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    Older model SC2 manual?

    haumana replied to Sunny's topic in SC Series Vinyl Cutter Discussions

    Google is your best friend. https://tinyurl.com/bdhv9nr9
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    Older model SC2 manual?

    MZ SKEETER replied to Sunny's topic in SC Series Vinyl Cutter Discussions

    Look up Liyu 631 vinyl cutter manual They were just rebranded Liyu vinyl cutters.
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  26. Sunny
    I am having trouble setting the origin on my SC2. I have an older model . Is there a manual available? The buttons on mine are different than any on youtube or in the manual I have. My cutter is an SC 631 if that helps. It is a 28" cutter.
  27. MZ SKEETER

    Graphtec CE7000-60 Help

    MZ SKEETER replied to trackingerror1978's topic in GraphTec Cutting Plotter Support Requests

    First uncheck OVERLAP. 0.200 in. Put the .2 to ZERO 0 and leave it unchecked. Also start fresh with the basics, which is first setting your blade correctly. To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. You should barely see and feel the blade tip out of the blade holder. Regular sign vinyl is only 2-3 mil thick. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. When you think the blade is so far in the blade holder, that you think it would not even cut, that is probably correct. Run tests using the TEST feature on the vinyl cutter. Never be pulling vinyl while cutting, always have enough vinyl slack to do the order. Check out your teflon cutting strip for scratches and gouges, if present, replace.
  28. haumana

    Graphtec CE7000-60 Help

    haumana replied to trackingerror1978's topic in GraphTec Cutting Plotter Support Requests

    I don't have the CE7000, but I do have a CE6000. My first recommendation is to always pull enough slack on the vinyl so that the machine isn't pulling directly from the roll. So if it's a 36" decal that needs to go through the working cut area of the machine, make sure you load the vinyl straight, and then pull at least 36" worth of slack and let it just hang loosely for the job. Try not to adjust the tension of the pinch rollers, because it can cause the vinyl to jog differently if the tension is different from roller to roller. I'm not exactly sure what's causing the misalignment, however, once it gets misaligned, it looks like it's able to be consistent with it be aligned for the bottom half. If you have the time and vinyl to spare, you can try cutting the entire job in a single color and see if it still misaligns everything. You can also try using a different cutting software to run the job. I personally draw in my own weed lines manually. That ensures I can have the optimal weeding for the way I weed my projects. I also draw in my own "registration" boxes when needing to do multiple colors. Hang in there, it's slight learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it'll be tons of fun.
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  30. trackingerror1978
    Hello, At work i've become the designated vinyl and sign guy so i've been forced to try and learn about the Graphtec CE7000-60 vinyl plotter that we possess. I have no prior knowledge and have been steadily gaining knowledge for the last couple years but still struggle. I have a problem i need help with. My designs become misaligned, i'll post some photos. Things ive tried to correct the problem ( I changed the settings on the plotter, slowed speed way down, tangential mode set, increased down force, etc, blade is adjusted properly, push rollers are set within spec for cutting longer media, i've cleaned the machine ensuring there are no sticky parts on the grit rollers or push rollers, become very exacting while aligning the media, i prefeed everything etc). I've also gone through and tried to learn about all the settings in the software - the auto weld feature is set. I increased the margin on the weeding. Here are some photos Look how bad the purple sheet was misaligned. And the horizontal weeding cuts are like an inch too far to one side on everything i cut.
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    Artcut 2009 Review Artcut 2009 Software USB Driver is one of the most popular programs that is used to cut vinyls and create signs with the help of cutting plotters and vinyl cutters. This program provides an intuitive interface that makes it a good choice for both novice and professional users. Due to such features as vector design editing, text creation, and controlling cutting plotters, Artcut 2009 still proves to be reliable in creating signs and cutting vinyls. Despite the fact that this is an outdated product, many people still prefer Artcut 2009 due to its ability to work on different plotter models and easy installation process. Features of Artcut 2009 User-friendly interface for amateurs as well as professionals. Compatibility with different types of vinyl cutters and cutting plotters. Professional vector designing and editing options. Provides options for creating and managing text/fonts. Multiple file format support for importing graphic files. Cutting accuracy control options. Editing nodes and modifying objects. Automatic weeding and optimizing of cuts. Contour cutting option for professional signs making. Effective communication with plotting devices. Options for adjusting the cutting speed and pressure. Useful for creating vinyl decals, stickers, signs, and other advertising graphics. Compact and efficient application that works stably on the Windows operating system. Pros User-friendly interface suitable for beginners. Compatible with various vinyl cutters and cutting plotters. Compact software running without problems on old computers. Inbuilt vector editing and text designing tools. Fast installation. Suitable for use in sign-making, decals, stickers, and vinyl cutting. Affordable solution for small businesses and hobby users. Efficient at cutting basic and intermediate objects. Cons Outdated interface compared to other design programs. Limited functionality when it comes to advanced design. Might require drivers on new versions of Windows. Can have some compatibility problems with modern hardware. Has fewer updates and less technical support than other software. Limited file format support compared to professional software. Does not have cloud support. Cannot be used for advanced graphic design work. Verdict Artcut 2009 is still a viable option for people looking for reliable vinyl cutting and sign-making software. Even though it does not offer advanced features and has outdated interface, it is still a preferred software because of its usability, plotter compatibility, and reliability.
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    Comprei minha primeira plotter de recorte, uma CTO-630, e a comprei usada. O único problema é que não veio com um disco de instalação. Procurei um software de driver, mas não encontrei nada [I bought my first vinyl cutter, a CTO-630, and I bought it used. The only problem is that it didn't come with an installation disc. I looked for driver software but couldn't find anything.]
  36. haumana

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    haumana replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    you can also try to download a different cutting software, they usually have a trial mode, and see if it'll cut properly. just keep in mind that a lot of the trial mode software will cut the design, then add a slash through the design. it's part of trial version and not something that's defective.
  37. BSE8487
    The US Cutter Titan 1 corresponds to the Saga-720i (or similar base model), while the Titan 2 and Titan 3 correspond to the Saga-720ii line of vinyl cutters. As a reference.
  38. BSE8487
    I did not Know that, thanks for the link.
  39. MZ SKEETER

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    MZ SKEETER replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    Did you see this cutter operate before you received it? If so, was it operating alright? Have you ever ran a vinyl cutter before? Is if possible to upload a video of your problem? Is the teflon cutting strip smooth and not chewed up? No scratches?
  40. Chris Molloy

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    Chris Molloy replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    Did what was suggested, changed from com 5 to com 2. Still not right, changed to hardware flow control, communication problem fixed, but still doing a little dance after finishing a layer. Short little squiggle in bottom right corner, outside objects, lowers knife and jiggles back and forth 1/2”.
  41. haumana

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    haumana replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    First see if you can reassign the COM Port in Windows Device Manager to something 4 or lower. If you can do that, then make sure the COM Port number matches in the cutting software too. Then you can send a test job to the cutter. It's possible that Win11 did an update of some sort that reassigned the COM Port number. Auto updates in Win11 is problematic for communication to cutters at times. In the previous jobs that you've sent, did they cut well and only now you're experiencing the issue, or were you getting intermittent issue before as well? Just trying to isolate what is actually causing the issue.
  42. MZ SKEETER

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    MZ SKEETER replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    COM Port # must be set between 1-4, nothing higher, In your computer device manager and your cutter software. They must match. On a value cutter like you have it is not true USB like more expensive vinyl cutters. GRaphtec/Roland. On value cutters, turn off the cutter between cuts, so that it dumps the data from the previous order. Always push the ORIGIN button before cutting. Always have vinyl slack for the whole order. With value cutters like yours best to run on a Tripp lite Keyspan Adapter (that is the brand name) and a null modem cable. Much better connection. The Tripp lite has it's own driver, rather than the cheap Chinese chipset in the vinyl cutter. Find the best price. https://tripplite.eaton.com/support/USA19HS You plug the null moden cable into your vinyl cutter, then connect to the Tripplite to it., then USB end goes into your USB on computer.
  43. Chris Molloy

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    Chris Molloy replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    This cutter is new to me. When it does this, reseting the cutter stops the unwanted activity, but will no longer connect/run the communication test. Need to turn off/on and reset the com in the cut dialog. It has worked properly on a few occasions. it is set to and connected via usb, but the port lists as “COM 5 (serial port)”
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  45. MZ SKEETER

    Aftermarket Titan3 IO board

    MZ SKEETER replied to BSE8487's topic in TITAN Series Vinyl Cutter Discussions

    Have you checked out SAGA for genuine parts? A Titan vinyl cutter is a rebranded Saga vinyl cutter. https://www.sagacnc.us/parts-for-saga-vinyl-cutters
  46. BSE8487
    Has anyone tried this , Ive found a few on Amazon and eBay that may work , OEM units are on back order with no est. arrival date. https://www.amazon.com/PrecisGear-Cutting-Plotter-Interface-Connector/dp/B0GRY9KPZ9 https://www.ebay.com/itm/284973098111
  47. haumana

    SCAL with Laser Point Ii

    haumana replied to Chris Molloy's topic in LaserPoint Cutting Plotter Discussion

    Have you tried swapping out the USB cable? Did Win11 run some kind of auto update? Is this a new setup for you, or have you had this puter/cutter setup, and only now are getting this issue?
  48. Chris Molloy
    When cutting a simple rectangle created in SCAL 5, the cut executes, SCAL has finished sending the job. then the cutter moves to seemingly random locations, pauses, does not lower knife, moves to another and pauses, repeats for several minutes. SCAL is activated and registered. Confirmed rectangle is only object on canvas. On win 11, USB connection. LP II selected as plotter using default cut preset. Thoughts?
  49. haumana
    I use a standard USB cable. Is this also a different computer than what you were sending the cutting jobs from? How were previously connected to the cutter? If this is a 'new' computer for your cutter, typically the drivers should be installed first, before you plug in the cutter. You should hit up the Graphtec website to grab the latest driver, and instruction on the driver installation if necessary. That should walk you thru the driver download and installtion
  50. StotheP
    Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone with experience with older Graphtec plotters can help me before I buy yet another wrong cable. I have a Graphtec CE6000-60 PLUS. During a recent move I lost the original communication cable that was connected between the plotter and my PC. What I know so far: - The plotter has a DB25 connector labeled RS-232C. - In the plotter menu the interface is set to RS-232C. - I also see a USB-style connector on the machine. - Cutting Master reports "No connected device". - Windows does not show any COM port in Device Manager. What I have already tried: - I connected the plotter with a standard USB printer cable (USB-A to USB-B). - The computer did not recognize the plotter. - I have already bought two cables/adapters that turned out to be wrong. My question: What is the exact cable I need to connect this plotter to a Windows 10 Pro PC If possible, could someone please provide a link to the exact cable and perhaps de right driver that works with this model? I know this plotter works with this Windows since I have used it before. I would really appreciate it, because at this point I have already purchased the wrong hardware twice. Thanks in advance! PS. I have added some pictures. Since I use this plotter for my hobby I do not know all the technical stuff. Thanks everybody who wants to help.
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