xTool's New Printer Is Going to Make It Easier Than Ever to Be Creative and the Preorder Is Live Today

Printing on virtually any material from your desktop is no longer a fantasy. xTool, a brand under the Makeblock umbrella, has opened preorders for its new O1 Omni printer, an all-in-one desktop UV printer that promises to handle surfaces from wood and metal to glass and leather.

The O1 Omni is a one-step creative powerhouse. Users can load a design and print directly onto objects that previously required separate equipment or outsourcing. The preorder launch, covered today by CNET, includes exclusive perks such as discounted bundles, early shipping, and bonus material packs. The move signals a significant expansion for xTool, which built its reputation on laser engravers and cutters.

Why now? The desktop manufacturing market has exploded over the past five years, driven by cheaper 3D printers and CNC machines. Yet UV printing—the technology that applies full-color images onto irregular surfaces—remained expensive and bulky. xTool's O1 Omni shrinks that capability to a footprint that fits next to a home computer. The company claims the printer can handle "virtually any material," a phrase that covers everything from acrylic and ceramic to cardboard and fabric. That versatility could make it a breakout tool for Etsy sellers, product designers, and hobbyists.

Key details remain sparse on exact specifications such as print resolution, print area, or price. CNET's report confirms the preorder is live today and that special perks are attached. Based on xTool's previous product pricing (the P2 laser cutter launched around $3,000), industry watchers expect the O1 Omni to sit in the $1,500–$3,000 range. The printer is an all-in-one device, meaning it includes curing and handling systems that normally require separate components.

Analysis: The O1 Omni enters a market where established names like Roland and Mimaki dominate industrial UV flatbed printers. But those systems cost tens of thousands of dollars. By dropping the price point to a desktop level, xTool could unlock a new wave of on-demand, hyper-customized production. It also challenges digital print providers who charge per job. If the quality holds up, small businesses may opt to bring printing in-house rather than order from shops.

Outlook: Expect early reviews to focus on real-world print quality and material compatibility. The preorder period will likely run several weeks, with units shipping by mid-2025. Watch for third-party tests on hard materials like metal and glass—those are the toughest for UV printers. If xTool delivers, the O1 Omni could become a standard tool in the creator economy, much like Cricut and Silhouette did for vinyl cutting.