Red Dot Visible but Laser Not Firing

Symptoms

• Red dot visible
• Machine runs job normally
• No mark appears on material

Possible Causes

• Power setting too low
• Frequency set incorrectly
• Laser source disabled

Diagnostics

Step 1 — Verify Power Setting
Confirm power is above the minimum engraving threshold.

Step 2 — Check Frequency
Low frequency settings may prevent visible marking.

Step 3 — Inspect Laser Source Indicators
Confirm the laser source status lights are active.

Solution

Adjust power and frequency settings and run a test mark.

Conclusion

Most cases occur due to incorrect laser settings.