# \#jtech **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/jtech/46.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [JTech Laser Firing But Not Burning Wood](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-laser-firing-but-not-burning-wood/187148)
**Author:** [@unruh](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/unruh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-laser-firing-but-not-burning-wood/187148 "2026-01-27T19:09:21Z")
Hey y’all, I’m super new to laser beams world! I’ve recently installed a JTech 5V laser to my Spakeoko XXl. And I’ve watched a few videos on how to setup everything in Lightburn. I have been able to get my computer to ta… --- ## [Cut and Engrave Settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cut-and-engrave-settings/110907)
**Author:** [@Mercadiechurch21](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Mercadiechurch21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cut-and-engrave-settings/110907 "2023-09-19T01:27:40Z")
I am so new to all of this. I havent even attempted to cut with my jtech 7w because Im not sure where to even start. I wanted to see if anyone had any advice. I looked at the cut/layers and I have no idea. I have watched… --- ## [Laser moves in opposite direction and runs into the rails](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-moves-in-opposite-direction-and-runs-into-the-rails/82925)
**Author:** [@Nick\_r12](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Nick_r12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-moves-in-opposite-direction-and-runs-into-the-rails/82925 "2022-11-29T23:36:46Z")
So I’ve been having a problem lately with my laser’s movement. When I first started out I had no issues, but now I can’t figure out why my laser runs into the rail. As if the controls were inverted. My setup is a 7w J… --- ## [Cutting through wood with Lightburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-through-wood-with-lightburn/49979)
**Author:** [@vees19](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/vees19)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-through-wood-with-lightburn/49979 "2021-10-24T05:22:36Z")
Hey All, I am trying to use my Jtech 7.0W laser (on a Shapeoko 4 XXL) to cut through some 1/4 birch plywood and I clearly have no idea how to do it because none of My test circles have cut through the wood. I’ve change… --- ## [Rotary - Yes another newbie looking for help/suggestions - Xcarve, Jtec laser, FTG rotary](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-yes-another-newbie-looking-for-help-suggestions-xcarve-jtec-laser-ftg-rotary/47224)
**Author:** [@BritXpat](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/BritXpat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-yes-another-newbie-looking-for-help-suggestions-xcarve-jtec-laser-ftg-rotary/47224 "2021-09-14T15:34:07Z")
Hello All, Looking for help/suggestions in setting up a new rotary with an Xcarve , FTG rotary and a Jtec laser. Hardward specs: XCarve 1000 (2018) xcontroller with upgrade Z axis Increases gantry clearance to 4.5” J… --- ## [I'm having trouble with my jtech laser and lightburn.](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/im-having-trouble-with-my-jtech-laser-and-lightburn/46483)
**Author:** [@huddy](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/huddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/im-having-trouble-with-my-jtech-laser-and-lightburn/46483 "2021-08-23T20:36:00Z")
So I’ve got everything hooked up correctly as far as I can tell. My laser will fire manually if I flip the mini slide switch on the front of the laser (controller?) unit that attaches to the onefinity controller. I follo… --- ## [Laser Stops firing from gcode after 1.0 update](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-stops-firing-from-gcode-after-1-0-update/45545)
**Author:** [@Shiver.Woodworks](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Shiver.Woodworks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-stops-firing-from-gcode-after-1-0-update/45545 "2021-08-14T16:26:10Z")
Running into an issue with GCODE saved out of lightburn 1.0. I’m using a JTECH 7w attached to a Onefinity Woodworker CNC. Prior to the update i had no issues (well besides trying to find settings that work on grayscale). … --- ## [Jtech laser stops firing when i move the y axis about 3 inches](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-laser-stops-firing-when-i-move-the-y-axis-about-3-inches/42889)
**Author:** [@jgadzia](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jgadzia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-laser-stops-firing-when-i-move-the-y-axis-about-3-inches/42889 "2021-06-20T20:01:41Z")
My laser was working, today it is not. I uninstalled my lightburn software then reinstalled it and having the same problem after laser homes if i turn the fire button on, the laser will fire appropriately if i start mov… --- ## [JTech 7w Pro Laser for Sale](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-7w-pro-laser-for-sale/41921)
**Author:** [@Engel2210](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Engel2210)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/jtech-7w-pro-laser-for-sale/41921 "2021-06-07T21:58:01Z")
Asking $500 (OBO) + shipping. Sold the CNC and buyer didn’t want it. Has the high resolution lens installed by JTech. Installed on X-Carve and tested to ensure it works but never burned a project. Take a look at the pict… --- ## [Not cutting through](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/not-cutting-through/20516)
**Author:** [@craftaweighmakes](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/craftaweighmakes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/not-cutting-through/20516 "2020-08-16T17:43:32Z")
Finally got around to my proper settings for the basic use of the laser. Been playing with the cut/line settings for a while but no matter how much faster or slower, stronger or weaker output I write on my settings, its … --- ## [Question about cutting through thin material](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/question-about-cutting-through-thin-material/2869)
**Author:** [@idfnova](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/idfnova)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/question-about-cutting-through-thin-material/2869 "2020-06-22T08:24:18Z")
I’m cutting a lightweight fabric material and am looking for suggestions speed vs power and a question about not always burning through the material. The laser i’m using is a 7w JTech laser running at 12.5% and 5 inches… --- ## [Engraving Good.... Cutting Bad](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-good-cutting-bad/16708)
**Author:** [@WatsSmart](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/WatsSmart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-good-cutting-bad/16708 "2020-05-29T20:02:52Z")
I just bought the 2.8W Shapeoko3 All-in-One Laser and Mounting Kit Bundle and started playing with LightBurn. Engraving has been going great, however, no matter how many passes I run I can’t seem to make a true cut on a … --- ## [Grayscale engravings very light](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/grayscale-engravings-very-light/11181)
**Author:** [@Tinkerlux](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Tinkerlux)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/grayscale-engravings-very-light/11181 "2020-01-24T18:58:22Z")
Hey there! I am hoping to get some help understanding a few aspects of the gray scale engraving process. Specifically I continue to have issues regulating the darkness of the engraving. They typically come out much ligh…