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by ape4 3917 days ago
Whats the purpose of the big button the device? I would have thought starting a print from your computer would turn it on.
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It's the "the cloud can't activate a 40W cutting laser in your home by itself" button.

At least that's how it's explained more-or-less in one of the videos. Makes sense to ensure that the operator is in front of the machine and has everything properly loaded before firing the laser. Who knows how much of that is really intended as a security process...