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I'm thinking this new account is a troll, but anyway, I prefer the high-tack tape, instead of the medium-tack. You wanna know why? I'll reveal that answer if you Post back, and tell us you are a real participant, and not just some random Bot.

My guess is you're the first end-user of their software EVER to express the need to understand PureTrace. 99.9% of customers just put their Vector engine into automatic action and are perfectly fine with the default results. As their Customer Support person noted "the default settings are more than satisfactory" and that's absolutely correct. If you want to pursue this up the chain of command with VinylMaster (Future Corp.), feel free to go ahead. This is USCUTTER board and USCUTTER cannot do anything to assist you in this pursuit of obscure inner workings of VM. Neither can the people who participate here.

Windows no longer has the "lower left corner" -- everything is on a dynamic taskbar (cribbed from Apple's MacOS). Alternatively, use "Windows key + S" keyboard shortcut. Which reminds me, I need to back up my files!

It's always a challenge to keep track of live links for files/downloads (we've been doing our best to keep a good link to SignBlazer over the years, as hosting for the installer file was dropped by USCUTTER due to it being abandonware and unsupported). That VCP link was to a website that offers USB virtual com port for flying quadcopters. I don't know why they dropped the download, but a quick google search provides several alternatives -- https://mydrivers.online/software/stm32-virtual-com-port-driver (OS versions prior to Windows7 are compatible with the Windows7 installations included in the zip package.) and this guy is providing access ---> https://quadmeup.com/stm32-virtualcomport-driver-for-windows

" You could also try a trial version of a different cutting software, to see if it is the vinyl cutter problem or the software problem. " Trial versions of cutting software normally have cutting/printing feature disabled. VinylMaster Demo, for instance, won't allow export/Cut/Print. claimer14, did you try the VCP suggested?

Why are you using any serial adapter? How come you're not just running straight-through USB from cutter to computer? When I've had USB com issues in the past, my solution was to install the VCP driver. https://mydrivers.online/software/stm32-virtual-com-port-driver and https://quadmeup.com/stm32-virtualcomport-driver-for-windows

The good-quality vector conversion functionality is the same in all levels, even the basic 'CUT' that comes along with all new USCUTTER-sold machines (for WindowsOS).

Many years back (2014) there was a thread about this "NOVRAM INIT" issue, apparently it has something to do with a capacitor within the electronic circuitry. (motherboard) We don't know how exactly the problem got resolved, but the post above makes a suggestion to clear the failure.

yep, that replacement part should get you going. You might consider just using some Gorilla tape to reattach the end cap.

Your LP cutter is a legacy machine, using code that was developed in the 1950's by Hewlett Packard Corp. Windows 11 is still just windows OS, under the hood. http://kiss.flyduino.net/download/stm32-virtual-com-drivers-64bit-pc Whenever I have a problem with Windows recognizing/assigning a COM Port, I'll throw this Virtual com thing onto the laptop and just use that as the designated port. CDM driver simply installs instructions for the computer to use a USB port and emulate it as a serial port. Just make sure you're using a driver designed for 64bit systems. https://downloadt.advantech.com/download/downloadsr.aspx?File_Id=1-1MFXPU4 I found this one, it's generic.

Guest SAlih is not engaged in this discussion any more. Apparently, his problem is solved.

haumana indicates: " you probably need to browse to where you actually put the downloaded file at. " however, the Guest Sal mentioned: "The downloaded file shows in downloads file (folder)" What type of graphic is this? -- windows file extension --

There's a basic reason that old links to SBE are no longer valid: That software is no longer being supported by anyone. However, for the sake of answering your question directly, you can obtain SignBlazer HERE -----> https://www.mediafire.com/file/fjk69hgu2cpnr16/signblazer_setup.exe/file If you have specific SBE questions, please open a new thread in that category.

https://www.kimp.io/new-pepsi-logo A fascinating article that looks into the evolution of Pepsi's visual branding. For those of us who are into this kind of thing, the entire rebranding is a complicated conglomeration of corporate decision-making. The author mentions aesthetics such as "Line Width" & "Sans-Serif ALL CAPS" and quotes Mauro Porcini, chief design officer of PepsiCo, who remarked that the new design is meant to represent “great energy and confidence and boldness” Quick question -- do you like the new look?

It looks like that spring has sprung. The attachment point is indicated with an arrow. You might need to buy a new spring.

" send the plotter to them " -- that is your best answer, directly from Graphtec support.

$60 will get you a fresh, new licensed install of VM Cut.

The folks who do Graphic Design for logos aren't signmakers. They have no perspective on what is required to make a sign using cut-vinyl lettering. In their world, everything is Printed (or reproduced on websites) so Raster output is usually fine. The worst are those clients who hand me a business card and say "Make my sign look like this" Uh, no.

Their (sp.) website has THIS image --->

Try contacting the organization directly -- https://www.tricitychargers.org

The cutting blade is drag-type, and it's likely to get stuck on the seam. If you're still intent on doing this, go ahead and try a test. Also, you do know that vinyl comes in 24" rolls, right?

Jimbo, you got a solution that was offered 15 years ago, which is a fine testament to the effectiveness of these Forums and its Search functionality. By the way, 'mobby' was one of the most-well-versed people regarding SignBlazer, as he was personally familiar with the developer (Jerry Bonham). All of that is water under the bridge, of course, but it's great to see people are still able to obtain "Help" on a program that's long since been abandoned in the marketplace.

Without knowing much about Roland machines, I can tell you that this error is related to some sensor within the circuitry that's failed. Think of it like a car that displays a CheckEngineLight --- it could be caused by any number of things within the sensor loops. Until you have the vehicle computer scanned to read the code which describes specifically what is wrong, you cannot troubleshoot. Your unit is throwing a 'code' that explains what is wrong. The internal computer has discovered that a pinchroller sensor isn't sending back a clear signal, and if I were in your shoes, that machine would be disassembled and the wiring from the pinchrollers to the motherboard checked for electrical continuity. That would be the first thing to investigate, certainly. By the way, a google search for CJ500 produces a Mahindra jeep, a classic!

You never answered about what Port shows in your Device Manager dialogue box. You may have to reassign it manually using the 'Properties' route. I have no idea if Microsoft engineers have altered the manner to do this in Win11, but for a decade or more, the pathway to change the Port in prior versions of Windows has been --- ControlPanel => Hardware Settings => DeviceManager => PORTS (Com & LPT) => Comunications Port => (right click) Properties => Port Settings (tab) => Advanced (button) => Com Port number (drop down) I kid you not, that's how the software engineers designed the manner to alter that COM. Good luck with it.

Although you did the letters from scratch, it might be useful to investigate the cost of these size letters from Woodland. That way, you'll know what the price of individual plastic letters are to the average Joe who doesn't have the capabilities to cut them out of wood with a CNC machine. When I quote a job for dimensional lettering, I'll triple the price they charge for just the letters, and then factor in the install process (affixing the template & drilling holes for the mounting studs into the wall). Placing these neatly aligned onto a wall is the main challenge, depending on how high up they're going to be. In most cases, a man-lift or bucket-truck is preferable, although I have seen it done with straight ladders, which is a PIA.