Engraving with USB Flash Drive - LP5

You can utilize a USB flash drive for offline engraving with LP5, eliminating the need to wait for file transfer and thereby improving engraving efficiency. This guide will provide you with the relevant operational steps.

How to Use the USB Flash Drive for Engraving

Correct Insertion for USB Flash Drive

How to Access USB Flash Drive in LDS App

It can be found via this path: User > Files in USB.

Operation steps:

1. Select the file you want to engrave.
2. Preview.
3. Adjust the focal length of the dual red dots focusing.
4. Confirm the engraving position.
5. Start engraving.

when using the "Files in USB" function in LDS app, you can only preview, start laser engraving, pause laser engraving, continue laser engraving, and stop laser engraving. Files stored on a USB flash drive can't be re-edited or recreated in the LDS App.

How to Access USB Flash Drive in LDS PC Software

Once the USB flash drive is detected, this icon will appear on the "toolbar" of LDS. Then, click it.

Operation steps:

1. Select the file you want to engrave.
2. Preview.
3. Adjust the focal length of the dual red dots focusing.
4. Confirm the engraving position.
5. Start engraving.

when using the "Files in USB" function in LDS software, you can only preview, start laser engraving, pause laser engraving, continue laser engraving, and stop laser engraving. Files stored on a USB flash drive can't be re-edited or recreated in the LDS software.

How to Export .lpb Project File

.lpb project files can only be saved and exported when the LDS PC software is connected to the LP5 machine.

* .lpb project files must contain all engraving parameter settings

*Example - Exporting an 3D Embossing File in .lpb format:

Please connect the LP5 to the LDS software and import the image or pictures you want to emboss.

Then set the engraving parameters, including engraving size, power, speed (depth), resolution, passes, layers height, number of layers, etc

Finally, adjust the position of the engraving object within the blue frame, preview the position, and ensure that the engraving content is accurate

After confirming the engraving information, save and export the .lpb project file. Edit the name (the file name cannot exceed 30 characters) and save it to your desired location.

When the LP5 reads the file from the USB flash drive, it is only able to show your design's width and height.
The live preview of the .lpb file and the engraving parameters cannot be accessed in the LDS software.

Therefore, it is recommended to include parameter information when saving the file name (e.g., engraving content-4K-1064-P100-D50-H0.05-5 times) for better organization and efficiency.

Requirements for a USB Flash Drive

We recommend using the official USB flash drive included as a gift in the retail box. If you prefer to use your own, it must meet the requirements listed below.

How to Convert Your Own USB Flash Drive Format to FAT32

If you prefer to use your own USB drive instead of our official one, please ensure that it has been formatted as [FAT32]. You can locate the USB drive in [My Computer], format it, and select the FAT32 format type.

Learn more details about How to convert the USB flash drive format to FAT32

Requirements for Storing .lpb Files in the USB Flash Drive:

The .lpb file must be stored in the "LaserPecker" folder on the USB flash drive.

We have designated a specific folder on the provided USB flash drive for LaserPecker files to expedite the search process. The .lpb project files exported from the PC software should be stored in this folder for quick and easy retrieval.

It is important to note that .lpb project files outside this designated folder will not be accessible by the software when using a USB flash drive.