# This Is Not a Normal Laser…

- Link: https://createdworkshop.com/videos/this-is-not-a-normal-laser
- Published: 2026-05-27T10:31:32-05:00
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The xTool M2 is a desktop laser that can cut and engrave, but it also has a CMYK
color printing module. I wanted to share my first impressions and run some beginner
projects to see how those features actually work.

I unbox it, set it up and calibrate the camera. I also go through the vibration 
calibration and show the magnetic hold-downs for your material.

For my first tests, I print on paper, try print-then-cut on basswood and attempt
a color print on slate. The slate color print didn’t work out, so I did a photo 
engraving on slate instead.

This isn’t a full review. I’m still figuring out where the CMYK printing makes sense
and what products I could make with it, and a more complete review will come after
more testing.