itsmejojo 0 Posted July 29, 2013 I am extremely new to this. I am only in it to start a new hobby. I recently picked up a kingcut a630 dirt cheap. it is currently running of an older PC with windows xp. I would like to know what I need to do to be able to use my newer PC with windows 8 to do all mt cutting. any help and info would be greatly appreciated. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 29, 2013 do your self a BIG favor ,,stay back on XP. You will be miles ahead right there. XP is more stable. I only run XP. Many are down grading to windows 7 or XP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted July 29, 2013 Only reason I'm looking to change is because I only have room for one pc and my older computer with xp is crap. Lots of registry errors and other issues. I got the PC from the same guy I got the cutter and its only cause that's what he was running the cutter on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 29, 2013 Plenty of great deals on used computers on the big auction site,with XP. including with serial. You don't need a new fancy computer to run a vinyl cutter. My last purchase a couple months a ago was a 15" Toshiba satellite laptop with XP. works perfect $70, included shipping. Look around the computer guys on Ebay, Many complaints on windows 8. People going back to 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted July 30, 2013 Well def not in the market for a another PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 30, 2013 sounds like you need to start here, download in first post. So you can see yourself what you have or don't have or need. http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/16167-manual-for-new-bie-how-to-start-from-nothing-to-your-first-cut/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 30, 2013 skeeter, sometimes they just have to hit thier heads a few times before the ears turn on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 30, 2013 I've smacked my head on this very topic. STAY WITH XP!!!! I am telling you this from my new laptop with 8 that is terrible for sign cutting. I know a few will disagree but I can tell you from my experience don't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 30, 2013 Well def not in the market for a another PC. Well good luck ,,,with what you have then.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted July 30, 2013 Looks like maybe I will send my xp PC in and have it cleaned up real good and continue to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted July 30, 2013 If you want to fix up the XP box it should be pretty easy or even try to restore it. I have heard bad things about Windows 8 especially regarding cutting. I run windows 7 without any issues but like everyone has said, we have seen or experienced incompatibilities with Windows 8 and cutters or the software related to them. Two programs I have on all of my computers are Malware Bytes and CC Cleaner. They are both free and are powerful tools. Doing hard drive maintenance will also make a big difference in performance like defragmention and scanning for errors. Uninstall applications you will not be using and clean out the dust. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 7, 2014 ok fellas ive stayed with xp. now im in need of drivers for the king cut a630. any help out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 7, 2014 Cant find any out there that seem to work. do drivers come with the programs or are they seperate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 8, 2014 What program are you using to cut with? Just download and install SignBlazerElements and there are various King drivers available. http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/GetAttachment/190/24198 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 8, 2014 SignCut has a free trial with King drivers ( 1350, 1120, 960, 720). The a630 is not listed among them. It does however list the Creation Kcut-CT630. Do you have your comm port configured correctly? Make sure you chose the same com port in software as your device manager.in signcut should be creation hk KCUT k24 (ct630) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 14, 2014 ok fellas new question. I got the drivers installed and it now recognizes my kingcut a630 in setup. it also recognizes it as a usb drive. when I go to cut something it does nothing. once I try and cancel the cut after it sits for a bit it freezes. any ideas on my next move. been helpful so far thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 14, 2014 Make sure the ports are the set the same in the cutting software as in your device manager. What cutting software are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 15, 2014 im unsure about the cutting software if you have an idea on where I can go to check it I will. as far as getting to the device manager I cant find it to open it. before SBE recognized my cutter the device manager was an option to open and now that it sees the cutter it doesn't let me bring it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted March 15, 2014 At the top of the Signblazer layout screen is CUTTER, click it> then at the top click SET UP. A window opens, To the left below the cutter Name is a Com port number, That number should match the com port number in your device manager. For device manager you should be able to go to search your computer support,(inside your computer) and do a search for the device manger on your type of computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 15, 2014 ok when I click cutter and go to setup. for the cutter name it says kincut usb a630. I has a bunch of different type of cutter but that is my cutter. as far as going to the device manager I don't see anything that says kincut usb a630 or anything similar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted March 15, 2014 In device manager, It is not going to say anything about Kingcut , unplug / plug your cable into a computer com port and see which one you are using , try them all Match up to Signblazer com port number you used there. In my XP it is under Start> CONTROL PANEL> SYSTEM> HARDWARE> DEVICE MANAGER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 15, 2014 but the cutter doesn't use a comm port it uses usb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted March 15, 2014 contact tech support, they can remote your computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsmejojo 0 Posted March 15, 2014 tech support for the cutter or pc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted March 15, 2014 tech support for the cutter or pc both... but a ticket into UScutter. so they can help you. They can remote your computer and set it up for you. They will help even with a competitor vinyl cutter. http://www.uscuttersupport.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
