okay, here i go, at this moment i am hooked up lpt1 ecp port. i can click the scizzors or the cut out key under file. the abort box will appear but nothing will happen. i can turn off the cutter for a moment and back on. then click either scizzors or cutout key under file the abort box will appear then 4 to 5 bars will light up, and then just freeze, then i have to abort to get out of it. still need help :homework: