Unique catalogue cover of LaserPaper

See how you can produce valuable catalogue covers, brochures or other printed items using LaserPaper Wood.

Unique catalogue cover of LaserPaper

See how you can produce valuable catalogue covers, brochures or other printed items using LaserPaper Wood.

Preparation

You Will Need

1x LaserPaper Wood, Cherry
Material to cover the engraving table

Machine Used

Speedy 360
120 Watt
2" lens
Aluminium Cutting Grid Table / Honeycomb Table

You can use any laser machine from the Speedy series to create this sample.

Important

For the inside, use paper with at least 150g/m² to secure a sufficient volume for the finished item.
Ensure that 'Send Beziers & Paths to Driver' is activated in your software. Otherwise, the registration marks will not be recognised by JobControl Vision.

Catalogue Cover

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Create the Design Layout

First, you'll need to create your own design and adapt it to your needs. Print it on the LaserPaper Wood or forward it to your trusted printer. Since the sample is being engraved and cut, we have placed a hair across the middle of the print file instead of a bunch of registration marks. This hairline cross will help you position the job properly.

Now, send the graphic for the outer shell to your laser machine using the following settings:

Print Settings:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colours	Enhanced Geometries, Inner Geometries First

Step 2

Step 2: Laser Process

Make sure you adjust the parameter settings before you start processing your material! And please note that these parameters can differ depending on the laser machine you are using and its available laser power.

Tip:

Try changing the order of the colours in JobControl from red to blue so that the material is scratched first and cut second.

Laser Parameters:

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Black	Engraving CO₂	20	50	500
Red	Engraving CO₂	12	1.5	1000
Blue	Cutting CO₂	5	1.5	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	ON	+2.5mm	-
1	ON	-	-
1	ON	+2mm	-

Step 3

Step 3: Post-Processing

Remove the cover from your laser machine and insert the core of the catalogue. Or, if you are using a commercial printer, you can forward the cut-out cover to your printing representative and they can attach it to the catalogue.