Using the XTool M1 Ultra

• Open the Creative Space app on your computer. Turn on xTool M1 Ultra and connect the machine to your computer.
• Import the photo you wish to print onto the canvas.
• Add a circle shape to the canvas, sized 4” and select the image together with the circle. Click on create mask to cut out the portion of the photo you don’t want to print. Adjust the size and placement within the circle.
• Adjust the masked image size to 3.875” wide x 3.875” high.
• Set material type to “3mm basswood plywood” (an xTool material)
• Load the wood sheet into the cutting machine flat against the base plate.
• Remove the laser module and insert the ink cartridge instead.
• Mark the area to be printed following the steps on the screen.
• Auto measure the distance to the surface of the sheet.
• Double check framing to ensure the area to be printed is where you want it to be.
• Select proceed and continue on to printing using the default settings.
• When printing is complete, open the lid and remove the printed picture.
• Import the ornament base shapes onto a new canvas.
• Change the module to the laser module.
• Add the xx slats on to the base plate for laser cutting.
• Position the printed wood sheet back in the machine on top of the slats.
• Mark the area to be cut by selecting the circle shape and choose points surrounding the printed picture. When done, move the 4” circle over top of the printed part and within the marked circular area. Set to cutting using desired settings.
• Proceed with laser cutting out the photo and remove when complete.
• Next, position the other piece of the ornament base (the upper framed piece with loop) on to the canvas for cutting. Also, mark the area to be cut and place the shape within the marked area.
• Proceed with laser cutting out the photo and remove when complete.
• Place the frame piece on top of the printed piece and glue together. Add a ribbon loop for hanging to complete the ornament.