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Makeblock Co., Ltd.
Address: 4th Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark,
No.1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District,
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
www.makeblock.com
D1.3.5_KD010098000
User Manual
D1.1.2_KD010218000
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Statement
Welcome to use Makeblock products!
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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 installa-
tion or operation by Makeblock professional maintenance personnel.
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Manual is completely free of error or omission.
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and therefore reserves the right to change any product or soware program described in the Manual and the
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Contents
Makeblock service information
Please contact us if you find the actual product is inconsistent with
the Manual during operation, or if you want to get the latest information, or have any questions or suggestions.
Technical support: [email protected]
Note: The above information may be subject to change due to objective factors, and please refer to the latest
release of Makeblock. If you use the internet or phone call to get our support, additional fees may apply.
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Safety First (Important)
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List of Items
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Meet Your Laserbox
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Quick Operation Guide
Connect the smart smoke purifier
Start the Laserbox
Connect a computer to the Laserbox
Start cutting / engraving
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Appendix 1: Cutting/Engraving Material Requirements
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Appendix 2: Annular Indicator Status Description
Product Warranty Information
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More Operations
Pause the task
Cancel the task
Clean chippings
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More Features
Bring sketch to life
Image extraction
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Safety First (Important)
1. 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 laser is between 5 °C and 25 °C. It is strictly prohibited to operate below 0 °C.
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2. 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 lied 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 tray. 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, include, but not limited to, PVC and polycarbonate, will release
harmful smoke.
Laser operation is prohibited when the lid/tray is lied. Make sure that the Laserbox is closed by the lid/tray during operation and do not tamper with
the safety mechanism of the lid.
Do not operate the Laserbox before properly connecting 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 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.
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3.Fire safety
4.Electrical equipment safety
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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 le 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. 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.
Laser tube of the Laserbox has a silicone rubber casing, which can eectively 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 electronic-related area with your
hands or other tools.
Power button of the Laserbox is at the rear of it. Pressing (-) to power it on and pressing “o” to power it o.
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List of Items
Meet Your Laserbox
Laserbox
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1
Laserbox × 1
Button
Annular Indicator
Power Button
Power Interface
USB Interface
Ethernet Cable Interface
Smoke Outlet
Power Cord × 1 USB Cable × 1Smart Smoke Purifier × 1
Aviation Interface
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Push
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Push
User Manual
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Smoke Exhaust Pipe × 2 Pipe Clamp × 3Aviation Connector × 1 User Manual × 1
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Smart Smoke Purifier
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Camera
Laser Head
Tray
Honeycomb Panel
Laser Tube
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HEPA Composite Filter
Indicator
Aviation Interface
Smoke Inlet
Smoke Outlet
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Quick Operation Guide
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Tips: You can also visit the website below to
get the video tutorials.
https://www.makeblock.com/maker-tools/laserbox-video
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.
Use pipe clamps to
hold the exhaust pipes:
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Start the Laserbox
Connect a computer
to the Laserbox
Aer pressing the power button,
the laser head will automatically
reset and calibrate. Aer the first
startup, the annular indicator will
turn solid white. The startup
process takes a while, and please
be patient.
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Laserbox soware is required for
the connection of a computer to
the Laserbox. Please download
and install the soware at the
following website.
https://www.makeblock.com/maker-tools/laserbox
There are three ways to connect a computer to the Laserbox. Choose the best according to your situation.
USB
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
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Device connection
Device connection
Select your preferred connection method.
Connect to a new
Laserbox.
Cancel Next
Connect to a networked
Laserbox.
Select your preferred connection mode.
USB Wi-FiEthernet
Back Next
Connected successfully!
Go and enjoy the fun of creation!
Finish
Connect with the USB cable
1. Connect a computer to the Laserbox with the USB cable. 2. Open the soware, select “Connect to a
new Laserbox” and click “Next”.
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3. Select “USB” and click “Next” to start the
connection.
4. Successful connection.
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Device connection
Device connection
Select your preferred connection method.
Connect to a new
LaserBox.
Cancel Next
Connect to a networked
LaserBox.
Select your preferred connection mode.
USB Wi-FiEthernet
Back Next
Connected successfully!
Go and enjoy the fun of creation!
Finish
Connect with an Ethernet cable (not included in the package)
1. Connect your computer to the Laserbox with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open the soware, select “Connect to a
new Laserbox” and click “Next”.
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3. Select “Ethernet” and click “Next” to start
the connection.
4. Successful connection.
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Device connection
Device connection
Connect to the LaserBox via Wi-Fi
Select your preferred connection method.
Connect to a new
LaserBox.
Cancel Next
Connect to a networked
LaserBox.
Select your preferred connection mode.
Back Next
Wi-FiEthernetUSB
Wi-Fi Name
Password
Back Next
Wi-Fi wireless connection
1. Connect a computer to the Laserbox with the USB cable. 2. Open the soware, select “Connect to a
new Laserbox” and click “Next”.
5. Aer successful connection, you can disconnect the
USB cable and wirelessly control the Laserbox.
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3. Select “Wi-Fi” and click “Next”. 4. Connect to the existing Wi-Fi network.
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Start cutting / engraving
Place the oicial materials in the Laserbox working area.
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Note: Cutting/Engraving Material Requirements can be found in the appendix.
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Open the Laserbox
soware and select the
sample image. You can also
import or draw images
yourself.
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Click the “Start” button. The
Laserbox can automatically identify
oicial materials and set cutting/engraving parameters.
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Click "Send" to send the image to
the Laserbox. Aer the transmission is completed, the Laserbox
would be ready, and the annular
indicator would turn flashing blue.
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Press the button on the
Laserbox to start
cutting/engraving.
The task is completed when the annular
indicator turns solid green.
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Method 1:
More Operations
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Pause the task
Method 1: Click “Pause” in the
soware 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
Method 2: Method 3:
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the button on the Laserbox to
continue with the task.
Cancel the task
1. Open the lid.
2. Press and hold the button for 5
seconds. Aer the task is cancelled
successfully, you will hear a beep
sound and the annular indicator turns
from red to blue.
Press and hold the
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Note: Aer starting cutting/engraving, you can also cancel the task by
clicking “Pause -> Cancel” in the Laserbox soware interface.
button for 5 seconds.
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More Features
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Bring sketch to lifeClean chippings
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Residues and chippings
accumulated during 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.
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Draw on copy paper or oicial
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.
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Note: For optimal cutting / engraving eect, it is recommended to use the Deli S550
oil-based marker, draw the image as far as possible from the ring code and the edge of the
material, and place the material in the center of the honeycomb panel. Only with copy
paper and oicial materials, you can bring sketch to life. Damages caused by the use of
other materials are not covered by Makeblock’s warranty service.
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Image extraction
2. Start the Laserbox and select
“Marquee” to put the image you
The Laserbox has a built-in camera
that extracts the surface image for
further creation.
1. Place the object for image extraction.
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want to extract in a selection box.
3. Successful image extraction.
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Appendix 1: Cutting/Engraving Material Requirements
Maximum dimensions for cutting: 500 (length) * 300 (width) * 22 (thickness) mm
Appendix 2: Annular Indicator Status Description
Materials for cutting/engraving: Materials not recommended:
CardboardPaper Uneven material
Wood board Acrylic
Cloth Base plate
Leather
PET Rubber
Wood veneer Glass fiber
Plastic Corian
Note: The use of poor quality materials may result in poor cutting/engraving. It is recommended to use Makeblock oicial
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.
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ABS-based color board
Humid material
Dirty material
Out-of-gauge material
Indicator status Description
Flashing white The system gets started.
Solid white
Solid blue
Six indicators light
up gradually
Solid green
Green breathing indicator
Solid red
Waiting to connect.
It is ready and the image has been sent successfully.Flashing blue
It is in the standby mode and the Laserbox has been
connected to the computer.
It is in the working status, and the number of
indicators that are ON indicates the current progress.
Completion.
Sleep mode. It goes into the sleep mode from the
standby mode aer 10 minutes idle.
Abnormal.
The Laserbox firmware is being upgraded.Solid purple
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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
Category
Main Parts
Parts Name
PCB, motor, camera, laser tube, guide rail and conveyor belt, etc
Warranty Period
Twelve(12) months
Consumable
materials &
Accessories
Notes and instructions:
①The 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 Laser tube warranty terms:
<1> Makeblock promises to provide warranty service if the laser tube has a crack upon arrival.
<2> Within the warranty period, Makeblock promises to provide warranty service if the laser tube has no visible damage on its appearance but it is malfunctioning (for instance, no laser
light coming out) during LaserBox operation.
<3> Within the warranty period, Makeblock will not provide warranty service, if the laser tube has a crack on its appearance during LaserBox operation, including but not limited to a
crack caused by improper carrying or low operating environment temperature.
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Filter cartridge and wood board, power cord, aviation connector, user
manual, package and honeycomb panel etc.
No applicable to this Limited Warranty.
Makeblock only provides free replacement
for the defective part upon receiving.
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This warranty does not apply to
Special Notes
Product and parts whose warranty period expires;
Normal discoloration, wear, tear and consumption;
Malfunction 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, circuits, etc.) due to insects, rat bites, or any foreign materials;
Damage due to installation, repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service center or personnel of
Makeblock;
Product or parts whose original identifying information has been modified, defaced or removed;
Absence of a valid receipt or any other documents that can prove the warranty status;
Malfunction or damage resulting from uses of soware that are illegally licensed, non-standard or not available to the public;
Malfunction or damage caused by virus infection, hacker attack or other malicious infringements;
Malfunction or damage due to force majeure or accidents;
Damage occurred on the product's way back to Makeblock for repair;
Including but not limited to other non-design, technical, manufacture, quality issue;
Products can run without interruption or error.
If you run into issues above, please contact relevant parties for solutions, for which Makeblock is not held reliable.
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The packing of the product, free gis, consumable parts, and accessories do not apply to this Warranty. If you find any damage upon
receiving, Makeblock will provide you free replacement. Please check timely the product aer the receipt thereof. Makeblock will charge
certain fees if you would add packaging, accessories or require refurbishment service.
None of any warranty service made by an authorized distributor is covered by this warranty policy, and Makeblock shall not be held
liable. In order to receive any benefits from the distributor’s warranty and/or other policies, please keep any documents obtained
during the purchase.
In terms of discontinued products or the products which are going to be discontinued, Makeblock will publish relevant announcement
and inform authorized distributors to notify customers of the deadline of the Warranty Period. Makeblock and its authorized
distributors will terminate the warranty service aer the deadline of the Warranty Period.
The Limited Warranty does not apply to products that were resold by unauthorized resellers.
To the extent other warranty agreements are made during the purchase, those contracts confirmed by Makeblock shall prevail.
Remarks: Makeblock reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to interpret and amend this warranty policy at any time.
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