MZ SKEETER

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  1. Did you ever try a different cutting software other than Studio 2? That way you can figure out hardware or software problem. Signcut has a trial. Sure cuts a lot has a trial.
  2. Without seeing the cutter file and your settings in Graphtec Studio2, would have no idea, unless you have multiple passes checked in the cutting software. Very few volunteers here answer questions and very few have a Graphtec. And I don't know of anyone who has a Ce7000 or Graphtec Studio 2. Have you tried a different cutting software to rule out the Graphtec Studio 2 as the problem? Several trials out there. File could be posted as long as it is not a violation of Copyright. Post in .eps format.
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    Graphtech studio 2

    You must show that you made a purchase of a newer Graphtec cutter it looks like. Fill out and register. I had never looked at the ad before, When I got the Graphtec Pro Studio, I had to register and they sent me the activation code in an email. https://www.graphtecamerica.com/register-gs2 If you got your cutter new, you should have gotten the Graphtec Pro Studio, which is over $1000 for windows, made by SAI (Flexi)
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    Looking for advice for new cutter

    Have you considered buying used? A Graphtec FC 8000-8600 or 9000 is better than any cutter you posted. Built like a tank. And has the channel in the front for perf cutting. Plus dual place for blade holder. Many times if you have the money, can be purchased cheaper than a new CE7000-60. The FC cutters have great tracking and more force than the CE units as well as the pinch rollers have adjustable pressure. I don't have a recommendation on your list. The CE7000 is just not preforming up to the standards of the Ce6000 and previous CE units. Is now made in a different country than before. I don't know anything about the others on your list.
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    PSN Number

    Did you just buy a new cutter from UScutter and it came with cutting software? If so, check in your package for it. Or check your emails. If you can't find anything, then contact UScutter.
  6. The TEST cut has to line up first, or much better than it is now.
  7. We do not know what you are calling "proper" position for blade depth. But do not use a credit card or post it notes to set blade depth. That is too much blade exposed out of the blade holder.( Too many incorrect instructions out there). If you are seeing the blade tip out of the blade holder, then you have too much blade exposed out of the blade holder. Your cuts look like that is what is going on. Too much blade exposed out of the blade holder. Try this. It works for correct blade depth. Posted hundreds of times on this forum. Make sure no vinyl is stuck in blade holder, blade spins freely and you can add a drop or 2 of light oil in the blade holder. 3-1 oil, sewing machine oil. etc. To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. You should barely see and feel the blade tip out of the blade holder. Regular sign vinyl is only 2-3 mil thick. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. When you think the blade is so far in the blade holder, that you think it would not even cut, that is probably correct. The correct combo is less blade more force.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Nothing is off the rails. The Flexi software is doing what the OP is telling it to do. The design will never send to the vinyl cutter, when it is being held in Production Manager. "HOLD IN LIST". No matter what the connection is. The design will not send to the vinyl cutter until it is on SEND NOW. When Flexi software has a communication problem with incorrect com numbers, it throws out a "write port error." ,"cannot open port" When the OP changes to SEND NOW and THEN gets a write port error,, cannot open port, then he has a communication problem between cutter and computer. Look up write port error on the forum. You will see it is always Flexi that throws that error. I always tell those OPs to plug in their vinyl cutter into the computer when the computer is turned off, because it will jump it to another com number, then they won't match coms, if they plug it in while on. Use a dedicated computer and leave it plugged in.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Instructions are above for HOLD in List.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    It is right on your picture. In the middle, left side. where it says Hold in List. It should be Send now That is a drop down box.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Why do you have the SEND MODE in: HOLD IN LIST? It is doing what you are telling it to. Holding in the Production Manager Que. To Send to your vinyl cutter to CUT is : SEND NOW. If I put my Flexi software on HOLD IN LIST, that is exactly what it shows in my Production Manager Que . HOLDING I do not take my SEND MODE off of SEND NOW. No reason to.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    If you have the original serial cable that came with the cutter, when you bought it, it could very well be a null modem serial cable.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    The Tripp lite adapter is NEVER plugged directly into your vinyl cutter. I wrote this in previous post, which is why you need a null modem serial cable, Between the vinyl cutter and the Tripplite Keyspan adapter. The null modem serial cable screws into the Tripplite Keyspan Adapter screw end., the other end of the null modem cable screws into the serial end of your vinyl cutter. haumana in her post above, is giving you step by step instructions. Follow therm. This null modem serial cable right here, is BETWEEN the Tripp lite Keyspan adapter AND your vinyl cutter. One end screws into your vinyl cutter, the other end screws into your Tripp lite Keyspan adapter. USB end into your computer. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-10-Feet-RS232-Serial-SCNM9FF/dp/B00006B8BJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3SXMKWWEG0E4X&keywords=null+modem+cable&qid=1707691977&sprefix=null+modem+cabl%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Show the cable connection to your vinyl cutter. You showed your first picture as being installed in device manager to Keyspan Adapter COM 4, So why isn't it on com 4 in your set up on Flexi? They must match. No reason it should be on com 2. You HAVE to use a null modem cable with a Tripplite Keyspan adapter.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    You are not showing pictures of what the Flexi Production manager looks like. Show pictures of how you added your cutter to the set up in Flexi production manager, Show those photos. Show photos, not videos. Correct above about you must be using a null modem serial cable. Are you sure it is?
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Then uncheck MH com 1. in Flexi set up. Start a whole new set up when you get the correct cables.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    On that short video, In production manager, you are showing you have both of the MH com 1 and MH com 3 are checked. You only check 1 of them, NOT both of them. You cannot be checking Com 1 and Com 3 both at the same time in Production manager. You only choose 1 at a time. Which com port # is listed in your computer device manager? That number is the only com port number that you use. The driver is only set up on 1 com port in your computer device manager, What is that number? What ever that number is, is the same number that you choose in the Flexi set up. You should only have 1 com port checked/ selected in Flexi at any time. Delete the other one. If you are trying to use that USB to serial adapter, you are wasting your time. Most of them have the same cheap Chinese chipset as the vinyl cutter with is pretty flaky. You need get a Tripplite Keyspan Adapter and a null modem serial cable.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Your welcome. You can only use Com# 1-4 .nothing higher. You can assign it a different com port number by going into properties and changing the com port number. Your driver does not look like it installed, You have a warning beside it. The triangle.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    If using a USB to serial adapter, the only one guaranteed to work with a vinyl cutter, is a Tripp Lite Keyspan adapter with a null modem serial cable. You cannot just use any ol' USB to serial adapter as they will not work with a vinyl cutter. The Tripplite has it's own driver. Shown below. Find the best price. Tripp lite is the brand name. Tripp lite Keyspan adapter has been mentioned hundreds of times on this forum to use with a value cutter like you have. The USB end of the Tripplite goes into a USB port on your computer. Then the null modem cable screws into the Tripplite, then the other end into the vinyl cutter. https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Keyspan-High-Speed-USA-19HS/dp/B0000VYJRY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JS4HVLMQO5NS&keywords=tripp+lite+keyspan+high+speed+usb+to+serial+adapter&qid=1707579501&sprefix=Tripp+lite+keyspan%2Caps%2C534&sr=8-2
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    Titan 3 I/O Board

    I don't use this cutter or software, but I do have a Vinyl Master Demo. Under the cutter model on the software it says DIRECT USB. Did you try to connect >DIRECT USB IN THE CONNECTION in Vinyl Master? (Drop down box) That cutter has TRUE USB. Did you see this cutter operate ok before you purchased it? And the baud rate is 34800 on this cutter. Why aren't you contacting the friend you purchased it from ? If they have been using it then they should know how it operates. Here is the user manual right from the UScutter site. https://uscutter.com/content/PDFs/Titan_Documentation_6_27_2016.pdf Your cutter is a rebranded Saga brand vinyl cutter, if you want to find a user manual that way also.
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    Flexi 8.5 help needed

    Yes, you must match the com port number that is in your computer device manager. It says Com 3. Go to your set up in your software and choose Com 3 in Flexi. They must match to work.
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    Blade holder retrofit

    Your blade depth shouldn't just change. Have you looked at your cutting strip and made sure no scratches and gouges? This is the way to set your blade depth correctly. Posted hundreds of times on this forum. It works. No using a credit card or post it notes. That is way too much blade extended out of the blade holder. Use the TEST feature on your vinyl cutter. To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. You should barely see and feel the blade tip out of the blade holder. Regular sign vinyl is only 2-3 mil thick. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. When you think the blade is so far in the blade holder, that you think it would not even cut, that is probably correct.
  23. Good design and cutting software with updates is NOT free.. There are people who use Signblazer, which is an unlimited trial. For Windows.. It has not been updated for probably 10 years. I do not use it. You have to choose a software that is compatible with your computer operating system AND your vinyl cutter. The Graphtec site tells you what is compatible if choosing Graphtec software. You can purchase, VinylMaster, Sure cuts alot, Signcut, Flexi software. And some others if you search. You can also purchase design software. Or Inkscape.org is FREE design. This is considered a skilled job, that you may need to invest some money into, to get the results that you are seeking.
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    TITAN 2 stand to table top

    Yes, you can use a cutter without a stand on a tabletop. But personally, I would always want to cut with the stand. I use 50 yd rolls and make longer length decals.
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    OFFSET CUT ISSUE

    You need to find a forum for crafting vinyl cutters. and crafting software.( Cricuts). Most people here use full size vinyl cutters, and either Vinyl Master, Flexi, Sure Cuts A lot and Signblazer cutting software.