I have a vinyl express plotter. I was using LXI 7.5 (actually, I was designing on photoshop then converting to .ve on lxi) until my dongle died a few months ago. I've had to shut business down since I can't afford signwarehouse's 'upgrade' with a new dongle. Can I use signblazer and convert my files that way? Will I need to re-calibrate my plotter?
I read signblazer is supposed to be free but I'm reading now that it's just a trial version. Is there a way for me to get is free or cheaply (less than $50). If so, where would I download this program? I would like to get back in business but with the economy as it is, the means must justify the ends (business was very slow before we died. It'd be just extra income, not a living anymore).
Alternatively, is there a way for me to just cut my vinyl using photoshop (I have CS2) or illustrator? I have Illustrator but don't really know how to design in .ve it has to be done in psd then converted.
Thanks so much
