Epilog Zing 24 Settings & Speeds

Engrave from the BACK side of the sheet for a clean mirrored result.

Cast acrylic cuts cleaner than extruded — higher speed, no stringing.

Maple cuts slightly harder than basswood — 2 passes if not clean through.

Apply Cermark spray, let dry, laser, wipe off. Permanent mark.

CO2 ablates marble surface. Bright clean result.

PU faux leather only. Avoid PVC.

Apply Cermark or white acrylic paint, let dry, laser, wipe off.

Thick bamboo — engrave only.

2 passes at 30W for clean cut.

Cork 3mm cuts cleanly on Epilog Zing at low-moderate power.

Defocus +1-2mm for frosted finish; keep power low to avoid cracking

Epilog Zing Material Settings PDF (official): anodized aluminum engraves at high speed, low power. 100% speed / 30% power / 500 DPI is a recommended starting point from Epilog documentation — anodized aluminum needs far less power than wood. Text is sharpest at 500 DPI; 400 DPI also acceptable. Speed expressed as Epilog percentage (1–100). Source: epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/zing-material-settings.pdf + epiloglaser.com/support/material-settings

Custom rubber stamp engraving at 500 DPI — the Epilog is widely used by stamp makers. The fine beam and precise motion produce sharp, deep reliefs. Use stamp rubber or laser-safe rubber (not natural rubber which produces toxic fumes). Wash the stamp with soap and water after engraving to remove residue.

Baltic birch cuts beautifully on the Epilog. The consistent power delivery means no variation across a full sheet — all pieces are identical, which matters for production runs. The Epilog's print driver makes it easy to run repeated jobs from any design software.

Walnut plywood cuts cleanly and precisely. The Epilog's accuracy makes it ideal for intricate wooden jewellery and decorative panels. Cut edges have minimal char compared to budget CO2 machines — this is partly the tube quality and partly the precision motion system.

6mm MDF cuts in one pass with good edge quality. MDF fumes are toxic — Epilog machines are often used with professional inline air filtration units (e.g. UAS or Purex). Don't rely on an open window for extraction with MDF; use dedicated filtration especially in school or office environments.

Cardboard cuts cleanly at high speed and low power. The Epilog's autofocus system ensures consistent focus height even on slightly warped card stock. Used widely in schools and fab labs for rapid packaging prototypes and architectural models.

Bright, consistent white engrave on slate with no banding — one area where the Epilog clearly outperforms budget CO2 machines. The servo-driven head maintains even speed across the slate surface. Wipe clean after engraving. Great for wedding gifts and memorial items.

Clean cuts through 2mm veg-tan leather. Epilog's consistent power output means no undercut or overcut variation across the piece. Thicker leather (3-4mm) needs 2 passes at 70%. The Zing 24's small 610×305mm bed is sufficient for most jewellery and accessory production.

The Epilog gives exceptionally sharp leather engraving — fine text down to 6pt is legible. At 20% and 350mm/s you get a deep, dark mark without cutting through on standard 2mm veg-tan. For lighter colour marking (hot-stamping look) drop to 12%.

Crisp frosted engrave at 18%. The Epilog's consistent power delivery means no streaking or banding across wide raster fills — a common problem on cheaper CO2 machines. For 3D relief engraving use 'vary power' mode with a greyscale depth map.

Flame-polished edges on cast acrylic. The Epilog's precise motion control means cuts are straight and smooth — no wobble from belt slack. Always use cast acrylic (not extruded) for cutting. Extruded acrylic can produce chlorine gas and doesn't polish as cleanly.

Fast, consistent engrave at 300mm/s and 30%. The Zing 24's precision servo motors produce extremely sharp lines even at high speed. For photo engraving use 400 DPI — the Epilog handles fine detail far better than gantry machines with belt drives. 'Stucki' or 'Jarvis' dithering works best.

Epilog machines are extremely consistent — these settings produce clean cuts with minimal char on every sheet. The Zing 24's sealed CO2 tube maintains calibration over years of use, unlike Chinese tube machines that drift. Always use the Epilog print driver or LightBurn's Epilog profile for correct speed/power mapping.

Deep clean relief for stamps. 500 DPI for fine detail. Invert design.

What materials can the Epilog Zing 24 engrave or cut?

The Epilog Zing 24 has community-tested settings for 3mm Mirrored Acrylic, 3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast), 3mm Maple Plywood, Stainless Steel, Marble Tile, Kraft Paper, Faux Leather, Denim Fabric, and 31 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

What settings should I use to cut Kraft Paper on the Epilog Zing 24?

A community-tested starting point is speed 95 mm/s, power 8% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

What can a CO₂ laser like the Epilog Zing 24 cut that a diode laser cannot?

CO₂ lasers can cut and engrave clear acrylic, glass (with care), fabric, and thicker wood more cleanly than diode lasers, because the CO₂ wavelength is absorbed by materials that are transparent to diode light. This makes the Epilog Zing 24 more versatile for craft and production use.