(1) Go to XTool.com (2) Click on the Software tab (3) Click on Download
Choose your Operating system and download the software
Drag the Software icon to the Application folder when prompted
Open the XTool software and click new project.
Switch on your machine from the back right corner.
Connect the machine to your laptop with the cord.
Select the cutter from the menu and click Connect via usb
Adjust the distance between the top of the laser module and the surface of the material. Move the head of your module with your head and center it in the middle of your material. Click here
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Connect your Device
There is a library of materials that have associated settings. You can choose from these materials as a starting point, though you may have to adjust them as you go to get the result you want.
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Pick your Material
Do not leave the device unattended during operation.
Keep the inside of the machine clean. Residues and chippings accumulated during cutting and engraving are dangerous and may cause a fire.
Do not engrave or cut any material that contains PVC or vinyl.
Laser operation is prohibited when the lid is lifted. Make sure that the lid is closed during operation.
Always keep a well-maintained C02 fire extinguisher or a fire blanket within arm's reach of your laser. If it's a small flame, a spray bottle is enough.
Lasers create fumes and smoke. It is important to create a proper ventilation system to ensure respiratory safety. Ventilation could be through a window or an air purifying system.
SAFETY
Select your unit in settings. (click on the "X" logo top left)
Begin by drawing a simple shape from the shape library
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Start Drawing
Remove the locked pixel aspect ration by deflecting the lock feature
Change the scale by pulling the square tabs around the shape
Add more shapes to create a more complex shape. (you can use features such as rotate, align, and mirror to quickly build your collection of shapes).
Once you have some shapes, Select on Unite.
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Complex Shapes
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Complex Shapes - Pen Tool
Helps you trim things
You can move the little dots around and edit the shape of your file
Create shapes with pen tools and click on edit
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Importing Images
Import your image and click on Trace.
Adjust the settings until you get a single, clean line outlining your design.
This step is important because the laser needs one continuous contour line to cut your work properly.
Move your traced vector away from your image.
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Xtool Library
The xTool Library is a built-in collection of ready-made designs inside xTool Creative Space. You can browse and insert shapes, patterns, icons, and project files directly into your canvas. All library files are vector-based, so they can be resized and edited, then used for cutting, scoring, or engraving.
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Xtool Library
The xTool Library is a built-in collection of ready-made designs inside xTool Creative Space. You can browse and insert shapes, patterns, icons, and project files directly into your canvas. All library files are vector-based, so they can be resized and edited, then used for cutting, scoring, or engraving.
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Layers
For parts you want to cut, move them all to one layer color (usually red).
For scoring, select all the lines you want to score and move them to another color (for example, blue).
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Cutting Power
Select all the lines you want to cut (all the red shapes or lines), then click on Cut to set them as cutting paths.
CUT
SCORE
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Cutting / Scoring Settings
Cardboard 3mm
Cut:
Power 95 - Speed 20 (2 pass)
Scoring
Power 70 - Speed 20 (1pass)
Paper
Cut:
Power 90 - Speed 29(1pass)
Scoring
Power 50 - Speed 130 (1pass)
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Framing
Framing is a safety and alignment tool that shows you where your design will be placed on the material before cutting or engraving.
Place your material on the laser bed.
Click Framing.
Click on the glowing button on your machine
Watch the laser head trace the outline of your design.
Adjust the material or design position if needed.
Click Frame again to re-check before starting.
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Process !
Make sure the ventilation is turned on before starting. Click on Process, then press the blue glowing button to start.
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Process !
You can usually see if the cut went all the way through the material. If it doesn't seem like it did, without opening the lid, you can click Process again to recut
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Pop out your cut!
Wait until the fan sound lowers, then carefully open the lid.
Move the laser head to the back, and remove your work from the machine.
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Mark Processing Area
If your cardboard piece was already cut before, you need to tell xTool exactly where to cut.
xTool will ask you to mark specific points on your material.
Pinpoint these dots carefully so the laser knows where to cut.
This ensures the laser cuts in the right place and doesn’t miss or overlap parts of empty space
