First burn
Start a verified job and understand controller-dependent pause and stop behavior.
Before starting, read Safety, set up ventilation and the machine's required protection, secure the material, check focus, and verify the planned output and placement. Keep the physical stop accessible and stay with the machine throughout the job.
Start
- Open Run > Laser Control and check the active profile and controller state.
- Review Preview and complete framing where the controller supports it.
- Resolve blocking findings, then click Start.
- Watch the machine as the job begins. Progress and estimated time appear in Laser Control.
For the original xTool M1, Start uploads the job. Wait for Ready to run, close the lid, and press the machine's physical button. Read M1 setup for its limits.
During the job
Pause and Resume are available only for supporting controllers. A paused job remains active. Follow the machine manufacturer's procedure before opening an enclosure or reaching into the work area.
Stop requests cancellation. It does not promise a return to the origin. If the app reports that stopping failed or cannot confirm control, use the physical machine stop. Do not interpret a disconnection or software error as proof that the laser is off.
Stop if motion, output, smoke, or material behavior is unexpected. Investigate before restarting. For persistent placement differences, see Job quality troubleshooting.
After completion
Wait for the controller to confirm completion and output to stop. Finish movement depends on the profile, project settings, and controller. Follow the machine's ventilation and opening procedure before removing the material.
Inspect the result and save useful processing settings to the Material Library. Keep the project so you can reproduce the design and settings.