LaserParameters LaserOnDelay

The Laser On Delay can be used to prevent burn-in effects at the start of a vector. This delay is typically used to turn on the laser after the first few microsteps of a mark command, ensuring that the laser's motion control systems (mirrors, etc.) are “up to speed” before marking. The vectors must be scanned with a constant velocity to ensure uniform marking. This delay can have either a positive or negative value and will vary with different marking media (some media require a burn-in time to begin marking). The goal is to adjust the Laser On Delay to ensure uniform marking with no variations of intensity throughout the desired vector. Typically, too short of a delay will cause burn-in effects, and too long of a delay may cause disconnected line segments.