Seriously, awesome rundown of how this thing works. I'm getting one within the month to work with my M1. On a lighter note, we jokingly thought about initiating a drinking game for every time you said the word 'Location'.
Great video, and I loved it. A minor correction, though, the knobs on the front that make the board go up and down and sideways are for correcting registration when you are printing multiple colors, When you install the screen for the next color you want it to line up precisely. Other than that, spot on.
Very helpful, thank you so much! Just got an S1 bundle that included this screen printer and the rotary attachment, and your videos are so helpful to figure out how to use them. Liked and subscribed, thanks again.
Best video I've seen explaining every part and what it does...thank you so much for your simple explanation on how to use it...how do the shirts hold up with washing
Also, I've searched for a color screen print tutorial, where you use multiple colors on one design...do you have a tutorial on that? I really love how you explain EVERY DETAIL! Thank you!
Angie you are the best teacher I have ever had… love you! Question tho… so once the screens have been lazered they are “permanent”… right? I can’t go back and make another design on that same screen? Seems like 3 replacement screens are $50 CDN (which is… $$$ no?) I’m curious to know how often you have used your setup and how fast you have gone thru the 3 screens that came with it and how many extra screens you think you or the average crafty queen will end up having to get? I love this setup but it kinda seems like the “consumable” price is a bit high, no?
Thank you for your reply about being able to use the Xtool screen printer with M1. Are the dimensions of the screen printer the same as those of the M1? Have you tested using the screen printer with the M1? If so, I am wondering if there is a difference if any. Thank You. You have been such a help with your tutorials.
Thank you for this great video. Do you happen to know if one can buy a mesh screen and install in place of an xtool screen? I would like the option of using a mesh screen with HTV.
Hey the instructions actually show the fixing plate being installed on the other side we are using the riser base or do we install it as you did? Thank u
Thanks for this review! It was super helpful but could I get some suggestions? I ran my design using the following settings: Power :90 Speed :50 Lines per inch: 200 I have a lot of fine details and halftone accents that didn’t engrave through! What setting would you suggest for this? 😮
Great Tutorial, thank you😊 I have the d1 pro 20w, I'm curious if you are doing large size t-shirts like 3x or 4x how do you get a bigger print because the size you did would look to small for a bigger size shirt? I'm wanting to buy the kit but wanted to know about bigger size shirts if you have any tips on that please?
If you remove a screen from the frame to do a new image can you then go back to the old screen and reinsert into the frame for more uses of that image?
Angie, Your "multi-color" kit DOES come with the frame fixing piece, everything you need to screen print. BUT when you purchase the S1 "All in 1 safety pro bundle" (the highest one at 2999.00) it comes with the "basic" screen printer bundle. The basic screen printer does NOT come with the frame fixing piece and does NOT show it in the "frequently bought together". I didn't realize that I needed it until I was getting ready to try the screen printer. The frame fixing piece is about $15 plus $10 shipping if purchased alone. For me that was ANOTHER week before it arrive and I can start my screen printing. I wish xTool would make that clear when you are getting the basic bundle or provide an option to get the "multi-color" upgrade or show the frame fixing piece for purchase with the S1. I realize xTool's screen printer works with other xTool models so they can't include every frame fixing piece in the kit, it has to be a separate machine specific piece.
Yep you just clean it and it is ready to go. For the two color, you could make a second screen in the same way. As long as they are oriented with the bracket it should work!
@AngieHolden awesome do you have a video of that and is the xtool expensive I was wanting to do it but not all sure what you type of stencils can make And designs does the software come with it or can we use cricuit design
I do not have one for 2 color. It is a fairly expensive set up. You can use whatever designs you would like but you do have to get them into their software which would be hard with Cricut Design Space images/designs.
if you were printing a bulky item like a hoodie sweatshirt, is there enough room for the bottom of the fabric to bunch up and sit near the hinges? It doesn't look like there's a lot of space for excess material.
I would like to be clear about using a screen printer. You used the S1. Is it ever possible to use a screen printer if one only has the M1 and is interested in using one color ink?
Hi! I’m looking at getting this kit, but I already have an atom stack laser engraver and I use lightburn. Would I still be able to use my engraver with this kit, or would I NEED to get an xtool engraver? Hope that makes sense. Thank you!
To keep shirts from shifting between ink passes or if you print with more than one color, you could use pallet tape and some water-based adhesive, like used with conventional screen printing. Out of curiosity, since I know you've printed with conventional screens before and can compare, for people with texture issues involving touching metal mesh like me, is the metal mesh a different feel under the squeegee? I feel like I could hear the difference, though it might be my hypersensitivity speaking.
Mine didn’t bring the plate to place it on the laser, I think that is a a little misleading, that was bigger factor to buy mine, I’m super disappointed. ☹️
Can you explain why the F1 and M1 will work with basic kit but not the multi kit? I was under the impression the only difference between the 2 kits is the basic kit just has less screens, paint and frames. Otherwise they work the same? The multi kit I was told was just a better buy. Since the F1 is portable and can be placed on the screen to burn it seems the only limitation would be the size of the design if using the F1. However, As for the M1 I understand that is the only machine that can not be used with the screens because you can not fit the screen in the M1 in order to burn the design. If I have this information wrong could you please let me know. Thank you
yes i agree i was under the same impression.. i want to knwo why you cant use the F1 also I heard you can also use it on other lasers too its just you cant use the perfect alignment tool unless it fits that particular laser. or maybe you could even 3d print a frame to align it to your laser I'm sure there is a work around here , mines coming today so we shall see.. I will message xtoool also I think
Sure! I took it to the sink in my kitchen and used the sprayer and literally just sprayed it down then wiped away any excess with a paper towel. It was SO easy!
You can apply a new layer of emulsion (to make a new design) IF you remove all the previous emulsion from the screen. I'm not sure how many times you can do this, but I'm sure you could at least change it a few times. Look up "Reusing xTool Screen Printing Screens" on UA-cam by "Heath Sharp". He discusses exactly how to do this. He used Emulsion Remover by Ecotex and a bucket of Water Resistant Screen Printing Emulsion (also sold by Ecotex if you dont know of any other brands) to apply a new layer.
im sorry neat product but price wow i screen print with just screens and ink my own designs or cut out with a cutter or purchase stencils and by the time screen was set into frame i would have 10 shirts done and i can print on anything
Seriously, awesome rundown of how this thing works. I'm getting one within the month to work with my M1. On a lighter note, we jokingly thought about initiating a drinking game for every time you said the word 'Location'.
Oh there are probably a TON of drinking games that can be played during my videos! I have just learned to accept that!
This is the third video I've watched on how to do this and this was by far the best. Thank you.
Happy to help!
Hands down best tutorial on this kit! Thank you!
YAY! Thanks!
Great video, and I loved it. A minor correction, though, the knobs on the front that make the board go up and down and sideways are for correcting registration when you are printing multiple colors, When you install the screen for the next color you want it to line up precisely. Other than that, spot on.
Very helpful, thank you so much! Just got an S1 bundle that included this screen printer and the rotary attachment, and your videos are so helpful to figure out how to use them. Liked and subscribed, thanks again.
Great to hear!
Best video I've seen explaining every part and what it does...thank you so much for your simple explanation on how to use it...how do the shirts hold up with washing
Screen printing is one of the best methods you can use for shirts that will last a very long time in the wash!
Thank you
Also, I've searched for a color screen print tutorial, where you use multiple colors on one design...do you have a tutorial on that? I really love how you explain EVERY DETAIL! Thank you!
Not yet!
Thank you, really informative and wonderfully presented. Good luck with your T-shirts too.
Thank you kindly!
Thanks for another great tutorial video. You are my go to when I'm looking for something.
Glad to help!
Hi! Great video, very good delivery on your content. I'm new to lasering, but now want to give this a try! Thanks!
Happy to help!
Great video! Perfect description. Do you have any experience doing prints with multiple layers and colors?
I have not done a multi layer design with this.
Angie you are the best teacher I have ever had… love you! Question tho… so once the screens have been lazered they are “permanent”… right? I can’t go back and make another design on that same screen? Seems like 3 replacement screens are $50 CDN (which is… $$$ no?) I’m curious to know how often you have used your setup and how fast you have gone thru the 3 screens that came with it and how many extra screens you think you or the average crafty queen will end up having to get? I love this setup but it kinda seems like the “consumable” price is a bit high, no?
I have just kept my screens and not replaced them. I would see this as a method to make permanent screens for a screen printing business.
Very informative video. Great job! Are there any limitations on using screen printing with Cotton shirts/fabrics?
Any fabric will work.
Thank you for another great tutorial! However, why can't you use the color screen print with the M1?
There is no way to locate the screen so you can't make the screens precisely enough.
I cant find my bracket for locating the screen. Did that come in the Screen printer?
It was in the box!
When you’re waiting for the ink to dry on the T-shirt or tote bag, it doesn’t bleed through to the other side of the t-shirt or tote does it?
It shouldn't!
Thank you for your reply about being able to use the Xtool screen printer with M1. Are the dimensions of the screen printer the same as those of the M1? Have you tested using the screen printer with the M1? If so, I am wondering if there is a difference if any. Thank You. You have been such a help with your tutorials.
yes the screen printer itself is the same. You do need the riser base with the M1.
Does the xtool ink that comes with it need to be cured with a heat press afterwards?
I did cure it!
Thank you for this great video. Do you happen to know if one can buy a mesh screen and install in place of an xtool screen? I would like the option of using a mesh screen with HTV.
I am not sure. I would probably buy another type of screen holder if I was using HTV.
@@AngieHolden thank you!
Is it possible to us he xtool screen on another screen print device. I have a screen printer but want to be able to use my xtool to burn screens.
I don't think it would work but I am not sure!
Can you use this in the Glowforge?
Hey the instructions actually show the fixing plate being installed on the other side we are using the riser base or do we install it as you did? Thank u
Yea it does now say the other side! I don't think it said that when I did mine but it does now!
Thanks for this review! It was super helpful but could I get some suggestions?
I ran my design using the following settings:
Power :90
Speed :50
Lines per inch: 200
I have a lot of fine details and halftone accents that didn’t engrave through! What setting would you suggest for this? 😮
I used the default setting in xTool for screens for this and didn't have any issue.
Great Tutorial, thank you😊
I have the d1 pro 20w, I'm curious if you are doing large size t-shirts like 3x or 4x how do you get a bigger print because the size you did would look to small for a bigger size shirt?
I'm wanting to buy the kit but wanted to know about bigger size shirts if you have any tips on that please?
You should rotate the design the other way and put the shirt in the opposite direction.
Could you please recommend a cost-effective screen printing machine?
❤Thank you for this beautiful video! 🙂❤️Can we de-engrave the screen and reuse any emulsion?
No you cannot.
@@AngieHolden Merci pour votre réponse 🙂
Yes you can. But you must strip the old emulsion off the screen and reapply new emulsion.
@@ncmach1 Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse ❤️
Does the image have to be SVG for this to work?
Not necessarily. xTool can convert some images.
If you remove a screen from the frame to do a new image can you then go back to the old screen and reinsert into the frame for more uses of that image?
You can add it back with some effort. However, you may not get it exactly in the right location.
Angie, Your "multi-color" kit DOES come with the frame fixing piece, everything you need to screen print. BUT when you purchase the S1 "All in 1 safety pro bundle" (the highest one at 2999.00) it comes with the "basic" screen printer bundle. The basic screen printer does NOT come with the frame fixing piece and does NOT show it in the "frequently bought together". I didn't realize that I needed it until I was getting ready to try the screen printer. The frame fixing piece is about $15 plus $10 shipping if purchased alone. For me that was ANOTHER week before it arrive and I can start my screen printing. I wish xTool would make that clear when you are getting the basic bundle or provide an option to get the "multi-color" upgrade or show the frame fixing piece for purchase with the S1. I realize xTool's screen printer works with other xTool models so they can't include every frame fixing piece in the kit, it has to be a separate machine specific piece.
Oh! Boo! They should make that clearer!
Question once you burn the screen ,you just blow it out maybe with an air dryer , thats it what about a two tone color
Yep you just clean it and it is ready to go. For the two color, you could make a second screen in the same way. As long as they are oriented with the bracket it should work!
@AngieHolden awesome do you have a video of that and is the xtool expensive
I was wanting to do it but not all sure what you type of stencils can make
And designs does the software come with it or can we use cricuit design
I do not have one for 2 color. It is a fairly expensive set up. You can use whatever designs you would like but you do have to get them into their software which would be hard with Cricut Design Space images/designs.
if you were printing a bulky item like a hoodie sweatshirt, is there enough room for the bottom of the fabric to bunch up and sit near the hinges? It doesn't look like there's a lot of space for excess material.
There is NOT a ton of space there so a bulky item may have issues!
@@AngieHoldencan you got fold it and adjust by raising the screen a bit?
The XTool Laser S1 comes 10W;20W or 40W. What would you recommend?
I have the 20W and I love it but a 40W would be nice to do a wider range of projects. It probably depends on what you want to make!
I might have missed it, but can you use the M1 10w Xtool laser on the screens?
You can. You may need the riser base for that one though.
I would like to be clear about using a screen printer. You used the S1. Is it ever possible to use a screen printer if one only has the M1 and is interested in using one color ink?
If you add the riser base, you can use it with the M1.
Hi! I’m looking at getting this kit, but I already have an atom stack laser engraver and I use lightburn. Would I still be able to use my engraver with this kit, or would I NEED to get an xtool engraver? Hope that makes sense. Thank you!
I have not used this one any other laser machine. Not sure how you would locate it inside of your laser and on the screen for burning.
I came here to ask if it can be used with a different brand laser. I have the wecreat and would love to know if it's possible. 🤔
Is there a specific type of ink needed, does water based ink work with this?
Screen printing ink will work best. There are water based versions that are fine.
About how long did it take the laser to engrave the screen? I'm using it right now and it's taking a long time.
That depends on the design and the laser you are using. It did take a while on mine though!
This looks pretty simple, can you upload logos to be cut out?
Sure! You can upload any image!
To keep shirts from shifting between ink passes or if you print with more than one color, you could use pallet tape and some water-based adhesive, like used with conventional screen printing.
Out of curiosity, since I know you've printed with conventional screens before and can compare, for people with texture issues involving touching metal mesh like me, is the metal mesh a different feel under the squeegee? I feel like I could hear the difference, though it might be my hypersensitivity speaking.
I felt like the first few swipes felt way different then I was okay!
How long did it take to burn?
I think this one was like 20 - 30 minutes.
Work with traditional sheets?
You need the xtool supplies for the screen.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Where you buy extra sheets?
xtool does have extra sheets.
Can i use any laser?
This is made for the xTool lasers only.
Liquid resin can be used to design phototronic cell for computer light cpu
How to do you heat it to make it stay?
That depends on the ink. I would check with the ink brand that you use as I find they have slightly different instructions for setting.
The adhesive on the cardboard on mine is way too strong leaving cardboard on it
Hmmm. I did NOT have that issue at all!
This is awesome thanks.
Mine didn’t bring the plate to place it on the laser, I think that is a a little misleading, that was bigger factor to buy mine, I’m super disappointed. ☹️
I would check where you purchased and the list of things that were supposed to come with it.
@@AngieHoldenthat’s correct because not all
Kits have the same things in them
@@AngieHoldenI did some research it states only the multi kit comes with the fixing pin.
This is so helpful 😊
Glad you think so!
Can you explain why the F1 and M1 will work with basic kit but not the multi kit? I was under the impression the only difference between the 2 kits is the basic kit just has less screens, paint and frames. Otherwise they work the same? The multi kit I was told was just a better buy. Since the F1 is portable and can be placed on the screen to burn it seems the only limitation would be the size of the design if using the F1. However, As for the M1 I understand that is the only machine that can not be used with the screens because you can not fit the screen in the M1 in order to burn the design. If I have this information wrong could you please let me know. Thank you
yes i agree i was under the same impression.. i want to knwo why you cant use the F1 also I heard you can also use it on other lasers too its just you cant use the perfect alignment tool unless it fits that particular laser. or maybe you could even 3d print a frame to align it to your laser I'm sure there is a work around here , mines coming today so we shall see.. I will message xtoool also I think
I think they may be saying that the alignment will not work which is what you would need to do to make multiple colors.
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching!
clean with water! please more explain. how to clean an prepare for another job.
Sure! I took it to the sink in my kitchen and used the sprayer and literally just sprayed it down then wiped away any excess with a paper towel. It was SO easy!
Do you need a new screen for every new design?
Yes you will. You can reuse the frame but the screen itself is permanently that one design.
You can apply a new layer of emulsion (to make a new design) IF you remove all the previous emulsion from the screen. I'm not sure how many times you can do this, but I'm sure you could at least change it a few times. Look up "Reusing xTool Screen Printing Screens" on UA-cam by "Heath Sharp".
He discusses exactly how to do this. He used Emulsion Remover by Ecotex and a bucket of Water Resistant Screen Printing Emulsion (also sold by Ecotex if you dont know of any other brands) to apply a new layer.
im sorry neat product but price wow i screen print with just screens and ink my own designs or cut out with a cutter or purchase stencils and by the time screen was set into frame i would have 10 shirts done and i can print on anything
ty for showing
I find this quicker than other processes that burn a screen like the Ikonart.