I'm not even in the market for any new printers/engravers/CNC machines. I just come here because you two are awesome. Thank you for all your hard work!
Not really. Too small to print on larger size T-shirts, and due to CMY cartridge it doesn't print well on non-white materials (low contrast and distorted colours because there's no white ink like in UV printers) and it's expensive to print (no black ink means it mixes all three inks to create black, which is wasteful and results in muddy darks). It's also slow.
Thank you two again for such a great job in your reviews. I for one, certainly will not purchase a product until I see yalls channel review that said product. Thank you two for such a great job. # teamauroratech
Hi Aurora, thanks for sharing. i use a lot of razors in my upholstery work, they constantly need to be replaced, something to consider for this machine, users may have to buy dozens of blades or more.
A really great review as per usual! I built a 45 watt CO2 laser cutter a few years ago, and it was difficult to keep the enclosure clean after a lot of laser cutting and engraving. I appreciate the multiple functions in this machine, but I wonder how much deep cleaning would be necessary if you switched from laser cutting to blade cutting or inkject printing frequently. Did you notice any residue from laser cutting getting onto the cutting mats?
The print head will not print on slick surfaces any more than a normal inkjet can print on plastic - which it can't unless it has a special coating. The quality, is as admitted by XTool, not as good as a domestic printer.
Hello, do you know how to factory reset this? My camera inside the M1 stopped working after I upgraded the software. I don’t know what to do other than trying to factory reset it.
It all depends on what you're going to be using the laser for. I have four: the xTool M1 Ultra, xTool S1 40 watt, Glowforge, and WeCreat 20 watt. I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from WeCreat; this company is a rip-off in so many ways. Plus, the WeCreat laser, whether 20 watt or 40 watt, has many flaws, and the company will blame the end user for those flaws. I also wouldn’t consider any GlowForge lasers-overpriced for both the lasers and the software. If you don’t subscribe to their software, don’t expect to do much with the laser. Additionally, Glowforge is proprietary, meaning you can only use their software; you can’t use Lightburn or any other software outside of Glowforge. If you're starting out or have some experience with lasers, I highly recommend the xTool S1 if you’re looking to do more than crafting. If you’re into crafting such as card making, working with fabric, jewelry making, heat transfers, etc., I highly recommend the xTool M1 Ultra. If your decision is between the M1 Ultra and the S1, don’t pay the regular price-wait for a promotion. xTool ALWAYS has sales for all of their lasers during any holiday. Again, it is really hard to say what the best laser machine is for a first-time buyer, as your needs may be different from someone else’s. But once you figure out what you want to use a laser for, stick with xTool-trust me, you can’t go wrong. Watch this video: www.xtool.com/pages/about-us Short xTool Factory tour: ua-cam.com/video/sXJAGSfaxS8/v-deo.htmlsi=Qa6uldziwxW93ZF- I have had many other lasers, such as the Lasermaster, and no matter what, I am absolutely amazed by xTool. Great customer service, always listening to their customer base, and never stopping their innovation. I hope this helps and that you find the right laser for your new adventures.😎
The only part that could be considered noisy is the exhaust fan, as it was placed outside the machine. However, I don't think it's loud enough to upset your neighbor next door.
@@AuroraTech Thank you for the quick reply. And you probably have been told this but it is worth saying again. The effort you guys put into your work is exemplary.
The inkjet module is a gimmick - it only has CMY inks so to print black it has to mix all three colours, which results in muddy darks, is wasteful and expensive. It doesn't have white ink like UV printers either, so printing on anything darker than white comes out distorted and low contrast. Much slower than a desktop printer too.
Absolutely not. First, that is the regular price when not on sale. xTool always has sales and promotions. They even offer promotions to trade in any brand of laser for a huge discount. xTool has been around for a long time, and if you look into how this company’s performance is structured-from the design groups, to beta testing, and to the final product-you would be amazed. Plus, this is the only laser company that continues to innovate. When you compare the build quality with other brands, xTool stands on top. I've had many brands of lasers, and I can say that by far, xTool is worth every penny. I compare xTool to Apple-you get what you pay for.😎
I'm not even in the market for any new printers/engravers/CNC machines. I just come here because you two are awesome. Thank you for all your hard work!
Good to see more product showcases where the video isnt sponsored 🙂👍
Actually now that I've finished watching this, This would be great for someone who is looking to design Shirts and other clothes possibly.
Not really. Too small to print on larger size T-shirts, and due to CMY cartridge it doesn't print well on non-white materials (low contrast and distorted colours because there's no white ink like in UV printers) and it's expensive to print (no black ink means it mixes all three inks to create black, which is wasteful and results in muddy darks). It's also slow.
I was waiting on your channels review of this. Great all in one machine, but disappointed by the inkjet printer performance. Keep up the great videos!
What an amazing machine. I haven't heard the name x-tool in a long time.
Wow. It does almost everything.
Awesome video. Nice work showing all the details.
Great editing, video and audio quality. Great work!
Just subbed. 👍
Thank you two again for such a great job in your reviews. I for one, certainly will not purchase a product until I see yalls channel review that said product. Thank you two for such a great job. # teamauroratech
Thank you, this answered all my questions.
Very thorough review/test, though it would have been nice to see use of the foil/debossing tip.
An other channel said that the inkjet used is the "HP 408" 👍
Hi Aurora, thanks for sharing. i use a lot of razors in my upholstery work, they constantly need to be replaced, something to consider for this machine, users may have to buy dozens of blades or more.
I use #11 blades in my hobby work and save money by resharpening or honing the blades before they get too dull. Saves me a lot of money.
I guess you could 3d print adapters for other pens :)
Yes, you can :)
nice review, pretty cool device!
Have no idea about Lazor cutting or engaving but you've managed to make this interesting
I can't get my cartridge to make any print
A really great review as per usual! I built a 45 watt CO2 laser cutter a few years ago, and it was difficult to keep the enclosure clean after a lot of laser cutting and engraving. I appreciate the multiple functions in this machine, but I wonder how much deep cleaning would be necessary if you switched from laser cutting to blade cutting or inkject printing frequently. Did you notice any residue from laser cutting getting onto the cutting mats?
Yes, that's why I put an old 3d printer glass bed to protect the bottom plate :)
amazing
Great work my friends, can you answer me if this machine cut mirror acrylic? or if there is mirror acrylic opaque that it can cut? thank you a lot
I don't think so, diode lasers generally can only cut black (dark opaque) acrylic.
Cool machine. Can you print inkjet on a flat black acrylic? Does the color sticks to the plastic? How does the graphic look like?
I don't think so, the ink only dries on paper, wood, or similar surfaces that can be written on with a ball pen.
The print head will not print on slick surfaces any more than a normal inkjet can print on plastic - which it can't unless it has a special coating. The quality, is as admitted by XTool, not as good as a domestic printer.
Hello, do you know how to factory reset this? My camera inside the M1 stopped working after I upgraded the software. I don’t know what to do other than trying to factory reset it.
Call xTool and leave a voice message. They’re really good getting same day. If you call late, expect the call back following day.
What would you recommend for a first lazer machine? Would like to stay away from Creality, been printing for 8yrs now. Thanks Aurora Tech!
Please visit my website auroratechchannel.com for my recommendation list.
It all depends on what you're going to be using the laser for. I have four: the xTool M1 Ultra, xTool S1 40 watt, Glowforge, and WeCreat 20 watt. I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from WeCreat; this company is a rip-off in so many ways. Plus, the WeCreat laser, whether 20 watt or 40 watt, has many flaws, and the company will blame the end user for those flaws. I also wouldn’t consider any GlowForge lasers-overpriced for both the lasers and the software. If you don’t subscribe to their software, don’t expect to do much with the laser. Additionally, Glowforge is proprietary, meaning you can only use their software; you can’t use Lightburn or any other software outside of Glowforge.
If you're starting out or have some experience with lasers, I highly recommend the xTool S1 if you’re looking to do more than crafting. If you’re into crafting such as card making, working with fabric, jewelry making, heat transfers, etc., I highly recommend the xTool M1 Ultra. If your decision is between the M1 Ultra and the S1, don’t pay the regular price-wait for a promotion. xTool ALWAYS has sales for all of their lasers during any holiday.
Again, it is really hard to say what the best laser machine is for a first-time buyer, as your needs may be different from someone else’s. But once you figure out what you want to use a laser for, stick with xTool-trust me, you can’t go wrong.
Watch this video: www.xtool.com/pages/about-us
Short xTool Factory tour: ua-cam.com/video/sXJAGSfaxS8/v-deo.htmlsi=Qa6uldziwxW93ZF-
I have had many other lasers, such as the Lasermaster, and no matter what, I am absolutely amazed by xTool. Great customer service, always listening to their customer base, and never stopping their innovation. I hope this helps and that you find the right laser for your new adventures.😎
My Cricut is looking worried 😂
My Cameo 4 also lol
Can you get the accessories to engrave on tumbler
Yes. As long you purchase the riser.
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You don't know of a good large format pen plotter?
Sorry, I'm not familiar with pen plotters.
Would you consider this machine noisy? The last thing I want is to upset the neighbours.
The only part that could be considered noisy is the exhaust fan, as it was placed outside the machine. However, I don't think it's loud enough to upset your neighbor next door.
@@AuroraTech Thank you for the quick reply. And you probably have been told this but it is worth saying again. The effort you guys put into your work is exemplary.
It's no more noisy than a microwave.
@@YaaLFH good to know, thank you
The inkjet module is a gimmick - it only has CMY inks so to print black it has to mix all three colours, which results in muddy darks, is wasteful and expensive. It doesn't have white ink like UV printers either, so printing on anything darker than white comes out distorted and low contrast. Much slower than a desktop printer too.
MK Ultra lol
Jack of all trades... @ $1300 it's plainly overpriced!
Absolutely not. First, that is the regular price when not on sale. xTool always has sales and promotions. They even offer promotions to trade in any brand of laser for a huge discount. xTool has been around for a long time, and if you look into how this company’s performance is structured-from the design groups, to beta testing, and to the final product-you would be amazed. Plus, this is the only laser company that continues to innovate. When you compare the build quality with other brands, xTool stands on top. I've had many brands of lasers, and I can say that by far, xTool is worth every penny. I compare xTool to Apple-you get what you pay for.😎