itwhiz 0 Posted May 5, 2017 I've got a Liyu SC631 cutter, which has not been used for some while. I came to use it yesterday and it will not print/cut. I've tried it from Linux and Windows 10, using a direct USB cable, Prolific USB to Serial cable and an FTDI cable. all but the FTDI cable display on the screen of the cutter display ' Cutting .....' and then goes back to the menu, but the head doesn't moved and nothing comes out on the cutter. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted May 5, 2017 You don't mention which cutting software you are using, You have to match the com port # in your computer device manager with the com port# in the cutting software. https://support.uscutter.com/support/solutions/folders/14000106612 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itwhiz 0 Posted May 5, 2017 Sorry, forgot the software/hardware info. I'm using Inkscape on both Linux and windows with the inkcut 1.0 extension. On Linux i'm connecting to ttyUSB0, which is the one detailed in dmesg. On the windows side I'm connecting it to a generic raw printer and selecting that printer in Inkcut 1.0. Also on Linux I've tried sending the HPGL file directly to the com port using cat 'filename.hpgl' > /dev/ttyUSB0 I've also tried write a small file to just move the head with the pen inserted. IN;SP1;PD100,100;PU0.0;IN As I said the cutter receives the file because the screen flashes up with 'cutting .......' then it just goes off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted May 5, 2017 I don't know anything about cutting with inkscape or using linux... Goodluck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbevins 340 Posted May 6, 2017 Get the trial of SignCut Pro for windows. The trial is limited. This will get you a method of seeing if the settings are right. Once you get it to cut, look at the com port settings that SignCut is using and try them with the Plot extension in Inkscape. Also, Signblazer might be an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly C 0 Posted August 30, 2017 I'm wondering if you have the right drivers downloaded for it? Have you used it since you upgraded to Windows 10? I would try to go to the manufacturer's website. Good luck, it can be frustrating at times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,625 Posted August 30, 2017 Trying different software is a good idea, but to me it sounds like a plotter problem. If you can manually send the HPGL file to the comm port and the cutter shows that is has received the data I would suspect something in the plotter has died. Does the plotter have a self test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites