xTool M2 20W Deluxe Bundle – Full-Colour Craft Laser Cutter and Engraver

The xTool M2 20W Deluxe Bundle is an enclosed Class 1 laser engraver and cutter combined with a full-colour CMYK inkjet print module, designed for workflows that demand both precision material processing and on-demand colour printing in a single desktop machine. With a 20 W blue diode laser, a 426 mm × 320 mm working area, dual built-in cameras for automatic alignment, and the included xTool Rotary Attachment 3 Lite, the M2 Deluxe addresses the complete print-cut-engrave cycle without tool changes between stations.

A Machine That Prints, Cuts, and Engraves — Without Compromise

The image below shows the complete xTool M2 20W Deluxe Bundle with its RA3 Lite rotary attachment and CMYK inkjet module, giving a clear sense of how the three subsystems occupy a single compact footprint.

Most desktop fabrication tools force a choice: engrave or print, cut or colour. The xTool M2 20W Deluxe Bundle removes that constraint by combining a high-wattage diode laser with a swap-in CMYK inkjet head, both governed by magnetic quick-change mechanics on the same multi-function module holder. The result is a single machine capable of producing finished artefacts — printed sticker sheets, laser-cut acrylic panels, engraved stainless-steel blanks, and rotary-engraved cylinders — without repositioning or recalibration between process modes.

20 W Diode Laser — Power Where It Matters

The following image illustrates the key technical capabilities of the M2 platform: the 424 mm × 318 mm work area, dual camera system, and the three interchangeable module types.

At 20 W of diode output, the laser module delivers a focused spot of just 0.06 mm × 0.08 mm. That XY resolution determines the finest detail achievable in engraving — smaller spot sizes preserve sharp edges on intricate vector artwork and produce clean text down to very small point sizes. The 445 ± 15 nm wavelength blue diode couples efficiently with organic materials (wood, leather, MDF, felt) and pigmented acrylics. For cutting, the 20 W rating translates directly to throughput: 10 mm basswood and 8 mm black acrylic in a single pass, which eliminates the time cost and kerf accumulation of multi-pass cutting strategies.

The precision cutting capability of the M2 across materials including felt, fabric, paper, and wood veneer is demonstrated below.

Motion accuracy of 0.01 mm on both axes, combined with a positioning precision of up to 0.2 mm (wide-view: < 1.5 mm) via camera-based alignment, ensures that repeat jobs register correctly — critical when aligning a laser cut path to a previously inkjet-printed graphic on the same substrate.

Dual-Camera Positioning System

The dual-camera system in action — scanning hexagonal objects on the work surface with optical alignment — is shown below.

The M2 integrates two independent optical sensors: a 5 MP panoramic camera covering the full work bed for global positioning and live preview, and a 2 MP close-range camera for high-resolution local registration. Camera-based autofocus measures material height via probe with a ranging precision of 0.1 mm, so the focal plane is always set correctly regardless of substrate thickness variation. This dual approach is especially valuable for contour cutting — where the laser must follow a printed outline — because the software can correlate the camera image of the printed graphic with the cut path and compensate automatically for any placement offset.

CMYK Inkjet Module — Full-Colour Output on Non-Paper Substrates

The image below compares the M2's 40 ml CMYK cartridge (rated for approximately 800 pages) against the smaller 15 ml CMY cartridge of the M1 Ultra, illustrating the capacity advantage for high-volume production runs.

The addition of a true black (K) channel is the defining difference between the M2's CMYK inkjet module and earlier CMY-only designs. In colour theory, composite black from CMY primaries produces a muddy brown in low-coverage areas and can oversaturate porous substrates. A dedicated K channel delivers neutral, high-density blacks, sharper text, and more predictable tonal gradients across the supported print substrates — paper, cardstock, sticker paper, wood, canvas, fabric, felt, leather, and glass.

The print area of 300 mm × 294 mm shares the same machine bed as the laser, so a print-then-cut workflow executes entirely within xTool Studio with no substrate repositioning between operations. The bottom cap on the inkjet module contains both a moisturising sponge (to protect the ink nozzle from drying) and a cleaning sponge, both of which are user-serviceable without tools.

Nine representative CMYK inkjet application types — stickers, magnets, temporary tattoos, and printed media — are shown in the output examples below.

The print-and-cut workflow — producing printed and die-cut stickers, gift tags, and wooden signs in a single session — is illustrated below.

The practical difference between CMY and CMYK output quality is visible in the side-by-side comparison below.

xTool Rotary Attachment 3 Lite — Cylindrical, Spherical, and Ring Engraving

The RA3 Lite's ability to support cylindrical objects from 0 to 100 mm diameter directly on the M2 bed — without additional riser bases — is shown in the image below.

The xTool Rotary Attachment 3 Lite included in the Deluxe Bundle extends the M2's working capability to cylindrical objects up to 100 mm diameter, spherical objects up to 130 mm diameter, and rings via dedicated stud components. A magnetic quick-release jaw chuck accepts three jaw configurations — cylindrical, T-shaped, and extended — allowing it to grip workpieces from 5 mm to 125 mm in diameter. The horizontal laser emission holder re-positions the laser module tangentially to the rotary axis, maintaining a consistent focal distance across the full rotation. The support module adjusts independently to accommodate workpieces of varying lengths, and the entire assembly seats against positioning plates inside the M2 enclosure for repeatable registration between sessions.

Interchangeable Modules and Material Range

The three interchangeable tool heads — print, cut, and engrave modules — are shown separately in the image below, illustrating the modular architecture of the M2 platform.

The image below shows the M2 displayed alongside a broad selection of compatible material output examples, reflecting the machine's compatibility with over 300 material types across its three processing modes.

The engravable material list spans 17 substrates — from stainless steel and aluminium to glass, ceramic, and cork — while the cuttable list covers nine. Laser engraving of metal substrates (aluminium, stainless steel, plated metal) is performed by surface oxidation and ablation, not deep cutting, producing permanent marks suitable for product identification and decorative personalisation.

xTool Studio Software and AI Design Tools

The software feature overview below shows the AI text-to-art generation panel, integrated tutorial interface, community project gallery, and material settings panel inside xTool Studio.

The software workflow from template selection through text personalisation to finished output — demonstrated here with a wooden plant stake — illustrates how xTool Studio's ready-to-use library reduces project setup time significantly.

xTool Studio runs on Windows and macOS, connects via USB or Wi-Fi, and accepts SVG, DXF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, and BMP files. The software handles material parameter management, camera-based job positioning, autofocus control, and module-specific settings (laser power/speed for engraving and cutting; colour profile and pass count for inkjet printing) within a unified interface. An AI design generation tool within the software allows the creation of original artwork from text prompts, reducing dependency on external vector editors for straightforward personalisation tasks.

Class 1 Safety Enclosure

The enclosed M2 design with its orange acrylic lid — shown here in a home environment and annotated with its four primary safety features — demonstrates how the Class 1 certification is achieved through physical containment rather than operator PPE.

The M2 achieves Class 1 Laser Safety certification (TÜV SÜD) through full enclosure. The internal laser module is rated as a Class 4 device (maximum optical output 24 W at 445 ± 15 nm), but the sealed chassis and interlocked amber-tinted polycarbonate lid attenuate any scattered radiation to levels safe for unprotected bystanders. A flame detection camera monitors the work area during processing and triggers an immediate stop if thermal anomalies are detected. Smoke extraction is managed via the rear smoke outlet connected to either an external pipe vented to a window or an xTool air purifier.

The following unboxing and first-use walkthrough provides a practical orientation to machine assembly, software connection, and first test cuts.

The isometric view below shows the M2's amber protective lid, white base enclosure, and the visible XY gantry system, reflecting the machine's compact and fully self-contained industrial design.

Tech Tip: When running a print-then-cut workflow on sticker paper, always complete the inkjet pass first and allow a minimum of 60 seconds of drying time before switching to the laser module. Wet ink on porous sticker substrates can absorb laser energy unevenly, shifting the effective cutting threshold and producing inconsistent kerf widths. The M2's camera system will re-register the cut path to the printed graphic automatically after the module swap — use the close-range 2 MP camera view in xTool Studio to verify alignment before confirming the cut job.

What's in the box

The xTool M2 20W Deluxe Bundle ships as a complete, pre-assembled system. The Deluxe configuration includes all components from the Basic and Colorful bundles, plus the full xTool Rotary Attachment 3 Lite kit.

• xTool M2 main unit (pre-assembled)
• Module connection cable
• Power adapter and cable
• USB cable and adapter
• Smoke exhaust pipe
• Clamp
• Grease
• Material pack
• Magnetic fixture
• Hex screwdriver
• Masking tape
• Screw M3×6
• Instruction card
• Safety Instructions
• xTool M2 20 W Laser Module
• Laser module power adapter (25 V 6 A)
• Exhaust fan inner cover
• Laser module user manual
• xTool M2 CMYK Inkjet Module
• CMYK ink cartridge (40 ml)
• Bottom cap
• Moisturising liquid
• Bottom cap retainer plate
• Retainer plate screw
• Calibration card (A5)
• Ferrite core
• Inkjet module user manual
• xTool Rotary Attachment 3 Lite
• Jaw chuck
• Cylindrical jaw
• T-shaped jaw
• Extended jaw
• Power module
• Main baseplate
• Support module
• Stud components
• Laser shield
• Horizontal laser emission holder
• Positioning plate
• Device connection cable
• Tape measure