More information about the Basic Laser Screen Printing Kit xTool

INDEX

> Features of the screen printing machine

> Features of the frames and meshes 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 kits

> Instructions for use

> Machine measurements

FEATURES OF THE SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE

• 1 workstation: pre-assembled and ready to use, no additional tools required
• Height lock: allows you to adjust and lock 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
• 35 x 45 cm wooden base: magnetised, it attaches firmly to the machine and prevents movement during printing. 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

FEATURES OF THE FRAMES AND MESHES FOR LASER ENGRAVING

Each box includes a frame and 1 polyester 100h mesh according to the kit:

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

FRAMES

• Aluminium: frame with slots on each side to secure the mesh before engraving. Includes 4 tabs that close or open the slots to immobilise it
• Plastic fixing 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

POLYESTER 100H MESHES

• Ready to assemble and engrave: coated with dark polyester, suitable for engraving with diode or fibre laser. No pre-treatment required (emulsion, developing, etc.)
• Durable: with a longer lifespan than traditional meshes
• Near-photographic resolution: the laser-engraved screen faithfully 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. It has a pre-printed grid with numerical scales in centimetres and inches for easy positioning
• Squeegee: with a wooden handle and straight profile, suitable for applying ink using steel meshes. Includes a magnet to attach to the machine
• Water-based screen printing ink: black colour
• Spatula: for spreading and collecting excess ink
• Positioning stickers: useful for series 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

• Polyester meshes are not suitable for xTool machines with CO₂ laser
• To engrave the frames on xTool Series P and M machines, it is necessary to use the riser base
• Infrared laser is not recommended for engraving stainless steel meshes, as it does not achieve the required detail and precision
• Purchase the positioner to keep the screen fixed and immobilised during engraving on your xTool S1 machine (now discontinued)
• To wash and reuse the screens, it is advisable not to use abrasive products, as they may remove the polymer layer from the mesh

WHAT DO THE KITS INCLUDE?

ADDITIONAL FRAMES AND MESHES FOR THE SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE

FRAMES

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

PRE-TREATED MESHES FOR LASER ENGRAVING

• Suitable for machines with diode or CO₂ laser: Series M/F/P/S/D
• 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 ends of the mesh are inserted into the frame slots and fixed with the pins
• Different sizes compatible with screen printing frames for xTool machines:
  • All series: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (Ref. 055480)
  • Series P/F/S/D: 29.2 x 40.6 cm (Ref. 055481)
• Pair of gloves included

POLYESTER MESHES FOR LASER ENGRAVING

• Suitable for machines with diode or fibre laser: Series M/F/S/D
• Coated with dark polyester. Ready to mount on the frame and engrave with laser
• Easy to assemble: the ends of the mesh are inserted into the frame slots and fixed with the pins
• Available with different thread counts:
  • 100 h: wider thread spacing, ideal for simple designs and more open screens
  • 200 h: higher thread count, with smaller spacing, designed for more detailed work
• Different sizes compatible with screen printing frames for xTool machines:
  • All series: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (Ref. 056975)
  • Series F/S/D: 29.2 x 40.6 cm (Ref. 056974)
• Pair of gloves included

XTOOL MACHINES COMPATIBLE WITH THE KITS

^* Purchase the positioner to keep the screen fixed and immobilised during engraving on your xTool S1 machine (now discontinued).

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 with your diode or fibre laser machine

PREPARE THE SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE

1. Insert the frame into the top of the screen printing machine and close the upper tabs to secure it
2. Place the wooden base on the magnets and adjust its position with 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 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 MEASUREMENTS