XTool S1 40W Laser: First Engrave, Score and Cut for Beginners

[@karalschuknecht8509]

Thank you for this video!!! I was getting so frustrated with trying to line up my project to cut, and being off.

[@TripleSevenAviationFlashcards]

Thank you for the vid. Question: Score, Engrave, Cut are not available when I select an object. Is this because I am not connected to a machine?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It's likely because the object you've selected is not a vector image (like an SVG), and instead, a bitmap image (like a JPEG or PNG)

[@baggerbiker1]

Thank you for this video.

[@lauraparella-billings1782]

Mine is stuck on preparing your preview

[@artsyadyy-cg4cu]

hi there! This was helpful! But Im still getting burnt edges around the wood and the cutting and scoring is not clean. I have the riser base installed and I am wondering if this is the reason why I am still getting char around the wood? Do you think I should remove the riser base?

[@artsyadyy-cg4cu]

I do have honeycomb and air assist on.

[@loridana4866]

When changing the material from “reference” to the actual material, did you already have all the different materials available in the drop-down menu? I only see “Reference” and “Manual Setting” as options. Thank you!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes I did have some. For some reason xTool did not pre load any material settings in the software for the S1. I have no idea why b/c there are some for the M1 and P2.

[@jcjrsmith]

I am curious - why didn't you use the Pin-point Positioning?

[@yoman5850]

I'm currently looking to buy a 40w with a camera, which would you recommend? I want something that's simple to use ,mostly for engraving and cutting would. Ps i like to use hardwood not the cheap bass wood stuff from stores like michaels.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The only xTool that has a camera that's 40w or over is the xTool P2 shrsl.com/4p631

[@gaynorpoole3613]

Thank you for this. I do not have a tool bar like you? Where is it? Also im struggling to connect. It did at 1st, but now its not connected. Im desperate to do my 1st project. What am i doing wrong?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi @gaynorpoole3613, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@Vghbbv]

Hey i saw a xtool ig video where they printed a tshirt using s1 laser printer can this printer also do this? I am confused its a laser cutter printer and when i am searching about printing in tshirt using this machine i cant find any tutorial?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

HI the xTool S1 is a laser cutter and engraver, not a printer. Perhaps they were using the screenprint attachment in the video you saw.

[@Vghbbv]

@@SilhouetteSchool one lady said that mabye it's both laser and printer?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The S1 is not a printer. The M1 Ultra has the ability to print

[@sergevienneau5234]

Not sure what the difference is between engraving and scoring. When and why is scoring an option?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Scoring is laser engraving a single line and engraving is filling in the shape with the burn of the laser.

[@ShariMund]

Great video, it gave me hope until......I got to the part of setting the distance on my brand new S1. It will not measure the distance. All the suggestions they give don't apply. I haven't been able to do one single project. I can't get Xtool to help either.

[@joseceja6286]

What do you have your laser on?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It's on a desk

[@steverc1572]

Unless xTool changed it, you are supposed to position the honeycomb all the way down (not up) in the right hand corner.

[@robertrozzi5979]

Thank you very much, You were very helpful. I had to replay a few times but I did get it.