Step 1: Install the X Tool Creative Space Software.

Step 2: Open the X Tool Creative Space Software.

• Find the X Tool icon on your dock, or press 'Command' + 'Spacebar' and search for X Tool.

Step 3: Turn on the laser cutter.

Note: you will find this on the back of the laser cutter on the right-hand-side.

Step 4: Plug the USB C cable into your computer.

Note: you will find this on the left-hand-side of your MacBook.

Step 5: Connect the X Tool software to your MacBook.

• Once you plug in the USB C cable you may be asked to allow the accessory to connect - select "Allow".

• Whilst inside the X Tool software, on the top-right of the screen, you will see a 'connect your device' icon - Select this.

• From the devices list, select "xTool S1"

Step 1: Toolbar basics: 

While using the X Tool software, hovering over a tool will let you know what it does. 

Create text, choose from a variety of shapes, or create an original drawing.

Step 2: Text tool: 

While using the X Tool software:

• Select the text tool

• Place the cursor on the canvas and left-click to place the text.

• Click below the text box to remove the boundary box and reveal the text.

Note: the default text is 'hello' - you are free to change this.

Step 3: Selecting material: 

While using the X Tool software:

• Select the 'User-defined material' button, located at the top right corner

Step 3.1: Selecting material: 

While using the X Tool software:

• From the new selection window, select the material you wish to use.

• Select '3mm Pine Plywood' for this exercise.

Step 4: With the laser cutter:

• Place material on the honeycomb machine bed.

• Use the magnetic clips to secure the workpiece.

Step 5: With the laser cutter, set the laser cutter height: 

• Manually move the laser cutter head unit to the centre of the material.

• Select the auto-measure icon.

Step 6: With the laser cutter,  set the start position: 

• Manually move the laser cutter head unit to where you would like to cut.

Note: The crosshair indicates the exact start point.

Step 7: Within the X Tool software, align the file: 

• With the X Tool software open, manually move the laser cutter head unit to your file.

• Alternatively, move your file to the crosshair position.

Step 8: Within the X Tool software, with the text selected, you can choose to score, engrave, or cut.

• Score: only the outline is engraved

• Engrave: The closed area will be engraved.

• Cut: The outline will be cut.

Note: The settings are automatically adjusted for each operation.

Step 9: Within the X Tool software:

• Select the 'Go to process' button located in the bottom-right of the screen.

• Select the 'Got it' button to move past the trajectory simulation.

Step 10: Within the X Tool software, start the job: 

• Select the 'Start' button located in the top-right of the screen.

Important: Turn on the LEV system before using the laser cutter.

Note: The Local Exhaust Ventilation system removes fumes.

Step 11: With the laser cutter, start the job: 

• Press the button on the front of the laser cutter to start the job.