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Safety first (important)
DANGER −VISIBLE LASER RADIATION.
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION.CLASS 4
LASER PRODUCT
Warning
Physical injuries or damage to the machine may be caused if you
do not follow the instructions or principles.
Warning
Physical injuries or damage to the machine may be caused by
laser light if you do not follow the instructions or principles.
1. General safety
Read and get familiar with all safety precautions and measures before using the
machine. Strictly follow all safety precautions. Ensure that the machine is properly
assembled and is working properly.
Follow the operating principles:
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Check the machine for damage every time before you use it. Do not operate it
in any way when any damage or defect is found.
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Ensure that the workspace is clean and flat.
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Do not disassemble the machine or change its structure in any way without
authorization. Do not modify or decompile its operating system.
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Keep the operating area of the machine clean. Residues and chippings
accumulated during cutting and engraving are dangerous and may cause fire.
Clean the machine regularly.
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The machine works properly at the temperature of 0°C to 35°C and can be
stored properly at the temperature of 0°C to 45°C. Do not operate it at a
temperature lower than 0°C.
2. Laser safety
Generally, the laser module works with a casing and light shield. xTool D1 is
equipped with a safety interlock switch. If it is moved during work, the laser module
stops emitting light and therefore causes no harm to human bodies. Although a
light shield is provided to shield you from some laser light, you still need to wear the
goggles to protect your eyes.
Follow the safety precautions:
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Do not operate the machine when any part of it is removed. Removing any part
may expose the laser system and cause damage to the machine.
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Do not engrave or cut any material that contains PVC or vinyl (plastic materials
are not recommended). These materials (and other materials containing
chlorine/chloride) may generate corrosive vapor that is extremely harmful to
human bodies and may cause damage to the machine. Any damage caused by
engraving or cutting any material containing PVC or vinyl is not covered by
Makeblock's warranty.
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Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials. Vaporization or melting of many
materials, which include but are not limited to PVC and polycarbonate, may
release harmful smoke.
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Do not leave the machine unattended when it is working.
3. Fire safety
When the machine cuts or engraves a material, a high-density laser beam falls on
the material, heating up the surface of the material to vaporize it without burning.
But most materials are inherently flammable and may be ignited to form an open
flame that may burn down the machine (even if it is made of flame-retardant
materials) and its surroundings. From our experience, using laser for vector
cutting is most likely to produce an open flame.
Read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:
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Ensure that the workspace is well ventilated, so that the smoke can be
discharged properly.
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Do not stack materials (especially organic ones, such as paper) around the
machine. They may cause the spread of flames and increase the risk of material
ignition.
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Do not leave the machine unattended when it is working. If the machine works
with setting errors and is left unattended for a long period of time, or if a
mechanical or electrical fault occurs, a fire may be caused.
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Clean the machine regularly. Excessive accumulation of residues and chippings
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from cutting and engraving may increase the risk of fire.
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Ensure that the area around the machine is clean without any cluttered
flammable materials, explosives, or volatile solvents, such as acetone, alcohol, or
gasoline. Keep a fire extinguisher and perform regular maintenance and
inspection of it.
4. Electrical safety
Read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:
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Do not disassemble the machine when it is connected to a power supply.
Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.
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Do not touch any electronic area with your hands or other tools when the
machine is connected to a power supply.
5. Warning and instruction signs
On xTool D1, the warning and instruction signs are labelled where physical injuries
or damage to the machine may be caused before and/or during operation. If a sign
is damaged or lost, replace it immediately. You can use the following template to
print the sign you need.
Indicator description
Indicator state
Machine state
On in white
Standby, network not connected
On in green
Standby, network connected
The machine is in either of the following states:
Blinking in blue
1. Processing a material
2. Performing the function of "framing"
One of the following exceptions occur:
1. The machine is moved when processing a material.
Blinking in red
2. The machine is working offline without the TF card.
3. The machine is working offline with the TF card but
no design file is found.
Recommended material settings
Note: The settings are tested in a laboratory environment and are for reference only.
xTool D1-5W (laser power of 5 watt)
Speed
Speed
Speed
Number
Number
Name
Power(%)
(mm/m)
(mm/s)
(mm/s)
of times
of times
3.5mm corrugated paper
100%
300
5
3mm basswood
100%
240
4
For cutting
100%
120
2
4mm basswood
5mm basswood
100%
120
2
100%
720
12
0.7mm artificial leather
Name
Basswood
3.5mm corrugated paper
For
Artificial leather
engraving
Stainless steel
Coated metal
xTool D1-10W (laser power of 10 watt)
Name
3.5mm corrugated paper
3mm basswood
For cutting
4mm basswood
5mm basswood
0.7mm artificial leather
Name
Basswood
3.5mm corrugated paper
For
Artificial leather
engraving
Stainless steel
Coated metal
After-sales services
For more information about after-sales services, visit support.xtool.com.
FAQs
1. How do I set the position of the laser module
on xTool D1?
( 1) Put the focal length setting bar down and turn the thumb screw on the left of
laser module counterclockwise to loosen it.
(2) Slide the laser module upward or downward to position the bottom end of
the focal length setting bar right on the material to be processed.
(3) Tighten the thumb screw and put the focal length setting bar back.
2. When I install the software on the PC, a message
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is displayed, indicating that the software is not
downloaded from the app store.
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( 1) Visit
support.xtool.com
and search for malware blocking, and follow the
instructions to install the software.
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(2)
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(3)
Speed
Speed
Speed
Number
Number
Power(%)
(mm/m)
(mm/s)
(mm/s)
of times
of times
95%
4200
70
1
60%
6000
100
1
85%
6000
100
1
100%
300
5
1
100%
3600
60
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3. I can't connect the machine to my PC by
using a USB cable. What can I do?
Speed
Speed
Speed
Number
Number
Power(%)
(mm/m)
(mm/s)
(mm/s)
of times
of times
Possible cause: The CH340 driver is not installed.
Download and install it on your computer.
100%
540
9
1
For windows
http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html
100%
300
5
1
100%
180
3
1
For macOS
http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_MAC_ZIP.html
100%
120
2
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After downloading and installing the driver, restart your PC and the machine.
100%
1200
20
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4. xTool D1 is working but no laser beam is emitted.
What can I do?
Speed
Speed
Speed
Number
Number
Power(%)
of times
of times
Possible causes:
(mm/m)
(mm/s)
(mm/s)
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The power is set too low.
75%
6000
100
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The connection cable of the laser module is loose.
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The connector of the laser module connection cable is inserted reversely into
40%
6000
100
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the main control board.
Solution:
50%
6000
100
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( 1 ) Check the power setting. If it is set to a small value, such as 1%, set it to a
greater value.
100%
720
12
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100%
4200
70
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(2) If the problem persists, unplug and plug the connection cables on the main
control board again. Do not insert the connectors reversely.
(3) If the problem persists, unplug and plug the connection cable on the laser
module again, and check whether the cables are damaged.
5. After I assemble the machine, the laser
module can't move when it's working, why?
Possible causes:
The motor cable on the middle plate is loose or the timing belt is not installed
properly.
Solution:
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Check both ends of the motor cable on the middle plate. If it is loose or is not
inserted in place, unplug and plug it again.
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Turn the machine over and check the timing belt on the middle plate. If it is not
installed properly, reinstall it.
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