JLS Design

Ok folks, it's time to upgrade my cutter. I was thinking about upgrading to a Roland from the lasercut 2 that I have. The Roland I was thinking about: https://www.uscutter.com/Roland-GS-24-CAMM-1-Vinyl-Cutter-Package-Deal I know I do not want another budget cutter, and am looking forward to improving my equipment. Any thoughts on this cutter, or is there one out there a bit better, in the same price range? Also, most these cutters should work with the SCALP4 I'm running. OR do I upgrade my program too while I'm at it? I'm used to SCALP, but not necessarily married to it. I'm just looking for some personal feed back on the equipment you have owned, and currently own, and why. Thanks in advance for your insight!! P.S., I was also looking at the Titan 3 as well maybe...

Yep, seen the Origin button after looking closer at the control panel. When I load my media I have 3 options the cutter is asking me to select one. I was selecting there and proceeding to send the job to the cutter. I tested last night, after selecting one of the 3 options, I used the origin button, and got the message new origin point set. Cut was successful. Overall, I'm very pleased with this cutter!

I'll have to look closer then.

Hahahaha...my cousins husband asked for 5 of those damn stickers. I'll make em for him. No clue what he's putting them on, but more power to him.

Here ya go. After messing with it, here is what I cut that was successful. Still have to dial in where to start the media, but very impressed with the cut!

I am now! LOL Thanks!!

I will say this much. The Graphtec Pro Studio is NICE! I think I'll try and go into SCALP4, and export my file art to a SVG file. GPS opens them pretty well, and I could still cut them as they need them. @MZ SKEETER was right, VERY easy to use. I'm pleasantly surprised and relieved at the same time. Once I get the hang of it a bit more, I'm certain to love it more.

That's what I'm thinking. I will probably just not worry about it for now, and maybe check for updates periodically. I still need to get the Graphtec to cut on SCALP4 correctly, because I have repeat customers who order decals on a regular basis. I really do not want to have to set up new files if I can avoid it. SOOOOOO many decisions... LOL ... I got VinylMaster Cut also now.

Yep, Windows 10. I do have HP-GL set, but I will double check that. It's installed, as I did my test cut on the SCALP4, however there is another issue I'm having there. Thanks for the tip MZ SKEETER.

Yep, did that first. Then went to the Graphtec site, and installed the way they recommended too... Still same error.

Yes, I have to for now.

I haven't even gotten a chance to try the cutter. Following the instructions, I'm to go into the controller to set up a test cut...which it will not let me do.

Well...so much for being excited to have a new cutter. I try to go into the cutting plotter controller, and it will not let me. I get the "No compatible driver was found. Please install a compatible driver. First time I get it, follow the instructions, and go to the website, and download and install new driver as directed. Restart the computer...and still getting the same error message. I've been trying to get this thing to work, watching videos, and still cannot figure out why I get this error. Suggestions??

It's like Christmas!! Hahaha

Thank you! I'll take a look there tonight, and read up on the blade depth.

Awesome thanks MZ SKEETER. I haven't had a chance to read the manual yet, but it's on this list of things to do! UPS Says I should have the new cutter by Friday! Which is really quick since I only ordered it the other day! I've been asked to cut reflective once, once I told them the cost of the vinyl alone they backed out...LOL. I'm going to be researching the forums here in the next day or so, so hopefully I'll find Skeeters blade specs! I'm pretty pumped about getting this new cutter. I really liked the Laserpoint 2 I started with, but the memory issue got old real quick, causing more work for me, and a lot of wasted material.

Well I went with the Graphtec! Hopefully should see it next week sometime too. I'll be lurking the forum for pressure settings, and all that other fun stuff. I assume there are different blade degrees as well. Thank you all again for your input, it set my mind at ease when purchasing!

Nice and clean looking!

Yeah, once I decide on the cutter, I'll be looking here for the DIY ones. I'm fairly handy, so I should be able to figure it out.

Seriously leaning that way now! It's a really good deal... Only downside I see is the media baskets for those are over $400!! May just have to make my own.

Ok. That's what I figured, but I didn't want to assume.

That is a good deal, and I've been wanting a different heat press. I currently have a clam shell style. or the software, I take it that is comes with the product? I do not see it listed as one of the options to choose in the links you provided. I thought about the Vinylmaster program, I see a lot of members here using it. You guys are persuading me to the graphtec with the free software talk...LOL

So I've been doing more research around my area, regarding pricing structures, to calculate, material cost, labor cost, overhead and profit. I found this calculator on google, and watched a video of a CEO explaining how this worked. I modified it a bit, and was able to get it to work out pretty decently. However, the only thing I have not figured out is a quantity break. In other words, if 1 decal is $5.00, then 20 should be $3.50, or something along those lines. If anyone who is a bit more skilled than I at excel, take a poke at it, and see if you can figure the formula to get that to work. OR if nothing else, anyone is welcome to use this sheet to help them quote out jobs if needed. Love to hear you're feedback too, what you all think about it. Vinyl Quote & Sale Price.xls

That's cool man.

I so need to get one of these for my displays at shows. You do awesome work! Questions though, are the lights one color, or can the alternate colors?