Align Your Projects With Print and Cut

The Print and Cut tool in LightBurn is used to align your current project to graphics you've previously output. This allows you to cut or engrave a workpiece larger than your laser’s work area, continue a previously removed job that needs additional passes, or cut out a printed design. In this video we will cover how to use this tool and provide additional tips as we cut out a sheet of stickers.
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Print and Cut Project Recovery Video:
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Cutting an Object Larger than Your Laser Video:
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[@swp466]

A suggestion would be to add a switch to the software that will switch the Fire button between toggle and momentary. This way you can either click to turn on, then click to turn off, or set it to momentary to just give the button a tap to make a quick laser burst

[@iq0099]

I'm buying and installing a cross 3v laser to use with pring'n'cut

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

If you have not already be sure to submit the feature request here: lightburn.fider.io/

[@BrainDeadEngineering]

I love LighBurn ! Very affordable power ! It's AI is evolving ! ) Thanks from Canada.

[@JamesBiggar]

Perfect, thank you!

[@KarlBunker]

Cool. Time consuming, but I guess there wouldn't be any easier way to do it without a camera in the laser cutter.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

If you have a CO2 laser with a very dialed in red dot that can really speed up the process.

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

Wish LB had 'Nesting' so multiple objects same or varying sizes can be set to use the minimal amount of material by arranging them in a efficient order.

[@AnIrishExport]

Heck YES !!!!

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Ahhhhhh, I could have used this tip 2 weeks ago, hahahha! But thankyou, very helpful!

[@augustoangelim]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@VersusTheWorld89]

Just wondering what brand of sticker paper used since the brands I find are vinyl based.

[@essyjae]

I have MFLABEL half sheet shipping labels 200 count from Amazon that look exactly like this, and I think that might be what it is.

[@NickSpirov]

Any laser or inkjet printable sticker sheets are not vinyl. If you can tear it like paper and can't stretch it, it is not vinyl.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

These specific ones where half sheet labels purchased from Amazon. The brand on them is "BESTEASY".

[@Dancopymus]

Hello teacher, first of all, thank you for the video lesson. I don't know if it was the objective of your class, but I didn't understand correctly, in this process, how to use "Printing and Cut" on a sheet (or any other material) twice its size. I say this because I saw that you made the two cross marks, only on one sheet. But, I want to cut a design that covers an area larger than the footprint of my laser, so how would I lay this out across two sheets? I believe you understood my question. Thanks.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

That is covered in a different video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJDCpJSFgLuopqMsi=qqi_q0VNKKJDMJCl

[@floridalove1]

That´s a great Tool.

[@HardyKahn]

What kind of sticky paper do you use? As I understood it, if it is PVC it ​​is not recommended because of the gases it generates at the time of cutting, it turns out to be corrosive to the machine and the smoke it generates is also carcinogenic.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

These specific ones where half sheet labels purchased from Amazon. The brand on them is "BESTEASY".

[@BrendaDavis-1963]

So like if I wanna cut out my logo for my stickers, how do you create that in Lightburn houses that whole process work do I need to design it in my design space or silhouette or some other?

[@LuvinNappy]

The laser fire button has been removed since this video was made. Do you have updated instructions on how to do print and cut?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

The laser fire button has not been removed, but as stated in the video it's only for diode lasers. Do you have a CO2 laser? If so you'd need to use the red-dot (if you have an accurate one), or use the Pulse button on the laser control panel.

[@antkn33]

On a co2 with a ruida controller do you have to move the laser in LightBurn or can you use the ruida control panel?

[@andreaskyriakou7565]

I have done all the steps and when i go to preview it doesn't show anything. I have not come across that before. My cutting shape is in output mode and show mode. What do i do wrong?? Please help

[@thymeparzival]

What is the best sticker adhesive and wood grain combination to stick them together professionally?

[@barearsed]

Tesa 60985 works well on non -oily timbers like maple.

[@woodsniffer]

How did you step and repeat those four images perfectly ?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

@@woodsniffer - probably the grid array tool. docs.lightburnsoftware.com/Tools/ModifierTools.html#grid-array

[@woodsniffer]

@@lightburnsoftware7189Thank you that works perfectly , I just found copy, paste in place X Y axis

[@praveshmithal2660]

Will this work on the Creality Falcon 10w ?

[@MS-uz4ix]

ATTENTION: This example uses sticker paper. Please be aware that if you are using a CO2 laser you need to be aware that some sticker paper is made from PVC materials can and probably will release toxic Chlorine gas and should be avoided. Always check the material you are cutting to make sure it is not made from PVC.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Absolutely, any time you are lasering a new material you should make sure it is safe to do so. Laser safety is a must.

[@josedavila8103]

I’ve been struggling with this, hearing that the machine needs limit switches (d1 doesn’t have them) makes me feel better.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

As far as I know the D1 doesnt have additional ports on the controller to add limit switches. It may be worth reaching out to the manufacturer to see if there is an upgrade path. The D1 Pro does have switches so it is possible they offer something.

[@dishantsharma3343]

Hello, can you please make a video how to calibrate the diode laser creality falcon 2 with a one specific job to for repative task with the same job , i had to cut 900 pieces of my job , how do i cut , with exact same job location and same size without any problem

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

I don't believe we have specific plans to do a video on the Falcon 2. What sort of issues are you having with calibration? For repeat jobs creating a simple jig really helps with aligning pieces. This is something I have put down as a video suggestion.

[@JamesBiggar]

Use a fixture for your workpiece. Clamp, bolt, screw (whatever) something small to your work platform to form a 90° angle (assuming your work piece has a 90°corner) that will serve as a stop for placing your workpiece against in the same location each time. If you have the room and you're patient enough during initial setup, then you could prep multiple stop blocks on your platform to engrave multiple pieces in one batch and you'll be able to prep the next batch for processing in seconds. A bit more work during setup will pay off in the long run.

[@dishantsharma3343]

@@JamesBiggar thank you very much for your comment , but i have to cut the paper ,on which i have to print the shoe insole boundary and on that , i will use the copper tape , and i want to cut that exact outer boundary without damaging the inside boundary, i will show you , if have any contact details, and i am very thankful if you guide me with your knowledge

[@edmondopowell]

can this work on vinyl instead of a cutting plotter

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

I’m not sure I understand your question. Do you mean can LightBurn run a cutting plotter for vinyl? (You should never cut vinyl with a laser)

[@mikemcknight2936]

do you read your viewers' comments and offer assistance?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Yes! Although for immediate assistance the recommendation is to contact out support team directly at [e-mail]

[@mikemcknight2936]

I have tried this so many times and it always comes out the same. I am using a Creality Falcon 10 Watt laser. Each time I try to set the first target position a red circle appears around the entire page. I have tried various methods of setting the first target position Including using the set target position icon on the left hand side of the Lightburn workspace. Each time the results are the same with the red circle appearing around the entire page after I click on the set first target position button. By the way, my creality Falcon 10 Watt laser does have limit switches. Any ideas? Have you seen this before? Thank you.

[@samuelbarretochamorro8527]

Try ungrouping the targets

[@shughes599]

So after the second dot in the wizard is set if I home the laser or move the head manually alignment will be off? Print and cut is applying a per job offset to Home position correct?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

If you are homing the laser using the home button it should not be an issue since it is a repeatable location. Is there a reason you would be homing after setting your points? Manually moving the head will mess up the alignment. Since a manual move (by hand without using jog arrows) gives the machine and LightBurn no way of knowing its position or that it was moved. Print and cut does not have an affect on home position. It is finding the exact location of a design in LightBurn in relation to its placement physically on the laser.

[@OMagodasRespostas]

​@@lightburnsoftware7189ola. Se eu coloco uma imagem no tamanha 10cmx10cm e com registos proximo a cnc corta certo e se eu colocar no tamanho A4 o corte sai fora do contorno quase 1 mm. O que pode ser?

[@coulterjb22]

Is this turned off for Galvos? Its grayed out on my connected machine.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

Galvos can’t be jogged, and framing / positioning with the galvo is much easier just using the red dot framing.

[@coulterjb22]

@@lightburnsoftware7189 OK thanks.

[@GokouZWAR]

Is this a new feature in 1.4.1?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

No, been there for a long time: lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/lightburn-0-9-08-snapping-print-cut-fillet-flood-fill-and-many-more-improvements

[@ahmeddervisic9869]

Hi, Can i printnon mdf wood panel?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

The Print ant Cut tool can be used on any material your laser can process. You would just need a way to print directly on MDF.

[@etog143]

or put a camera and so you don't have to do all this

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

This doesn't require a camera, and the alignment is *extremely* accurate.

[@vincewolpert6166]

Verion 1.4.01, unable to find the "fire button"

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

For what kind of laser? If you’re using a CO2 machine you won’t have a fire button. If you’re using a GCode based laser, you have to enable it in Edit > Device Settings.

[@vincewolpert6166]

Thats a bummer, I am running a CO2. @@lightburnsoftware7189

[@chantimng]

I want camera sir

[@compdad]

I understand the concept of Alignment Targets, but how do I split a Large engraving that is too long for my bed. At 17 sec an example is shown, but at no point does the information provided or in the LB manual explain the correct way to perform this. And every youtube I find re Print and Cut always end up focusing on the recovery of a job or templates.. I just want to be able to apply it to this sort of a job kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpW1iGRoi7B8rbssi=YEFu9WSOQ3A-02mS&t=15 And what information I have found re using Masks and splitting graphics have gotten very messy.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

We have an entire video walkthrough of the process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJDCpJSFgLuopqM

[@compdad]

Thank you - 90% of what I needed. My issue is now exposed as I have a mix of a Photo image and Boarder Graphics and Cut lines. Have developed a work around but a tad messy. Borders Atwork and cutlines were as per the process you linked to , but had to use the Mask option to split the graphics. Then do some extra work to put in Targets and re position every thing into two separate files that align correctly. Do part 1 and the Cut and Print process for part 2. A process some appear to refer to as a PASS Through for when a job is bigger than your bed. I am a Newbie when it comes to graphics and layers and nodes etc. So much to grasp and only a few years of old brain cells left, and getting less every day. Thank you for responding @@lightburnsoftware7189

[@istanbuldankoycegize]

Anlamadım yaa 😢😢

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

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