[Guide] How to Fix Engraving Laser Banding Issue

Engraving should always deliver crisp, detailed, and professional results. But if you’ve ever noticed faint horizontal lines or uneven shading on leather, leatherette, or acrylic projects—you’ve run into the dreaded engraving laser banding issue.


This problem is especially common with RF lasers. The good news? It’s completely fixable once you know what’s causing it.

In this guide, drawing from Colby Sechelski’s tutorial and insights from the OneLaser community—we break down:
:white_check_mark: What causes banding in RF lasers
:white_check_mark: The settings & adjustments that fix it
:white_check_mark: How to restore clean, consistent engravings

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Have you run into banding on your projects? What tricks worked for you?