Burrells 0 Posted March 8, 2013 When using a USB to serial connection do you still need to install the USB driver from uscutter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted March 9, 2013 That is a good question I hope someone answers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted March 9, 2013 I have this saved from a previous post. Maybe it will help.. The issue could be a number of different things, likely static related if it's just stopping in the middle of cuts. The USB to serial adapter wont resolve the static issues but it can help to mitigate them since a serial connection is harder to interrupt. First, if your cutter is a first generation MH (mk1) it will need to have a Null Modem serial cable coming from the cutter to the adapter. Second, most radio shack USB to Serial adapters will not work... Or Staples or Office Depot for that matter. That's why we only carry the Keyspan USB to serial adapter. It's the only one that we can say for sure will work as it should every time and we've tested it thoroughly. Another solid USB to serial adapter is a Belkin- but in either case you have to have a Null Modem serial cable for either to work. Banner John is correct in that a serial connection is given COM 1 by default, however, if you're using a USB to serial adapter it will likely get a regular COM port number in the device manager. If none of this helps, be sure to call in to the support department and speak with Mike Northman. 425-902-1302 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
