Preparations
1. Connect xTool F2 to xTool Studio
Refer to Connect xTool F2 to xTool Studio on the Computer.
2. Connect the slide extension to xTool F2
Refer to the first part of the Unboxing xTool F1 Slide Extension Accessory video.
Process materials in batches with different designs
1. Perform laser focusing
(1) Place a material in the processing area, ensuring that the blue light spot falls on the surface of the material.
Warning: Do not use thin materials permeable to light (such as paper and cloth). Laser beams may penetrate the material, then fall on the belt and damage it.
(2) Rotate the Focus Adjustment Knob to lift or lower the laser module. When the red and blue light spots overlap, the focus is successfully set.
Note: xTool F2 supports auto-focus and manual-focus. Here we use manual-focus. For more information on how to use auto-focus, see F2 Auto Focus Issue.
2. Shoot background and design processing objects
(1) On the right of xTool Studio, click the Refresh icon. xTool Studio takes a photo of xTool F2’s processing area and inserts the photo as the canvas background. You can position processing objects based on the background.
Note:
- To ensure positioning accuracy, set the laser focus before shooting background.
- Ensure that the background photo can fully and clearly display the material. You can adjust the shooting environment by adjusting the device's fill light or pulling down the protective enclosure.
- If the materials in the photo have obvious shadows or are not clear, adjust the material position and click Refresh background again to take a new photo.
(2) Using the tools on the left of the canvas, create objects inside the material.
For more information on how to use xTool Studio to design objects, see Software Learning Center.
(3) If you need to set multiple objects as one variable, please unite or combine them into one. (A variable can only be set for one object.)
Example of compounding:
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Example of uniting:
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3. Select material and processing mode
(1) On the right side of xTool Studio, click Unknown material, select the name of your material, and click Apply.
- If you can't find your material in the list, you can leave it as Unknown material and set parameters manually in the later steps.
- If you select a material from the material list, 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.
(2) On the right of xTool Studio, click the name of the current processing mode, and then select Different design - batch processing as the processing mode.
Note: If a Batch design window appears, close it and proceed to the next step.
4. Set variable
(1) On the pop-up window, select the objects you want to set as variables, and click + Add variable. After setting all the variables, click Next.
Tips: You can click Set variable on the right side of xTool Studio to enter this window too.
Tips: A variable can only be set for one object.
(3) Click + Add, and then a new row will be added, which indicates another design to be printed.
Tips：
1. The first row indicates the original design.
2. You can also import data in batches. For detailed instructions, see Import data in batches.
(4) Change objects for each variable.
- For a vector, click Replace vector and choose a vector from the local to upload.
Supported vector formats: SVG, DXF
- For a bitmap image, click Replace image and choose an image from the local to upload.
Supported image formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, WEBP.
- For text, double click the text to edit it.
(5) After adding designs and setting variables, click Confirm.
5. Set the processing parameters
(1) Select objects on the canvas and set parameters for them on the right.
Tips: For more information about the processing parameters, see Processing Parameters for xTool F2.
(2) Select all the objects on the canvas, and click Next in the Design a processing object floating window.
6. Frame out the sample material
The first material placed in the processing area is used as the sample material. During batch processing, xTool Studio will fill the other materials based on the sample. Framing out the sample material helps improve batch filling accuracy.
(1) In the pop-up window, move or resize the bounding box to include the sample material inside it.
(2) Place other identical materials in or to the right of the processing area. Ensure that they do not touch or overlap with each other.
(3) Turn on or off Same-direction Processing as needed. Then, click Process.
- Same-direction Processing is mainly used for double-sided engraving scenarios. When engraving both sides of a material, enabling this feature helps ensure that the engraving patterns maintain a consistent orientation on both sides.
Note: If Same Direction Processing is enabled,
1. After completing the engraving on the first side, place the material for the second-side engraving in the same orientation as the first side as much as possible.
2. The orientation deviation between the first and second placement should not exceed 45°. Larger deviations may affect pattern alignment and lead to inconsistent engraving results.
(4) Wait for xTool Studio to fill the designs on the materials.
7. Start processing
(1) In the bottom, click Preview Processing Path to check the processing path.
(2) Pull down the protective enclosure until it remains no more than 5 mm above the materials. And wear a pair of goggles that can shield laser beams of 445 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.
Note:
- When xTool F2 is used with a slide extension, its protective enclosure cannot be fully closed. For your safety, it is recommended that you wear goggles during processing.
- Safety goggles are not included with xTool F2 or the slide extension. Please purchase them separately.
(3) In the bottom-right corner of the software, click Start.
(4)Then, press the Start or stop button to start processing.
8. Stop processing
Click Cancel in xTool Studio or double press the Start/Stop button.
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