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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 | Cut 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.
