight.
Open-end 8mm single-head wrench 48

Y axis left and right synchronous wheel tension adjustment: After matching the eccentric wheel with an 8mm open-end wrench, twist it clockwise and counterclockwise until the synchronous wheel is properly tight.
Open-end 8mm single-head wrench

09 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

X/Y AXIS BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Y axis belt adjustment sequence:
1. Use a cross screwdriver to completely loosen screw 2. Then turn nut counterclockwise about 80 degrees 3. Use pliers to tighten the belt and pull it outward to the appropriate tightness, then turn the nut clockwise back to its original position, and finally install screw to tighten the left and right Y axis belts. The adjustment method is the same
X axis belt adjustment sequence::
4. Use a cross screwdriver to loosen screw 5. Loosen the belt pressure piece upwards 6. Use pliers to tighten the belt and pull it outward to the appropriate tightness, then tighten the screw on the belt pressure piece

MAINTENANCE AND CARE LASER MAINTENANCE

• You can do some of the following regularly to keep your WAINLUX X1 in good working condition and reduce wear and tear on your engraving machine.
• Clean the laser module lens Over time, particles can deposit on the outer lens of the laser module. This can reduce the power output of the module and heat the lens.
• If you find that your laser is having trouble cutting materials that you previously had no problems with, it may be time to clean the lens.
• Remove the laser from the machine, turn the knob to the right, and gently clean the lens with a cotton swab or alcohol wipe dipped in alcohol.
• When in use, connect the air pump module and select the appropriate air volume level based on what you need.

1. Rotate counterclockwise to remove the air nozzle for cleaning and maintenance 2. Rotate counterclockwise to remove the window mirror for cleaning and maintenance
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References

• Dongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd.
• Download – LaserGRBL
• Usage – LaserGRBL
• LightBurn Documentation

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