LightBurn 2.2 expands native support for several xTool laser workflows, but “supported” does not mean every feature works on every model. Before moving a saved job or framing material, confirm the exact machine, LightBurn device profile, firmware, connection type and feature you plan to use. LightBurn labels the expanded xTool support a Labs feature, and its current guide still lists camera and other model-specific limits.
This is a documentation-based compatibility guide, not a test of every laser. xTool announced the expanded support on 21 October 2026; LightBurn's own 2.2 release notes and device guide describe the setup and caveats. Check those live references before changing firmware or relying on a feature for production.
What changed in LightBurn 2.2?
LightBurn says version 2.2 reworks its native xTool protocol and adds network support for F1, F2 and P2 series machines. Its release page also lists multi-source jobs for F1 and F1 Ultra, and infrared autofocus for P2 and P2S models that have an infrared rangefinder. xTool's 21 October announcement describes F2 support as preliminary and says feature availability can depend on machine and firmware.
LightBurn marks the expanded xTool support as Labs: available to try, with more testing still needed. That label matters when deciding whether to switch a repeatable production workflow just because a model appears in a compatibility list.
Check the model before reading a compatibility claim
Open LightBurn's xTool device guide and match the full model name, including series suffixes. The guide's table, marked as a summary dated 6 October 2026, lists supported models and flags some devices as needing more testing. xTool's announcement specifically calls F2 support preliminary. Do not extend one model's feature list to another model just because the names look similar.
- F1 and F1 Ultra: LightBurn describes network support for the F1 series and multi-source jobs for F1 and F1 Ultra. Confirm the current device entry and source controls for your exact machine.
- F2 series: xTool calls the support preliminary. Confirm the exact model in LightBurn's current table before planning a job around it.
- P2 and P2S: LightBurn lists network support for the P2 series and autofocus for P2/P2S units equipped with an IR rangefinder. Recent firmware can affect camera use.
- Other xTool devices: Use the device table rather than assuming that the improvements cover every xTool laser. Unsupported entries remain unsupported.
Refresh an old device profile before troubleshooting the connection
LightBurn's setup guide warns that an older xTool device created as a GRBL device may still appear in the device list after an update. That profile does not gain the improved native xTool support automatically. If you upgrade LightBurn and expect the new protocol, create the xTool device using the current xTool device type, then verify the selected model and its device settings.
- Record the machine model, firmware version and LightBurn version before changing anything.
- In LightBurn, inspect the device list. If the xTool profile predates 2.2 or uses the GRBL icon, follow LightBurn's current guide to add the model again.
- For a manual setup, LightBurn's guide says to find the machine IP in xTool Studio's device settings, then select the connection type and model in LightBurn. Its instructions distinguish S1/D1/D1 Pro USB setup from network setup on other models; follow the current guide for your device.
- Confirm the selected device, work area, origin and units before opening a saved job. Frame over a clear, unpowered work area and verify the preview before running material.
The new xTool device type can also need newer machine firmware. LightBurn's guide lists the minimum versions, as of 16 October 2026, for the F1, F1 Lite, F1 Ultra and P2S, and points to xTool's support site for going back to older firmware.
Know what the new support does not promise
LightBurn's xTool documentation says built-in xTool cameras are not yet supported. It also says 3D Sliced Engraving and Split Marking are not currently available for xTool lasers. The support table notes camera limitations on some newer firmware for P2 and P2S. Those are separate from whether the device can connect or send a basic job.
If a job depends on camera placement, autofocus, a dual-source switch, rotary operation or a feature marked as needing more testing, verify that exact capability in the live LightBurn guide and xTool documentation. Start with a scrap piece and direct supervision. LightBurn explicitly cautions against unattended machine use; compatibility does not establish safe material settings.
For a connection failure immediately after an xTool firmware change, use the separate xTool firmware connection guide; that article diagnoses version-specific communication failures. If the laser connects but a vector is the wrong physical size, first measure the source and review the xTool SVG import DPI guide. Makerfern's image-to-DXF tool can prepare vector geometry in your browser, but it does not set laser parameters or certify a machine workflow. See how Makerfern processes files and which exports are free or Pro.
Sources and date checked
- LightBurn 2.2 release notes, published 19 October 2026; accessed 28 October 2026. Source for the native protocol changes, the network, multi-source and autofocus additions, the Labs designation and LightBurn's caution against unattended use.
- LightBurn xTool device guide, accessed 28 October 2026. Source for device setup, older GRBL profiles, minimum firmware, the dated compatibility table and camera/feature limitations.
- xTool's 21 October 2026 announcement, accessed 28 October 2026. Source for xTool's summary and the preliminary status of F2 support.
Use the current device guide as the final compatibility check: match the machine and firmware, recreate an outdated profile if needed, then verify a supervised test job before returning to production.
Related Makerfern workflows: the laser box maker helps prepare box geometry; it does not calculate material-specific power or speed. Makerfern's image-to-vector processing runs locally in your browser.
Makerfern's image processing runs in your browser. SVG export is free; some export and batch features require Pro. External software and materials have their own requirements. If something in this post is wrong or out of date, please tell us — the date at the top is the last time it was checked.