More information about the xTool Laser Screen Printing Basic Kit

INDEX

> Screen printing machine features

> Frame and mesh features for laser engraving

> Included consumables and accessories

> Things to keep in mind

> What does this kit include?

> Additional frames and meshes for the screen printing machine

> xTool machines compatible with the frames

> Instructions for use

> Machine dimensions

SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE FEATURES

• 1 workstation: pre-assembled and ready to use, no additional tools required
• Height lock: allows you to adjust and secure the frame height, enabling printing on objects up to 60 mm thick
• Multi-colour printing: 3 adjustment knobs move the base laterally and vertically, offering millimetre precision for multi-colour prints
• Wooden base 35 x 45 cm: magnetised, it attaches firmly to the machine and prevents movement during printing. It features a printed grid for greater accuracy
• Designer packaging: the machine and all kit components come in an elegant presentation box. For protection, it is delivered packed in a cardboard box

FRAME AND MESH FEATURES FOR LASER ENGRAVING

The screen printing kit includes one frame and one mesh depending on the kit:

• 22.8 x 30.4 cm for M Series (Ref. 056977)
• 29.2 x 40.6 cm for P/F/S/D Series (Ref. 054914)

FRAMES

• Aluminium: frame with slots on each side to secure the mesh before engraving. Includes 4 tabs that open or close the slots to immobilise it
• Plastic tensioning pins: used to tension the mesh effortlessly. Inserted into each slot of the frame, over the mesh. Once the pins are in place, the screen is ready for engraving

MESHES

• Ready to assemble and engrave: coated with a dark-coloured polymer, suitable for engraving with diode or CO2 laser. No pre-treatment required (emulsion, developing, etc.)
• Made of stainless steel: much more durable. Longer lifespan than traditional meshes
• Near-photographic resolution: the laser-engraved screen accurately reproduces fine details of the designs to be printed

INCLUDED CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES

• Mat: with adhesive on both sides to secure the item to be printed on the base. Features a pre-printed grid with numerical scales in centimetres and inches for easy positioning
• Squeegee: with wooden handle and straight edge, suitable for applying ink using steel meshes. Includes a magnet to attach to the machine
• Water-based screen printing ink: black
• Spatula: for spreading and collecting excess ink
• Positioning stickers: useful for serial printing. Place stickers on the magnetic base to mark where to position the material
• Test material: includes an oil painting canvas and a small mesh to test engraving parameters on your laser machine

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• To engrave the frames on xTool P and M series machines, it is necessary to use the riser base
• Infrared lasers are not recommended for engraving stainless steel meshes, as they do not achieve the required detail and precision
• The meshes have a protective cardboard attached to prevent wrinkling. It can be easily removed when mounting the mesh in the frame
• To wash and reuse the screens, it is advisable not to use abrasive products, as they may remove the polymer layer from the mesh
• Purchase the positioner to keep the screen fixed and immobile during engraving on your xTool S1 machine (Ref. 057464)

WHAT DO THE KITS INCLUDE?

ADDITIONAL FRAMES AND MESHES FOR THE SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE

FRAMES

• Durable aluminium structure
• Attach by hooking the machine arm tabs to the frame
• 4 tabs that open or close to immobilise the mesh when inserted into the slots
• 4 tensioning pins to stretch the mesh. Inserted into each slot of the frame, over the mesh
• Different sizes compatible with xTool machines:
  • M Series: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (Ref. 056976)
  • P/F/S/D Series: 29.2 x 40.6 cm (Ref. 055479)

MESHES FOR LASER ENGRAVING

• Pre-treated. Coated with dark-coloured polymer. Ready to mount on the frame and engrave with laser
• Made of stainless steel. More durable than traditional meshes
• Easy to assemble: the mesh ends are inserted into the frame slots and secured with the pins
• Available sizes compatible with screen printing frames:
• Different sizes compatible with screen printing frames for xTool machines:
  • M Series: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (Ref. 055480)
  • P/F/S/D Series: 29.2 x 40.6 cm (Ref. 055481)
• Includes a pair of gloves

XTOOL MACHINES COMPATIBLE WITH THE KITS

^*Purchase the positioner to keep the screen fixed and immobile during engraving on your xTool S1 machine (Ref. 057464).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PREPARE THE SCREEN

1. Insert the mesh into the frame slots following the markings
2. Insert the pins and ensure it is well tensioned before closing the tabs
3. Engrave the design onto the screen using your diode or CO2 laser machine

PREPARE THE SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE

1. Insert the frame into the top of the screen printing machine and close the top tabs to secure it
2. Place the wooden base on the magnets and adjust its position using the 3 knobs
3. Place the mat on the base to prevent the item to be printed from moving
4. Lower the frame to the desired height and lock it in place with the locking wheel

CUSTOMISE

1. Pour the ink onto the screen with the spatula and spread it firmly with the squeegee over the design
2. Unlock the frame with the wheel and carefully remove the printed product
3. Wait approximately 10 minutes for the ink to dry properly

SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE AND KIT DIMENSIONS