Glowforge Tech Specs
Pick Your Model
Choose the most powerful and capable Glowforge. The Glowforge Pro is the same size but can print enormous objects with the Pro Passthrough slot, and has upgraded cooling for all-day use. It also features upgraded components and increased laser power, with top engraving speeds 3 times as fast as the Glowforge Basic and cutting speeds 1.2 times as fast. The Pro has double the warranty. Class 4 laser product.
Our premium home offering for the ultimate personal printing experience. The Plus offers upgraded components and a top engraving speed 2 times faster than the Basic and has double the warranty. Class 1 laser product.
Glowforge Air Filter
The Glowforge Air Filter uses activated carbon and HEPA filters to clean the air that comes out of your Glowforge printer. It sits on the floor near your printer and comes with handles and wheels so it’s easy to move. It has an on/off switch and a dial to adjust the fan power for maximum filter life.
Dimensions
- Glowforge exterior (Pro, Plus, and Basic): 38″ x 20.75″ x 8.25″ (965mm x 527mm x 210mm)
Work Area
- Maximum material depth: 18" (455 mm) for Basic and Plus; unlimited for Pro
- Maximum material width: 20″ (515 mm)
- Cutting area: approx. 11″ (279 mm) deep and 19.5″ (495 mm) wide
- Maximum material height: 2″ (50mm)
- Maximum material height with tray: 0.5″ (13mm)
Material Capability
Can safely print on any laser-compatible material, with examples below. Glowforge recommends Proofgrade™ materials for automatic settings and perfect results.
Cuts & Engraves
- wood
- fabric
- leather
- paper
- cardboard
- plexiglass (acrylic)
- Delrin (acetal)
- mylar
- rubber
- cork
- sandpaper
- foods
- ...and more
Engraves Only
- glass
- marble
- rubber stamps
- stone
- ceramic tile
- anodized aluminum
- titanium
- corian
- ...and more
Software
- Easy and powerful interface will have you printing in minutes
- Web interface works on Mac, PC, Linux, and many mobile devices (internet required)
- Compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. Glowforge Premium includes support for DXF files
- Drag-and-drop layout with live camera preview to position designs on the material
- Automatically scan drawings and print without design software
- Catalog of premium, customizable, ready-to-print designs
One Button Print
When used with Proofgrade materials, automatically determines settings for perfect cutting and engraving
Cameras
- Wide Angle Camera — Mounted on the lid, provides a view of the entire printable area, accurate within 0.25" (6mm)
- Macro Camera — Mounted on the head, provides extreme up-close information for autofocus, accurate within 0.004" (0.1mm)
Autofocus
- Exquisitely precise — low-power laser measurement scans the surface of the material to determine the exact height
- Completely Internal — Lens moves internally up and down inside the head to print on materials up to 0.5” (13mm) thick
- Multipass — Focus can be shifted between engrave passes, allowing detailed depth engraves
- Manual focus option — the laser can be focused at a precise height to experiment with a range of techniques
Lighting
- Dual high-efficiency internal LED strips give your work broad illumination for a wide angle view
- Headlights under the lid give point illumination for precise precisioning
Laser System
- CO2 Laser — Custom CO2 glass laser tube capable of continuous operation at 10,600 nm; rated at 45 watts for Pro and 40 watts for Plus and Basic
- Fixed Alignment — Factory calibrated optical system does not require any alignment by the user
- Sealed Optics — Enclosed optical path with cleanable and replaceable windows protects the laser optics to avoid replacement or realignment
Mechanicals
- Case — High modulus injection molded plastic
- Linear System — Custom extruded aluminum linear rails with belt driven v-wheel carrier
- Motion — Dual hybrid stepper Y axis; single hybrid stepper X axis
- Cooling — Closed loop self contained internal cooling.
- Air Assist — Internal air assist with no external compressor hookup required
- Recommended Operating Temperature: 60F-75F (16C-24C) Basic and Plus; 60F-81F (16C-27C) Pro
Requirements
- Wi-Fi required (2.4 GHz b/g/n and WPA2, WPA, WEP, or open)
- Ventilation with either the Glowforge Compact Filter, or an open-able window within 8 feet
- 110/220 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ outlet
- Glowforge Basic, Plus, and Pro have 800W peak power consumption
- Compact Filter has an additional 350W peak power consumption
Miscellaneous
- Precision power settings allow enough control to draw lines on copy paper
- 3D engrave settings carve detailed surfaces
- Positioning precision to 0.001” (0.025mm)
- Engraving up to 1355 DPI
Pro Upgrade
- Pro Passthrough slot allows the use of material that’s up to 1/4″ (6.3mm) high, up to 20” (50.8cm) wide, and as long as desired
- Upgraded solid state thermoelectric cooling
Air Filter Upgrade
- Activated carbon gas filtration
- HEPA grade particulate filtration
- Cartridge full alert
- 350W brushless DC motor rated at 275 cfm
- 60db-70db (similar to a vacuum)
- 4" hose connector
- Rolling wheels
- Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 16.14” x 10.43″ x 16.92″ (410mm x 265mm x 430mm)
- Weight: 48lbs (22kg)
Warranty
Full warranty at glowforge.com/warranty
Safety
- Certified to UL standards
- Safety sensors alert in case of bumps or unplanned movement
- Safety sensors warn in case of overtemperature conditions
- Safety sensors notify when fan performance changes
- The Glowforge Basic and Glowforge Plus are Class 1 laser devices with no special training required
- The Glowforge Pro is a Class 4 laser device and comes with all necessary safety training materials
- Certified to UL/ANSI/IEC 60950-1-07 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1-07 (R16) by TUV Rhineland
