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The picture is older and in black and white but I cant seem to make the engraving darker regardless of power settings.

Here is a recent example of an engraving I did.

Is speed the best way to regulate the final darkness of a gray scale engraving? Will 100ipm be darker than 150ipm with the same min/max power settings on a gray scale engraving?.

Is gray scale always the best option for a photo? If not is there a general rule of thumb for making this decision? I know there are provided thumbnails when selecting an engraving method, but I’m not quite sure I understand the benefits to either one.

If the above is true, should I just leave my min/max power settings at 0/100 during any gray scale operation?.

When using gray scale does my min/max power setting actually effect the outcome of the engraving or does the software adjust itself accordingly based on the picture provided?.

I am using a Jtech 7W laser attached to a Shapeoko XXL. Fortunately, tons of websites offer free files for laser engraving. It is important to note that you don’t need to be an experienced graphics designer for laser engraving. However, you can also use SVG and vector files for laser engraving as well. They typically come out much lighter than expected. Generally, professionals use BMP and DXF files for their laser engraving projects. Specifically I continue to have issues regulating the darkness of the engraving.

I am hoping to get some help understanding a few aspects of the gray scale engraving process.