This study proposes a new approach to improving laser sensor data collection through optimised sensor settings. Specifically, it examines the influence of laser sensor configurations on laser scanning measurements obtained by using a laser line triangulation sensor for transparent and non-transparent plastics, as well as aluminium alloys. Distance data were acquired with a three-degree-of-freedom positioning device and the laser sensor under both manual and automatic settings. Measurements were performed at the sensor’s reference distance and across a wide range of positional configurations. The results of extensive experimental tests highlight optimal sensor configurations for various materials and sensor orientations relative to the scanned surface, including both in-plane and out-of-plane angles, to enhance the reliability and accuracy of distance data collection.