Laser Cutter maintenance

From Pumping Station One

This is an attempt at making a document for the maintenance of the laser cutter.


The main purpose is to make a single-sheet checklist for issues and one single-sheet for maintenance work.


Checklist for issues



Checklist for normal use


[ ] Clean-up the grid table

[ ] Clean around the computer and the machine (remove waste)

[ ] Empty and vacuum the tray

[ ] Vacuum the interior of the machine

[ ] Turn everything off (air-assist, venting system, machine, computer)

[ ] Take your USB key


Checklist for maintenance



Some of these actions require some experience and care, ask someone who have done that before attempting anything.

[ ] Cleaning of fans

[ ] Cleaning of optics

[ ] Cleaning of laser tube

[ ] Cleaning of optics

[ ] Level table

[ ] Alignment of optics

[ ] Alignment of rulers

[ ] Set focus/autofocus

[ ] Set absolute origin