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  3. Posted

    I tried with the double line and with no lines whatsoever.  Both times there was an issue. 

     

    I've been using cs5 - but I'll see if I can work with 8.  And I'll also check with the pen/paper and tech support.

     

    Thanks all for taking a look at this. 

  4. Posted

    I've had SCALP enlarge images numerous times (to the point where I just reduce the size to 99.28% to make it cut correctly).

     

    But no, I've never had anything taper like this in SignCut Pro. 

    But it could've been that in smaller files I just didn't notice because the degree of distortion was minimal. 

     

    I even tried retracing in AI, using both eps and svg -- weeding/no weeding.

     

    Its very strange. 

  5. Posted

    The image is from a jpg, that was then traced and cleaned up in AI. 

    I've done more complex images (that were smaller) and have had no problems. 

     

    I'll try and do a very large square or shape tomorrow and see what it looks like. 

     

    If that comes out skewed (or as when I cut in SCALP -- is 1/4 oversize) - can you recommend any remedies?

     

    Thanks for your help. 

  6. Posted

    That is the correct image. No joke. 

     

    The problem is that the image is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.  I know this because I am transferring it onto a 16" wide canvas.  I also made a large scale inket print of the same image and overlayed the vinyl to double check.

     

    Here is a quick photo, hopefully it helps illustrate.

    The top measurement is 16" as it gets to the bottom it is at 15 3/16".  You can tell from the blue release paper that the image veers in towards the bottom.  And its not just the weeding line that does this.  The whole image is proportionally compressed inward (noticed when I overlayed the vinyl on the inkjet print).

     

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  8. Posted

    *Posted this in the 'sc cutter' forum, figured it best here. 

     

    Hi

    I've been using my SC Cutter 24 effectively with small media (12" vinyl mostly.)  I've been trying to print out a 16 x 18" image on 24" vinyl and every time (no matter the speed, the image tapers.  What's strange is that there is no overcutting on the image so it doesn't seem like it would be an issue with the rollers.  I'm super confused.  Any ideas?

     

    I'm using SignCut Pro

    *I've tried the same image with SCALP, and it automatically enlarges by 1/4" all around.  I'm very confused.

     

    Please see example. Thanks

     

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    sneaksblackout.eps

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  9. Posted

    I have a mac so I can't use SignBlazer.

     

    I cut the same file in SCALP and it enlarged the image by 1/4" all around.  (On the screen it said 16x18 - in real life it was 16.25 x 18.25).  I ended up scaling the image down to 98% and it was ok, though a little bit off. 

     

    I also checked calibration through SignCut and it was fine.  Not sure why the image would be skewed/tapered.

  10. Posted

    Hi

    I've been using my SC Cutter 24 effectively with small media (12" vinyl mostly.)  I've been trying to print out a 16 x 18" image on 24" vinyl and every time (no matter the speed, the image tapers.  What's strange is that there is no overcutting on the image so it doesn't seem like it would be an issue with the rollers.  I'm super confused.  Any ideas?

     

    I'm using SignCut Pro

     

    Please see example.

    Thank You!post-87050-0-09825500-1416966032_thumb.j

  13. Posted

    Hi - I'm having a problem and I'm not sure which variable is the issue.

     

    Here's the breakdown:

    Start with image

    convert to vector

    open in SCALP (check scale to make sure correct)

    cut vinyl - when I place the vinyl, the image does not line up.  All shapes are to scale, but their proximity is off. 

     

    I'm using the Uscutter SC -- I'm wondering if its a problem with the machine? 

     

    Here's an simplified image to illustrate. 

     

    post-87050-0-05362400-1410102962_thumb.j

     

    Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

  15. Posted

    Hi

     

    I am very new and just set up my machine and am trying to get the program running to no avail. 

    I initially tried the cd that came with the cutter and it crashed. 

    Then I tried downloading and installing the same version from the site and that crashed as well. 

    This happens as soon as I open the program file. 

     

    It states in multiple places on line that its compatible with Mac 10.5 and up -- I'm running 10.5.8

     

     

    Wondering if there's a patch or something or if someone else has come across this issue. 

     

     

     

    Thanks very much

  16. Posted

    * for those wondering - I followed the aforementioned steps and then used the Graffix Square Up plugin which squares up lines within 20 degrees of verticality - came out perfectly. 

     

     

    I make oil paintings - and I usually use Tamiya tape to do the masking.  Sometimes I go through several rolls for each painting. 

    I've attached two examples (2012).  Clearly translating large shapes with paint mask vinyl will make my studio practice much more expedient -- I'm hoping. 

     

    Thanks again everyone for your help. 

     

     

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  19. Posted

    Thanks for taking the time to do that. 

     

    I wish there was a way to have an absolute exact trace.  I'd like the whole thing to just be horizontal and vertical lines. 

     

    This is just a test to see what my limitations are, by the way, not actually going to cut this thing out. 

     

     

    I'm going to keep doing some research - and see if anyone else chimes in.  Thanks again.

  21. Posted

    Hi - yes.

    Here is the image I was trying to rasterize.  It is fully black and white - with sharp edges. 

    I would like to cut this in vinyl exactly how it is -- so I would need the vector image to follow the exact outline and not the somewhat rounded trace that illustrator gives me. 

    I've tried doing this through photoshop, by selecting the shape and making a working path - but its just as bad it seems. 

     

    Your thoughts are appreciated. 

    Thanks

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  22. Posted

    Hi Everyone

    I'm new here.  Nice to meet you.

     

     

    I just ordered a 24" USCutter SC that's on the way - so I've been playing with some different graphics. 

     

    I'm going to be using the vinyl cutter solely for paint masking (some small, some very large paintings). 

     

     

    The problem I have is this:

     

    When I try and trace a raster image in order to vectorize it -- the fidelity to the original image is off dramatically. 

    I'm essentially trying to make sharp pixelated images that I'll then cut out on the SC.  Is there a way to go about making a vector image of 

    a highly pixelated raster image?

     

    I'd prefer not to set each anchor point individually because I'll be making some very larger very complex images. 

    Is there a way to trace out an image down to its original pixels?

     

     

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

    Thanks very much

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