(XCS) xTool MetalFab Firmware Upgrade Guide
Laser Welder Firmware Upgrade
1. Download the firmware installation package
(1) On the touchscreen of your device, tap System settings. Then, check the machine firmware version.
The four digits following “V” represent the version number. The currently available versions are:
- 40.70 (1200W)
- 40.72 (1200W)
- 40.71 (800W)
(2) Based on the firmware version of your machine, download the corresponding firmware installation package from the following links:
- 40.70-20260413T061852Z-3-001.zip (1200W)
- 40.71-20260413T061853Z-3-001.zip (800W)
- 40.72-20260413T061856Z-3-001.zip (1200W)
(3) Unzip the downloaded package.
2. Upgrade the firmware
(1) Connect the device to the computer via USB cable.
Note: Use the TYPE - C port on the machine.
(2) Install the latest version of XCS. Please choose the right one according to your platform.
https://www.xtool.com/pages/software
(3) Open XCS and create a new project.
(4) Click the X logo > Settings in the left.
(5) Select Device on the left. Then, in Firmware, click Start to enter the device firmware upgrade page.
(6) Select the corresponding device based on your device’s firmware version number, then click Firmware Update.
Note: If the software reports that the firmware does not match the device, Ensure that you click Firmware Update under the device of the right firmware version.
(7) For Serial port, select /dev/tty.usbmodem3...
(8) Drag the machine firmware file into the program and click Update.
- Ensure that the Board type is Machine.
- The prompt success message indicates that the firmware upgrade is successful.
(9) Drag the screen firmware file into the program and click Update.
- Ensure that the Board type is Screen.
- This upgrade may take a long time. Please wait patiently.
- The prompt success message indicates that the firmware upgrade is successful.
(10) Drag the wire feeder firmware file into the program and click Update.
- Ensure that the Board type is Wire feeder.
- The prompt success message indicates that the firmware upgrade is successful.
(11) Drag the firmware file for the laser control board into the program and click Update.
- Ensure that the Board type is Laser control board.
- The prompt success message indicates that the firmware upgrade is successful.
(12) Drag the welding head firmware file into the program and click Update.
- Ensure that the Board type is Welding head.
- The prompt success message indicates that the firmware upgrade is successful.
All firmware upgrades are complete!
CNC Cutter Firmware Upgrade
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1 | Install the latest version of XCS. Please choose the right one according to your platform. https://www.xtool.com/pages/software
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2 | Open XCS and create a new project |
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3 | After the XCS is connected to the device, click the device settings on the right to enter the device settings page |
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4 | Pull down and select "check for update" on the right side of the device firmware version, detect a new firmware version and wait for the upgrade to succeed. |
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5 | Firmware upgrade completed! |
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