This article applies to:
xTool S1 with all laser modules.
You should see the following when the issue happens: A toast message appear on the top of the screen that says: "No laser module recognized. Please check your device and connect it again." And the name of the laser module won't show in the Basic info of the Device settings.
Outdated firmware can cause issues sometimes.
Please ensure your firmware is up-to-date. For details, please see this guide.
It's possible that a firmware that's not meant for S1 is installed. One example is the 40.206 firmware (see the picture below).
This will prevent XCS from recognizing the laser module. To solve this, please upgrade the plug-in for your S1:
When processing, the cable connecting to the laser module may become loose.
Power off the machine. Unplug and replug the cable to make sure of a secured connection.
Check if the pins of the port on the laser module are deformed or damaged.
Check if there is any sign of breakage on the connection cable of the laser module.