svsignworks 0 Posted August 31, 2009 We have run this poor thing to death in the year i have had it.It seems to have developed a problem with skipping or a dotted line type of cut .We have tried new blades,blade cutting depth and new Teflon strip.any help would be great Dan & Dawn @svsignworks 1-208-784-8004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sei 0 Posted September 3, 2009 I'm having the same problem and came here looking for help. Difference is I just bought my plotter. Tonight was the second time I'd used it. Your message is not encouraging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted September 3, 2009 I'm having the same problem and came here looking for help. Difference is I just bought my plotter. Tonight was the second time I'd used it. Your message is not encouraging. did you contact Roland Tech support for your problem?, more apt to get an answer there, as it is a new vinyl cutter, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svsignworks 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Well I am going to send it in to US cutter they have trained techs and its close only about 6 hrs away from Kellogg id. I need a back up cutter so thats what were going t buy before we take it there.Will buy the new cutter from US Cutter in woodinville wash. Just have alot on my plate right now.will do it all in the middle of the month.Thanks for your replies Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 3, 2009 Sometimes if the blade does not face the right direction it will skip like you encountered. Make sure your blade spins freely inside of the holder. I spray mine with WD-40 before I put it in the holder. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon_Davis 1 Posted September 4, 2009 WD-40 .... What about graphite spray, I think it would be more appropriate considering the materials involved?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sei 0 Posted September 4, 2009 WD-40 did the trick. You, sir, are a genius. Thank you. Also thought graphite spray, but I had the WD-40 on hand. Thanks mucn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svsignworks 0 Posted September 4, 2009 I didnt have WD-40 but i had some Abu-Garcia fishing reel lube which is like 3-n-1 Oil ..... so i took my holder apart and put a drop of lube in the tiny bearing.cleaned the pin and blade with alcohol.I also set my blade pressure and depth as outlined in the video and help section in this forum.My wife says that the cutter works better now.It will work even better when the new needle blades get here tommorrow.Thanks for all of your help Dan & Dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewen.jamie 2 Posted January 9, 2010 I found it interesting that I came looking for answers to the exact same question with my GX-24. Mine was working great UNTIL I put in a new blade. I was so confused! So I am going to try that WD40 and let you know if it works for me as well! However, mine really only does the "skipping" on circular images and/or lettering. Was it the same for any of you as well? Jamie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svsignworks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Yes it was on the curves of the smaller letters.With a little very thin oil like WD/40 Or 3n1 oil Worked into the little bearings works well.We havent had any trouble since I hope this helps It was very frustrating and made it impossible to do perfect work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 24, 2010 The reason some prefer 3 in one, sewing oil or fishing reel oil is it doesn't have the solvent carrier that WD 40 has Share this post Link to post Share on other sites