Note: No rotary attachment is included in the pack of xTool F1 Series.

#1 Set up the rotary attachment

Note: If the roller is used incorrectly as a chuck, it will lead to the mirror image of the scored object;

Note: For detailed information and instructions on how to use the rotary attachment, see User Manual for Rotary Attachment 2 (RA2).

#2 Connect the rotary attachment to xTool F1

Note: If the connection cable included in the rotary attachment pack is incompatible with xTool F1, you need to purchase a compatible one.

Note: There are three groups of marking lines on the base of xTool F1.

#3 Start processing with XCS on your computer

STEP 1 Place the material

STEP 2 Select the processing mode and material name

Note: If you can't find your material in the list, you can click More xTool materials to search among more materials in the Material EasySet Library. If you still can't find the name of your material, you can select User-defined material.

Note: After you select a material from the material list or Material EasySet 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.

Note: The recommended parameter settings can achieve the best results only when using xTool's materials. If you are using materials from third parties, it is recommended that you conduct a material test array on your own first to obtain the desired effects and parameters. Meanwhile, make sure that the materials are free from moisture or contamination, which may greatly affect the results.

STEP 3 Set the laser focus

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.

STEP 4 Design objects for processing

Note: The green line on the top of the canvas indicates the starting line of laser processing. XCS supports importing the following image formats: SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, etc.

STEP 5 Set parameters for processing

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.

STEP 6 Preview the processing area

(1) At the bottom right corner of the software, click the icon next to the Framing button to set the parameters for framing. If you don't think the framing is obvious, you can turn up the power appropriately.

Note: Before framing, pull down the protective enclosure and 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.

STEP 7 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 are advised to turn on Infrared ray preheat in Device settings, so that the laser module preheats before processing.

On the bottom-left corner, click the button, and XCS will show you the processing path.

Note: Before processing, pull down the protective enclosure and wear goggles that can shield laser beams of 455 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.