MZ SKEETER

well I hope you got the right version, 'cause Flexi8.6 with contour cutting is $129.00 on EBAY, regular version $99.00

Your welcome

Actually my main business is vehicle graphics, have done for 4 years, and I use a 30" Graphtec cutter, I have never needed larger. most of my graphics average 20"-28" wide by 10-16ft.

I run at medium all the time,, I don't see any difference. It makes the memory go further, Try small test cuts on text. use some scrap vinyl . I do little text and also large vehicle fullside graphics. I don't see any difference...

this sale might help you both out http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CE-5000-60-Graphic-Vinyl-Plotter-Combo-w-Stand-/380137862915?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5881fb770

You are so new to this, that your best bet would be to read the Newbie manual. It will get you from start to cutting. http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,17489.0.html

make sure there is nothing in your blade holder, blade barely out, drop of oil in your blade holder so it spins freely, I have seen others use even lower than .20 . start your test cuts at 0.0 and work from there. Small lettering run slow speed, a little more force, not much that's what I do, on a Graphtec. check out the post below and make sure your test cuts look good like in the pictures on this thread http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,27153.msg213959.html#msg213959

great work

You might think a Graphtec is too pricey, but the frustration and material savings, warranty, is worth every penny of it. There is a sale on Graphtecs on EBAY. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CE-5000-60-Graphic-Vinyl-Plotter-Combo-w-Stand-/380137862915?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5881fb770

I use Flexi and I never have a problem on larger cuts, BECause , try opening the CUT/plot screen, in UPPER left hand corner is PROPERTIES, click it , you will get DEFAULT JOB PROPERTIES. Your should find 3 tabs , CLICK on the one that says CUT,then you should be able to find PACKET SIZE, Erase what is there and enter 1000 KB, and Below,put Curve quality at Medium, click APPLY and OK,

have you tried to contact the person you bought the Flexi 8.5 from and ask them for the password? Also, Signblazer is out of business, but Signblazer is also FREE software and you can download it right here on the forum under the Signblazer thread at the top of the thread, darker lettering. and drivers are in the support section.

I missed it also, now that's a flying truck..

several videos on youtube.com and Rapid Tac vinyl remover, and others. I have heard is good. I'm sure you can get some good tips from these. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNi35AHVV7g

Flexistarter 8.6 advertises contour cutting for most any vinyl cutter,, even a Copam http://cgi.ebay.com/FlexiStarter-Contour-Cutting-Vinyl-Cutter-flexi-starter-/270566405264?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3eff03b490

great job

I just downloaded it, no problem on an XP, from here Where it says PROBLEMS WITH DOWNLOAD, PLEASE USE THIS "DIRECT LINK" (in blue color), click on it ,, and it opened right up. http://sourceforge.net/projects/inkscape/files/inkscape/0.47/Inkscape-0.47-3.exe/download

for the purchase of a Graphtec.

Signblazer is FREE software and can be downloaded right from the Signblazer thread, here in the forum, at the top of the thread, darker lettering or from a US Cutter EBAY ad for vinyl cutters. also, http://www.sc-x2.com/ has a free week demo. goodluck.

First off, I will say that Flexi 8.1 is not even windows VISTA compatible. So your software may not be working as it should and needs upgraded, or go down to a windows XP operating system., Flexi was not windows VISTA compatible until version 8.5. and your trying to run it on even newer windows system. Newest Flexi now is version 8.6. And that design is probably too detailed for the memory of your machine, running multiples copies like that. my 2c

also closed box NEW For all you people sitting on the sidelines and not making up your mind, this is a great deal for a NEW machine and FREE shipping. Graphtec has a great warranty. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CE-5000-60-Graphic-Vinyl-Plotter-Combo-w-Stand-/380137862915?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5881fb7703

Graphtec 24" CE5000 with FREE ship and Flexistarter $1495. http://www.signoutletstore.com/071021

I have to say Graphtec also.

I Have CS2 when you do SAVE AS you you should be taken to another page, at the top yours will say CS3, but that is a drop box for different versions as shown in my picture .eps options

have you tried saving them in a version 8.eps file from your Adobe ? It has to be an older version like version 8 or SB can't read it.

you can download Signblazer right now from the Signblazer thread, or from a US Cutter EBAY ad for vinyl cutters, It is FREE software. Alot of people on the forum use it.