plotter_man 0 Posted October 23, 2012 I have an M871 Signblazer Plotter, Ive only used it a few times. While cutting a long letter such as LUBRICATING the plotter stops at the third letter, (the box comes up as error), But, when I put the inkpen in it will draw the word out without any stopping. I ran a test strip and it cut fine and didnt cut through the paper. Not sure what the problem is there, any help would be greatly appreciated. Please dont say its a corruption problem because the pen draws fine and doesnt stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted October 24, 2012 Is your cutter grounded? It could be static traveling up through the blade where the pen doesn't complete the connection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2012 sounds like static to me also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plotter_man 0 Posted October 24, 2012 OKay seeing as how I do not have it grounded.. Can I ground it to the furnace register? everything is sitting on carpet. I have a metal table that I could ground it to, but it too sits on a carpet. is that a problem? Thank you so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 24, 2012 Yes, carpet is a problem, full of static... also if on USB, it is best to connect with a serial cable or keyspan adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carluv_11 1 Posted November 6, 2012 Hello, i also have an 871 mk2 and use sign blazer. I have had this happen to me as well, mostly with lager images. It was static that would stop my machine from cutter and i would have to restart it. I do have mine grounded but probably not well enough. A simple thing that i found that helped greated was taking a swiffer sheet and lightly going over the vinyl to get all the startic and dust off before cutting. If i had a large object i might dust the back of the vinyl while it is getting feed. Make sure you dont get close to the cutter while its cutting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites