💡 Prerequisite: Before operating the printer with xTool Studio, ensure you have:

1. Completed the initial hardware setup (refer to xTool OS1 Automatic Shaker Oven Machine User Manual).
2. Completed the beginner's guide on the printer's LCD control panel.

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Minimum & recommended PC requirements

• Minimum Configuration: Supports all basic software functions. However, performance may lag when importing complex images (e.g., bitmaps larger than 50 million pixels or SVG files larger than 1 MB).
• Recommended Configuration: Ensures smoother performance, reduced latency, and better handling of complex image editing.

For more pertinent information on xTool Studio, visit: xTool Studio & Creative Space: Minimum and Recommended Specifications

Download and install the software

1. Download: Visit s.xtool.com/software and download the appropriate installer for your operating system.

2. Install: Double-click the downloaded installer file to initiate the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Launch & Configure:

• Once installation is complete, launch xTool Studio.
• Click the down arrow icon in the top-right corner.
• Select Settings to set your preferred display language.

Connect xTool Apparel Printer & xTool OS1 to the software

1. Connect xTool OS1 to the printer:

Connect the data cable between the printer and the xTool OS1 (one end to the printer, the other to the data port on the shaker oven).

2. Connect to a power supply:

Turn on the power switch of xTool OS1.

3. Connect to your computer:

Connect your printer and computer using the USB cable.

4. Create a new project:

In the top-right corner of the software, click + New project.

5. Establish software connection:

Watch the following video to learn how to connect the device to the software.

6. Confirm successful connection:

Ensure your device is connected properly. A green dot on the lower-right corner of the oven icon indicates a successful connection.

First-time calibration

After connecting the printer to xTool Studio for the first time, you must perform calibration before use:

1. On the pop-up window displayed as below, click Start to start calibration.

2. Close the printer lid and click Next.

3. Wait for the device to complete the three calibration steps: camera calibration, nozzle detection, and printhead calibration.

4. Once all steps are finished, click Confirm.

💡 Note: If you skipped the initial calibration accidentally, you can manually trigger the calibration later:

• Click the three dots icon next to the device image in the top-right corner.
• In the Calibration tab of the Device settings pop-up window, click the Calibrate button near the Automatic calibration.

Set up xTool Apparel Printer & xTool OS1 in the software

For detailed configuration settings, please refer to Set up xTool OS1 Automatic Shaker Oven Machine in xTool Studio

Start a project

1. Design a processing object

Click the X icon in the top-left corner and select:

• File > New: To create a blank canvas.
• File > Import Image: To bring in an existing design file.

2. Edit designs & set parameters

The default settings are optimized for xTool Selected DTF film. You may adjust these based on your specific material needs.

(1) Select & Configure: Click on your design object on the canvas. Use the drop-down menu to set the processing parameters.

(2) Edit: After selecting your design, use the toolbar at the top to edit your design.

To learn more details, watch the video:

3. Preview a mockup

(1) Click Mockup in the bottom-right corner to enter the mockup pop-up window.

(2) Configure the mockup settings:
① Left Panel: Select the type of garment (e.g., T-shirt, Hoodie).
② Bottom Tools: Specify the print location (Front/Back), size, and color of the garment.

③ Click Apply scaling to finalize the settings.

④ Click Print current design to proceed.

4. Start processing

(1) Print Settings: Return to the canvas. Click the three dots icon next to the Print button in the bottom-right corner to adjust advanced printing settings if needed.

(2) Preview: Click Print to enter the final preview page. Verify the printing information displayed on the right.

(3) Start: Click Print in the bottom-right corner to begin the job.

Finish: Wait for the printing to complete and retrieve the processed film from the printer.

(4) Once printing is complete and the film is cut, xTool OS1 will automatically start curing the film. Tap Task on the printer control panel to monitor progress.

(5) When curing finishes, remove the processed film from the delivery slot.