Laser Settings for Paper & Card
Can you laser cut paper and card?
Yes — lasers cut paper and card with a precision no blade matches, which is why laser-cut wedding stationery is an industry. Low power, high speed, and absolute fire vigilance.
DIODE450 nm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper / card | Cut | 3,000–6,000 mm/min | 20–40% | 1 | 10 W |
⚠ CutVery flammable — fire watch throughout.
PrepPreparation & technique
Hold flat with a vacuum bed, magnets or repositionable spray on a sacrificial sheet.
⚠ SafetyThe most flammable thing you'll ever put in the machine. Never look away, even for a ten-second cut.
LearnMatching tutorials
All values are starting points at the stated reference wattage. Run a test grid on your own machine and material batch first.