xTool P3 80W CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver

Take On Industrial-Size Orders From a Bench, With a Laser That Sets Itself Up

The xTool P3 pairs an 80W CO2 glass tube with a 36" × 18" bed and a motorised AutoLift base, then automates positioning, focus and height so a job starts the moment you close the lid.

Compatible Materials:

Wood

MDF / Plywood

Leather

Plastics

Fabric

Stone

Coated Metals

Glass

The 80W CO2 source cuts wood, acrylic, fabric, leather, paper and cork, and engraves glass, ceramic, slate, bamboo, coated metals and anodised aluminium. Bare metal engraving requires the optional 5W IR module.

Most desktop CO2 lasers force the same trade. You either buy a small, friendly machine and outgrow it the first time a customer asks for a 30-inch sign, or you buy an industrial glass-tube unit and inherit its footprint, its maintenance schedule and its learning curve. The gap between those two choices is where most laser businesses stall — not because the owner lacks skill, but because the machine caps throughput before the order book does.

The P3 is xTool's answer to that gap. It runs an 80W CO2 glass tube over a bed 2.3 times the area of the P2S, moves the head at up to 1,200 mm/s, and lifts the bed to the right focal height on its own. The result is a machine that handles industrial-scale work on a bench, without the setup ritual that normally comes with it.

Cut Thick Wood and Acrylic in One Pass, With Cleaner Edges

The P3 uses an 80W CO2 glass tube, a 45% power increase over the 55W tube in the P2S. That difference shows up most clearly in thick stock: the P3 clears 20mm basswood and 25mm acrylic in one pass, where a 55W machine needs multiple passes and a diode laser of any wattage cannot cut clear acrylic at all, because blue diode light passes straight through transparent material instead of being absorbed by it. In practice this is the difference between cutting a thick acrylic award blank as a single operation and nursing it through three passes with the edge quality degrading on each one. Single-pass cutting also keeps the kerf cleaner, because the beam is not re-entering a char-lined channel it already cut.

Quote the Big Jobs Other Desktop Lasers Make You Turn Down

The working area is 36" × 18" (915 × 458 mm), against 23.6" × 12" on the P2S. For a production shop, bed area converts directly into labour cost: a bed that holds twice as many blanks halves the number of load-unload cycles per batch, and every cycle is a minute of operator time plus a re-registration risk. It also changes which jobs you can quote at all — full-size cabinet door inlays, long retail signage and 24-inch map panels fit on the bed in one piece rather than being cut in sections and joined. For materials longer than the bed, the optional Intelligent Conveyor Feeder removes the length limit entirely.

Finish Production Batches in Half the Time

Top speed is 1,200 mm/s, double the P2S, but the acceleration figure matters more for real work: the P3's X-axis accelerates at roughly 19,600 mm/s², against 6,400 mm/s² on the P2S. Engraving is mostly acceleration, not top speed — the head spends its time reversing at the end of every scan line and never reaches peak velocity on a detailed raster. Tripling acceleration is what turns a 75-minute tumbler batch into a 35-minute one. The machine is rated to a motion accuracy of 0.01 mm, so the extra speed does not come at the cost of registration.

Set Up in Seconds: Close the Lid and Let the P3 Do the Rest

ACS™ (Automated Creation System™) is the P3's defining feature and the reason owners describe it as the easiest laser they have used. Closing the lid triggers the sequence: the camera array photographs the bed so you can drop your design onto the material on screen, the LiDAR ranging system measures the exact distance to the material surface, and the motorised AutoLift Base raises the bed until the material sits at the focal point. On a conventional CO2 laser each of those three steps is manual — you measure the material, you set the focus with a gauge block or a focus pin, and you nudge the design into position by eye or by test-fire. ACS removes all three, which is where the "setup in seconds rather than minutes" claim comes from, and it removes the most common cause of ruined stock: a job run at the wrong focal height.

Land Every Design Exactly Where You Want It, Across Dozens of Blanks at Once

The P3 carries a 16MP SkyView panoramic camera, a close-range detail camera and two side cameras. The panoramic camera handles whole-bed layout; the close-range camera gives the fine registration needed to drop a logo onto a pre-cut blank; the two side cameras feed the safety system, watching the bed from an angle the overhead cameras cannot see. Positioning precision is rated at 0.2 mm, against 0.3 mm on the P2S. The practical consequence is batch work: you can lay out forty keychain blanks on the bed, let the machine recognise their shapes, and apply one design across all of them in a single operation rather than jigging each one.

Run an 80W Laser in a Classroom, Studio or Shop Without the Class 4 Headaches

The P3 is certified to Class 1 laser safety — the safest rating available, meaning the enclosed machine emits no accessible hazardous radiation in normal use. The P2S, like most desktop CO2 lasers, is a Class 4 device. That gap is why the P3 is viable in settings where a Class 4 machine is not: schools, makerspaces, shared studios, retail floors and any insured premises where a Class 4 rating triggers additional requirements. The rating is earned by a layered system — eight infrared sensors, a temperature sensor and the two side cameras feeding a vision algorithm, plus a built-in CO2 active fire suppression system supplied as standard. On the P2S, fire suppression is a separately purchased Fire Safety Set. Note that fitting the optional conveyor feeder changes the machine's operating classification, since it breaks the sealed enclosure.

Engrave Tall Objects Without Swapping Risers or Measuring Height

The AutoLift Base is standard, not an accessory, and gives 8.66" (220 mm) of vertical travel with a 35.3 lb (16 kg) load capacity. The P2S reaches a comparable height only with an optional manual riser base that has to be fitted and removed. Because the P3's base is motorised and driven by the LiDAR ranging system, tall objects are not a special workflow — you put a briefcase, a gift box or a finished cabinet door on the bed and the machine finds the surface itself. Rotary engraving diameter runs to 7.87" (200 mm), which covers the full range of tumblers, growlers and vase blanks without a riser swap.

Say Yes to Metal Nameplates Without Buying a Second Machine

A CO2 laser's 10,600 nm wavelength reflects off bare metal, which is why CO2 machines can only mark coated or anodised surfaces. The P3 accepts an optional 5W infrared laser module at 1064 nm, a wavelength bare metal absorbs, making the P3 the first xTool CO2 machine that can engrave stainless steel, aluminium and brass directly. For a shop already cutting wood and acrylic, that module is the difference between turning down a metal nameplate order and quoting it — without buying and housing a second machine. The module is sold separately.

Hold Steady Power All Day, With No Separate Chiller to Buy or House

An 80W glass tube needs active cooling to hold stable output, and the P3 has an inverter water chiller built in rather than a separate box on the floor. Inverter control means the chiller modulates to hold temperature instead of cycling on and off, which keeps tube output consistent through a long production run and across a workshop that gets warm in the afternoon. A SafetyPro™ IF2 2.0 inline fan is included with the machine. For filtered, ductless operation, the SafetyPro™ AP2 Max air purifier is the matched unit for a machine of this output and is sold separately.

What's in the Box

• xTool P3 80W CO2 laser cutter and engraver
• xTool SafetyPro™ IF2 2.0 inline fan kit
• CO2 cylinder for the built-in fire suppression system
• 1/8" Acrylic Sample Set (14 pcs)
• 1/8" Mirror Acrylic Sample Set (10 pcs)
• 1/8" Glow-in-the-Dark Acrylic Sample Set (5 pcs)
• Exhaust hose, power cable and USB cable
• Tool set and quick start guide

Warranty & Certification

The xTool P3 is covered by a 1-year manufacturer warranty on the machine, excluding consumables and shipping. It is certified to Class 1 laser safety, the highest consumer safety classification for an enclosed laser system. Extended xToolCare coverage is available for 1- or 2-year terms.

The Maker's Chest Difference

• 🇺🇸 US-based technical support — talk to someone who has configured these machines, not an overseas call centre reading a script.
• 🛟 Dual support lines — you get The Maker's Chest for setup, workflow and material questions, plus xTool's own engineering support for warranty service.
• ↩️ 75-day return window — return the P3 in like-new condition within 75 days of the ship date for a full refund, less shipping and handling.
• 🧯 Ventilation and safety sized properly — we specify the right extraction for an 80W machine before you buy, rather than leaving you to discover the inline fan alone isn't enough for a ductless install.
• 🏫 Experience selling to schools, universities and businesses — we handle purchase orders, quotes and tax-exempt paperwork as a matter of routine.
• 🔧 Honest pre-sale guidance — if a 55W machine or a fiber laser is the better fit for what you actually make, we will tell you before you spend $6,599.

Frequently Asked Questions about the xTool P3

Q: What is the difference between the xTool P3 and the P2S?
A: The P3 upgrades the P2S in three areas. Power and size: an 80W tube against 55W, a 36" × 18" bed against 23.6" × 12", and 1,200 mm/s against 600 mm/s. Automation: the P3's ACS™ workflow adds auto-positioning, LiDAR autofocus and a motorised AutoLift base that the P2S handles manually. Safety: the P3 is certified Class 1 with built-in fire suppression, while the P2S is a Class 4 device requiring a separately purchased Fire Safety Set. The P3 also accepts an optional 5W IR module for bare metal, which the P2S cannot do.

Q: What materials can the xTool P3 cut and engrave?
A: The 80W CO2 source cuts wood, acrylic, fabric, leather, paper, cork and MDF, and engraves glass, ceramic, slate, stone, bamboo, rubber, coated metals and anodised aluminium. It cannot cut or engrave bare metal — for stainless steel, aluminium or brass you need the optional 5W IR laser module.

Q: Can the P3 cut clear acrylic?
A: Yes, up to 25 mm in a single pass. This is a specific advantage of CO2 over diode lasers: blue diode light passes through transparent acrylic without being absorbed, so diode machines cannot cut it at all regardless of wattage.

Q: Do I need a separate chiller or air compressor?
A: No. The P3 has an inverter water chiller and air assist built in. A SafetyPro™ IF2 2.0 inline fan is included in the box for extraction. If you cannot duct to an outside wall, you will need a filtered air purifier — the SafetyPro™ AP2 Max is the unit matched to the P3's output and is sold separately.

Q: Is the P3 safe to run in a home workshop or a classroom?
A: It is certified Class 1, the safest laser classification, which means no hazardous radiation is accessible during normal enclosed operation. It also includes a built-in CO2 fire suppression system, eight infrared sensors and a temperature sensor as standard. That combination is what makes it viable in schools, makerspaces and shared studios where Class 4 machines are restricted. Fitting the optional conveyor feeder opens the enclosure and changes the operating classification.

Q: What power supply does the P3 need?
A: It accepts 100–240 V AC at 50/60 Hz and draws a maximum of 1400 W, so a standard North American 15-amp household circuit is sufficient. Avoid sharing that circuit with other high-draw equipment.

Q: How big and heavy is it? Will it fit on a bench?
A: The P3 measures 49.2" × 30.7" × 19.5" and weighs 231.5 lb. It arrives on a pallet. Plan for a bench rated well above 230 lb plus material weight, allow clearance above the machine for the lid to open fully, and arrange help for the lift — this is not a one-person move. xTool sells a dedicated mobile work stand for the P3 if you want it on castors.

Q: Does it work with LightBurn?
A: The P3 runs on xTool Studio, xTool's own software, on Windows and macOS. Unlike the P2S, which supports both xTool Creative Space and LightBurn, the P3 is driven through xTool Studio. If LightBurn compatibility is a hard requirement for your workflow, raise it with us before ordering.

Q: How long does the laser tube last and what maintenance does it need?
A: A CO2 glass tube is a consumable with a service life measured in operating hours, and it is replaceable. Routine maintenance is cleaning the focus lens, protective lens and mirrors, keeping the coolant topped up, and keeping the extraction path clear. Consumables are not covered by the warranty.

Q: What is the return policy if the P3 is not right for my shop?
A: The Maker's Chest gives you a 75-day return window on xTool products. Return the machine in like-new condition within 75 days of the ship date for a full refund, less shipping and handling.

Q: Is the warranty valid when I buy through The Maker's Chest?
A: Yes. We are an authorised xTool dealer, so your 1-year manufacturer warranty is identical to buying direct, and you also get our US-based support line alongside xTool's.

Q: Why buy the P3 from The Maker's Chest instead of direct from xTool?
A: Same machine, same warranty, same price — but you get a dealer who sells the whole category rather than one brand. We will tell you honestly whether the P3, a fiber laser or a smaller CO2 machine suits what you actually make, we size extraction and accessories properly for an 80W machine before it ships, and we handle purchase orders and tax-exempt paperwork for schools and businesses as standard.

xTool P3 Specifications:

xTool P3 Warranty Details:

• The xTool P3 comes with a 1-year warranty on the machine, excluding consumables and shipping.
• 100% money back guarantee (less shipping and handling costs) if you return the unit in like-new condition within 75 days of the ship date.
• Dedicated US-based support for quick answers to setup and workflow questions.
• Certified to Class 1 laser safety.