Submit your file

To submit your project for the Laser Engraver, email idealab@whitelakelibrary.org with the subject line of “Laser Engraver” and attach your file, image, or project content. Include any other relevant information (i.e., size details, material details).

File must be a .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, .dxf, .webp format. Images with transparent backgrounds work best.

After submitting your file for printing, the staff will review it and determine if we can complete the project and the amount of time for your project to complete. Staff will then set up a time for you to drop off your materials and a time for you to pick up the completed project.  Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing projects.

Materials

xTool selected materials are suggested as they will work best with the machine. However materials, usually called “Laser Blanks”, can be purchased form a variety of stores including Michaels, JoAnn, and Amazon.  Glowforge materials will also work. If you have any questions about materials please contact idealab@whitelakelibrary.org and we can assist.

Some of the materials xTool P2 can cut include:

• Wood: pine, oak, maple, birch, walnut, cherry, plywood (less than 12mm) and basswood.
• Acrylic: all colors and all types, including translucent, mirrored, opaque and clear acrylic.
• Fabric: cotton, polyester, nylon, silk, linen, polyester and polyamide fabric.
• Leather: genuine, synthetic, faux leather.
• Others: EVA foam, felt pad, plastic, rubber, paper, cork and cardboard.
• But, xTool P2 cannot cut metal or glass, but it can engrave on it.
• Metal: coated metal, anodized aluminum alloy, and anodized titanium steel. For stainless steel, you need to spray a coating on it before marking.
• Glass: float glass, insulated glass, frosted glass, tinted glass…etc. Please note that glass that is too hard or too thin may break.

Additional Information

The Library reserves the right to decline any project that does not fit our guidelines. See below for more information.

Files will be processed as submitted. Staff will not change a design after receiving it aside from sizing images to requested size. Staff will do their best to ensure accurate settings for the laser are used. If possible, please provide a test piece of material for staff to ensure best quality settings.

Projects are not guaranteed to come out as intended and can be affected by any number of variables including quality of image provided and quality of materials provided. We will not redo projects that fail due to design quality errors unless changes are made to the design. Refunds or replacements will not be given if customers are unsatisfied with the quality, size, or other options within the customer’s control. Check your design carefully before submitting.

Things to Note

Only designated library staff will have hands-on access to the laser engraver.
Patrons must provide their own materials to be cut or engraved. 
The library’s laser engraver is for educational, entertainment, and prototyping purposes. The library does not provide access to the laser engraver to produce or sell goods. 

What cannot be printed

The Library retains the right to refuse any project request for any reason. The library’s laser engraver may only be used for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the library’s laser engraver to create material that is:

• Prohibited by local, state, or federal law or regulation.
• Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
• Obscene, sexually explicit, or harmful to minors.
• Violation of another’s intellectual property rights. The patron is responsible for compliance with all intellectual property laws, including patent, trade dress, trademark, and copyright laws. Responsibility for possible copyright or any other intellectual property infringement lies solely with the user, and the Library disclaims any responsibility or liability resulting therefrom. The person requesting to use the laser engraver is liable for any infringement.
• Intended for any commercial use

The Library Director or designee reserves the right to:

• Refuse any laser engraver request. If the request is denied, the patron may appeal that decision to the Library Board by sending a written notice of appeal to the Library Board President within ten days of notice of the denial.
• Review and approve all materials before printing. The patron will be informed if there is a problem with the design or production. The Library cannot guarantee that an engraving will be completed within a particular time frame.
• Stop engraving a request due to time or machine capabilities.
• Set a limit on the maximum time an engraving may take.
• Refuse to engrave large numbers of identical objects.

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