Troubleshoot Calibration Failure for xTool M2 CMYK Inkjet Module
Updated Oct 11,2026
Updated Oct 11,2026

Issue description

xTool M2 CMYK Inkjet Module fails to complete the calibration task when your xTool M2 is connected with xTool Studio. Specifically, after you start the inkjet module calibration task, the inkjet module neither dispenses ink nor moves.

Possible causes

Calibration may fail due to one or more of the following reasons:

  • Outdated software or firmware version
  • Outdated macOS version of the computer (If your computer is a Mac)

Troubleshooting procedure

Step 1: Check the update the software and firmware versions to the latest

  1. Update the versions of xTool software, xTool M2 firmware, and inkjet module firmware to the latest.


Version

xTool software version

xTool M2 firmware version

xTool M2 CMYK Inkjet Module firmware version

Navigation path

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  1. After the update, restart xTool software and xTool M2 and calibrate the inkjet module again to check if the issue is addressed.

Step 2: If your computer is a Mac, check and update the masOS version of your computer

  1. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner and click General in the sidebar to check the macOS version.

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2. Update macOS version to macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher by choosing System Settings from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. In the window that opens, click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.

3. After the update, restart your computer and xTool software, and calibrate the inkjet module again to check if the issue is addressed.

For your reference, the following table shows macOS versions and their corresponding names:

Version

Name

macOS 26

Tahoe

macOS 15

Sequoia

macOS 14

Sonoma

macOS 13

Ventura

macOS 12

Monterey

macOS 11

Big Sur

Step 3: If your computer is a Mac, check and update the masOS version of your computer

If the issue still exists you finished the previous steps, please contact xTool Support Team with the following information:

  • xTool M2 SN (at the back of the device)
  • Video of the whole troubleshooting process and results
  • Work log from xTool software


Still experiencing issues?

Should the issue persist after completing the preceding steps, submit a ticket via the "Submit a Ticket" button in the "Help Ticket" section below. The standard response time for xTool Customer Service is one business day.

For a prompt resolution, please include the following details:

  • Versions of xTool software and xTool M2 firmware
  • xTool M2 SN (at the back of the device)
  • Computer operating system version (macOS version and name, if your computer is a Mac)
  • Issue description: A detailed explanation of the observed problem.
  • Video evidence: Attach a video demonstrating the issue and the troubleshooting process and results.
  • Work log from xTool software

This information is crucial for xTool technical support engineers to provide timely assistance.




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