roicead 2 Posted November 9, 2015 I'm using an mh871 with sure cuts a lot 3 and my image file was made in illustrator. windows 8, usb. I can cut small files with no issue, but when I cut a larger file the edges intersect where they shouldn't. for example, i just cut a 24x48" map of the us with state borders. i've attached a section of my illustrator file and a photo of the finished cut. any ideas on how to fix this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted November 9, 2015 Are your pinch rollers positioned over the knurled/textured grit roller? Are you unrolling enough vinyl for the job or letting the cutter unroll it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 Anyone want to put money on a memory issue. The MH. has the smallest memory and that file would have a tone of nodes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 9, 2015 Are your pinch rollers positioned over the knurled/textured grit roller?Are you unrolling enough vinyl for the job or letting the cutter unroll it? yes, the pinch rollers are positioned over the textured roller. there's enough pressure for the pinch rollers to leave marks on the vinyl. i had everything on the roll. i'll try again with it unrolled. Anyone want to put money on a memory issue. The MH. has the smallest memory and that file would have a tone of nodes it also does this with much simpler files around 6" that would only contain one word consisting of about 6 letters. it happens randomly with those files but doesn't happen as often. i could cut the same file multiple times and it will happen on some but not others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 Have you tried connecting thru the serial cable to bypass the flaky sub chipset in the mh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 9, 2015 Have you tried connecting thru the serial cable to bypass the flaky sub chipset in the mh? no, i haven't, i'll try that next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 If you don't have a computer with a serial port use a key span brand adapter. Proven solid performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 9, 2015 If you don't have a computer with a serial port use a key span brand adapter. Proven solid performance. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 9, 2015 I personally put a serial card in a desktop years ago for that purpose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 10, 2015 I personally put a serial card in a desktop years ago for that purpose there's one on my desktop at home, but not on my laptop that i have with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted November 10, 2015 I have a suggestion, FWIW. Download and install SIGNBLAZER. http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/GetAttachment/190/24198 Then open your AI file, and save it as .eps version 8. That should import to SB, and the cutter should perform correctly. (Use the RedSail 1120C driver) Let us know what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 12, 2015 I have a suggestion, FWIW. Download and install SIGNBLAZER. http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/GetAttachment/190/24198 Then open your AI file, and save it as .eps version 8. That should import to SB, and the cutter should perform correctly. (Use the RedSail 1120C driver) Let us know what happens. thanks, my day job is working in emergency dispatch so i won't get to try anything else until my next day off on tuesday. i'll let you know how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 16, 2015 I have a suggestion, FWIW. Download and install SIGNBLAZER. http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/GetAttachment/190/24198 Then open your AI file, and save it as .eps version 8. That should import to SB, and the cutter should perform correctly. (Use the RedSail 1120C driver) Let us know what happens. i can't download the software. it says network error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 16, 2015 i can't download the software. it says network error. Are you down loading it from the original post of Slice&Dice? The link is working for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 16, 2015 Are you down loading it from the original post of Slice&Dice? The link is working for me. it worked fine for me this morning. no idea what when wrong. just trying to get as much lined up as i can before i have another go tomorrow. thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 16, 2015 it worked fine for me this morning. no idea what when wrong. just trying to get as much lined up as i can before i have another go tomorrow. thanks for the help. Best thing is to put a value cutter on a Tripp lite Keyspan adapter or a Belkin.., those are the brand names. Value cutters don't have true USB connection. Very flakey Your welcome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 16, 2015 Best thing is to put a value cutter on a Tripp lite Keyspan adapter or a Belkin.., those are the brand names. Value cutters don't have true USB connection. Very flakey Your welcome thanks again, you've all been really helpful. i ordered a keyspan adapter last week for my laptop and have it ready to go, going to install sign blazer tonight and i've simplified the map in illustrator to the point where the number of nodes is nearly halved. tomorrow is my day off an i'll let you know how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roicead 2 Posted November 18, 2015 thanks you all for your suggestions, they worked. i switched to sign blazer, used the keyspan adapter and simplified the image in illustrator. i got a few maps cut out and even had time to start staining some of the orders. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted November 18, 2015 Hey that looks terrific!! Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 18, 2015 very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted November 18, 2015 Good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
