# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.wazer.com/c/general-discussion/1.md [Latest](https://community.wazer.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.wazer.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://community.wazer.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/7)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://community.wazer.com/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/7 "2021-11-23T20:36:38Z")
Topics that don’t need a category, or don’t fit into any other existing category. If you are unsure what category your topic fits in, start it here! This is the place for most of the Forum topics that may not have an ea… --- ## [WAM v2.5 - new feature PDF Report](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-v2-5-new-feature-pdf-report/2162)
**Author:** [@laurette](https://community.wazer.com/u/laurette)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-v2-5-new-feature-pdf-report/2162 "2026-10-22T19:31:49Z")
I do not see the button to create the PDF report. I am very excited about this feature, but I am not seeing the option for it. --- ## [Wazer Pro : Glass chipping](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-pro-glass-chipping/2158)
**Author:** [@Remi](https://community.wazer.com/u/Remi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-pro-glass-chipping/2158 "2026-10-12T07:41:38Z")
Hi WAZER Pro users, I’d like to hear from others cutting 3 mm glass with the WAZER Pro. We are experiencing 2–10% chipping/blowout during piercing, compared with around 0.1% on our WAZER Desktop. We have tested differ… --- ## [3D Printable add ons \*With STLs\*](https://community.wazer.com/t/3d-printable-add-ons-with-stls/2159)
**Author:** [@Beachbumberry](https://community.wazer.com/u/Beachbumberry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/3d-printable-add-ons-with-stls/2159 "2026-10-09T01:19:13Z")
Hello, I briefly touched on some ideas I had for 3D printable accessories for the Wazer Desktop in another thread and I thought I’d include some photos and the link to the files. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7420085 … --- ## [New Abrasive Troubles](https://community.wazer.com/t/new-abrasive-troubles/2157)
**Author:** [@TheGlassThumb](https://community.wazer.com/u/TheGlassThumb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/new-abrasive-troubles/2157 "2026-10-06T15:00:36Z")
Has anyone else noticed a difference in usage and performance since the abrasive was changed? I ask, because I am not sure if there is an issue somewhere, or this abrasive acts differently and I should be adjusting a set… --- ## [Changing the cut bed](https://community.wazer.com/t/changing-the-cut-bed/2141)
**Author:** [@carolcarson](https://community.wazer.com/u/carolcarson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/changing-the-cut-bed/2141 "2026-09-27T19:09:56Z")
How many times have you been able to cut a file (repeating the same cut) before you have to change the cutting bed? --- ## [Register machine](https://community.wazer.com/t/register-machine/2156)
**Author:** [@shadowcraftsstudio](https://community.wazer.com/u/shadowcraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/register-machine/2156 "2026-09-20T05:18:43Z")
No matter how many times i try and different ways i can not register my machine. Im using the code next to the picture of the laptop like it shows in the instructions. I mean come on if you know this is a problem and ha… --- ## [Discrepancies with instructions](https://community.wazer.com/t/discrepancies-with-instructions/2153)
**Author:** [@shadowcraftsstudio](https://community.wazer.com/u/shadowcraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/discrepancies-with-instructions/2153 "2026-09-19T19:10:27Z")
Im at the point in the setup to prime the water system. When trying to prime the high pressure both online and printed instructions say to click on HP Value, well on my unit where that should be it says Clutch. I have … --- ## [Wazer for sale Chandler, AZ- $2,000 obo](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-for-sale-chandler-az-2-000-obo/2146)
**Author:** [@SetonCatholic](https://community.wazer.com/u/SetonCatholic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-for-sale-chandler-az-2-000-obo/2146 "2026-08-27T18:44:48Z")
Wazer for sale at Seton Catholic Prep in Chandler, AZ. We received a grant and got some equipment years ago and the waterjet hasn’t been used very much (difficult and time consuming for kids to use vs 3D printers and CNC… --- ## [Abrasive hose problem](https://community.wazer.com/t/abrasive-hose-problem/2145)
**Author:** [@Lkallsengeorge](https://community.wazer.com/u/Lkallsengeorge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/abrasive-hose-problem/2145 "2026-08-26T17:30:38Z")
Water is backing up into my abrasive hose. I’ve purged the nozzle each morning and wiped the nozzle inlet dry… What’s wrong? It seems there are some machines that are worse than others. Hose was dry at start of session. … --- ## [I know Omax Layout](https://community.wazer.com/t/i-know-omax-layout/2137)
**Author:** [@carolcarson](https://community.wazer.com/u/carolcarson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/i-know-omax-layout/2137 "2026-08-05T01:43:50Z")
is there any comparable software for WazerPro? --- ## [Repeatable hold downs](https://community.wazer.com/t/repeatable-hold-downs/180)
**Author:** [@Fkool12](https://community.wazer.com/u/Fkool12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/repeatable-hold-downs/180 "2026-07-21T22:59:02Z")
Hey everyone, Just wanted to see what people are using to hold down their projects that require batches. Currently I’ve been moving my inner hold down holes to secure my thin sheet metal about every 2-cuts. Can’t w… --- ## [Raw Material Storage Ideas](https://community.wazer.com/t/raw-material-storage-ideas/2120)
**Author:** [@azurligen](https://community.wazer.com/u/azurligen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/raw-material-storage-ideas/2120 "2026-05-29T16:00:50Z")
I’m a newer user and am looking for a way to organize all the 12"x18" pieces of material we have acquired for our future projects. Right now I have them standing on end in a milk crate (since we are a milk processing pla… --- ## [Four square button in WAM - what does it do?](https://community.wazer.com/t/four-square-button-in-wam-what-does-it-do/2109)
**Author:** [@Kristof](https://community.wazer.com/u/Kristof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/four-square-button-in-wam-what-does-it-do/2109 "2026-05-11T20:11:04Z")
Does this four square button on the top right of the WAM window have any function? --- ## [Submerged cutting - how is it supposed to work](https://community.wazer.com/t/submerged-cutting-how-is-it-supposed-to-work/2108)
**Author:** [@Kristof](https://community.wazer.com/u/Kristof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/submerged-cutting-how-is-it-supposed-to-work/2108 "2026-05-05T13:47:14Z")
Hello, I recently switched out Wazer PRO into submerged cutting mode (via the switch on the control unit). I am wondering how does it work. Is the machine able to ‘measure’ the nozzle height to make sure the nozzle will … --- ## [Firmware updates](https://community.wazer.com/t/firmware-updates/2105)
**Author:** [@Paula](https://community.wazer.com/u/Paula)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/firmware-updates/2105 "2026-04-20T05:33:23Z")
Hi, I just bought and set up a new Wazer Desktop. I ran one of the preloaded files without any issues. Then when I tried to run my own I got a firmware update message. I followed the instructions for the update with hp v… --- ## [Check the filter for blockage](https://community.wazer.com/t/check-the-filter-for-blockage/2104)
**Author:** [@loc.62](https://community.wazer.com/u/loc.62)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/check-the-filter-for-blockage/2104 "2026-04-13T22:49:21Z")
I keep on having message to check the filter for blockage, but nothing in the filter or blocking the water line --- ## [WAM V2.2 Software Update](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-v2-2-software-update/2089)
**Author:** [@agk8624](https://community.wazer.com/u/agk8624)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-v2-2-software-update/2089 "2026-03-20T20:28:24Z")
WAM V2.2 has been released, which includes a material database revamp, a Gcode visualizer and simulator, file positioning revamping, and WAM workspace file tweaks. I haven’t used WAM in a few months, but I was pleasan… --- ## [Continuous materials](https://community.wazer.com/t/continuous-materials/2087)
**Author:** [@paulextra](https://community.wazer.com/u/paulextra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/continuous-materials/2087 "2026-03-17T16:47:00Z")
Can Wazer be used to cut designs into continuous materials such as rolled sheet metal? If so what would be the maximum allowable width? Thanks --- ## [“Are there any instructional videos on routine maintenance and videos demonstrating proper operation?”](https://community.wazer.com/t/are-there-any-instructional-videos-on-routine-maintenance-and-videos-demonstrating-proper-operation/2082)
**Author:** [@Tal](https://community.wazer.com/u/Tal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/are-there-any-instructional-videos-on-routine-maintenance-and-videos-demonstrating-proper-operation/2082 "2026-02-18T13:45:51Z")
Good morning, I am writing from Israel and I own the Pro model. When the machine is working, it performs wonderfully — however, it keeps getting stuck. I believe we may be making mistakes in the way we operate it, and … --- ## [Submerged cut verses normal cut](https://community.wazer.com/t/submerged-cut-verses-normal-cut/2078)
**Author:** [@emit](https://community.wazer.com/u/emit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/submerged-cut-verses-normal-cut/2078 "2026-01-23T15:08:40Z")
What is the advantage to cutting submerged? --- ## [WAM Feature Request - longer lead ins without tabs](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-feature-request-longer-lead-ins-without-tabs/2067)
**Author:** [@Kristof](https://community.wazer.com/u/Kristof)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-feature-request-longer-lead-ins-without-tabs/2067 "2025-12-19T10:37:23Z")
Hello, I came here to seek answer whether lead ins can be used without tabs, upon which I found older question answered that it was not possible. The answer explain why is it not possible but I think there is no reason … --- ## [Feature Request: Work origin options](https://community.wazer.com/t/feature-request-work-origin-options/2068)
**Author:** [@Kristof](https://community.wazer.com/u/Kristof)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/feature-request-work-origin-options/2068 "2025-12-19T10:31:21Z")
One of the major hurdles with the cutting job workflow is setting the origin. I could not find how to check where the current origin is, hence I always needed to adjust the origing before every cut, which was made very d… --- ## [Wazer Desktop: Kerf reduction?](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-desktop-kerf-reduction/2055)
**Author:** [@stephenm](https://community.wazer.com/u/stephenm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wazer-desktop-kerf-reduction/2055 "2025-12-11T16:41:22Z")
I am considering the Desktop unit to cut gasket material (Durlon HT1000), which is basically phlogopite mica paper and some binder. I know the specs call for a 1.1mm kerf. Is there a way (even with some modification) t… --- ## [My wazer upgrades](https://community.wazer.com/t/my-wazer-upgrades/420)
**Author:** [@kurnalpi](https://community.wazer.com/u/kurnalpi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/my-wazer-upgrades/420 "2025-12-08T12:18:50Z")
hi all have had the wazer for month and are happy with its deveolment have built my own work station for machine i have added a 12v light bar to lid so can view clearer job in progress the over flow water is dir… --- ## [WAM : material list is empty](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-material-list-is-empty/1829)
**Author:** [@Jean\_F38\_70](https://community.wazer.com/u/Jean_F38_70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/wam-material-list-is-empty/1829 "2025-12-01T19:48:35Z")
Hi, I apologize, I’m French and English is not my natural language (and I am 70 !) ! I ‘work’ in a fablab. We have bought a Wazer deskpro but it is not yet in function. I want to train with WAM. So I created an account… --- ## [Losing Pieces down the sides](https://community.wazer.com/t/losing-pieces-down-the-sides/2053)
**Author:** [@jimandem](https://community.wazer.com/u/jimandem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/losing-pieces-down-the-sides/2053 "2025-11-06T15:41:38Z")
When I’m cutting glass sometimes it shoots aross the deck and down into the abyss. I cut this vynal poster sheet at 1” just through the top and it bends but not break all the way through, then turn it over and cut … --- ## [Unexpected Shutoff During Cutting](https://community.wazer.com/t/unexpected-shutoff-during-cutting/568)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://community.wazer.com/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/unexpected-shutoff-during-cutting/568 "2025-10-03T14:11:04Z")
One of the most concerning things to experience with the WAZER is when your in the middle of a cut and the machine just seems to restart itself. Rest assured that this is likely due to a safety feature designed to protec… --- ## [Help, no water through the nozzle](https://community.wazer.com/t/help-no-water-through-the-nozzle/679)
**Author:** [@designstudent](https://community.wazer.com/u/designstudent)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/help-no-water-through-the-nozzle/679 "2025-09-18T14:44:38Z")
Cleaned out the abrasive path got it running fine but now no water through the nozzle? Pump seems to be running the same and yet not a drip of water? Tried flushing the nozzle and no water either? --- ## [Pump not getting water pressure](https://community.wazer.com/t/pump-not-getting-water-pressure/2031)
**Author:** [@niko1522](https://community.wazer.com/u/niko1522)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.wazer.com/t/pump-not-getting-water-pressure/2031 "2025-09-18T14:16:28Z")
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