vinylmotivations 143 Posted July 28, 2011 I am at a crossroads where I will need a second and more efficient and detailed perfomer.... Help me decide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 28, 2011 a Graphtec, anyway you go. It's a perfect cut the first time.. I have the FC7000-75 and have never regretted getting the 30" My business was built with a 30" Seiki, So I wanted to stay with the larger size. I have never needed any larger. I saw the FC7000-75 on Ebay today and was going mention it to you.. I bought mine new in 2008, I have never had any problems with it. And I use it many times a day, almost everyday. Ask that guy selling the Fc7000-75 what year it is. Bought mine new in 2008. The buttons are ALL grey.. That one some buttons are purple/lavender? Must be a different year. And mine has the media basket, which sold me on the Graphtec over the Roland. It came standard on the Graphtec. FC7000-75. The cross cutting feature on the FC7000 model is great. See it on the close up of the cutter head? It has a blade on the bottom that cuts your vinyl off, when done cutting your order. Dakota just added one today CE5000-60, I just saw it when I went to look at the FC7000-75 again. http://cgi.ebay.com/Graphtec-CE5000-60-vinyl-plotter-cutter-stand-/170673942688?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bcf5b0a0 BUT as you should always do, do it within your budget. Buy the best you can afford. and I can tell you, the FC7000 weighs over 100 pounds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylmotivations 143 Posted July 28, 2011 Found out the FC7000-75 comes with no media basket, and is about 3 years old. Pirated version of a sort of Flexi 8, and some vector art but nothing else. Price on it is 1795+135$ for shipping. Just a bit out of my budget, as the CE5000-60 is already a tight squeeze. Any input? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted July 28, 2011 And FC7000-75 (30") machine is way way more machine than a CE5000-60 (24") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylmotivations 143 Posted July 28, 2011 I am just concerned about both parts expense and availability as the FC7000 is an older machine, granted only 3 years, but lots of unkowns and who knows how long graphtec will have parts for it. Then again, If I am successful enough this will become my backup machine anyways as I WANT an FC8000 42+" cutter.... ultimately. Just know that the CE5000 from USC with all their free goodies is a pretty fantastic deal. My local sign supplier wants 1950$ for the CE5000-60.... I am very torn. New, Warranty, Freebies and goodies, plus support and software, versus size, little more solid machine. Either way neither will have a media catch basket. If the FC7000 had one I would be sold at its existing price. In the mean time I put an offer in on a used 5000-60 on ebay for 800 shipped which would be a decent deal if they take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted July 28, 2011 I am just concerned about both parts expense and availability as the FC7000 is an older machine, granted only 3 years, but lots of unkowns and who knows how long graphtec will have parts for it. Then again, If I am successful enough this will become my backup machine anyways as I WANT an FC8000 42+" cutter.... ultimately. Just know that the CE5000 from USC with all their free goodies is a pretty fantastic deal. My local sign supplier wants 1950$ for the CE5000-60.... I am very torn. New, Warranty, Freebies and goodies, plus support and software, versus size, little more solid machine. Either way neither will have a media catch basket. If the FC7000 had one I would be sold at its existing price. In the mean time I put an offer in on a used 5000-60 on ebay for 800 shipped which would be a decent deal if they take it. The box my last cutter came in made a nice media catch basket for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 28, 2011 this would be a great option also, with a media basket 30" Summa http://cgi.ebay.com/Summa-D75-Vinyl-Cutter-roland-graphtec-/330594636718?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf8f9d3ae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylmotivations 143 Posted July 31, 2011 I just pulled the trigger on the CE5000-60 tonight, ordered some spare blades and a roll of chalkboard hexis with it.... I can't wait till it gets here and Happy Birthday to me! LOL.... Anyone know what settings and speed I should start out with for Oracal 631/651 and the Hexis materials? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 31, 2011 a great birthday present, one that pays you back...with a bit of skill/and patience. ... Happy Birthday.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted July 31, 2011 I just pulled the trigger on the CE5000-60 tonight, ordered some spare blades and a roll of chalkboard hexis with it.... I can't wait till it gets here and Happy Birthday to me! LOL.... Anyone know what settings and speed I should start out with for Oracal 631/651 and the Hexis materials? Happy Birthday Vinyl!!!! Settings = Dead On! Speed = Wide Open heheheheehehheeheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylmotivations 143 Posted August 1, 2011 Happy Birthday Vinyl!!!! Settings = Dead On! Speed = Wide Open heheheheehehheeheh HAHAAHA! Thanks I appreciate the settings buddy.... It is really too bad the guy on ebay with the FC7000 emailed me tonight after I ordered the CE last night offering it to me for 1500 shipped. DAMN LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted August 1, 2011 CANCEL THAT ORDER VINYL!!!!!!! SAVE THAT $$$$$$$$$$$ heheheheheheheehh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 1, 2011 I know I love mine, FC7000MK-30 that is. It's a very well built, heavy machine. even though it cuts 30" the machine is 49.5" wide. I do have the media basket on mine, That's what sold me over the Roland, and the stand are standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
