cardudenc 151 Posted September 19, 2018 like any of my other hobbies I get n to, I somehow usually get n to a lil buying/trading/selling. seems like a few of u on here do the same. anyway ive found a couple used graphtecs with issues. 1 is a ce 5000-120 he says it worked fine and was hooked up thru a parallel cable. he let a friend borrow a part off of it, then when back together it wouldn't work again , says all mechanicals on the cutter work, just not the screen the other is a fc 7000-75 he says they used it where he worked and he really don't rem what happened to it , but again screen issues, but this 1 isnt lighting up mayb above my knowledge and abilities. but wouldn't mind giving them a try. that is if I can find pieces/parts and either repair manuals or schematics. I didn't ask if he was a member on here or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted September 19, 2018 You can find the service manuals for both online. So what is wrong with the FC7000-75? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardudenc 151 Posted September 19, 2018 he has 3 cutters that need work for sell. the fc isn't lighting up. c the oops above will fix it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted September 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, cardudenc said: he has 3 cutters that need work for sell. the fc isn't lighting up. c the oops above will fix it Will the FC7000 run? Without it lighting up? If so, maybe it could be ran with the Graphtec Cutting Controller right from the computer. That's all I do anyway. I don't change anything on the vinyl cutter. Both cutters might be able to be ran from the Graphtec cutting Controllers right from your computer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardudenc 151 Posted September 19, 2018 hmmm!!!! will have to dn load the controller on my comp then and check that out. some parts I have found for the graphtecs are as ive read in other post on here , as expensive as buying a running used cutter. I can pik these up reasonable enough. hoping to find something I could get and fix somewhat reasonable, atleast cheaper n the end than buying a used 1 off ebay or craigslist. just not sure im ready to start collecting parts machines yet. now jeeps, I have that stuff all over the place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted September 19, 2018 The Graphtec Controller will not open until it is hooked up to a Graphtec Vinyl cutter. And that the vinyl cutter is turned on and ready to cut. How much do you plan to spend on a Graphtec cutter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted September 20, 2018 Cardudenc I know what you mean about parts being expensive. I needed a power supply for my vinyl cutter and went to the manufacturer they wanted big bucks for it. After looking at the power supply I saw that it was manufactured buy a 3rd party. I took the manufactures name and model number off of the power supply and found a new one on eBay for $22.00. Keep that in mind when searching for electronics. Good luck if you decide to purchase the Graphtecs. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites