Time to Print
Looking good! When you're happy with the
placement of your design on your material,
click "Print" in the upper right-hand corner of
the Workspace. The printer head will scan
the material for a precise laser focus and the
Print Window will open. You'll see the time
your design will take to print, and the button
on your Glowforge will begin blinking.
Laser!
And now, the laser! Press the blinking button on your Glowforge. It's important that you keep
watch on your Glowforge while it is printing – luckily, it's really fun to watch a laser in action.
Need to Walk Away?
If you need to walk away, you can press the white button to
pause any time a print is happening. To resume, just press the
button again and the print will continue. We take care of all the
magic so that there's no visible interruption.
Opening the lid or clicking "Cancel" will cancel the print (so it
cannot be restarted). Remember not to leave your Glowforge
unattended while it is printing.
Reveal your Gift of Good Measure
When the laser finishes, the fans will continue to
whisk away the last wisps of exhaust for a few
moments. Wait for the fans to stop, then remove
your print. Peel away the protective layer (duct
tape can make this easier!) to reveal the engraved
material underneath.
Put your keychain through the hole and never lack
for measurement again!
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