LaserPaper Valentine's card

Step by step instruction

Learn how to make a personalized card for Valentine's day using our new LaserPaper.

Material needed:

1 sheet of Trotec LaserPaper (choose any colour you want)

Machine used:

Speedy 360, 80 Watt
1.5" lens
Vacuum table and honeycomb cutting table

For this application it is possible to use whichever machine from the Speedy series.

Tip:

Use the 1.5 inch lens if you want to make intricate cutting designs like in our template

Step by Step

Step 1: Import design

Create your own original design or use our file. Send the file to your Trotec laser machine using the following settings:

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color

Information:

The little circles inside the heart shape are perforated which will help take off the heart. It is also possible to use the heart for other applications.

Step 2: Engraving the Paper

Change the material settings to the optimized parameters recommended for the various engravings and cuts. The settings will vary depending on which machine and laser power you have.

Laser parameters:

Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
black	Engrave CO₂	17	20	500
red	Engrave CO₂	25	20	500
blue	Engrave CO₂	12	1	1000
cyan	Cut CO₂	5	1	1000
green	Cut CO₂	24	2	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-OFfset	Advanced
1	on	+3 mm	High quality
1	on	-	High quality
1	on	-	-
1	on	+4 mm	-
1	on	-	-

Information:

In order to get optimal suction, it is recommended to cover the rest of the table area.

Step 3: Cleaning

Any residue or dust can be taken off with a damp cloth if needed. Ensure this cloth is not wet as it may damage the paper.

Inspiration

You can use different colours from the LaserPaper products in order to create different cards and applications.
You can also use LaserPaper Wood, print it and cut it with your laser system using JobControl^® Vision.