MH871 - Easyweed Staic Broke My Machine

[duey2k 1]

I have been using my machine for a few month, it definitely has it quirks. I also have a small roland that while is amazing is also not a versatile.

This week i ordered some more siser easy weed, put the roll on the roller and pulled to load. I heard the sound of static then the sound of the blade being pulled into the downward cutting position. Since then when ever power is turned on the machine pulls down the blade 100% of the time. When power is turned off the blade rises again. This has made my machine unusable.

I would like to know what its going to take to fix the machine, i have sent email and talked to the live chat and have either been given the run around or sent no reply.

someone please help...

[AshComputers 197]

Sounds like the motherboard is fried from the static.

Make sure you ground your machine VERY well.

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[BearlyRich 167]

Wasn't there a static problem and the 'Z' chip on these? Search for "z chip" for a possible solution. I know USC used to sell them separately and has instructions on replacing them.

[Streamline 1]

It sounds like it is your Zchip, while it is easy and inexpensive to fix its aggravating that it pops so easily from minimal static. Just go to US Cutter and order you 2 or 3 Z chips so you have some back ups. They are 5.00 each.

We have grounded our machine and the stand it sits on it will still pop the Z chip just from the static that builds up on the vinyl while pulling off the roll. What I found that works is I will make sure that the amount of vinyl I need for the job is pulled off the vinyl roll then I spray Static Guard ( This can be purchased at LOWE'S comes in a spray can ) on the underside of the vinyl as well as the plotter itself and this has seemed to help us stop the static issue!

Hope this helps