livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 20, 2011 hey im am new to graphics cutter etc i have a master vinyl cutter model xy-380p i really need to get this cutter ready for business and i need a parallel to usb cord to hook to my laptop it is 25 pin plug it also has another plug in and it has rs-232c under it what is this plug for can it be used the same way as the parrallel one if so i need the cord to go from that to the usb port please help me in this sitiation thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 20, 2011 buy a keyspan brand adapter to convert the smaller plug to usb - http://www.uscutter.com/KEYSPAN-USB-SERIAL-ADAPTER_p_212.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 ok then i would need that 9 pin mmale on both ends to hook to the cutter then to the keyspan or would this work http://www.uscutter.com/USB-to-Serial-RS232-Adapter-FTDI-Chipset-Cable_p_1797.html ? buy a keyspan brand adapter to convert the smaller plug to usb - http://www.uscutter.com/KEYSPAN-USB-SERIAL-ADAPTER_p_212.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 21, 2011 ok then i would need that 9 pin mmale on both ends to hook to the cutter then to the keyspan or would this work http://www.uscutter....ble_p_1797.html ? I would use the keyspan and the null modem cable that came with your cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 the only cable that came with the cutter is a parrellel cable being it is a 2004 model I would use the keyspan and the null modem cable that came with your cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 when i try to send stuff to the cutter it says which one would you like to connect to com1:, com2:, com3:, com4:, LPT1:, LPT2:, LPT3:, TCP/IP, FILE:, SHRFAX:, XPSPORT: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 and if i cant get this machine in working order what is a good machine to start with on uscutter.com need at least a 34" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 21, 2011 http://www.uscutter.com/Creation-PCUT-Vinyl-Cutter_p_74.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 what else would you recomend as in i clicked on you link and it has different options http://www.uscutter.com/Creation-PCUT-Vinyl-Cutter_p_74.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 21, 2011 p-cut with stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 i mean this Choose Options and Quantity Select Model 24'' Without Stand 24'' With Stand [+$50.00] 48'' With Stand [+$150.00] Add Heat Press 9" x 12" Swing-arm Heat Press [+$199.99] Serial to USB adapter Keyspan - Required for Mac OS X [+$35.00] Application Starter Kits USCutter Weeding & Application Starter Kit [+$69.99] Sign Shop In a Box-Vinyl and Tool Kit [+$149.99] 116-Piece Cutting Tool Kit - Knives and Blades [+$57.99] Add ClipArt ClipArt deSIGNs Mini Pack (750 Vector Designs!) [+$29.99] ClipArt deSIGNs Ultimate Ornaments MEGA Pack ($279.99 Value!) [+$139.99] Add Extra Blades Roland replacement blade set (3 45 degree and 3 60 degree blades) [+$19.99] 6 Roland Replacement Blades - 45 Degree [+$23.99] Add Vinyl GreenStar 24" x 5 Yd - 12 Color Pack (Save $25!) [+$99.99] ORACAL 651 24'' x 10 Yd - 12 Color Pack (Save $10!) [+$269.99] ORACAL 651 30'' x 10 Yd Kit (For 34" and Above Cutters) [+$259.99] Software CorelDRAW Essentials 4 (Save $90!) [+$30.00] CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 (Save $50!) [+$125.00] CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 (Save $50!) [+$225.00] CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 [+$375.00] Included: SignBlazer Elements (Permanent Trial), and SignCut Productivity Pro (1-year license) Flexi Starter 8.5 for MAC with dongle [+$80.00] Flexi Starter 10 for WIN with dongle [+$99.00] p-cut with stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livinloudgraphics 39 Posted April 21, 2011 sorry im being such a idiot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
