The xTool Screen Printer brings the time honored craft of screen printing into the 21st Century. From the very first screen printing dating back to about the year 1000 CE, to the iconic 1962-1964 Marilyn Monroe series of prints by Andy Warhol, screen printing has enhanced and influenced art, fashion and culture and continues to do so today.The process of screen printing has remained intricate and time consuming until now. With the introduction of the xTool Screen Printer, it’s no longer necessary to work with layers of sticky photo emulsion, film sheets, and darkroom developing. No more washing the screens with high pressure water and screen cleansing chemicals. The xTool Screen Printer has found a way to blend the joy of creating a screen print together with the ease of modern technology.
Traditional screen printing is expensive, time consuming and requires a lot of space. Many people have a desire to create, but are intimidated by the complex process, equipment and clean-up. In the recent 18 months of trials and development, we have finally succeeded in making an innovative product that makes screen printing accessible to all. During our internal testing, 80 participants with all skill levels were incredibly successful at creating prints with the xTool Screen Printer!
Using laser engraving and the revolutionary two-sided coater screen, we shortened the traditional 1-2 day process of creating a screen using film printers and UV lights to an amazing 1-3 hour process. It’s now so easy to just dive in and start your journey as a screen printing artist!
*Average durations are derived from mainstream screen printing forums comparing steps and corresponding time consumption for at-home screen printing; screen stretching averages about one hour, emulsion coating is commonly recommended overnight, and film printing, screen exposure, wash off, and drying typically require 1-2 hours.
Using 4 integrated tensioning strips and 6 quick-pull wrenches, xTool’s groundbreaking EasyStretch design simplifies the screen stretching process to an amazing 30 seconds! It also ensures uniform tension and allows for quicker and more convenient screen swapping.
Stencil creation is reduced from approx. 24 hours to about an hour - at laser speed! Same-day production becomes a reality, optimizing timely delivery and sample presentations. Also, the testing process of various inks on different substrates can be tested quickly and efficiently.
Utilizing a laser beam finer than a strand of hair to create stencils, we achieve a remarkable precision of up to 0.01mm, preserving every detail of your images.
The traditional stencil-making process with exposure and high-pressure washing may lead to graphic distortion, especially for unseasoned beginners, resulting in loss of design intricacies. xTool's solution employs lasers to craft the screen directly, minimizing inconsistency.
With the frame fixing piece in the multi-color set and laser combo, pair it with the laser engraver to lock your screen frame in same place every time. Easily adjust the image position in the software for accurate multi-frame overprinting.
The quick-release frame clamp structure on the rack facilitates a swift stencil switch, paving the way for the seamless creation of multicolor masterpieces.
Equipped with a vertical motion axis and two rotational axes, our 3-axis Micro Registration system provides dynamic, precise screen adjustments. This feature ensures pinpoint accuracy for multicolor prints and supports the execution of more complex printing tasks. Achieve perfection in every print with the ability to make micro-adjustments on the fly.
Screen printing stands as the most widely applied printing technique, embracing a world of materials with the mere switch of inks. Customize clothing, tote bags, paintings, posters, greeting cards, acrylic signs, or even your MAC BOOK—simply change the ink, and you're set for a colorful creation.
Pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used silk screen printing for easy replication while retaining a unique touch in each piece, as the ink's course varies, making every creation distinct and precious.
Our unique Hover Hinge, designed with a free-floating 60° pivot, simplifies the printing process, especially for bulk tasks. This ingenious orientation not only enhances the ease of operation but also significantly reduces the risk of ink spillage, keeping your prints clean and your workspace tidy.
Experience unprecedented convenience with xTool’s piston-driven Z-axis auto-press - supporting printing on objects up to 60mm thickness. Adjusting height has never been easier, eliminating the need for extra steps when switching between substrates.
Ensure a safe squeegee attachment to the machine after every use, avoiding potential damage to your creations from ink spatter with the xTool’s magnetic squeegee design.