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Practical LightBurn guides, settings, testing workflows and troubleshooting — written for real workshop use.
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Bidirectional engraving lines do not align
Check mechanics first, then measure and correct a consistent left/right shift with LightBurn Scanning Offset Adjustment.
Dithering Modes: Turning Gray Tones into Laser-Friendly Dot Patterns
Understand why different dithering algorithms distribute on/off dots differently and why there is no single best mode for every photo or material.
Adjust Image: Brightness, Contrast and Gamma
Use LightBurn's image controls to shape tonal information before engraving without confusing image processing with laser power.
Offset Fill: When Contour-Following Engraving Helps — and When It Hurts
Use Offset Fill deliberately for contour-following fills and recognize designs that can make the calculation unnecessarily expensive.
Fill Mode: Scan Angle, Bidirectional Scanning and Crosshatch
Understand the Fill controls that change scan direction, travel efficiency and the way engraved coverage is built.
Image Engraving Workflow: Five Decisions That Matter
A practical order for preparing photo engravings: material response, Speed/Power, interval, image processing and Preview.
Line Interval and DPI: Why More DPI Is Not Always Better
Learn what scan-line spacing changes, why excessive density can hurt quality, and how the Interval Test finds a practical value.