xTool P2 Settings & Speeds

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Cardboard (single wall). Adjust down for thicker stock.

Kraft paper. Fast cut at low power - CO2 is very efficient on paper.

Cardstock on xTool P2. Clean single pass with low power.

55W CO2 cuts paper fast at minimal power. Reduce power further for thin tissue or tracing paper.

Engrave from the BACK side for a clean mirrored result.

Cast acrylic cuts cleaner than extruded.

P2 cuts leather easily — lower power than wood to avoid burning edges.

Plywood varies — 65% covers most 3mm stock in one pass.

Cork cuts at very low power on the P2. No air assist.

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Bamboo slightly denser — reduce speed vs basswood.

Basswood very easy for the P2 — fast single pass.

Baltic birch cuts cleanly in one pass on P2.

55W P2 cuts 3mm MDF easily. Single pass at moderate power.

CO2 60W on stainless with marking spray.

CO2 60W on 3mm cork.

CO2 60W on marble. Fast engrave.

CO2 60W on cotton fabric.

CO2 60W on 5mm foam board.

CO2 60W on 3mm bamboo.

CO2 60W on chipboard.

CO2 60W on corrugated cardboard.

CO2 60W on rubber stamp blank.

CO2 60W on denim. Very fast pass.

CO2 60W on HTV. Very light touch.

CO2 60W on faux leather.

CO2 60W on mylar. Very fast.

CO2 60W on EVA foam. Very fast, low power.

CO2 60W on felt. Very fast, low power.

CO2 60W on copy paper. Minimal power, max speed.

CO2 60W on cardstock. Very fast and light.

Cermark on ceramic mug with rotary attachment. Coat, dry, laser, rinse. Permanent food-safe mark. Great for personalised gift businesses.

Excellent clean cut on mirrored acrylic at 55W. Place mirror side face-up. Remove backing film before cutting.

xTool P2 with rotary — excellent for personalised cutting boards. Fast throughput.

Dense hardwood. Slightly higher power than basswood. Beautiful natural grain.

Bright white engrave. Invert image. CO2 at 55W gives excellent slate results.

Rich dark mark. Very low power needed at 55W. Easy to overpower leather.

Frosted engrave. 18% at 55W is equivalent to about 40% on a 20W machine. Test first.

Flame-polished edges. Remove protective film. Good ventilation essential.

55W handles 12mm in one pass. Ensure consistent focus across material.

Single pass through 6mm MDF. Clean edge, minimal char with air assist.

Very fast engrave. 25% power is plenty at 55W — too much and you burn through.

55W CO2 cuts 3mm basswood with ease. Keep power low to avoid burning. Single clean pass.

What materials can the xTool P2 engrave or cut?

The xTool P2 has community-tested settings for Cardboard, Kraft Paper, Cardstock, Paper, 3mm Mirrored Acrylic, 3mm Clear Acrylic (Cast), 3mm Maple Plywood, Leather, and 37 more. Results vary by material batch, focus, and ambient conditions — always test on scrap first.

Is the xTool P2 compatible with LightBurn?

The xTool P2 uses xTool Creative Space. LightBurn compatibility may be possible via a community-built device profile.

What settings should I use to cut Cardboard on the xTool P2?

A community-tested starting point is speed 250 mm/s, power 12% in a single pass. Always run a test cut on scrap to confirm before committing to your project.

What can a CO₂ laser like the xTool P2 cut that a diode laser cannot?

CO₂ lasers can cut and engrave clear acrylic, glass (with care), fabric, and thicker wood more cleanly than diode lasers, because the CO₂ wavelength is absorbed by materials that are transparent to diode light. This makes the xTool P2 more versatile for craft and production use.