DAJA DJ6 Laser Engraving Machine User Manual

Important Statement!

All losses resulting from improper use or failure to follow the manual instructions shall be borne by the user itself. DAJA owns the final interpretation right of the user manual as well as the right to modify all the items, data, and technical details in this user manual.

Safety Precautions

• The operator must read the user manual carefully before use and strictly abide by the operation instructions.
• Risks may exist in laser processing and the user should carefully consider whether the object is suitable for laser processing.
• The object to be processed and corresponding emissions shall comply with the requirements of local laws and regulations.
• This machine adopts four types of laser equipment (strong laser radiation), which may cause the consequences as follows:
1. Ignite the ambient combustibles;
2. Other radiation or toxic and harmful gases may be produced during the laser processing of different objects;
3. Direct exposure to laser radiation can cause physical injury. Fire-fighting equipment must be available on the site. It is prohibited to stack flammable and explosive materials on the workbench and around the equipment. At the same time, the site must have good ventilation.
• The place to use the machine should be dry, free from interference and influences by pollution, vibration, strong electricity, and magnetism. Ambient temperature should be 10-35°C and humidity should be 5-95% (no condensing water).
• Working voltage: AC100-240V.
• The engraving machine and other related equipment must be safely grounded before it is switched on for operation.
• The machine must be fully monitored during the whole operation process. All power must be cut off before personnel departure to prevent abnormal consequences. In case of any accidents, please cut off the power immediately!
• It is prohibited to place any irrelevant objects with total reflection or diffuse reflection in the machine to prevent the laser from being reflected to human body or flammables.
• Keep the machine away from electrical equipment which is sensitive to electromagnetic interference, otherwise, electromagnetic interference may occur.
• Laser machine has high voltage or other potential dangers; it is prohibited to be disassembled by non-professionals.

Pay attention!

Maintenance

The laser head is consumable. It is recommended to keep the machine power off for 10 minutes after 4-hour engraving and keep the machine power off for 10 minutes after 1-hour cutting.

Specifications

Product Structure Diagram

Front View

The front view shows the main machine unit with the DAJA logo, the laser module, focus modulator, and base bracket.

Bottom View

The bottom view reveals the Y-axis, focus modulator, laser module, X-axis, and gasket components.

Left View

The left side of the machine features the USB Port, Power Port, and the ON/OFF Switch.

Top View

The top view displays controls for Position Preview/Engraving and the Mobile Laser Module.

Engraving Parameters

Focus Adjustment

1. Turn the laser head left and right to form the smallest focus for higher accuracy and better engraving effect.
2. Optimal engraving distance: 3.5-6cm.
3. It is most important to adjust the focus:
1. Turn the laser head left and right to make the smallest light spot.
2. It is optimal to keep 3.5~6 cm of distance between the laser head and the object surface.
3. The focus of the laser head needs to be readjusted to engrave objects of different heights.

↑ ↓ (Represents adjusting focus up/down) Object to be Engraved.

Software Download and Installation

Scan the QR code to download the application. Separate QR codes are provided for Google Play (Android), Android (direct download), and iOS.

Note:

1. For Android system, open the browser to scan the QR code to download.
2. Corresponding authority should be permitted after successful installation.

APP Machine Connection

1. Connect the machine to the power supply.
2. Activate Bluetooth function on the mobile phone.
3. Open the engraving software on the phone, click "No Connection" in the upper right corner to automatically search for the device.
4. Then click "Engraver-000###". (Note: "000###" represents the serial number of the machine.)
5. Wait for 1~2 seconds until "Connected" is displayed in the upper right corner, which indicates that the APP has successfully connected to the machine. Then continue with the next step.

The APP interface shows icons for Picture, Camera, Material, Graffiti, Text, and QR code. Once connected, a "connected" status is displayed.

Software Interface Introduction

Introduction to software interface (loading):

• ① Setting: Access New User Guide, Feedback, User Agreement, Privacy Clauses, Equipment, and Language Setting.
• ② Load Photos for Engraving: Add photos from Album or Gallery.
• ③ Take photos via camera.
• ④ Software Built-in Graphics.
• ⑤ Add Graffiti: Self-draw Text Photo.
• ⑥ Edit Text.
• ⑦ Add QR code: QR Code, Barcode.

The interface also shows options for 'Sculpted scenes' and 'Next step'.

Introduction to software interface (loading content):

• ① Contrast: Drag the slider to adjust the contrast of text and photo (e.g., Contrast 16, Contrast 50, Contrast 80).
• ② Black and White: To process photos to black and white.
• ③ Grayscale: Grayscale mode, adopt the function for engraving photos to adjust photo grayscale.
• ④ Contour: Cutting mode for wireframe cutting of engraving machine.
• ⑤ Sketch: Sketch mode, enhance the 3D effect of photo outline.
• ⑥ Whirling: Can rotate 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 360 degrees.
• ⑦ Reverse Color: Reverse background color of text and photo.
• ⑧ Mirroring: Horizontal Rotation Effect, Vertical Rotation Effect.

Introduction to Software Interface (Load Content):

• ① Width: Set engraving width.
• ② Height: Set engraving height.
• ③ Lock Ratio: Scale engraving size proportionally.
• ④ Region Positioning: Preview Engraving Position, Determine Engraving Position.
• ⑤ Material Selection: App built-in materials, which can be directly selected based on the materials to be engraved.
• ⑥ Add Materials: Add and set materials, material name/laser power/engraving speed.
• ⑦ Laser Power: Adjust power level to engrave different materials.
• ⑧ Engraving Speed: Engraving speed setting, engraving speed determines the engraving depth.
• ⑨ Repetition Times: It represents the number of engraving times.

Introduction to Software Interface (Load Content - Carving):

• ① Uploading content: When the transfer progress has been 100% completed, the engraving can be started.
• ② Carves Progress: Show the progress of the sculpture.
• ③ Suspend: Suspend engraving.
• ④ Stop: Stop engraving.
• ⑤ Save: Save the current engraving content and view in the phone album.
• ⑥ Engraving Completed: Current content has been engraved.

Computer Software Installation

Method 1: Acquire the driver, software, photos and other data from the USB flash disc provided.

Note: Before the first use, copy all data from the USB flash disc to your computer as backup to prevent accidental loss due to improper operation.

1. Path to Install Driver (Windows):

Enter the USB flash disc and double click the folder: /01-windows/driver/Windows10_Driver/CP210xVCPInstaller_x64/. Click Install/Next/Confirm to complete the installation. Choose the appropriate installer for x64 or x86 systems. Select the Windows version (XP, 7, 10).

2. Path to Install Software (Windows):

Enter the USB flash disk and double click the folder: /windows/software/Laser_2.0.4(211018)/. After the progress bar is done, the installation is completed. The software is named 'Laser'.

Tips: After clicking Laser_2.0.4 (211018), if anti-virus software or PC Manager prompts to warn of risks, please select "allow all operations" to complete the software installation, as it is a Windows system installation package.

3. Online Operation (Windows):

Connect the machine to the computer with a data cable. Double click the software icon. Click the "connect device" icon (🔌). The icon turns blue to complete the online connection.

Mac Driver Installation

1. Path to Install Driver (Mac):

Enter the USB flash disk and double click the folder: 02_MAC/driver/Mac_OSX_VCP_Driver/Installation introduction/installation type/installation/installation completed.

Note: The software can be installed after the driver has been installed. A video for detailed operation is available.

Follow the on-screen prompts: Click to continue, Enter computer password, Click to continue installation, Complete the installation.

Mac Software Installation and Online Introduction

2. Path to Install Software (Mac):

Enter the USB flash disk and double click the folder: 02_MAC/software/Laser-2.0.4/. Move the software icon to the Applications folder to complete installation.

3. Online Operation (Mac):

Connect the machine to the computer through a data cable. Double click the software icon. Click the "connect device" icon (🔌). The icon turns blue to complete the online connection. The interface will show "Connected devices".

Introduction to Icon Functions in Software Interface

• ① Open: Load photos from the computer.
• ② Save: Save the edited texts and photos.
• ③ Input Text: Import text, font, size, horizontal, vertical, vectorization editing function.
• ④ QR code: Create QR code.
• ⑤ Bar Code: Create Bar code.
• ⑥ Graphics: Round-square-heart-pentagon, quick creation.
• ⑦ Connect to device: The icon turns blue after the connection is done (🔌).
• ⑧ Help: Open the link, watch the demo video, and refer to the FAQ.

Setting of Software Parameters

• ① Engraving Power: Adjust the power level to engrave different materials.
• ② Engraving Speed: Set the engraving speed, which determines the engraving depth.
• ③ Contrast: Drag the slider to adjust the contrast of text and photo (e.g., Contrast 16, 50, 80).
• ④ Filling Density; Filling: The filling effect is only effective for vector graphics. Select vectorization, click Fill on the text photo, drag the fill slider to adjust the filling density.
• ⑤ Engraving Times: Set the number of engraving times.
• ⑥ Width; Height: Adjust the width and height of text photo separately at will.
• ⑦ Proportional Zoom: Lock photo text to proportionally zoom in/out.
• ⑧ Black and White: To process photos to black and white.
• ⑨ Grayscale: Grayscale mode, adopt the function for engraving photos to adjust photo grayscale.
• ⑩ Contour: Cutting mode for wireframe cutting of engraving machine.
• ⑩ Sketch: Sketch mode, enhance the 3D effect of photo outline.
• ① X Mirror: Horizontal Rotation Effect.
• ② Y Mirror: Vertical Rotation Effect.
• ③ Reverse Color: Reverse background color of text and photo.
• ④ Center: One click to center the text and photo in the preview area.
• ⑤ Preview Location: Preview to confirm engraving position.
• ⑥ Start: Start engraving.
• ⑦ Stop: Stop engraving.

Introduction to Interface Loading Content

1. After loading the text and photo, left click the mouse to move the position of the text and photo. Right click the mouse to move the drawing board horizontally. Roll the mouse wheel to zoom in/out the drawing board.
2. X:26 Y:30 only indicate the position coordinates where the text and photo stay; when the text and photo are moved, the coordinates will change based on different positions.
3. ✖ Clear the text and photo on the drawing board.
4. ↻ Left click the mouse to rotate the text and photo 360°.
5. ⇅ Left click the mouse and drag to zoom in/out the text and photo.

FQA (Frequently Asked Questions)

① No response from the machine when being powered on.

1. No power supply: Check the socket and switch as well as the machine power socket to ensure they have been correctly plugged with normal power supply.

② It cannot be connected to the computer.

1. USB cable not connected: Check the USB data cable interface on the machine and computer to ensure it is correctly plugged. The USB interface on the front panel of some desktop computers may be invalid; it is better to connect to the interface on the back.
2. Driver not properly installed: Install the driver according to the instructions. After installation, the computer will recognize the device as a serial port, meaning the hardware connection is OK.
3. Other special problems: Pull out the USB data cable and power cable, keep the machine power off for 5 seconds, and then try the connection once again.

③ No response from the phone APP when being connected to the machine.

1. Wrong Bluetooth connection: Ensure it is connected to the Bluetooth released by the machine. Refer to "App Connection" in the User Manual for details.
2. Incompatibility: In case of abnormal connection due to incompatibility of newly-released phone or upgraded system, contact customer service with a screenshot of phone configuration for technical support.

④ Shallow engraving effect or no traces.

1. Inaccurate focus: Refer to "Focus Adjustment" in the User Manual to make the correct focus.
2. Engraving speed: Too fast speed is due to short burning time. Refer to "Engraving Parameters" in the User Manual to readjust the parameters.
3. Photo color is too light: The photo added should be clear. If the line is too thin or the color is too light, the engraving effect will be directly influenced.
4. Position of object to be engraved: If the object is placed obliquely, the focal length of the laser is fixed, so the object should be placed horizontally in parallel to the machine; otherwise, inaccurate focal length will result in a bad engraving effect.

⑤ Offline engraving unexpectedly stops.

1. The photo is not completely downloaded when being connected to the computer; download the photo once again.

⑥ Inaccurate focus.

1. Refer to "Focus" in the User Manual. Use the yellow focus plate provided with the camera to make the focus. If the focus plate is missing, a thin and rough yellow or white cardboard can be used as a substitute. Contact online customer service for relevant information.