tryto 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Hello Everyone My name is Ken and l am usine a graphtec ce1000-60. and using artcut. Everything has been fine but l just switched the machine on and the blade holder is always in the down position. When you cut it just slices the vinyl. I place the vinyl under the blade, clamp it down, and then switched the machine on and the blade just went straight into the vinyl and stayed there. It usually moves right then left and places itself in the ready position. Your help is sincerely appreciated please. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted July 21, 2008 Sounds like a carriage issue. Might need a new one, or maybe the current one needs something adjusted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BizCardsUnlimited 0 Posted March 2, 2011 I have the same problem, I have been checking and it's not a mechanical problem with carriage neither adjustments. It's something else, more in the electronic area, the solenoid alway receive voltage, so the cutter is always down. Still don't know what it is, If some can help with this problem, any help will be appreciate it. I have a Graphtec FC3100 Pro A couple of seconds after on, the blade go down and stays that way, I measured voltage on solenoid termianl and indicate 5.+ volts, when you manually select pen up/down, it doesn't do anything, It's after you turn off power when the blade goes up again. If you do a test cut, it will go tru the test, but with the blade always down. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted March 2, 2011 I have the same problem, I have been checking and it's not a mechanical problem with carriage neither adjustments. It's something else, more in the electronic area, the solenoid alway receive voltage, so the cutter is always down. Still don't know what it is, If some can help with this problem, any help will be appreciate it. I have a Graphtec FC3100 Pro A couple of seconds after on, the blade go down and stays that way, I measured voltage on solenoid termianl and indicate 5.+ volts, when you manually select pen up/down, it doesn't do anything, It's after you turn off power when the blade goes up again. If you do a test cut, it will go tru the test, but with the blade always down. Regards Have you tried taking it back to factory default? ON the newer Graphtecs, as soon as you turn the power on, hit the UP arrow button at the same time,on the display board, takes it back to factory default. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BizCardsUnlimited 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Have you tried taking it back to factory default? ON the newer Graphtecs, as soon as you turn the power on, hit the UP arrow button at the same time,on the display board, takes it back to factory default. It doesn't change anything Thanks, any other options? Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted March 2, 2011 It doesn't change anything Thanks, any other options? Regards no sorry, except contact Graphtec tech support, they probably know right away what is is, Your welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProGraphixofColumbus 0 Posted November 30, 2011 Hi! Did you guys ever figure out this issue??? I have a Vinyl Express Q54 (made by Graphtec) and it is doing the same thing!!! Please help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted November 30, 2011 Have you tried >Hit the reset on your cutter, turn the power on while holding down the up arrow button at the same time. That brings it back to factory default. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
