Laser Settings for Paper and cardboard
No public settings yetPaper and cardboard cut quickly at low power, which makes them great for prototypes, invitations, and packaging, and also makes them a fire risk.
Tips for lasering paper and cardboard
- High speed, low power
- Thin paper needs very little energy. Too much power chars edges or ignites the sheet.
- Hold it down
- Air assist can lift light paper. Use pins, a honeycomb bed, or magnets, and stay at the machine.
New to these terms? Read how laser settings work, or convert LPI and line interval with the line density converter.
Before you run these settings
Settings vary between individual machines, even of the same model: lens, focus, alignment, air assist, and the exact material all change the result. Run a small test grid on scrap from the same sheet first, never leave the laser unattended, and never cut PVC or vinyl.