Double Lines & Ghosting When Vectoring Lines

If you are getting double lines and/or ghosting when vector engraving, its caused by the laser beam reflecting/refracting off of the nozzle opening. 

Here is an example of this phenomenon:

Here is what's happening inside the head, showing a properly aligned beam and one with beam verticality issues.

And here is a link to how to correct the beam verticality:

https://support.thunderlaserusa.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-to#Step_2_Verticality_Of_The_Beam

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