Southstar Graphics 0 Posted May 12, 2010 I have a laserpoint, and am using Signblazer Element. The problem I am having is some of the lettering and several objects are lifting off during cutting. Another problem is not cutting all the way, there are gaps in objects that aren't cut, leaving them so as not to weed properly. I have tried slowing down the cutter speed, and adjusted the offset to no avail. Yes, I am a newbie, and maybe its something wrong I'm doing, I am not afraid to admit this is my first thing trying to cut. Can someone please help, I've used about 3/4 of a 10 yd roll of vinyl trying to figure it out. Thanks in advance Jim the Newbie 24d.eps 24d.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted May 12, 2010 If you haven't read the Newbie Manual. that is where you should start before doing any cutting. Try some things in there to fix your problems, http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,17489.0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 13, 2010 Newbie manual will guide you thru proper blade adjustment and offset - those two should fix your problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hugo Valencia Posted May 13, 2010 if your issue is still not resolved you can also call for support at 1-888-298-8143 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southstar Graphics 0 Posted May 13, 2010 Ok, I adjusted the blade according to the Noob manual, BTW, great little manual. I adjusted the offset, and even slowed the cutting speed. All to no avail. Called tech support, they said the same things you guys did. Still, no avail. I just thought of something. What is the shelf life of a roll of vinyl? I bought the cutter, and the vinyl 2 years ago. I got in a car wreck, and just pulled it out this week, hoping to get back on track. Everything was stored in a closet in my house. Thanks Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 13, 2010 Is your blade sharp? Does it have any debris on it? Does it pivot freely in the holder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted May 13, 2010 Ok, I adjusted the blade according to the Noob manual, BTW, great little manual. I adjusted the offset, and even slowed the cutting speed. All to no avail. Called tech support, they said the same things you guys did. Still, no avail. I just thought of something. What is the shelf life of a roll of vinyl? I bought the cutter, and the vinyl 2 years ago. I got in a car wreck, and just pulled it out this week, hoping to get back on track. Everything was stored in a closet in my house. Thanks Jim Vinyl shelf life will vary by brand and conditions, Temperature and such can affect it. I have had some vinyl rolls for over a year now and I am able to still use with no problems. What kind of vinyl is it? I had some cheap no name eBay vinyl when I first started out and it would lift off its backing while it was cutting as well.. It was a pain.. I use Oracal 651/751 and haven't had any troubles from it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southstar Graphics 0 Posted May 13, 2010 The vinyl is LG HI-Cal. The blade is brand new, and spins freely. I just cut some other lettering, and they came out fine. Went back to the original, and its lifting the letters again. Now, I am thinking its the font I used. Will try a different font see what happens, and let the forum know. Thanks Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlzimmerman 11 Posted May 13, 2010 How big is the letters that are lifting, and what type of font. I have a feeling you are trying to cut something very small? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 13, 2010 You may need to pull you design apart, I opened it earlier and found a lot of duplicate curves in the file you posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 13, 2010 Try this file and see if you get better results 24d clean.eps 24d clean.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites