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  2. Posted

    14 hours ago, WildCorral said:

    Is Cutting Master 3 a free upgrade? Being so new I don’t want to screw up a working software solution in Corel with CM2.  The only reason I’m looking at VM is for the ease of adding additional cut lines. The VM instructional video shows exactly what I want to accomplish at a price I can handle ($60). I also like that there seems to be a lot of VM support on this forum. 

    Cutting Master 3 is Free, however, it looks radically different than 2 and 4, also it is not compatible with some versions of Corel and some cutters... I never used it because I hated it. It will work fine on the version of X6 I left on the laptop, but not X3. It works fine with a CE5000- you will have to stay on some older software which will still do a lot of things just fine. Newer software really does not net much when it comes to vectors for cutting.

    I believe that cutter also had the most current firmware loaded.

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    For sale is a clean example of an FC7000-75. This is a 30" machine.

    Includes a custom made catch basket as well as a fresh cutting strip installed. Video attached for reference, Very fast/accurate machine. The job running in the video is an extremely poor example for demo as the contour has way too many nodes but wasn't in the mood to clean the artwork up enough for the job as it was for donation anyways. This machine has served us well and is ready to go for more years of service.

    Asking 1500 OBO, Located in Des Moines, Iowa. Freight is available at buyers expense. Pickup will need to be scheduled.

  5. Posted

    I am looking for several parts for the media baskets on the FC8000/8600.

    I have 3 machines I am rehabbing now, 2x FC8600-160 and 1x FC8000-130

    Needing cross tubes, basket materials, corner pieces and the stand brace that goes between the two uprights for one 8600-160

    I also need a display for one 8600.

    If you have anything please reach out.

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    13 minutes ago, WildCorral said:

    Being new to the forum I don’t know how to private message. My budget is in the $800 to $1200 range. This will be a hobby/pin money operation, I’m not going to let it become a full time business, I’m 73 and retired and I don’t golf, so it’s an outlet for my art skills (career in commercial art).

    I would still recommend a Graphtec machine if you can source one- There are MANY CE5000 and CE6000 24" machines on the market that would likely do you well. Also an FC7000 or FC8000 would continue to serve you well for a while.

    A new machine would give you a warranty and support from USCutter which is a bonus but you may fight cut quality on a much lesser cutter.

    As I said and will only add this once- I do have two machines available - an FC7000-75, as stated above it just does not have an OEM basket, it DOES have a full basket however. It would only need a new cutting strip which I plan on ordering. I also have a CE5000-60 that I bought new at USCutter, I would be willing to let go of. I have honestly avoided selling them since they are such good machines. I am in Des Moines, about 3 1/2 hours south of Minneapolis.

    The above excluded I can browse what is available in the area for you too tonight, I just went to Wisconsin last Thursday and picked up a new-to-me FC8600-160 which is a beast 64" machine. There is another one south of me I am tempted to also go get in the next week or two if I can get it for the right price.

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    20 minutes ago, WildCorral said:

    Didn’t see your response until I replied above. I’m looking for advice 

    I can either chat back and forth here with you or if you like I can send you my phone/Facebook and we can chat to make it most efficient for you. I have been absent from the forums here for quite a while but have been using Graphtec machines now since 2009/2010 exclusively. @MZ SKEETER has been here longer than me yet and has a lot of good info too.

    I don't want to see anyone get burned, FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, I do have a couple of machines for sale- but I don't want to push/peddle those, only make sure you get what you are looking for if I can offer help.

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    My experience with these tells me the boards are very very sensitive to static in all cutters. The FC7000 is a workhorse and will last the long term but that being said, not only is it not supported by Graphtec anymore but they only really offer a few obscure parts and the cutting strips for them

    Even with that in mind I'm having a hard time letting go of mine (FC7000-75) even though I just picked up an 8600 in a Wisconsin. 

    Do you have a budget in mind and an idea of what you want a cutter to do for you? 

    17 minutes ago, WildCorral said:

    Central Minnesota 

    I ask because I'm in Central Iowa. I can maybe help source something better suited. 

  12. Posted

    3 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said:

    That seller should be able to put some type of material on the throat of that cutter, whether shelf paper, kraft paper, newspaper or something and be able to close that media handle and step it, to show it powers on the rest of the way. And photograph it ready to cut. It does not have to be vinyl.   Sometimes those sensors  go out on the handle or the front and back sensors.  Where are you going to get them?  If you can't get past "load media"   then what? 

    Having talked to him myself, it doesn't sound like he is too willing to do much, which is why I hadn't jumped on it myself for parts to refurb another machine. Now finding out it's been in a garage for 6mos I wouldn't touch it (personally) other than for non-electronic components.

    @WildCorral where are you located?

  14. Posted

    42 minutes ago, WildCorral said:

    How much RAM and how much disc space do you need on a windows laptop?

    I would parront @MZ SKEETER - it doesn't take much to run- it is your design machine you will want more horsepower on if you want to run inkscape/corel/illustrator etc.

    I don't suppose if you bought that you would want to part with the basket hardware would you? I had been looking at buying that one just for the basket hardware...

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    So I guess if someone is willing to buy, no shipping- I will be happy to slice open and send a photo of the serial number- however, I would prefer to just ship it to keep it legit. 

    Never installed with this serial number. I don't know what it is. At the price point it was purchased at I bought extra to cover more machines. Ended up staying with corel to my graphtec machines. I did however help them with getting the software to initially work with the graphtec machines... it was pretty awesome having them make a few tweaks, send me an update/patch and then having a public release happen a little later with the changes.

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    Still sealed, only reselling something purchased, as it was purchased- Only upon opening and registering the license do you agree to the terms above.

     

    "By installing, copying or otherwise using this Software, you are confirming that you have read and understand this Agreement and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, you should not install or use this Software."

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    I have had one of his printers for 3 years now and the silly thing runs like a champ. I never thought I would love it as much as I do for an inkjet printer.

     

    Had some issues with it just a couple weeks ago and emailed Richard-  He knew I bought it forever ago and it would be far out of warranty but within 3 emails he had me back up and running!

     

    I have a WF1100 and back then he automatically installed the CIS systems- save yourself the headache and pay the 20$ extra or whatever the packing fee is to have it installed from him so it is ready to go out of the box. I believe the comparable model now is an artisan model or this one...  http://www.cobraink.com/Printers/epson7010.htm