1. Place the material
Ensure that the removable baseplate is installed on the base, and place the material on the baseplate.
Note: If the size or weight of the material to be processed is very small, you are advised to use tools such as tape to fix the material. Otherwise, the airflow of the exhaust fan may cause the material to change position during processing.
To cut a material, you are advised to place the triangular prism working panel on the baseplate first. Then, place the material on top of the triangular prism working panel.
Note: By using the triangular prism working panel, you can reduce the areas burned during material processing and protect the baseplate. Ensure that the triangular prisms lie towards the smoke outlet.
2. Create a new project
In the top-right corner of XCS, tap + Add project > Create project.
3. Select the processing mode and material name
(1)On the right side of XCS, select a processing mode. Here we use Process on baseplate as an example.
(2) Tap User-defined material. Select the name of your material, and tap Confirm.
If you can't find the name of your material, you can select User-defined material.
Note:
You can click Material EasySet Library to search among more materials.
After you select a material on the material list or material library, the software will automatically set parameters for laser processing. The default settings apply to xTool materials. You can adjust the settings based on your needs.
If you select User-defined material, you need to set the processing parameters by yourself.
4. Set the laser focus
xTool F1 supports manual focus and auto-focus. You can choose the focus way you like.
Note: To cut a material, you are advised to set the focus point at the middle of each cutting depth for the best cutting results.
For example, to cut a 6 mm thick basswood with one pass, it is recommended to set the focus point at 3 mm below the surface of the material. You can start by focusing on a 3 mm thick material. Then, do not change the focus setting, and replace the material with the 6 mm basswood to be cut.
Manual focus setting
Turn the knob to move the laser module up and down. When the red and blue light spots coincide, the focus is successfully set.
Note: If you turn the knob clockwise, the laser module will move up, and the red light spot will move toward the left. If you turn the knob counterclockwise, the laser module will move down, and the red light spot will move toward the right.
Note: When the bottom of the laser module reaches the highest point, stop turning the knob up.
Auto focus setting
(1) Measure the material thickness.
(2) On the right side of XCS, tap the input box under Thickness (mm) and enter your measurement. The machine will automatically focus.
Note: If you are using Auto Focus for the first time after xTool F1 is turned on, you need to initialize xTool F1, so as to make its laser module back to the original position. Under Thickness, click Init, and then the laser module will go back to the original position.
5. Design patterns for processing
Use the tools below the canvas to create objects. You can import images, insert shapes, or enter text.
6. Set parameters for processing
Select objects on the canvas and set parameters for them on the right-side panel.
Note:
You need to set parameters for every object. A missed object may fail to be processed.
The parameters that can be set for bitmap objects and vector objects are different. You can select multiple objects of the same type and set parameters for them at once.
Processing type
Image - Engrave: Laser beams hit on the surface of the material to change the color of the surface. By creating different shades of color on the material surface, xTool F1 Ultra prints an image on the material.
Vector - Score: Laser beams walk along the path of the vector graphic, drawing the vector on the material with lines.
Vector - Engrave: Laser beams walk through the entire area enclosed by the vector path, engraving the vector on the material with monochromatic fillings.
Vector - Cut: Laser beams cut the material along the path of the vector graphic.
Setting
If you have saved settings for the same type of material before, you can use your saved settings.
If you want to manually set the parameters, select User-defined. Then, tap EasySet panel below to set parameters.
EasySet panel
Tap EasySet panel, and set processing parameters on the panel.
7. Preview the processing area
You can preview the processing area on the material by framing. Framing means laser dots walk along the border of the processing objects on the material. Take the following steps to start framing:
(1) In the top-right corner of XCS, tap the setting icon 
next to Framing and set the framing parameters.
Note: xTool F1 supports two preview modes: Rect and Outline.
If you select Rect, you can preview the rectangular border of the processing area.
If you select Outline, you can preview the outline of the processing objects.
(2) Close the protective enclosure, and then click Framing in the software or press the framing button on xTool F1 to preview the processing area on the material. If the area is not ideal, you can adjust the material position or adjust the object positions in the software, and then preview the processing area again.
Note: During framing, keep the protective enclosure closed or wear goggles that can shield laser beams of 455 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.
Note: To stop framing, click Stop framing in the software or press the framing button on xTool F1.
8. Start processing
Note: Using the infrared laser for bitmap engraving at a low temperature may lead to unsatisfying engraving results. To ensure better engraving results, you can preheat the laser module before processing.
(1) In the top-right corner of the software, tap Process.
(2) Preview the processing pattern and path.
On the bottom-left corner, tap the 
button, and XCS will show you the processing path.
(3) Close the protective enclosure. In the upper right corner of XCS, tap Start. When the software shows “Ready”, press the knob on xTool F1 to start processing.
Note: During laser processing, keep the protective enclosure closed or wear goggles that can shield laser beams of 455 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.
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