Creating perfectly cut stickers, labels, or printed inserts using your AEON laser is easier than you think — even without a camera. The Print & Cut feature in LightBurn works beautifully with the red-dot pointer on AEON machines like the Mira series.
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through aligning your printed artwork and cutting it with precision, using nothing more than your AEON laser and LightBurn software.
Whether you’re making custom packaging, stickers for resale, or DIY projects, this method will give you accurate, professional results — without the need for a camera.
AEON Laser (e.g. Mira 5, 7, 9, etc.)
LightBurn software (latest version recommended)
A home or office printer
Your printed design on sticker paper, cardstock, or other material
Cut line file (vector-based)
A flat surface for printing (warped sheets = bad cuts)
Create your design in software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or even within LightBurn itself. You’ll need two things:
The full-color printed artwork
The vector path (cut line)
⚠️ Important: Your cut line must match the printed artwork exactly. Use alignment marks or crosshairs on the print to help match it later.
Export tips:
Save your artwork as a PNG or PDF for printing.
Keep the cut line as a separate vector file (e.g. SVG, DXF, or native LightBurn format).
Ensure your printer doesn't resize the file — disable any “fit to page” or auto-scaling options.
Add two simple target marks to your artwork. These can be small black crosses, dots, or corners printed on the same sheet as your design. Place one near the top left and another diagonally opposite (bottom right is ideal).
💡 LightBurn needs two non-collinear reference points to align your cut file to the printed image. This tells it how to rotate and scale the design correctly.
Carefully place your printed sheet onto the laser bed. Use tape or magnets to hold it flat if necessary. Make sure it doesn't shift during the process.
✅ If you're cutting through paper or thin materials, a backing board or honeycomb tray will help prevent scorching or blow-through.
Open LightBurn and import your cut line vector file.
Use the laser’s control panel or LightBurn’s Move window to manually position the red-dot pointer over the first printed alignment mark.
In LightBurn, go to:
Tools → Print and Cut → Set First Target Point
Now move the red-dot to the second printed mark (ideally on the opposite corner).
In LightBurn, go to:
Tools → Print and Cut → Set Second Target Point
🎯 LightBurn will now mathematically align the digital cut path to your physical print — rotating, shifting, and scaling it perfectly based on the two target points.
Before cutting, click the “Frame” button in LightBurn. This traces the outside of the cut area with the red-dot pointer so you can visually confirm alignment.
If the red dot follows your printed design closely: ✅ You're good to go.
If it’s way off: ❌ Re-check that you selected the correct points and that the file hasn't been scaled or resized.
Set your material settings (power, speed, number of passes) for a clean cut or kiss-cut depending on your media.
Paper/sticker sheets: Low power, high speed
Cardstock: Slightly higher power
Acrylic or wood: Make sure to test settings first
Click Start, and let the AEON laser cut the design out perfectly aligned with your print.
Alignment off? Double-check that your printer didn’t scale the artwork.
Cutting in the wrong place? You may have selected the wrong alignment points or flipped one.
Material moving? Use masking tape or magnets to keep it flat during cutting.
Stickers and decals
Product labels
Gift tags and business cards
Printed invitations or inserts
Small batch packaging and branding materials
You don’t need a fancy jobcontrol camera system to get perfect results with your AEON laser. The red-dot alignment method using LightBurn’s Print & Cut feature is powerful, accurate, and ideal for users who value precision and flexibility.
With just a little practice, you’ll be producing sharp, professional-quality cuts that match your prints to perfection.