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Discover the OMTech K40 Plus, a powerful 40W desktop CO2 laser for hobbyists and small businesses, with 8x12" work area and LightBurn compatibility.
Table of contents
Technical data
- Laser modules
- Work area
- 300 × 200 × 55 mm
- Speed
- 300 mm/s
- Connection type
- USB
- Air Assist
- Supported
- Camera
- Not supported
- Enclosure
- Supported
- Autofocus
- Not supported
- Operating systems
- WindowsmacOSLinux
- File formats
.ai.svg.dxf.pdf.hpgl.plt.rd.png.jpeg.bmp.tiff.tga.gif.jpg- Weight
- 23 kg
- Warranty
- 24 months
- Release
- 2022-08-15
- Laser class
- Class 1
Price & offer
Pros & Cons
- PROS
- Affordable entry point into CO2 lasers
- LightBurn compatible out of the box
- Robust metal construction
- Included air assist and exhaust fan
- CONS
- Small 8x12 inch work area
- Requires manual mirror alignment and focusing
- Inconsistent customer support
- Included cooling and air assist are basic and often upgraded
Rating
Features
- Digital Power & Temp Display
- LightBurn Compatible Motherboard
- Included Air Assist
- Red Dot Pointer
- Removable Honeycomb Bed
- Enclosed for Class 1 Safety
Customer ratings
Solid step up from generic K40
The Plus version feels more polished with air assist, a digital panel, and LightBurn compatibility already built in.
Steep setup but rewarding
Mirror alignment and cooling setup took time to learn, but once dialed in, performance was excellent for engraving projects.
Good value for small business testing
The low entry price made it easy to start producing products for sale. Paid for itself quickly, though upgrades are essential.
Community support stronger than official support
Documentation and forums helped far more than OMTech’s own support. Luckily the user base is large and knowledgeable.
Compact but limited work area
Build quality is solid, engraving is sharp, but the 8×12 inch bed restricts project size. Great starter, but not for scaling volume.
Tests, videos & datasheet
Conclusion
The OMTech K40 Plus is the quintessential entry-point into CO2 laser technology, offering an unbeatable power-to-price ratio. It's the perfect platform for hobbyists and small businesses willing to engage in a hands-on setup process to unlock professional-grade capabilities on a budget.
