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There are 3 Rollers on my TC as well. I haven't had any problems either but, have considered adding a 4th just because there is always the one grit roller without a dedicated pinch roller. Looks like one is missing!

You will definitely be better off in the long run... you'll see it's really not that hard converting an image. Follow those direction and you will have a cuttable vector image. The 'hard work' doesn't actually start until you begin cleaning, modifying, and creating images (from scratch). There's plenty of helpful folks around here for that, as well.

There seems to be enough experience around here to get a pretty inclusive spreadsheet started.... Who wants to pick up the Gauntlet? C'mon, "One small step... for vinyl, One... giant... leap for... Plotter Owners." Start with a Poll... "Who's using what with no Problems?".

Sounds like the problem may not be in the scanner/printer software... Is it an all-in-one? Your be right, though, in checking ALL the software involved.

So it sounds like, for folks using the Lylu SC and Signcut, the Keyspan adapter connection is the way to go. Someone should put a chart of all this compatibility info together. Plotters, Software, and OS Compatability Chart.

You may have already exhausted these avenues but, It's most likely a setting somewhere in your software... I would start at the beginning of the chain and go through all the menus for each one looking for clues like the words 'scale' 'custom' 'best fit' 'stretch to page' '1:1' or anything to do with sizing or even 'resampling'. I'd start with the scanner and work my way through the chain and after changing any setting would retry a scan.

Undoubtably, someone who wishes to protect their images....

I prefer to save my files as .svg Some folks say save as both, .svg and .eps Inkscape won't allow (I've heard there's a work-around) you to import an .eps file to edit the nodes. You can import them into another program (AI) and convert them to .svg then import to Inkscape. I prefer to work with .svg's and Signcut works with them just fine. I'm telling you all this cause your invariably gonna have to clean up your vectors. No matter what you save your file as, while it is still in Inkscape, you can adjust the nodes and save in whatever file format you want. Get the above mentioned instructions down pat and you'll be ready to start editing your vectors.

No problem... Open Inkscape, top menu FILE>IMPORT click your image file... .jpg, .png, .bmp, etc. the image should appear with arrows at the corners, if not click on it once on the top menu PATH>TRACE BITMAP default 'brightness cutoff' radio button should already be clicked (this option is for 2 color black and white images... more on the other choice as you progress) If you click the update bar you will see your image, then click OK. Close this box. grab your top image (it should say 'path' at the bottom of screen) and move it out of the way, there should be another image below it. when you grab this one, it should say 'image' on the bottom bar. Delete the one that says 'IMAGE'. (the bottom one) move the other image (path) back into the bounding box. top menu FILE>DOCUMENT PROPERTIES when this box opens up, click the 'Fit Page To Selection' Bar. Close that box. top menu FILE>SAVE AS name your file and most folks round here save in the .eps (Encapsulated Postscript) format. It's the drop down box below where the file name goes Click SAVE. More on nodes in a few minutes.

QUOTE > It is like they just grab it and start selling.< Exactly... it's what's going on all over the place. And it's ILLEGAL, and verboten on this site. However, as mentioned, you can create your own. And then (though every idea is born from a seed planted) the pleasure of created ownership will truly, be yours.

Absolutely... different human hand and different alien hand would be fine.As long as the concept isn't trademarked. My main point is that it's a real easy one to convert. What a wonderful opportunity for the OP to try their hand at it and not have to rely on others for such a simple chore. I'd be happy to walk them through a conversion in Inkscape.

Might not be getting any response because Its a protected image... I immediately found it watermarked here http://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/human-and-alien-hands-silhouette-on-white-vector-573009 here http://depositphotos.com/5255887/stock-illustration-Human-and-Alien-hands.html and here http://www.123rf.com/photo_9194007_human-and-alien-hands-silhouette-illustration-on-black-background.html It's pretty easy image to practice your vector conversions on though... You have Inkscape, right? Someone can walk you through how to use it.

Here's one based on the Washington Idea... WashingtonFamily.eps

Thanks, Bayshore... Pretty easy to make as needed but that's a handy group you posted.

I think it is a broom. It's the most appropriate tool to give to today's graduates.

I can imagine that everyone's mileage will vary, depending on the machine itself, the material types and the designs being cut. I have to admit, most of the reviews I've read have been favorable, but a few weeks? I mean, the cheap one's from USC average a coupla months for me.... noted, xman.

You've definitely piqued my interest... there have been a number of occasions where I would have cut smaller than the 1/4 in or so my machine will regularly do. I will get some cleancuts in the near future. I think there's even a discount for belonging to certain forums... Thanks, Jb

Perhaps you can break up your designs into smaller segments and assemble them once cut (separately)? Its likely memory is the culprit.... a 'work-around' like this may be your best bet til it comes upgrade time. Perhaps you could try your plotter with a different computer or cutting software to rule those out?

Yup, interesting design... kudos to you both.

I don't do dye sub but a cool idea, nonetheless!

This is plenty disgusting for us in the Western Hemisphere; http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/29/187064786/cooking-with-cicadas-no-weirder-than-eating-cheese

Here's a tracking project, if you're interested... http://project.wnyc.org/cicadas/ Haven't heard any yet but will keep an ear out for them.

May give them a shot in the future... I can imagine a super sharp 60 degree would do a sweet job on some 3/8 to 1/4 in text.

Yes. I know the feeling of having to work on my tools before I can use them to fix something. But I haven't broke a blade yet.... worn out a few but not broken. I've heard good things about the Cleancuts... But I haven't really had any problems with the stock ones from USC.

Same here with the TC (practically the same machine as the LP)... It doesn't like the serial cable. I have always been a fan (for the most part ) of the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Rule. Too many folks believe in the "If it ain't broke I ain't finished fixin' it" Rule.