TYVOK Machine Selector
Choose the TYVOK laser by material, work area, and business workflow
A professional selector for buyers comparing compact gifts, metal marking, signs, boards, production layouts, and upgrade paths before choosing P2, P2 Ultra, X1S, or X1S Pro.
Start with what you sell: gifts, metal labels, signs, panels, acrylic displays, or repeat shop jobs.
Selector
Filter by the job you actually need to run
Use filters as a first pass. The full machine cards remain visible to search engines and screen readers.
Leather keychains, tags, cards, notebooks, small wood gifts, product samples, event favors, and compact personalization.
Decision rule: Choose P2 when the first job is fast small-product setup rather than large sheets or serious metal marking.
Next proof step: Download the P2 alignment card, test leather or coated-card placement, then choose the 2W or 10W path.
Metal cards, QR asset labels, serial plates, brass/copper tags, tool marking, black cards, and premium metal sample boards.
Decision rule: Choose P2 Ultra when metal marking is the buying reason, not just an occasional curiosity.
Next proof step: Build a metal sample board with card, brass, copper, and QR label tests before quoting real jobs.
Wood signs, wall maps, decor panels, long boards, acrylic-safe layout checks, 800 x 800mm to 800 x 2000mm expansion planning.
Decision rule: Choose X1S when the work needs room and fewer forced splices, but you still want an approachable large-format path.
Next proof step: Run the board-check file and confirm the 800 x 800mm or 800 x 2000mm layout before selecting accessories.
Repeat layouts, shop production planning, larger batches, acrylic display planning, signage workflows, and stronger large-format positioning.
Decision rule: Choose X1S Pro when the job is less about a first large project and more about repeated shop output.
Next proof step: Plan one repeatable batch layout, then compare X1S Pro with X1S before building the production setup.
Visual cases
Choose from the kind of work customers want to make
The selector should feel like a buying decision, not a spreadsheet. These case paths keep the machine choice tied to real products and workflows.
Leather, tags, coated cards, notebooks, and small paid samples where setup speed matters.
Metal cards, QR plates, brass/copper samples, tool marks, and durable ID labels.
Signs, wall decor, long boards, maps, panels, and fewer forced layout splits.
Batch signage, local shop jobs, display pieces, and more repeatable production planning.
Material-first path
Use the same logic buyers expect from material settings guides
Inspired by stronger category leaders, the page moves from product idea to material, then to a test file and only then to the machine recommendation.
Scenario map
Start from your business use case
Comparison table
Quick machine fit table
| Machine | Main path | Best for | Decision rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYVOK P2 | Compact gifts | Leather keychains, tags, cards, notebooks, small wood gifts, product samples, event favors, and compact personalization. | Choose P2 when the first job is fast small-product setup rather than large sheets or serious metal marking. |
| TYVOK P2 Ultra | Metal marking | Metal cards, QR asset labels, serial plates, brass/copper tags, tool marking, black cards, and premium metal sample boards. | Choose P2 Ultra when metal marking is the buying reason, not just an occasional curiosity. |
| TYVOK X1S 2026 | Large-format starter | Wood signs, wall maps, decor panels, long boards, acrylic-safe layout checks, 800 x 800mm to 800 x 2000mm expansion planning. | Choose X1S when the work needs room and fewer forced splices, but you still want an approachable large-format path. |
| TYVOK X1S Pro | Repeat shop jobs | Repeat layouts, shop production planning, larger batches, acrylic display planning, signage workflows, and stronger large-format positioning. | Choose X1S Pro when the job is less about a first large project and more about repeated shop output. |
Next steps
Move from selector to proof
After choosing a likely machine, run one proof before buying accessories or promising paid work. Use TYVOK Laser Test Files, Project Ideas, and Academy lessons to test scale, placement, material behavior, and photo proof.
FAQ
Machine selector questions
Which TYVOK machine should a beginner choose?
Choose P2 if your first products are compact gifts, tags, leather goods, cards, notebooks, or small samples. Choose X1S if the first product is physically large.
When should I choose P2 Ultra instead of P2?
Choose P2 Ultra when the buying reason is metal marking: cards, labels, serial plates, brass/copper tags, tools, and QR marks.
Is X1S Pro always better than X1S?
No. X1S is the lighter large-format starter path. X1S Pro fits buyers planning repeat shop layouts and stronger production-style workflows.
Where does K1 or CO2 fit?
CO2-first acrylic and enclosed cutting workflows should be treated as a material path. Confirm live product availability and support before using that as the primary buying route.
Choose by the product customers want to buy
Use these high-intent TYVOK buying paths for gifts, metal tags, signs, and small business workflows before comparing every specification.
Start material settings by TYVOK machine
Choose the machine-specific material path before moving into a full settings chart or paid project.
Browse the TYVOK material library
Choose the material first, then move into machine settings, test files, and product examples.