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Paper and cardstock: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
xTool and Monport list paper for engraving on diode and CO2 lasers. xTool, Glowforge and Boss Laser list it for cutting. Monport's table lists paper as Yes for fiber lasers. No manufacturer linked here lists paper for fiber cutting.
- Also called
- chipboard, cardboard
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (2)
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (2)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (1), cut: Not listed
- Thickest one-pass cut listed
- Not listed
- Listed as No by
- No manufacturer
Compatibility by laser type
Yes (2) 2 manufacturers or stores list it as workableNo (2) 2 list it as not workableDisagree manufacturers list bothWith conditions workable only under a stated conditionNot listed no manufacturer statement
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode laser (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Monport. | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Glowforge. |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Monport. | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | Yes (1) Yes: Monport. | Not listed |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for paper and cardstock.
Manufacturer statements
| Laser and job | Manufacturer | Lists it as | Wording or table entry on the page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Rubber Silicone Glass (with coating) Stone Ceramics (with coating) Plated/coated metal Stainless steel Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| Diode, engrave or mark | Monport | Yes | Paper (Uncoated): YES (diode). | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
| Diode, cut | xTool | Yes | Cutting: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Felt Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| Diode, cut | Glowforge | Yes | Both Glowforge Aura and Glowforge Spark cut, score, and engrave ... paper, & cardboard | Glowforge: Craft Series tech specs (Aura, Spark) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Rubber Silicone Glass Stone Ceramics Plated/coated metal Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | Monport | Yes | Paper (Uncoated): YES (CO2). | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | xTool | Yes | Cutting: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Paper Rubber Fabric Foam Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | Boss Laser | Yes | A CO2 laser cuts and engraves non-metals: ... paper and cardstock | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| Fiber, engrave or mark | Monport | Yes | Paper (Uncoated): YES (fiber). Suitable for all lasers. | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
Not listed for: Fiber cut.
One-pass cut depth
No one-pass cut depth is listed for this material on the laser machines page.
Fumes
Laser cutting and engraving give off fumes. The machine's manual has the venting rules for that machine. The fume and room lookup compares a machine's exhaust airflow with fume extractor airflow.