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8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt posted a topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
I've watched the tutorials (http://iifuture.org/vmtuts/getVMTut.php?key=contour_cutting_templates_usc&r=0) several times now and I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I am using photoshop to create my image, and VinylMaster Cut with a MH365-MK2. Does the rectangle that is inside the template need to be removed in photoshop, while leaving the registration marks? How do I calibrate the machine once the heat transfer paper is loaded? This is so frustrating... Does anyone know the proper steps to go from image, to registration marks, to printing both of them, to loading them in VinylMaster Cut, to aligning the registration marks, to cutting precisely? None of the videos in the help section clearly specify these steps. Thank you so much for your help. I've spent the past 10 hours trying to make this work.... I give up futurecorporation -
...It didnt work. It is back to cutting a diagonal line through the first cut. Major sigh...
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VinylMaster Cut - Sending a diagonal cut to SC-25
jimm8dmt posted a topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Any idea why my cutter creates a diagonal cut right at the start of my contour cut? It only happens sometimes, usually on the first image on the heat transfer paper, then the rest of the subsequent cuts for that image and the rest, cut correctly. I am using the serial port and have installed the latest version of the software and drivers. I've tried uninstalling the software and reinstalling, adjusting the pinch rollers, cleaning the blade chamber, etc. Thank you, James -
No, I didn't fork over the dough for a stand. Right now it is sitting on my kitchen counter =). I tested a theory of mine (since it appears that the only time it occurs is seconds into the first cut), that maybe the pinch rollers are too far over to the right of the machine. After adjusting the rollers a bit to the left, it seemed to fix my problem for the last two cuts. The right roller was never so far over that it was off the roller grid (or whatever that thing is called), but it was far enough to being right where the blade sits when idle. Hopefully that did the trick.
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Thanks.. I entered the serial ID once installed and it confirmed it was activated. It's so bizarre that it only happens sometimes. It's almost like it drags the blade to a certain point, then readjusts itself to cut the remaining contour cut correctly.
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Contour Cutting Will Not Outline My Images
jimm8dmt replied to mpanek's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
After loading the PNG, I select the T button (next to the apple). That is the only way I've been able to create the outline for the contour cut. -
Hmmm weird... no I'm using vinylmaster cut v4
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Mine is doing the same thing (SC25). I dont have a stand =(. Any other ideas? That url takes me back to the main page for the forum.
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I bought the tripp lite usb to serial adapter and re-ran the cuts - no dice. It is still not as consistent as it was before. =(((((( major bummer. This cutter is terrible.
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Hello, Sometimes the SC cuts the contour lines exactly as outlined in VinylMaster Cut, however, there are slight variations more often then not with certain corners being cut misaligned with the graphic. I've tried adjusting the pressure of my rollers and re-calibrating the machine. Also, I talked with US Cutter and they really dint have any advice other than what I previously mentioned. Also, I've cleaned the inside of the blade to ensure no materials have built up within the chamber. Do you happen to have any ideas for how I can get a consistent cut each time or is that asking for too much? Paying for a better machine sounds great, but just isn't an option for me right now. Thank you, Jimm
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Registration Mark Alignment Issues / Laser Contour Cutting SERIOUS help
jimm8dmt posted a topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Hi, I have the SC25 and VinylMaster Cut v4. I'm about to spend another weekend trying to calibrate this machine so I can use the laser pointer to align with my registration marks, and contour cut. I've tried every variation I can think of, but this thing will just not contour cut as expected. I'm getting close, but it is always off on one or multiple sides. I've tried the video which instructs to hit Reset/Right Arrow to recalibrate the origin - then selecting OK - and trying to contour cut. That doesnt work. Tried: disable off set, enabling off set; enable laser, align laser to first registration mark, selecting RESET; align laser to first reg mark and selecting ENTER while on origin; align laser to first reg mark and selecting ENTER on CURRENT; tried aligning the pen to first reg mark, selecting reset; aligning pen, selecting ENTER while on ORIGIN; printing ultra reg marks and repeating the same process above; and so on and on and on and ON!!!! What the heck am I doing wrong??? Two weeks in with just terrible results. PLEASE PLEASE help me figure this out. I have a job I'm trying to fulfill now for two weeks and I'm not getting anywhere. Thank you, Jimm -
Registration Mark Alignment Issues / Laser Contour Cutting SERIOUS help
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
I wish I could give you I high five. I tried that step earlier, but it sent my blade crashing into the side and my calibration was waaaay off. I tried the steps again and it finally works. You helped me so much. Thank you. -
Registration Mark Alignment Issues / Laser Contour Cutting SERIOUS help
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
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Registration Mark Alignment Issues / Laser Contour Cutting SERIOUS help
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Is there a reset function for the cutter? I tried the calibration test and my laser is 60mm x -16 mm y offset. I followed the vinylmaster cut instructions for calibrating to those numbers and it just made it worse. -
Registration Mark Alignment Issues / Laser Contour Cutting SERIOUS help
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Help Mz Skeeter! -
Cutter not recognized? Selecting port??
jimm8dmt replied to tomknox's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
I also was having a similar issue this morning where my device was not detected. I followed the instructions that VinylMaster provided (use Direct COM, then rerun the auto detect test). That resolved my issue with my new device (SC 25"). My device manager also recognizes the device as COM4, so I think that did the trick for me. -
SC-25 inch driver installed but machine is not responding
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in Vinyl Cutters
I installed the driver you mentioned and probably 3 others I came across during my search yesterday. My device manager recognizes the device (COM4). What did the trick was not selecting USB, but rather Direct COM Port, then redoing the autodetect test. I'm ready to cut now. Thank you! -
Hello, I installed the driver that was suggested and disabled driver signing so it would work. Device manager indicates that it is installed correctly. ANy ideas for why vinylmastercut v4 does not recognize the device? Thanks, Jimm
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Cutter not recognized? Selecting port??
jimm8dmt replied to tomknox's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
This seemed to work for me when I had the MH-365. http://support.uscutter.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/288/23/driver-not-installing-on-windows-8 -
8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Hi Guest_Tony_*, If you have the proper steps with screen shots that may help. I could never seem to get the same response no matter how much I aligned the tip of the blade to any section of the registration marks. I tried the lower crosshair, center, left center, etc. Nothing seemed to give consistent results. Thanks, Jimm -
8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Hello, Just wanted to follow up to close out this thread... I talked to us cutter and they told me that the MH-365 does not support contour cutting because it does not come with a laser. They said, technically, you can try to align it to the registration marks, but the device was built only to cut directly onto vinyl, not for contour cutting graphics printed by a printer with registration marks. @VinylMaster or futurecorporation, it might help to mention in your videos that it's close to impossible to do what is suggested in your instructional videos (meaning just disable offset if you dont have a laser). That way you can save the next bloke a few hours of frustration and time. Anyway, I sent that thing back and they charged me a restocking fee and made me pay for shipping because technically the device isn't defective - AND I ended up buying the SC 25". You'd think I would get some type of loyalty credit where they'd pay for the shipping, and waive the restocking fee, but NOPE. Not a very pleasant experience. Also, now I'm unable to setup this plotter as my computer doesn't recognize the driver and the instructions to disable driver signing authentication doesnt work. I'm on to create a new thread now. Jimm -
8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Appreciate the feedback and support. I didnt realize that the starting point represents a boundary of sorts. That helped me a bit. Seems like the closest I can get to cutting this design is by setting my boundary point right in the center of the left cross line. That however sets up the rest of the alignment as off, because automatically the rest of my crosshairs are off. Seems like it works best if I just set the first and second points, then let the machine auto adjust on its own. Every time I try to align the rest of the crosses it just gets mis-aligned - meaning the first few cuts seem to be on, but the rest are not. -
I couldn't get my svg to import at all into VinylMaster Cut v4, but it imports great into illustrator. I saved that file and loaded that into VinylMaster and that seemed to do the trick.
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8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
Any advice VinylMaster or futurecorporation?? -
8.5 x 11 Heat Transfer Registration Marks
jimm8dmt replied to jimm8dmt's topic in VinylMaster CUT, LTR, PRO & DSR
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