Select your version of Windows from the list to initiate the download.
📌 Note: If you're not sure which version you have, type the words "System Information" into the Search field located at the bottom left corner of your Taskbar. Look for System Type to determine if you have version 32 or 64.
Choose 32-bit or 64-bit
Double-click to launch the Lightburn .exe file.
Lightburn .exe file
If you receive the message “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Click Yes.
Click Next to install LightBurn into the Program Files folder.
LightBurn Setup window
Click Next to create a LightBurn folder and shortcut in the Start Menu.
LightBurn Setup window
Click Next to create a shortcut to LightBurn on your desktop.
LightBurn Setup window
Click Install to continue.
LightBurn Setup window
If applicable, check the box to confirm you have read and accept the Microsoft Visual license terms, and click Install.
License terms confirmation window
When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Installation finished
If applicable, check the box to confirm you have read and accept the Microsoft Visual license terms, and click Install.
Microsoft Visual license terms and conditions
Check both Install FTDI serial driver and Launch LightBurn. Click Finish.
LightBurn Setup Wizard
Click Extract to unpack the Windows driver and launch the installer.
FTDI CDM Driver window
Click Next to continue.
Device Driver Installation Wizard
Click Allow access to allow LightBurn to communicate on these networks.
Windows Security Alert
LightBurn will automatically launch.
Copy and paste your LightBurn License Key, and then click the Activate License button. Click OK.
LightBurn License page
Click OK.
Help and Notes page
In the Devices window, Click Create Manually.
Devices window
Click on Ruida, and click Next.
New Device Wizard
Click on Serial/USB, and click Next.
New Device Wizard
Enter the X Axis Length and the Y Axis Length in mm. Click Next.
Find your machine's X and Y axis length
New Device Wizard window
Set the Origin by clicking on Rear Right. Click Next.
New Device Wizard window
Ensure that everything is correct and click Finish.
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