First I would like to say this site is magnifico. I have been reading for days about the PCUT, I was ready to throw mine out the window. A bit of a sad story. Bought it 5 years ago, it sat for 6 months because I was a total newbie and purchased it with the Winpcsign product. Came with a flashkey to install. Did you know that 2 year olds really like the looks of flashkeys...yes it disappeared. Begged for a new one and after 4 months received it. Installed everything and it ran fine. I do not know anything about cutting....I love to design so it has been a challenge. My machine has been not cutting properly cannot cut through vinyl most of the time and forget doing anything small and intricate. But after reading your info I believe I need new blades and a new strip. I have not used it that much as I developed cancer after I started creating, now back in the saddle and ready to start. What is some of your best opinions on software and the whole Roland blade replacement deal? I hope no one has fallen asleep reading all of this........