xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraving Workflow

No. Diode lasers (445nm wavelength) pass through transparent acrylic without cutting. Use black, colored, or frosted acrylic instead, or switch to a CO2 laser for clear acrylic.

Focus height is off, power too low, or speed too fast. Verify focus with the gauge, increase power 10-20%, and reduce speed by 25%. Run test cuts on scrap.

Use 300 DPI grayscale images, enable Dithering in XCS for smooth gradients, set power 30-50% and speed 3000-4000mm/min. Darker woods (walnut, mahogany) show better contrast than pine.

Not with a diode laser. Bare metal reflects 445nm wavelength. Use anodized aluminum, powder-coated metal, or apply marking spray (CerMark, Enduramark) to bare stainless steel.

10W module cuts ~5mm plywood, 20W module cuts ~10mm plywood in one pass. For thicker materials, use multiple passes at reduced speed or switch to CO2 laser.

Enable Air Assist, apply masking tape to the surface before engraving, or coat with dish soap solution (prevents smoke adhesion). Clean immediately after with isopropyl alcohol.