Faint laser engraving

I am new, I have an Ortur M3 and when I try to engrave words it comes out very faint, I have slowed the rate down and speed it up . ANy Ideas

Assuming your configurations are correct you really only have 2 controls that affect the burn, speed and power. If you want a stronger burn then increase power or further decrease speed.

I tried that power 100 and speed 300

What are the units?

And have you tried going slower?

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On what material?
If you’re engraving white or blue material, or metal, or any type of transparent acrylic, be prepared for disappointment…

Yes if it is 300 mm/m that is slow if it is mm/s it is zooming.

additionally might have to check other settings that could reduce power etc. but I’m thinking it might be a focus issue. the little guide my laser came with was like 1/4 off of what I got when i did a ramp test.

also is this wood? or something else that might be the issue too.

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