sparkie_94

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  1. Hi, I have asked similiar questions in another thread but still no joy getting my cutter (Graphtec fc2100-60a) to talk to the computer (XP). i have tried using an old parallel cable from a regular printer, rs232 cable to USB and to 9 pin serial all without any luck. cutter in HP-GL. settings in signblazer and computer match. i have checked the settings in signblazer and have selected the copam 2500 and also the 60a plotters from the various lists (among others also) and still nothing:( i also downloaded the trial of signcut and nothing... im at my wits end thinking i have tried everything (short of swapping computers - i have tried on my 64bit win 7 laptop and nothing) - any help is really appreciated.
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    Help with FC2100-60a

    update: i have found a manual on line for an fc2200 series which is similar controls so i can now navigate around the cutter. its set on HP-GL, 9600, 8 bit etc etc. still cant get it working in signblazer. i tried connecting it now to my laptop (win7 64bit) as i was only using the old system (xp 32bit) as the graphtec drivers would only load on a 32bit system. when connected to the laptop via USB signblazer goes to cut (the closest its come yet on the laptop) and freezes when its says 'sorting' at the bottom of the screen in signblazer. it only gets this far when i change the settings from 'hardware' to 'x on x off'. in hardware it wont initialize at all. im hoping i have given enough information - thanks again for the help so far as i am in a better spot than i was before i posted on here!!
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    Help with FC2100-60a

    ok awesome - next questions then is besides matching the com port settings to the settings in signblazer is there anything else to look out for. sorry for asking so many questions but i have tried so many different combinations in signblazer to try and get it working already that i must be missing something... i have tried selecting the fc2100-60a from the 'load' button in the settings as well as other from the normal list - could this be the issue? does having a driver for the cutter loaded onto the pc have any affect on the signblazer drivers operating?
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    Help with FC2100-60a

    ok so i pulled the covers off and found the dip settings (one board of 8 switches). all switches were in the 'up'position. from reading another forum about an fc2200 machine i think that if it says 'HL' on start up it is in HP-GL mode. so i guess my question now is...are there programs that you guys no of that have a trial or are free that dont use windows drivers so i can check if it works?
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    Help with FC2100-60a

    when the cutter starts up it says 'HL' on the screen while its loading/buffering etc. other then it saying that i have no idea how to check if its HP-GL or GP-GL. i have been able to find a FC2100-50 manual where it talks about the dip switches however on the model i have i havnt found the panel where these can be changed (granted i havnt pulled off every panel that i can but there is nothing obvious) so i may need to look further into that.
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    Help with FC2100-60a

    Hi, This is my first attempt at getting into vinyl cutting... I have been given a Graphtec fc2100-60a which was just sitting around. After sourcing cables, new pinch rollers etc I have found that it runs, performs test cuts fine, however I cant get it talking to the computer. I have downloaded the drivers from the graphtec website and am trying to run these through an old PC with windows XP (32bit) - i think this is the problem as XP isnt listed in the operating systems on the graphtec site for this driver? i have been using signblazer elements and also tried it with signcut and now i believe it is the drivers. has anyone heard of these drivers working on XP or do i need to source and old laptop/pc with WIN98 etc? i have tried connecting this through both the serial port and USB to the computer and have checked all the settings match after reading many of the postings/forums. any help is very much appreciated as i dont want to have to scrap this cutter just because i cant get it working as everyone seems to say they are decent if they are still working. thanks in advance.