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  1. 02-14-2018, 9:14 AM #1
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    Question Can't get my computer to recognize Chinese 50W laser

    I purchased a Chinese 50W laser from eBay. I have a laptop next to the laser so I want to send programs over the USB cable instead of loading engraving files on a USB stick. The laser came with RD Works 8.0. Any suggestions on what I can do to get the USB connection to work?

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  3. 02-14-2018, 11:29 AM #2
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    Try loading the USB driver again. Also, try using different USB ports on the computer, each one has its own com port #, and if a port you're plugged into is assigned as a 'shared resource' within the computer the machine may not recognize it when searching.
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    And insure that RDworks is set to communicate by USB..... Should be default, but it might not be. And does the laser have a true USB port, not a stick port.
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    Are you using the cable that comes from inside the laser. Mine has the usb that connects to the controller in the cabinet.
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    Yes, I am using the USB cable that came with the laser. My USB interface port is outside of the cabinet.
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  7. 05-04-2018, 7:54 AM #6
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    John the way my laser is configured the USB interface (computer to laser) is USB interface in lower USB port and thumb drive USB into the top port. I will double check my RDworks configuration for communication by USB. Thanks for the reply.
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  8. 05-04-2018, 7:52 AM #7
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    Thank you, Kev. I tried loading the driver again with no luck. I have several USB ports on my computer, so I will try each one until hopefully I see a result.
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    I Have been thinking about purchasing a 60w do you mind sharing who you bought it from?
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    Cody, I bought it on eBay from Guangzhou Amonstar Trading Co., Limited. Stay away from them. The eBay trading name is igoodmart2011 (13136 )
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    --Some needs to read the TOS...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev Williams View Post
    --Some needs to read the TOS...
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    please remove the link its been up 4 5 days now
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    Floyd sent a note asking the post be removed so I deleted it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John K Jordan View Post
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