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Hi I just got a new titan. I was using 24 x 10 yard rolls and had not issues(oracal 651 matte black). but decided to get the 50 yard roll this time. Now there are roller marks across vinyl. I am worried if I loosen it may not pull through. any body got any suggestions

When I cut my vinyl it leaves roller marks behind. I have tried to adjust the arms but I still get them. Even after a day there are still marks left behind. Any ideas that might help eliminate them?

I'm getting roller marks on my vinyl. They don't seem to be going away even after I apply it. Is there a best way to adjust those adjustments in the back? I have an SC2 and am using Oracal 651.

Ah I didn't know the roller marks come out. I also didn't think that the first pinch roller was supposed to move, because apparently all this time since I bought my vinyl cutter the pinch roller was stuck over this screw. The screw is in the image below This put the pinch roller not over top of the metal roller. I just had to basically hammer-fist the pinch roller sideways off of the screw so now I can actually use my first roller lol. I'll try with all three rollers now and makes sure that none of the vinyl is lifted too high.

Are you pre feeding the sheet so there is roller marks to follow when cutting? That helps to follow the pinch roller marks. I also measure the pinch rollers an exact distance from the vinyl edge. Your pinch rollers also can be adjusted down with levers on the back, (more tension) Have you tried that?

first thing I get from the picture is I do not see roller marks on the vinyl from that roller - why? appears to not be tight enough Having not been in the conversation up till now I also have to ask - How did you set your blade exposure - extra blade is extra drag - but the roller thing is my primary concern

I just began using the Cutter today. First issue , I am getting marks on the vinyl from the Metal Roller. Looks like a Railroad Track down the Vinyl. Also when using Tractor Vinyl with the holes the Blade seems to get caught in the holes. Lastly . On a 25" machine using 15" Vinyl should I begin vinyl as far to the right as possible? MH 721 Windows XP Signcut

If the middle pinch roller helps to keep the vinyl down in the middle, then you should use it. Grit roller marks come out when you apply the vinyl. The marks are on the backing. So the marks should not even hurt anything.

Check your junk email. Value cutters do have roller marks. They come out of the vinyl when you apply the decal. You go messing with that pinch roller tension, you can create more problems.

I am having trouble with the pinch rollers putting marks along the vinyl where they run. I have adjusted them every way I can, and if I get them too loose, they vinyl doesn't stay where it needs to. Could the pressure setting have anything to do with it? I am cutting Oracal 631 and 651 and it does it on both.

I did adjust the pinch rollers. I backed them all the way out, marked the thumb nuts, then adjusted them all the same number of turns. The nut is about halfway down on the screw and I am getting roller marks. It's not as defined as they were on Oracal 751/951 where the texture of the roller was really evident but I figured that was because the Avery SW900 is thicker and already has its own texture.

Hey, i have just bought a brand new brother h4040cn laser printer and for some reason it's leaving roller marks on the paper after printing. The marks can be seem in a print with full coverage or without. They are just a ghost but still there and annoying. I've tried 3 paper stocks and have gotten it each time and this machine is literally 4 hours old. The streaks are 1.5" apart so that's how i know it's the rollers to my best knowlege. Any tips?

Try placing your pinch rollers just a smidgen closer to the center - like maybe about 1.5" from the edge, equally spaced on the left and right side. Do worry about pinch roller marks, they will come out. Is your vinyl completely flat, or is there some natural bowing in it?

Hiya, Quick question for you all..... My cutter is leaving roller lines on either side of the vinyl while its cutting. Is this because I have them down to hard? Will they smooth out once applied onto something ? gems

Move the vinyl over to the left, You have that whole area of grit roller on the right that you can use. I usually put them about 1 inch in from the side of the vinyl. Pinch roller marks are not going to hurt anything. Your just riding the edge of the vinyl. That right pinch roller can move to the left several inches. Have the carriage head at the right lower corner of the vinyl. That is where it needs to be , when you lower the LOAD MEDIA push rollers and push ENTER. It should not move at all to the right when you push ENTER.

No mention what type of vinyl. Never had that issue with any Graphtec. I put my pinch rollers about 1.5" in from vinyl edge on each side. The roller marks don't hurt a thing. I prefeed my vinyl from the roll for each order. My vinyl lays flat. I use Oracal vinyl.

Roller marks don't hurt a thing, the marking is caused by the grit roller on the bottom of the wax paper backing.. They come out when you apply the vinyl in most cases. You start creating other problems when you go adjusting the pinch rollers.

Hi, i just got a MH721 and having a great time learnignto use it. Only problem is i have roller tracks showing up on my vinyl. Was curious if anyone can help me by telling me if going clockwise or counterclockwise on the roller adjustments to loosen up the tension. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Forget using rulers. My Graphtec doesn't even have rulers and it feeds straight. What I do, is make sure the pinch rollers are the same distance, from the edge of the vinyl. When I get real picky, I use a tape measure and measure like 1 1/4" from each wheel to edge of vinyl. I don't know how many pinch rollers your cutter has, but my 30" Graphtec only has 2 and feeds perfect. My cutter has a prefeed option on it. And I always prefeed the vinyl for long cuts. It actually puts the roller marks in the vinyl, so that the cutter follows those marks when I cut my design. Those pinch roller marks don't hurt a thing. Always prefeed the entire length of the order and have the vinyl laying to the back of the machine, never pulling on the roll while cutting. Make sure the vinyl roll is straight on the cutter and behind the cutter. I put my hand inside the roll and make sure it is tight under the pinch rollers, You can see if the vinyl is even across. If yours does not have a prefeed option then use the arrows of your machine to prefeed the vinyl back and forth.

Sorry I didn't get back to my post. I thought I had it set up that when someone answered it would come to my email but I guess I didn't have it set correctly so I thought no one had answered. Sorry for my confusion. I did get it solved by watching some USCutter videos. I do have roller marks but I'm trying to adjust them now. Thank you to each and everyone of you who took the time to read and/or answer.

I also make sure that my pinch rollers are the exact same distance from the edge of the vinyl. Even use a tape measure if you have to. I put my pinch rollers about 1 1/4" from edge. Roller marks will not hurt, they come out when you apply. Graphtecs have a prefeed feature on them, The roller marks help with the tracking. Try prefeeding your vinyl and back.

have you messed with the pressure rollers from the way it was shipped? we have seen several people reduce pressure trying to eliminate the roller marks that is totally normal - that and too much blade exposure causing drag causes drift.

Using the SEARCH function ("roller marks" boolean search, with the quotes) for this Forum would reveal this topic has been covered over and over here. By the way, after cutting, it is NOT recommended to leave vinyl without weeding for very long. The vinyl self-heals and makes weeding difficult later. Just a heads-up.

As I stated before, put the pinch rollers about an inch in from the edge of the vinyl. The roller marks will not hurt the vinyl. I even use a tape measure sometimes, Measure side of roller out to the vinyl edge. Why does the vinyl look so rippled up in front and not laying flat?

We usually discourage messing with the pinch roller tension. (Whoop Arty beat me to it before I got my reply done.) You should see the pinch roller marks on my Summa. Not even usable in that area and I just cut inside the rollers. Most of the rest of the cutter world use wider pinch rollers and somewhat lighter pressures so they can get away with cutting and using the area under them. Try using just two and work inside the rollers when possible. Vinyl is inexpensive and a half inch or so wasted along the edges usually won't kill you. Otherwise, if the cut goes ok through the roller area the marks will go away like Arty mentioned and it won't likely be a problem long term.