xTool C1 Color Cutter: From Sketch to Sticker
A sketch, a sticker sheet, a handmade card: xTool C1 brings scanning, color printing and blade cutting together. The US Basic launch price is $469.
On October 21, 2026, xTool’s US page lists a $469 Basic launch price and a $10 deposit refundable before final payment. C1 combines scanning, color inkjet printing and blade cutting for stickers, cards and thin craft materials. Sales open November 5 at 6 p.m. PST. We have not tested C1.
One idea. Three jobs in one machine.
Preview your material and extract a cutting outline from a drawing or printed artwork.
The built-in CMYK inkjet prints full-color artwork without a separate printer.
xTool says C1 cuts around its prints on the same mat without registration marks.
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Start with the doodle you already have
A drawing in a notebook could become a sticker, a gift tag or the detail on a handmade card. That is the useful promise behind C1: the scanner brings physical artwork onto the screen, the inkjet adds color, and the blade cuts the shape. xTool also describes placing designs onto a preview of your material, including scraps. If your idea starts on screen, Atomm offers design generators and artwork tools that export to xTool Studio.
The launch needs a little calendar space. The $10 deposit closes November 5 at 5 p.m. PST and counts toward the purchase. Final payment opens at 6 p.m. PST (9 p.m. EST) through an emailed order link and closes November 20 at 12 a.m. PST (3 a.m. EST). xTool estimates US shipping in early-to-mid November; order completion determines priority. The Basic + Atomm Membership price is due October 31.
Match the blade to the material
The Basic kit includes ink, a Fine-Point Blade, a cutting mat and starter materials. That blade is rated for paper and vinyl up to 1 mm. The advertised 3 mm maximum needs appropriate tooling and an adhesive mat: xTool lists a Deep-Point Blade for leather/cardboard up to 2 mm and a Cutting Blade for balsa/leather up to 3 mm. The electrostatic mat has a 1.7 mm limit. xTool says third-party 12 × 12-inch mats support printing and cutting, but scanning is unavailable with them. Drawing, scoring and foiling require separate tools; the Deluxe kit adds materials, two pens and weeding tools. Check the actual bundle before planning a project around an accessory.
Pick the project first: C1 makes sense to consider for stickers, invitations and layered paper crafts. Apparel adds another step: print and cut compatible transfer material, then use a separate heat press. Direct fabric printing requires pretreated fabric. For engraving or thicker hard stock, xTool points to M2. Atomm’s membership bundle adds a month of Pro, rather than a different C1 machine.
- Replacement ink price and yield remain unpublished, so cost per sticker is still unknown.
- Confirm the October 31 membership price, renewal cost and any separately sold tools before final payment.
Wait if:Your decision depends on ink costs or independent print-and-cut testing.
Consider reserving if:A combined printer and blade cutter fits your projects, and you accept the deposit and final-payment terms.
Leave room for the project
| Setup | xTool C1 Color Cutter |
|---|---|
| Standard mat | 12 × 12 in |
| Long mat | 12 × 24 in |
| Roll-holder mode | 11 in × 12 ft; separate roll holder |
| Ink cost per project | Not established |
Sources: xTool official specs
What would you make first?
C1 brings color printing and blade cutting together for these small, personal projects.
Explore a laser workflow such as M2 for engraving and thicker hard materials.
xTool opens C1 reservations
The announcement opens $10 deposits ahead of November 5 sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my existing cutting mats?▼
xTool says third-party 12 × 12-inch mats support printing and cutting, but scanning is unavailable with them. Use an official compatible mat if the scanner is why you want C1.
Does the $10 deposit commit me to buying C1?▼
xTool says it is fully refundable before final payment. Once you complete the purchase, it applies to the total. Check the live terms and kit contents before paying the balance.
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