xTool M2

xTool M2 supports printing, cutting, and engraving on a wide range of materials, including paper, fabric, wood, leather, acrylic, and metal, depending on the module installed. Important: Never process PVC, PC, or foam/leather of unknown composition with a laser. For more details and safety guidance, please refer to the M2 Material Guide for Beginner Creators.

The inkjet module works best on fabric, wood, paper, and other similar porous surfaces. It cannot print directly on very dense or smooth materials such as metal, glass, or ceramic, because the ink cannot properly penetrate or adhere to them. Printing on these materials requires a suitable adhesion coating to be applied first.

Ink yield depends on your projects, printing frequency, and ink coverage. As a technical reference, under the ISO standard (5% coverage), one set of cartridges can print approximately 400 pages.

In real-world crafting, here’s what that typically looks like:

• Regular use (2 to 3 months): For small projects with light coverage, such as stickers, labels, cake decorations, or greeting cards, one CMYK cartridge set can support several hundred prints.
• Heavy use (1 to 2 months): For large full-color photos or highly saturated designs, ink will be used more quickly.
• Color balance: If your designs use colors evenly, the cartridges will deplete at a similar rate. If you frequently print designs dominated by one color, that cartridge will run out faster.

Tips to extend ink life:

1. Adjust ink density in the software based on the material type.
2. Always put the protective cap back on after use.

Replacement:
The cartridges are not refillable. Once the ink is used up, please purchase a new cartridge and follow the replacement instructions in the user manual.

No. Thanks to the M2’s side laser projection, you can engrave objects from 0 to 100 mm thick, such as insulated bottles, balls, or rings, without any riser base.

For regular laser use, we recommend the xTool Desktop Air Purifier as a cost-effective option.

For frequent cutting or materials that produce stronger odors, we recommend the SafetyPro™ AP2 Air Purifier for enhanced filtration and better odor removal.

💡 Already have an xTool Desktop Air Purifier?

The M2 adapter will be automatically included in eligible orders placed with the same email address. If it was missed, please submit a support request here to receive one free of charge after verification.

To disperse laser heat and help prevent yellowing on the edges:

• Use a metal honeycomb panel.
• Or make a hollow wooden support to reduce contact between the paper and the working area.
  Both methods help improve heat dissipation and reduce charring marks.

No. The M2 has a built-in air pump (air assist) and delivers cutting results that are just as clean as an external system. You can adjust the airflow level based on your specific engraving or cutting needs.

Note: The M2 does not have an external air port, so third-party pump connections are not supported.

No. The CMYK module uses water-based ink. Printed colors may smudge or fade when exposed to water, so washing customized items is not recommended.

Yes. The ink used in the CMYK module is designed to be skin-safe. When using tattoo paper, the ink is printed onto the paper, while the protective film is the part that comes into direct contact with your skin.
In addition, xTool will soon offer temporary tattoo paper on its official store with safety certification for skin contact. Stay tuned!

Yes. To use the RA3 rotary attachment with the xTool M2, you will need the M2 Adaptation Kit. This kit is not yet available for purchase and is expected to launch toward the end of June. Please check the product page for the latest updates.

The xTool M2 introduces several key upgrades to improve the inkjet printing experience:

• Richer CMYK color output: The system moves from CMY to CMYK with the addition of a dedicated black ink cartridge. This delivers more vibrant colors, deeper contrast, and better reproduction of dark details.
• Higher ink capacity: Ink volume increases from 15 ml (CMY) to about 40 ml (CMYK) per cartridge set, allowing for more projects and print jobs with fewer interruptions.
• Higher print resolution: Print clarity improves from $1200 \times 600$ dpi to $1200 \times 1200$ dpi, helping produce sharper text and finer image details.
• Automated printhead protection and maintenance: The new module supports a larger print area and features an automated bottom cap opening and closing system. This helps prevent nozzle drying for smoother, more stable ink flow with less manual maintenance.

With these technical upgrades, the xTool M2 CMYK printing module delivers a high-capacity, high-performance solution for color printing and cutting projects.