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"It helped us earn ￡461 within 5 hours."
Upgrading from a cheaper printer saved my business from constant downtime. xTool's auto-cleaning eliminates wasted time on maintenance. It lets me expand into apparel, easily handling 50-shirt rush orders within 5 hrs and focusing purely on growth.
"No more waiting films or POD. Faster turnaround."
A client needed custom golf swag for a last-minute event. We made 100 gloves within a 2-day turnaround. Impressed by its speed & quality. No more waiting days on film orders or POD services. We can print and deliver orders instantly whenever people need them. It wins you a loyal new customer for sure!
"The printing quality is what builds my reputation."
xTool printer's speed and quality let us expand from woodwork to apparel effortlessly. We turn ideas into vibrant, pro-level shirts incredibly fast. This directly translate to higher customer satisfaction and exciting new growth for our brand.
"One of the best printers I have ever seen."
Setup was swift, and we were printing our first paying job—basketball shirts—the very next day. The quality is Effortless and Flawless, giving us the confidence to handle an onslaught of new orders. Hands down, one of the best investments we've made for our clothing line.
"Clients were thrilled by the vibrant prints."
My largest order, 60 tote bags, came out perfectly. But the client's reaction is what matters most: they were thrilled and praised the vibrant and sharp prints. That’s the kind of quality that turns a happy client into a loyal one.
"Customers got their T-shirts within just 1 hour!"
A mom wanted 3 shirts to announce that her daughter was getting married. She messaged phone photos, and picked them up within the hour. I'm sure she'll be back again because of how quickly we made the shirts and how good they turned out.
"Looks amazing even after 5 washes."
This T-shirt, after 5 harsh washes (hot water, high dryer!), still looks amazing. Even with minimal white ink, the black outlines are flawless and durable. Customers are thrilled with this lasting quality, guaranteeing repeat business.
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FAQ
The xTool Apparel Printer is based on DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing technology, but we’ve enhanced its features to make it more efficient and beginner-friendly. The printer is fully integrated with a baking system, automating processes like powder application, shaking, and curing that traditional DTF printers require. With just one click, the system processes and bakes your design within 8 minutes. All you need to do is heat-press the printed film onto any fabric.
Additionally, we’ve streamlined the software, so you can manage everything—from design to printing—within one program, eliminating the need for 3–5 separate tools typically required by traditional DTF printers.
Compared to screen printing, the xTool Apparel Printer is better suited for personalized designs. It supports multi-color and complex patterns in a single print, achieving higher clarity and complexity than traditional screen printing. Plus, there’s virtually no need for manual cleaning after printing, thanks to its fully automated maintenance system, which greatly enhances efficiency and convenience.
Unlike sublimation, which only works on light-colored polyester fabrics, the xTool Apparel Printer is compatible with all types and colors of fabrics. It performs especially well on the two most common clothing materials—cotton and polyester—ensuring vibrant and long-lasting designs that withstand multiple washes without fading.
Not at all. The xTool Apparel Printer features fully automated lifecycle maintenance, meaning most of the time it requires no manual intervention. As long as the printer remains plugged in, it continuously monitors internal humidity and temperature to automatically trigger printhead cleaning and white ink circulation, reducing the risk of clogging.
You can also monitor key metrics via our mobile app, which provides real-time updates. If an issue arises that the printer cannot resolve on its own, the app will alert you with specific instructions to address the problem.
Our printers and shaker ovens come with a standard warranty of 12 months for most regions. Due to European legal requirements, the warranty period in Europe is extended to 24 months. As for the print heads, the warranty covers a single print head for a period of one month across all regions.
To extend your print head warranty to 6 months, please follow these steps:
- Use Official Consumables: You must use xTool's official consumables to qualify for the extended warranty.
- Complete Online Training: Participate in our online video training course to gain a basic understanding of the product's operation and knowledge.
- Pass the Quiz: After the training, you'll need to take and pass a quiz to ensure you have a clear understanding of the product's operation and troubleshooting.
- The details of the online training content and quiz questions will be sent to you via email before you receive your shipment.
Please stay tuned to our Facebook group for further details and rules regarding this offer.
The film sold by xTool is hot peel (but we prefer to call it warm peel.). Peeling at high temperatures can sometimes mean the adhesive powder is still above 110°C (230°F) and has not fully solidified. However, it does not require cooling to room temperature before peeling, significantly enhancing your workflow efficiency for commercial use.
We do not recommend using third-party ink as there is a risk of clogging the printhead. However, if you are not using our baking machine, third-party printing film can be used, as long as you manually shake the powder and bake it. If you're using the OS1 Shaker Oven Machine, third-party printing film cannot be used.
Yes, you can bring your Kickstarter purchase proof to xTool's official support team, and we will offer you the opportunity to purchase the AP2 for ￡699 GBP.
Yes, the printer is compatible with all types of fabrics. It performs exceptionally well on cotton and polyester, with prints that can withstand 50–100 washes while maintaining their integrity and vibrant colors.
The cost of printing an A3-sized film, including the roll material, ink, and hot melt powder, is abou £0.6. Purchasing a plain bulk T-shirt typically costs £2–4. In total, the cost is around £3–4.5 per shirt. In the U.K., the average selling price of a T-shirt ranges from £15–30, leaving you with a profit margin of£10–27 per shirt.
It is recommended to set the temperature to approximately 110°C (which is 230°F).Additionally, it is recommended that you preheat before use, which can be done on the printer's control panel. It is suggested that you preheat for about 20 minutes (although you can still use it without preheating, the curing effect may not reach the optimal state).
We suggest pressing at least twice, which helps to increase the durability and meet the requirements for more wash cycles (with a pressure greater than 0.7mpa). Place the fabric on the machine's heat press surface and preheat for 6 seconds.
The first press should be at 160°C (which is 320°F) for 6 seconds. After pressing, move the fabric to a cooler area to cool for about 10-20 seconds, then peel off the film. We recommend doing this quickly.
For the second press, place the pattern back on the same area and use the same heat press parameters (160°C/6S) to press again; try to place it in the middle area of the heat press machine.
If the pattern area is large, to ensure the quality of the finished product, we recommend a third press. You can place the top and bottom areas in the middle area of the heat press machine and re-press each with the same parameters (160°C/6S).
We do not recommend using IF2 as an exhaust fan for the xTool Apparel Printer. The exhaust fumes from the apparel printers contain glycerin, which can adversely affect the IF2's motor over time and lead to a reduced lifespan.
Customer Reviews
I've never had an apparel printer before, only the xTool lasers. Blown away with how good this machine is. It adds another product line to my laser engraving business. I also purchased the HP2 to work with it and both are extremely good.
Straight away, the packaging is solid — everything’s well protected, clearly labelled, and feels like it’s been thought through properly. I’ve found this to be the case for all the xTool machines I’ve bought over the years.
Inside the box, you get the printer itself, power cables, ink system components, manuals, and all the bits you’d expect to get started.
The first thing that stands out is the build quality.
This doesn’t feel like a hobby machine — it’s sturdy, well-finished, and very much aimed at people who want to produce apparel commercially or at scale.
Everything feels robust, from the moving parts to the casing, which is reassuring if you’re planning to use this day in, day out.
So let’s talk about the printer itself.
The layout is clean and user-friendly. The Film system is straightforward with a white line showing where the Film should be aligned to, adjustments are easy to understand, and access for maintenance looks sensible — which is something people often forget to check.” The ink filling is very good and accessible.
What I like here is that it feels designed for workflow, not just printing — loading garments, aligning prints, and cleaning all look like they’ll be manageable without fighting the machine.
Alongside the printer, we’ve got the shaker oven.This is what cures the adhesive powder and finishes the transfer before it goes onto the garment
Again, build quality is solid. The controls are simple, the tray system is well designed, and it doesn’t feel flimsy or rushed.
Space-wise, it’s fairly compact for what it does, which is great if you’re working from a small studio or workshop.
Setting everything up was actually very straightforward. I did run into a slight problem in that my test print showed up an "Image Recognition Error". I looked at the ink and it looked a bit low. I wondered if it had anything to do with me putting the ink into the tanks the night before and not going through the ink priming until the next day. I contacted xTool Support through the Chat function on their website and they suggested doing 2 deep cleans and then another Test Print. This worked and I've never had another issue to date.
The instructions are clear, connections are obvious, and nothing feels overly complicated.”
From unboxing to powered on, it didn’t take long at all — which is exactly what you want when adding new equipment to a working business
So, initial impressions?
Honestly — very positive.”
Everything feels well built, well thought out, and designed for people who actually use these machines in real settings.
At this stage, I can’t comment on print quality just yet — and I won’t pretend I can — because that deserves its own proper test.
Absolutely love this printer & oven combo! It has really elevated my business and opened up more opportunities for us. Highly recommend after you do your research on DTF printers and are ready to purchase.
Upon unpacking the printer/oven combo, the intimidation kicked in. We were walking into a more professional world, a world outside of Cricut and other at home creations. It was like taking what we already knew about creating t-shirts up 10 more steps, we were totally starting over! We had to learn so much more and we are super excited that we did! Upon set, trouble shooting, and design, we were ecstatic with the results! The help we received from other XTool members is a blessing beyond comprehension. The apparel printer is amazing and we look forward to creating more for years to come.
I have had it a month now. And it’s been great. The shipping was a little slow but the product is great. I have grown my business a lot since it has arrived and now business is good. You want be disappointed
- Important Note:
- *All product specifications and processing features displayed on this website are based on xTool's internal testing conducted under optimized conditions. Actual performance may vary depending on individual product differences, usage patterns, materials, environmental conditions, and other external factors.
- *Project photos and videos are for inspiration and to demonstrate creative potential; individual outcomes remain contingent upon user technique, material choice, and environmental factors.
- *Comparisons are based on publicly available information or internal testing under comparable conditions. Differences in testing methods, configurations, and environments may result in varying outcomes.
