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It will cut out a row of letters then it will go at a 90 degree angle and start cutting the next set of letters. right over the set it just cut.   I just purchased the cutter.  I did a few text cuts and it worked fine, now its doing all kinds of funny stuff.  One time it totally didn't cut out a letter 4 times in a row.  Maybe i have done something wrong?  Or maybe I didn't set something up properly?   Its a litte frustrating to say the least.  Hopefully that makes sense to someone??

 

Mike

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i installed the supplied ground wire(just now), turned the cutter off then back on and started to cut some letters.  It worked fine but when it got the last set of letters it made a cut across the entire sheet and then started to cut perpendicular to the existing letters.  Across the existing letters.  I was using it yesterday and i didn't have this problem but now all the sudden it started doing this.   The program is constantly freezing up as well. This is getting agravating.

 

I dont know if this has anything to do with it but I'm trying to cut multiple stickers at the same time.  I made one and then just merged it together and made duplicates.  The sticker consists of a row of letters then a small block divider then another row of letters.  Pretty basic, at least thats what i thought. 

 

I bought this thing to make my own signs and vinyl graphics for my business.  Maybe I should have bought another one?

 

Mike

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The MH series cutters are VERY limited on memory,  They are the lowest end of the value cutters..  A Keyspan Adapter can help with your problems by allowing the data to flow better.  Tripplite Keyspan Adapter is the brand name...  Different prices on the big auction site 

 

Or try cutting less images...

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Static can also be a big problem,   Vinyl creates a lot of static,  You can try Static Guard in the air in the area, as well as wiping the vinyl with  dryer sheets.  Static is a bigger problem with the value cutters. 

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Im using the cutting software that came with the machine.    Sure Cuts a Lot.   I know its not an awesome program, but I think it works ok. 

 

I am going to try cutting less at a time a see what happens?  (although probably won't be until later, i have to work)

 

the keyspan allows me to use the supplied USB cord with the serial port?   Thats better? 

 

Just curious, what other software will work with this machine?

 

Mike

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Try signblazer it is free and is reliable cutting software. Uscutter has a download I think it's in the support section.

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Im using the cutting software that came with the machine.    Sure Cuts a Lot.   I know its not an awesome program, but I think it works ok. 

 

I am going to try cutting less at a time a see what happens?  (although probably won't be until later, i have to work)

 

the keyspan allows me to use the supplied USB cord with the serial port?   Thats better? 

 

Just curious, what other software will work with this machine?

 

Mike

Here is the Keyspan Adapter      You can do a search on here, and you can see where it has helped many, many people with a value cutter. 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tripp-Lite-USA-19HS-Keyspan-High-Speed-USB-to-Serial-Adapter-/160804080791?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2570ab8c97

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the keyspan allows me to use the supplied USB cord with the serial port?   Thats better? 

 

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Mike

 

From my understanding of the KEYSPAN adapter, it actually works the other way around, with the adapter plugging into a USB port on the computer and then running a DB9 nullmodem serial cable from the adapter into the cutter.

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the part came in.   I think I have to order another one,  it said it supported windows 8.     But no.  Now I have to order another one that will work.  Anyone else had this problem before?

 

Mike

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the part came in.   I think I have to order another one,  it said it supported windows 8.     But no.  Now I have to order another one that will work.  Anyone else had this problem before?

 

Mike

the keyspan shows it is windows 8 supported . . . there is a difference in these adapters in the chipsets they use - make sure to get the real keyspan

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the part came in.   I think I have to order another one,  it said it supported windows 8.     But no.  Now I have to order another one that will work.  Anyone else had this problem before?

 

Mike

Did you get the Tripplite Keyspan Adapter?  That is the brand name.  Tech support says only this brand name or a Belkin will work....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tripp-Lite-USA-19HS-Keyspan-High-Speed-USB-to-Serial-Adapter-/160804080791?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2570ab8c97

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Did you register your Sure Cuts Alot software?  If you didn't, the product will be in "demo mode" which means that it will put a large line across a graphic larger than a certain size.

 

My guess is that this is your issue.

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