Just connected my glowforge for the first time, never used it before… brand new… I was just about to try my first cut, and I keep getting this error message " Laser head experienced a bump, open the lid and check for anything in the way before printing." but there is nothing win the way… Opened it and checked several times…
I am so sad and disappointed… I was so eager to get it and start using it!
With the machine off, double check that the printhead is installed on the rails properly and that the white cable is securely clicked in place. Gently slide the carriage arm forward and back feeling for any resistance. Gently slide the printhead back and forth feeling for any resistance. If everything seems ok, remove everything from the bed of the Glowforge and center the logo of the printhead directly under the lid camera. Turn the Glowforge back on.
You can choose the proofgrade material from your dropdown box at the left top. It will automatically input the power, speed when it’s chosen. If your screen is zoomed in, you might not see everything. Set it at 100% and see if you can see your material. Also clicking on + and - zooms in/out.
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It does sound like there could be a cable or board issue, but that’s all outside the scope of us fellow users can deal with. Although, double check the cable where it plugs into the head. Gently. Sometimes it isn’t all the way plugged in even if you think it is. And while you’re at it, can try picking up the head and reseating it again.
Support will have to pull logs to say anything definitive though.
I’m being told my Glowforge cannot be fix remotely and will be sent a refurbished one… Issue is;
my Glowforge is brand new… why am I getting a used one after spending almost $6,000 on a pro?
I live in Nigeria, so I personally spent an extra $2,000+ just shipping it to myself
now I’m told they sending me a used one, and I still have to send back the faulty new machine… Meaning I’m spending money again to send another old machine to myself and send them back the old one…
This does not even make sense… Help anyone? Advice on what to do? What are the refurbished ones like?
Refurbished machines are tested just like new ones. What happens to them during shipping is beyond their control. They are somewhat delicate instruments. Mine was laying on one side up against a wall when I went to pick it up, and the box was damaged. I could have refused delivery but it’s worked fine for over 4 years now.
The cost of shipping is what it is. Certainly not going to get lower.
Update! I am so excited think I figured it out after reading extensively this weekend on the forum and room this link I found - Glowforge Troubleshooting: Stuck on Centering, Stuck on Scanning - Danielle Wethington (It gives you all the possible reasons in one place), it’s because the LED lights are not working… I tried using my selfie light, and each time I switched it on and off it worked straight away!!! No more bump error or headset found error!
Hopefully I don’t run into any more issues… going to contact support to help send me a new Cable.