khpsi 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Hey All -- I have a FC7000-MK2 that is causing me some headaches. When I cut straight lines in either direction I can set the speed of the plotter as I always do, no issues. However when I have anything that has a curve to it I can watch the head assembly / blade chatter and I get a jagged cut edge. If I back the speed all the way down I get an acceptable cut but it obviously takes FOREVER. I've cleaned up the rails and the platen and everything else I can find on it with no improvement. Graphtec support suggested updating the firmware but my plotter has a dead usb port so I can only use serial. I've been like this for a couple years (connection pc to plotter) Does anyone have any other ideas? --- THANKS for any suggestions !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted July 16, 2012 have your tried to put it back to factory default? Turn off cutter and back on while holding down the UP arrow will do that. I have had mine for over 4 years and have not had that problem.. Look at your cutting strip. No gouges, Have you tried different blade holder.? I never run my Fc7000 over 6 on speed ever since I purchased new in '08.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted July 16, 2012 have you tried a new blade? Maybe something in the blade holder? Is blade spinning freely? A drop of light oil in holder, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khpsi 0 Posted July 16, 2012 THANK YOU !!! --- I was really hesitant to do that without someone else recommending it, Im in the middle of a big run of parts with a short turn --- So far so good after resetting to the factory default - Cutting strip has a few areas that are scuffed, nothing terrible though --- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted July 16, 2012 THANK YOU !!! --- I was really hesitant to do that without someone else recommending it, Im in the middle of a big run of parts with a short turn --- So far so good after resetting to the factory default - Cutting strip has a few areas that are scuffed, nothing terrible though --- If you ever have a problem, always try the factory default first. You just lose your preferences. It doesn't hurt a thing. Glad ya got it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites