CO2 Fractional: What Scanner Spots of 120, 300, and 1000 Micrometres Mean

CO2 fractional laser equipment is compared on wavelength, power, scanner options, handpieces, working arm, and cooling. The model on this site lists a 10600 nanometre wavelength, 40 watts output, a focal length of 75 millimetres, a red diode indication beam at 650 nanometres under 5 milliwatts, and a 7-articulation joint spring arm. This post focuses on the scanner spot sizes, because they are the values that most directly shape how the machine is used.

The scanner handpiece is listed with three spots: 120, 300, and 1000 micrometres. A smaller spot treats a finer pattern and is suited to detailed work, while a larger spot covers an area faster. The choice between them is a clinical decision made by trained staff for a given treatment, not a setting that can be judged from the table alone. Buyers should confirm that all three spots are available in the configuration they order, and ask how switching between them works in practice.

The surgical handpieces add a second layer. The zoom handpiece covers 0.2 to 10 millimetres, the Micro F50 handpiece offers an optional 500 micrometre spot, and the Micro F100 handpiece offers an optional 1000 micrometre spot. Three treatment heads are listed in total. Before ordering, confirm which handpieces are included in the base configuration, because two are marked optional, and confirm the consumables and maintenance each handpiece needs.

The working arm and cooling complete the picture. A 7-articulation joint spring arm gives the operator freedom of movement, and air cooling is the listed cooling method. The environmental range is 5 to 40 degrees Celsius with humidity under 80 percent, and the power supply is approximately 220 volts plus or minus 22 volts at 50 hertz plus or minus 1 hertz. Dimensions are 52 by 68 by 132 centimetres and weight is 35 kilograms.

A source text note applies to this model and is worth understanding as a general lesson. The specification table on the source page lists the laser type as 10.6pm [sic], while the body text states 10600 nanometres. This site uses the 10600 nanometre value and records the table entry as written rather than silently correcting it. When a listing disagrees with itself, the right response is a written confirmation, not a guess.

For the model itself, see the CO2 fractional laser page, and for the wider skin family, see the skin rejuvenation category page and the CO2 fractional buying guide.

Common Mistakes When Comparing CO2 Fractional Machines

The most common mistake in CO2 fractional buying is treating spot size as a quality score, where smaller is assumed better or larger is assumed better. The three listed spots, 120, 300, and 1000 micrometres, serve different purposes, and the right spot depends on the treatment area and the clinical decision, not on a ranking. A buyer should ask how spot changes are made in practice and whether all three are included, rather than assuming the headline spot is the only one that matters. The second mistake is ignoring the handpiece set: the zoom handpiece and the two Micro handpieces have different spot options, and two are marked optional, so the base configuration may not include the handpiece a buyer expects. The third mistake is overlooking the arm and smoke system: a 7-joint spring arm and a built-in air blow exhaust decide daily comfort and room air quality, and both should be demonstrated rather than assumed from the table.

Questions to Ask the Supplier

Before payment, put five questions to the supplier in writing. First, which scanner spots and which handpieces are included in the base configuration, and which are optional? Second, how are spot changes made during a session, and how long does a change take? Third, how does the smoke exhausting system perform during continuous use, and is external extraction also recommended? Fourth, what is the maintenance schedule for the arm, the optics, and the cooling system? Fifth, what certification documents apply to the buyer's market, and does the laser type wording match the market's documentation requirements, given the 10.6pm [sic] table entry? Written answers to those questions turn a detailed table into a reliable purchase.

How CO2 Fractional Fits a Clinic Business

CO2 fractional treatments are appointment-based procedures performed by trained staff, and the business case depends on the clinic's ability to offer a range of treatments from one platform. The three scanner spots and the surgical handpieces give that range, but only if the clinic actually uses them: a handpiece that stays in a drawer is capital unused. The buyer should therefore plan which treatments the clinic will offer, which handpieces those treatments need, and which consumables they consume, before deciding which optional handpieces to buy. Training is again central, because the operator's choice of spot, handpiece, and settings decides both safety and results, and the supplier's training should cover the full set rather than a single standard protocol.

Demonstrations and Delivery Checks

Before payment, ask for a demonstration that shows all three scanner spots and each handpiece that the order includes, including the optional ones if they are being bought. During the demonstration, watch the arm move through its full range, check how spot changes are made, and ask the operator to show the smoke exhausting system during continuous use. At delivery, check the delivery note against the handpiece list, marking optional items separately, and test each spot size before signing. A demonstration that only shows one spot has not demonstrated the machine being bought, and a delivery check that only counts boxes has not checked the configuration. Both steps should be recorded.

What Training Should Cover

Training for CO2 fractional equipment should cover more than switching the machine on. It should explain how scanner spot size, handpiece choice, and power combine for different treatment areas, how the 7-joint arm is positioned and balanced, and how the smoke exhausting system is checked before each session. It should cover the environmental requirements, the power supply version, and the maintenance schedule for the arm, the optics, and the air cooling system. It should cover the documentation question as well: the laser type wording, including the 10.6pm [sic] table entry, and what the buyer's market requires on paper. A supplier that offers only a brief handover is not offering training, and the buyer should ask for the training agenda and whether refresher sessions are included before payment.