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==== Preparation ==== | ==== Preparation ==== | ||
You will need task wipes, all-purpose cleaner, and industrial optical cleaner. Do not use any other kind of towel since you will risk scratching the glass and sensitive optical components. | You will need task wipes, all-purpose cleaner, and industrial optical cleaner. Do not use any other kind of towel since you will risk scratching the glass and sensitive optical components. | ||
[[File:C60EEBA8-8B83-4E12-A573-000A3F425DD4 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|You will need to use task wipes to ensure you don't scratch the glass or any of the sensors | [[File:C60EEBA8-8B83-4E12-A573-000A3F425DD4 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|You will need to use task wipes to ensure you don't scratch the glass or any of the sensors|left]] | ||
[[File:F5614E65-7B25-46C4-AB6F-AD02884D924D 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|The optical cleaner you'll need | [[File:F5614E65-7B25-46C4-AB6F-AD02884D924D 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|The optical cleaner you'll need|none]] | ||
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==== Step 1 ==== | ==== Step 1 ==== | ||
Start by thoroughly cleaning both sides of the glass with the all-purpose cleaner. It may take multiple passes to totally clear off all the gunk. You will also want to clean the tube at the back of the GlowForge. | Start by thoroughly cleaning both sides of the glass with the all-purpose cleaner. It may take multiple passes to totally clear off all the gunk. You will also want to clean the tube at the back of the GlowForge. | ||
[[File:841058A4-4A24-43D4-9B09-20BF55ECCA89 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|Cleaning the top of the glass| | [[File:841058A4-4A24-43D4-9B09-20BF55ECCA89 1 105 c.jpg|left|thumb|Cleaning the top of the glass]] | ||
[[File:C43A1CC8-1F87-40AF-8FE4-EE6EE8F45AAD 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|Cleaning the bottom of the glass. | [[File:8EB48FB6-9F35-4924-A78E-AD73C8B3C41A 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|The tube in question]] | ||
[[File:C43A1CC8-1F87-40AF-8FE4-EE6EE8F45AAD 1 105 c.jpg|none|thumb|Cleaning the bottom of the glass.]] | |||
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==== Step 2 ==== | ==== Step 2 ==== | ||
There are several optical pieces you will also need to clean. There is a camera on the bottom of the lid, as well as two orange optical sensors: one on the left of the piece with the GlowForge logo, and one all the way on the left side of the machine. Clean these with the industrial optical cleaner. | There are several optical pieces you will also need to clean. There is a camera on the bottom of the lid, as well as two orange optical sensors: one on the left of the piece with the GlowForge logo, and one all the way on the left side of the machine. Clean these with the industrial optical cleaner. | ||
[[File: | [[File:32C5F050-D039-4028-BC87-A2595877A397 1 105 c.jpg|left|thumb|The first optical sensor]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:7C14169C-ED8A-46F5-9C06-919C126C01DC 1 105 c.jpg|thumb|The camera]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:C0C8C995-DE96-4E8B-8DC3-FB0F52F69F53 1 105 c.jpg|none|thumb|The second optical sensor]] | ||
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==== Step 3 ==== | ==== Step 3 ==== | ||
Remove the tray from the bottom of the GlowForge and dump out whatever crap was collected inside of it. | Remove the tray from the bottom of the GlowForge and dump out whatever crap was collected inside of it. Spot clean any surfaces that look gross. | ||
[[File: | [[File:153CB7A5-93CD-4744-95C7-5E11906E7EB9 1 105 c.jpg|left|thumb|Dumping out the tray]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:38, 16 October 2025
The Glowforge Pro laser cutter should be cleaned regularly to ensure its optimal operation.
Preparation
You will need task wipes, all-purpose cleaner, and industrial optical cleaner. Do not use any other kind of towel since you will risk scratching the glass and sensitive optical components.
Step 1
Start by thoroughly cleaning both sides of the glass with the all-purpose cleaner. It may take multiple passes to totally clear off all the gunk. You will also want to clean the tube at the back of the GlowForge.
Step 2
There are several optical pieces you will also need to clean. There is a camera on the bottom of the lid, as well as two orange optical sensors: one on the left of the piece with the GlowForge logo, and one all the way on the left side of the machine. Clean these with the industrial optical cleaner.
Step 3
Remove the tray from the bottom of the GlowForge and dump out whatever crap was collected inside of it. Spot clean any surfaces that look gross.
