How to get the camera to focus correctly

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Can not get the laser to focus and print in the correct spot on my dog tag…HELP

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Have you run the calibration routine yet? That and the “set focus” command should fix it for you. :slight_smile:

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Here are the instructions to the Calibration routine and description of Set Focus:

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It’s almost always easier for small objects to make a jig by cutting the outline in cardboard and then placing the item in the space. That is repeatable without having to refocus.

But lid camera calibration does make one off targeted engraves much easier.

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You all ROCK!!! Thank you for your help. The calibration and Jig suggestions WORKED!! Thanks a million.

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You ROCK!!! Thank you for your help. Instructions were very easy to follow and helpful! It worked:smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thanks, everyone for your assistance. Since this was ironed out with the help of everyone here, I am going to close this thread.

If you still need help with this please either start a new thread or email support@glowforge.com.

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