Settings chart
xTool D1 Pro settings for Acrylic (opaque/black)
To engrave Acrylic (opaque/black) on the xTool D1 Pro (10W module), start at 30% power, 3000 mm/min, 1 pass. To cut 3 mm Acrylic (opaque/black), use 100% power at 150 mm/min for 4 passes with air assist on. These are manufacturer and community starting points; run a test grid before a real job.
Starting points, not gospel. Rows marked “starting point” come from manufacturer tables and community results. Run a small power/speed test grid on your own sheet before a real job — batch, humidity and focus all shift the result.
| Module | Job | Thickness | Power | Speed | Passes | LPI | Air | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10W | EngraveOpaque/black acrylic only — clear acrylic passes 455nm light | 3 mm | 30% | 3000 mm/min | 1 | — | — | Starting point |
| 10W | Cut | 3 mm | 100% | 150 mm/min | 4 | — | On | Starting point |
| 20W | Cut | 3 mm | 100% | 300 mm/min | 2 | — | On | Starting point |
How to use this chart
- Focus first. Set focus on the material surface with the brand's focus tool or the fixed-focus spacer. A 0.5 mm error halves cutting ability.
- Run a test grid. A 5×5 grid of power (20–100%) against speed (cut: 100–1000 mm/min; engrave: 1000–6000 mm/min) on your actual sheet takes ten minutes and saves a ruined blank.
- Add passes before power. If a cut doesn't release, add a pass. Extra power at low speed just chars edges.
- Air assist on for cuts. It clears smoke from the kerf and keeps the lens clean; it is usually off or low for engraving to avoid blowing dust into fine detail.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Acrylic (opaque/black) cut not go through at these settings?
Focus is the usual culprit: set the focus at the material surface (or 1/3 into thick stock), check the lens for smoke film, and confirm the belt tension. Then add one pass before adding power.
Should I change speed or power first?
For engraving, change speed and keep power moderate — it protects the diode and reduces charring. For cutting, run at 100% and tune speed and passes.
Do these settings transfer to another machine?
Only roughly. The xTool D1 Pro module power (10W / 20W / 40W) and spot size drive the numbers. Use our page for your exact machine.