How to Create a Relief Print on a Fridge Magnet
Updated Aug 19,2026
Updated Aug 19,2026

Introduction

In UV flatbed mode, xTool O1 Omni Printer supports printing patterns on rigid, flat objects in three modes: Flat, Texture, and Relief. This document walks you through the relief printing process using a fridge magnet as an example.

Preparations

Steps

Step 1: Connect O1 to your computer

Follow the instructions in Connect O1 Omni Printer to connect O1 to your computer.

Step 2: Place the fridge magnet

1. Install the mini baseplate with the mini adhesive mat attached.

2. Place the fridge magnet onto the mini adhesive mat.

3. Press the device button to move the printing platform into the printer.

Step 3: Set processing parameters

1. Select mode: UV flatbed mode

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2. Select the material: Fridge magnet

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3. Click Scan to capture the workspace background.

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4. Drag the pattern into the canvas, or import it.

5. Click Smart mask to identify the printable area and resize the pattern to fit the fridge magnet.

6. Generate the depth map.

Note: Generating a depth map consumes credits.

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7. In the lower-right corner, set the parameters as follows:

  • Select Relief.
  • For Ink mode, select White+Color.
  • Set Thickness (mm) to 2.5 or another value as needed.
  • Set Smoothness to 1 or another value as needed.
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Ink mode: White ink is used to cover the original color of the substrate and provide a proper base for color printing.
Thickness (mm): Specifies the maximum height for relief printing.
Smoothness: Controls the smoothness of the transition from grayscale to print height.

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  1. Click Preview to check the effect, if desired.

Step 4: Complete printing

1. Click Process in the lower-right corner.

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2. A printing confirmation page appears, showing the estimated processing time and ink cost. After confirming the information, click Print in the lower-right corner.


Wait for the printing to finish.

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