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Why Is My Fiber Laser Engraving 50% Weaker After Reinstalling LightBurn With the Same Settings?

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to troubleshoot a significant power difference after reinstalling LightBurn and would appreciate any advice.

Machine Setup

  • Laser: 20W Fiber Laser
  • Controller: BJJCZ Laser Mark Control Board V4
  • Software: LightBurn Pro 2.0.05 (Galvo license)
  • Field Size: 110 × 110 mm

Issue

After reinstalling LightBurn due to a driver conflict, my laser engraving output became much weaker.

I now need roughly 50% more power to achieve the same engraving results as before.

Example (Black Anodized Aluminum Cards)

Before reinstall:

  • Speed: 1000 mm/s
  • Power: 50%
  • Frequency: 20 kHz
  • Line Interval: 0.04 mm

Result: clean engraving.

After reinstall:

  • Same settings produce very light engraving
  • I now need about 75% power to get similar results.

Current Laser Settings

  • Laser Type: Fiber
  • Fiber Type: JPT (technician changed from Fiber/IPG)
  • Enable Q-Pulse Width: OFF
  • MO Enabled Only When Running: OFF
  • Open MO Delay: 8 ms
  • Enable PWM: ON
  • Max Frequency: 80 kHz
  • Min Frequency: 20 kHz
  • Enable Tickle: OFF
  • First Pulse Killer (FPK): OFF
  • SPI Simmer Current: 80

Galvo Settings

Galvo 1 (Y Axis)

  • Scale: 80.0034%
  • Bulge: 0.9694
  • Skew: 1.0000
  • Trapezoid: 0.9921

Galvo 2 (X Axis)

  • Scale: 89.1692%
  • Bulge: 1.0377
  • Skew: 1.0000
  • Trapezoid: 1.0037

Jump Speed: 500 mm/s

Things I Already Checked

  • Focus is correct (3-dot red pointer system, all dots converge)
  • Same frequency (20 kHz)
  • Same line interval (0.04 mm)
  • Same speed (1000 mm/s)
  • Jump speed changed from 4000 → 500 mm/s (improved quality but not power)
  • Fiber type changed IPG → JPT

My Questions

  1. Could reinstalling LightBurn reset a global power scaling or calibration setting?
  2. Could the Fiber Type setting (JPT vs IPG) change the effective power output?
  3. Are there any BJJCZ controller parameters that LightBurn does not restore after reinstall?

Has anyone seen something like this before?

Any suggestions on what else to check would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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  • I suggest first checking the device settings in LightBurn and making sure the Min Frequency and Max Frequency match your laser’s datasheet.

    You can also try switching the Source setting from JPT back to IPG. If your JPT laser is not an M7 or M8 series, it is usually more appropriate to select IPG.

    Based on your parameters, your machine appears to be a Q-switched laser rather than a MOPA system, which means the pulse width is typically fixed around 100–200 ns instead of being adjustable.

    It’s worth testing by setting the Source to IPG first.

    Regarding Analog vs Digital control: IPG-style machines generally use a standard 0–10V analog signal for power control and are often plug-and-play. In contrast, JPT M7/M8 MOPA lasers use a digital communication protocol that transmits detailed parameters such as power, frequency, and pulse width.

    If your laser is not a true MOPA system but is set to JPT mode, LightBurn may be sending the wrong type of control signal, which can result in weaker output, inconsistent performance, or the need to increase power settings to achieve the same effect as before.

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