Getting Started — Set Up Your Nail Printer

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Set up your nail printer in 10 short videos

Welcome. Follow these official O'2Nails tutorials in order — register the app, test the cartridge, calibrate, then print your first nail. Every step is written out underneath the video, so you can follow along without sound.

1

App account registration 0:42

Create your O’2Nails account on the machine.

  1. Tap “Sign in/Register”. There are two ways to register, choose one.
  2. Option 1, mobile number: tick both agreement boxes, choose your country code and enter your mobile number.
  3. Tap “Get Verification Code” and enter the code. If no code arrives, the video shows entering 8888 to skip.
  4. Option 2, email: enter your email address and tap “Next”.
  5. Open your inbox and confirm the email to finish registering.
2

Ink cartridge test 0:58

Check print quality with the test card.

  1. Take out the nail tip holder and remove the black clasp from its back.
  2. Attach the clasp to the front of the holder.
  3. Take out the test card and fix it horizontally above the clasp.
  4. Fold down the excess card so it can’t scrape the ink cartridge.
  5. Tap the Settings icon and choose “Ink Cartridge Test”.
  6. Connect to the machine’s Wi-Fi, then return to the printing page.
  7. Place the holder in the printer and tap to start printing.
  8. Compare the printed result with the standard test sample.
💡 The machine’s Wi-Fi name and password are on the side or back of the machine.
3

Camera calibration 0:29

Use this if the print lands off-centre.

  1. Tap the Settings icon.
  2. Select “Advanced”, then “Camera Calibration”.
  3. Use the arrows to move the lens position to the centre, based on which way it is misaligned.
  4. Tap “Complete”. The message “Saving success” means it’s done.
4

Printing on a real nail 1:27

The full gel workflow on a client’s nail.

  1. Apply base gel and cure under the lamp for 30 seconds.
  2. Apply printing gel PG4 to improve print clarity. Do not cure it.
  3. Apply NM gel around the nail to protect the skin from ink, and wait until it turns semi-transparent.
  4. Place the finger in the printer and tap the recognition icon to find the nail.
  5. Hide the design to check its placement, then drag the solid edges to resize it.
  6. Tap “OK” to print. Printing takes about 30 seconds.
  7. Peel off the NM gel and cure for 90 seconds, until the surface looks fully matte.
  8. Apply top gel and cure for 90 to 120 seconds.
💡 If auto-recognition is off, adjust the outline manually before printing.
5

Printing on a nail tip 1:28

Perfect for press-ons and practice.

  1. Peel the double-sided tape, stick it to the raised bump on the nail tip holder and remove the backing paper.
  2. Lightly buff a prepared nail tip and attach it to the holder.
  3. Apply base gel and cure for 30 seconds.
  4. Apply printing gel PG4. Do not cure it.
  5. Place the tip in the printer and tap the recognition icon.
  6. Check placement and resize the design if needed.
  7. Tap “OK” to print. Printing takes about 30 seconds.
  8. Cure for 90 to 120 seconds, then apply top gel and cure for another 90 to 120 seconds.
6

Nail Style Store downloads 1:23

Thousands of free designs, ready to print.

  1. Connect the machine to a public Wi-Fi network, then open the Nail Style Store.
  2. Choose a design, download it and tap “Go to printing”.
  3. Follow the on-screen steps to connect to the printer’s Wi-Fi.
  4. Place the prepared finger or nail tip in the printer and tap the recognition icon.
  5. Check the placement, resize if needed and tap “OK” to print.
  6. Downloaded designs are saved to “All Gallery” for next time.
💡 Use the preview-mode icon to see how several downloaded designs look together.
7

Nail printing process 1:02

Print from your saved gallery.

  1. Open your gallery. Up to 20 images can be pre-saved here.
  2. Choose your designs and tap “Next”.
  3. Connect to the machine’s Wi-Fi as shown on screen.
  4. Place your finger in the printer and press down gently to hold it steady.
  5. When the nail surface is white, tap the recognition icon to find the nail.
  6. Hide the design to check its position, then tap “OK”. Printing takes about 30 seconds.
8

Pattern DIY: print your own photo 3:09

Send a photo from your phone to the machine.

  1. Tap “Pattern DIY” on the home screen.
  2. If the machine uses its own Wi-Fi, connect your phone to that Wi-Fi. If it’s on a public Wi-Fi, connect your phone to the same network.
  3. Scan the QR code on the machine with your phone camera.
  4. Choose the photo you want to upload.
  5. Adjust the image size and position on the machine, then tap “Complete”.
  6. Place the prepared finger or nail tip, tap the recognition icon and resize if needed.
  7. Tap “OK” to print.
💡 If the upload page doesn’t open, check that your phone and the machine are on the same Wi-Fi.
9

Pattern download with a code 0:26

Unlock a design pack with its download code.

  1. Tap “Pattern Download” on the home screen.
  2. Enter the pattern download code and tap “Start to download”.
  3. Keep the screen open until the download finishes.
  4. Go back to the home screen and open “Nail Art Printing” to use the new patterns.
10

Creating a custom gallery 0:30

Group your favourite designs in one place.

  1. Tap “Nail Painting” on the home screen.
  2. Tap “New Gallery” and give it a name.
  3. Select the images you want.
  4. Tap “Add to” and choose your new gallery.
  5. “The images have been successfully added” confirms it’s done.
X12.5 owner? These videos are shot on the X12.5 touchscreen. The V11 app follows exactly the same flow, so the steps apply to both machines.

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