– xTool M2 starting price is $549, with packages including a versatile inkjet module for CMYK printing on various materials.
– Laser options include a 10W or 20W diode laser for cutting/engraving, plus a 3W IR laser for metal engraving.
– Maximum working area is 426 × 320 mm, though reduced when using the IR laser or inkjet module.
– Features dual cameras for live preview, material recognition, and intelligent alignment, with positioning accuracy up to 0.2 mm.
– Ink cartridges cost $99 each, a notable ongoing expense.
New Multifunctional M2 Launched by xTool
So xTool, which makes smart laser cutters and engravers and craft machines, have just released the M2. Its being marketed as a multipurpose tool for makers that comes in different packages, for instance one with an inkjet addon, and the base price is $549. According to the company, the fully kitted-out M2 is very flexable and can be used not only for laser engraving and cutting but also for full color CMYK inkjet printing.
Specifications and Pricing Details
For cutting and engraving it uses diode lasers with a power output of either 10 or 20 watts. An infrared laser with 3 watts of power is also included for engraving onto metal. You can install a inkjet module as an extra option too. The 20-watt diode laser is said to be capable of slicing through 10 mm thick basswood and 8-millimeter-thick black acrylic. The inkjet module, the manufacturer says, can print not just on paper and cardboard, but also onto surfaces like wood and canvas. A single ink cartridge is priced at a hefty $99.
- Diode laser options: 10W or 20W
- Infrared laser: 3W for metal engraving
- Inkjet module add-on available
- 20W diode cuts 10mm basswood, 8mm black acrylic
- Ink cartridge cost: $99 each
Physical Dimensions and Accuracy
The model measures 610 x 569 x 180 millimeters, so it slot onto a desk fairly well we think. The weight is just 2.3 kilograms. Its maximum working area is 426 × 320 millimeters, altho this area shrinks when you use the IR laser or the inkjet module. With two cameras offering live preview, material recognition, and smart alignment, using it is ment to be simple. The positioning accuracy—or more specifically, the deviation—is up to 0.2 millimeters, and the measurement accuracy is 0.1 millimeters.