xTool P2 Lens & Mirror Cleaning - COMPLETE WALK THROUGH

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In today's video I take you step by step through the process of cleaning the lens and mirrors of the xTool P2 55 watt desktop CO2 laser. This is a task that should be performed daily before you use your laser. Dirty lenses or mirrors will cause your machine's performance to dwindle. This will result in bad quality engravings or poor cutting performance. What causes the xTool P2 to not cut as well as before? You guessed it, dirty mirrors and lens!
🔷 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🔷
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Tools & Supplies Needed
1:11 - How Long Does It Take to Clean the Lens & Mirrors?
1:25 - How Often Should I Clean the Lens and Mirrors on my P2 Laser?
1:56 - How to Clean the Lens and Mirrors of the xTool P2 55w CO2 Laser
13:37 - Closing Thoughts & Thanks
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[@user-by8fw1qg2r]

Thank you for the time to show how to maintain my XTool. Your video explained it very well.

[@allenhuckabee3764]

Hello, been following you for sometime now. Can you do a video on setting up the P2 to work with lightburn. I attempted that today and did not work as I thought it should.

[@joshuacaylor881]

Hey Sam! I bought your test templates and love them. Thank you for all the help. Now that I have my settings dialed in, it is time to tear the machine apart and clean it. Great job explaining the process and emphasizing daily maintenance. I am going to practice these techniques daily now

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@SkribbleMedia]

Hey just wanted to say thanks for sharing this info, really helped me out.

[@ronniecacia4098]

Thank you for providing instructions even this 74 year old Gramma loved!!

[@craftingwithjean5599]

Thank You! Needed to clean my p2, found your video of instructions very helpful, to the point, good to follow along with.

[@ncgrave4586]

really looking forward to getting one eventually. this has been a great video on what to expect for maintenance.

[@TraceyOut]

I love the way you do the videos. You are knowledgeable, go at a pace that I can work alongside, and do it from a viewpoint that can be seen (a lot of people do not do this). The other thing I like is that while you are super knowledgeable and giving great instruction, you don't make me feel like an idiot. Thank you for the good videos. Also love your ETSY liste jigs!

[@markesselstynmiller747]

Another tip for CO2 lasers is to use the laser at least once or twice a week to keep the tube charged for the laser. If prolonged storage or no usage of the laser the laser tube will lose the charge over time. Glass tubes last about 2-4 years depending on usage.

[@weaf27]

Great job and thank you.

[@Edgcreation]

thank you very much for these instructions !

[@cathyl.1011]

Great teacher! Thanks

[@JjordzzZ]

Exceptional instructions!

[@johnk696]

Thanks brother man, great videos and information.

[@Daniel_Connor_]

Outstanding, thank you

[@SandieJeanC]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFO, SAM! Super helpful!

[@Samcraftcom]

You're so welcome!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks Sam

[@port3973]

great video thanks

[@vickyrupe8999]

Awesome video 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Bdbrad71]

Nice piece of equipment

[@keithfrazier5335]

Great job!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you!

[@protozee]

nice thanks Sam-

[@joehimes9898]

Subscribed!!

[@CopperRivets]

Thanks!

[@Samcraftcom]

Happy to help! Thank you!

[@GCheung55]

First?! Thanks for the video! I’d been wondering what maintenance is going to be like. I feel much more prepared.

[@knightwing5555]

Hey sam. I have a single wide and found your content and absolutely love it! I was hoping to be able to ask if yall did crown molding in there? Or are planning to?

[@user-ei3by8pi7w]

Loved the video with great guidance. I have the hardest time to disconnect the little hose, so I am afraid to mess something up. My P2 is brandnew ... is it just hard to pull it out the first few times ? I really do not want to break anything ... your advice is much appreciated ! Thank you !!!!

[@mortenolesen7761]

Premium content! Thank you! :)

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jppalm3944]

Good

[@karencary3312]

You got to clean!!!

[@z4logitec]

Your amazing. Thx. My laser power is less then it was. When i cut a multiplex 3.6mm I need to put the cutting at 90-12. Any Idea?

[@gaiustacitus4242]

You left out cleaning of the mirror in the back of the machine. It's located near the coolant reservoir. It too gets residue buildup since it's near the exhaust fan, but doesn't need to be cleaned as often as the mirror near the laser head.

[@Samcraftcom]

You are correct!

[@ShyneflowLC]

True... but it does rarely need cleaning in comparison

[@esrarocket]

Should the smoke smudging (fingerprint) be completely removed? Mine was reduced but I can't seem to get it completely clean? Do I need to replace it? Thanks for the great video!

[@ijames1981]

OK, so what if I lost track of the lens orientation. How do I know if I guessed right?

[@jthespiceoflife]

Good evening sir, does it have to be a Foam tip q-tip or can it be cotton? Also, how often do you need to fill the water tank in the back?

[@rienhardeman951]

Good day, I've heard/read somewhere that alcohol can damage the lens and mirrors and that it's better to use solution that's also used on glasses. Do you know anything about that?

[@kimlamarca1756]

Do I need to clean the exhaust vents ,other than wiping it down, like taking anything apart??

[@protozee]

The convex side of a laser lens should be facing up. The laser beam needs to pass through the curved part of the lens first. Western and Korean laser machines always have the convex side up. Chinese laser machines used to set the convex side down.

[@NunyaB250]

Is there a video for cleaning the fan?

[@kimlamarca1756]

Sam how do u know which way is the right side up on yellow Lense

[@RFZIMMERMAN]

What about the 3rd mirror in the back?

[@sandersengraving]

Do you have to calibrate it after you do this routine maintenance?

[@brendafogerty1685]

Do you recommend having replacement mirrors and lenses onhand or do these last a long time? Do you have a video on any requirements for the cooling system? Im considering the P2 but trying to do my due diligence first to make sure i know what im in for.

[@mikepetitt9624]

Wow Sam I had no Idea you had to do this every time! I guess I’m super spoiled with the Shapoko ! Are any of these laser engravers you have been demoing less work to maintain?

[@jonmayer]

You don't have to do this every time. I've got plenty of cuts on mine and have yet to clean it. It may help, but it's definitely still working as expected without additional cleaning. I will be doing this soon though to make sure I get a long life out of things.

[@ThatBartsim23]

Thank you for the info! I was a little unsure how to upkeep the laser and feel much better after your video. Do you ever need to clean the third back mirror?

[@Samcraftcom]

I should have shown that process, but cleaning it will not be needed as much... so long as you use the exhaust fan and an inline duct fan to always extract smoke and vapors from the machine.

[@ThatBartsim23]

@@Samcraftcom thanks for the reply! I'll keep it on a slower rate of cleaning compared to the others then.

[@tillwohlfarth6920]

Okay, I will do this every day, I will do this every day, I will do this every day ...

[@heffe2001]

I'm loath to admit that I don't clean my Co2 laser nearly as often as I should.. One thing that you didin't mention in the 'how often' section, a dirty lens or mirror can actually be damaged by the laser, resulting in pricy repairs.. I'd also mention that when choosing your gloves to wear, make SURE they aren't the powdered variety. As always though, great advice on (what should be, I need to do better, lol) routine maintenance.. I'm not sure about the x-tool, but with my Co2, you can possibly put the lens back in upside down, which affects power a good bit. I'd always make sure to be aware of the lens orientation when removing/replacing.

[@heffe2001]

And I see at about 8 minutes you mention lens orientation, lol. I kind of figured you would, but it definitely bears repeating..

[@heffe2001]

While I don't actually have an Xtool laser, don't they have 3 mirrors like most others? There's usually one on the head gantry, one on the left side of the gantry, and another in the back at the end of the laser tube? I haven't gone back to look at the video, but did I miss you cleaning that, or does the xtool not have/require that?

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@heffe2001 It does have a third mirror. The one at the end of the laser tube has four orientation points. The mirror will operate properly when reinstalled 90, 180, or 270 degrees from the position it was in prior to removal.

[@protozee]

flat side up or down?@@heffe2001

[@protozee]

The convex side of a laser lens should be facing up. The laser beam needs to pass through the curved part of the lens first. Western and Korean laser machines always have the convex side up. Chinese laser machines used to set the convex side down.@@heffe2001

[@larryknavel3963]

When are you going to do more CNC Router video?

[@neilrisley6667]

Thanks for the video @samcraft is there a reason you don't clean the third mirror at the back of the machine or the camera lenses?

[@Samcraftcom]

The third mirror was cleaned at setup, but is otherwise not exposed to the fumes hardly at all compared to the others. To clean that one, you remove the rear back cover (about 12 screws). I cleaned the camera lenses, just skipped putting that in great detail in this already long video for the process. I wipe down the interior of the machine often with micro fiber cloths and such.

[@steveferguson1232]

Great info Sam. Have you tried curved material engraving yet. And did they send conveyor to you

[@Samcraftcom]

I've not tried that yet, but will be testing it out. I do also have the riser base and conveyor, yes. Lots more to learn and share!

[@guillermog2966]

Do you ever vacuum your machine?

[@ttdale]

Do you need to clean the mirror in the back near the antifreeze? If so, how often?

[@ShyneflowLC]

Far less often than the rest

[@ulaB]

Clean your exhaust vents too while you're at it :-)

[@dekideko2920]

noice

[@port3973]

hello, i dont know if you know the answer but i have a question about the lifespan of this machine, what do i do after the roughly 10000 hours? is the machine just a piece of furniture or i can replace something? thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

That's the average lifespan of the CO2 tube in the back. You can buy replacements and keep on going. :)

[@robertbankhead8661]

What XTool is the black unit? Haven’t seen that one before.

[@ulaB]

The xTool P2?

[@pmartin6759]

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[@KR-fn6sd]

How often should you clean the lenses?

[@Samcraftcom]

It depends on usage/hours of machine runtime. I like to do mine weekly in slow times, or nearly daily in high production times.

[@personofnote1571]

Sam, are you running off of solar with that Bluetti setup?

[@Samcraftcom]

It is solar, yes, but that does not run my whole shop anymore. My demands are beyond the input from my PV array. The BLUETTI runs all of my lights (quite a bit for video work), fans, and several other small things.

[@Alessandra12394]

HELP!! After cleaning this my xtool is not burning. It will engrave but not leave the burnt color. Please help!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Double check that your mirrors are sitting like they should and that your lens did not get installed upside down.

[@HaltWhoGoesThere]

Can I use 91% alcohol? or does it have to be the 70%?

[@Samcraftcom]

That should be fine. :)

[@mikiauto73]

Nobody does this clean everyday.

[@susan_halla]

Did you get a pre-release machine, or did you order in the initial batch? If so, when did you order? Trying to figure out when I should expect mine; with my luck it will be the 5 days when I’m gone picking up my youngest from college!

[@Samcraftcom]

This is not a pre-release machine, but one of the first customer batches. I was adamant to NOT get any beta or prototype machine.

[@susan_halla]

@@Samcraftcom I don’t blame you! Very much looking forward to mine. Thanks for the tips!

[@Dustywebs]

If helpful, I ordered mine April 23rd and when I emailed them they said "It should ship before June 10th".... Really looking forward to getting mine too!

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@Dustywebs While my P2 arrived last Thursday, I'm still waiting on all of the accessories. The major factor in my decision for a P2 over an OMTech unit with a larger base cutting area was the automatic feed. Customer service can't even provide an estimated ship date for the items on back order.

[@angrygaragemechanic]

Welp, I have a bad feeling. If the rails and gantry aren't squaring up right, then the machine itself must not be assembled square 😮

[@gaiustacitus4242]

While the top and sides are more than adequately padded for shipping, the feet of the machine sit directly on the cardboard box. If I were a betting man, then I'd place my money on any misalignment being caused by rough handling during shipping and not improper assembly at the factory since every unit is subjected to testing. p.s. - While every P2 is supposed to be thoroughly cleaned after factory testing, my P2 didn't get enough attention in this area. There was a fair amount of residue along the front and rear cover seals. It also had two minor scratches. Since those first scratches are out of the way I can treat it like a piece of production machinery instead of a decoration for my shop.

[@jonmayer]

It's not hard to square up the machine though. I think they all get banged around in shipping too much. Mine was delivered on it's side...

[@user-vj1ld5qk8h]

CRAP! How do we know if the lens is the right or wrong way?!?!?!

[@Samcraftcom]

The curved side faces up. :)

[@user-vj1ld5qk8h]

@@Samcraftcom Thank you! I was doing it quickly (kids had hockey practice) and wasn't sure. it's cutting, so I am going with I got it right. Thank you for the response and the awesome video!

[@kimcarrow5597]

So the convex side of lens goes up? It’s hard to tell the convex side! Any tips?

[@user-uf5vi4nn4y]

it is very expensive. The price had to be half the money. when they realize it will be too late.