Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, including directed energy deposition (DED), have been developed and applied in the copper parts manufacturing. DED processes with conventional infrared lasers require more energy owing to the low laser absorptivity of copper. Moreover, local thermal gradients cause large residual stresses, resulting in cracks, deformation, and failure of parts. This study focused on the DED process of pure copper using a blue laser with a wavelength of 445 nm and addressed the following deficiencies. Firstly, the influence of process parameters on the geometry and surface defects of the built structure, such as meandering, distortion, and cracking, were investigated. Secondly, the chemical composition of cross-sections of the built structure was analyzed using an electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA). Finally, a prediction of surface defect-free building conditions was presented. The results indicated that the laser power directly affected the built width and penetration depth, while the built height varied with the rate of powder supplied, and that the traverse speed was inversely proportional to the built height and width. The meandering and distortion of the built structure may be attributed to changes in the melting of the powder and process instability due to obstructions in the optical path of the laser. Meanwhile, the cracks generated owing to shrinkage during solidification when the molten area was formed by laser irradiation are insufficient. A structure without defects can be obtained at a powder feed rate of 20 mg/s, laser power between 60–270 W, and traverse speeds between 10–20 mm/s.