andym 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Why does my cutter always do stuff like this on larger scale cuts (see attached jpg). I have a MH871-MK2, I use SignCut Pro on a Mac, and I hook it up with a serial keyspan adapter. It cuts diagonal lines though parts and then continues on as if it was done cutting that area. It does pretty much the same thing regardless of if I use the pen on paper or the blade on vinyl. Also attached is a pdf is what the design is supposed to look like. I'm trying to cut it 22"x22". PLEASE HELP ME! Thanks! #andylovesemily.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 31, 2013 my bet is it is a memory issue - the mh's have notoriously small memory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andym 0 Posted May 31, 2013 I've thought about getting a bigger memory chip but I can't find any that will work with the MK2. On the USCutter website this is the only memory I can find and it's not for my device. http://www.uscutter.com/4MB-Memory-Chip-for-USCutter-MH-Series-Vinyl-Cutters-Non-MK2-ONLY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 31, 2013 just lift up that vinyl roll and place a new graphtec under it 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 31, 2013 I've got a laserpoint I'll make you a good deal on. Be glad to run your file just to show it'll work without issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted May 31, 2013 Perhaps you can break up your designs into smaller segments and assemble them once cut (separately)? Its likely memory is the culprit.... a 'work-around' like this may be your best bet til it comes upgrade time. Perhaps you could try your plotter with a different computer or cutting software to rule those out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 31, 2013 But if you can afford it Graphtec or roland all day every day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted May 31, 2013 But if you can afford it Graphtec or roland all day every day. as soon as I find the person that wants to trade my SC for their Graphtec.... I am in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 31, 2013 When I found a busted up graphtec I'll be ready to trade. I was looking at the auctions and the older Rolands seem to be an affordable way to upgrade and I guarantee and old Roland will cut nicer than a new SC any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USMC3225 17 Posted May 31, 2013 I just cut two 10 foot jobs so 20 feet total in one shot with my MH yesterday using nothing but the cutter my laptop and the supplied USB capable that came with it, and SCALP3 on Windows 7, not a single issue... well tracking screwed up the last three letters, but other than that turned out great... I personally would mess around with the blade settings bc of those drag lines and possibly mess with some stuff inside your software to see if you can get it working.. I am definitely not as knowledgeable as some of the other guys & gals on this forum though... just sayin... hope you find the cure without to much trouble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 31, 2013 It's not the blade because it's making that line mid design like in the bird half way around it just goes haywire. I've had 2 different cutters do this and neither was ever able to be corrected. Don't know if it was memory or motherboard issue but if the blade goes haywire in the middle of a cutline like in the bird that's not blade drag, that's the cutter still trying to cut something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted May 31, 2013 This was posted in the SCALPro section , but the original post said SignCut Pro was being used . They are not the same software . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted May 31, 2013 Is your plotter grounded to the stand or on carpet? mine did that before i grounded it have never had a problem since then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 31, 2013 I don't believe software used is even an issue here. Try grounding like one off suggests and see if that helps. When its dry in here and I unroll app tape I can actually see sparks on the tape holder definitely don't want that to happen to your cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andym 0 Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for all the responses guys. I have my cutter sitting on cement and it is grounded. I've never been able to find a solution for this. I might just have to continue to break up my designs until I can afford something better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 1, 2013 There are a few advantages to breaking the design up. Might cost just a little more time on the software end, setting up the files, but I often end up cutting things up in the feild for the installation anyways. Generally easier to be efficient with the vinyl, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 1, 2013 Are your designs welded before you go to cut ? could be a isssue there. and also If you bought it from Uscutter try their support line. Also remember to turn it off between large cuts. I read somewhere that you should turn it off after every cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egobuster1 9 Posted June 3, 2013 the designs has to many nodes for that cutter, if your using SCALP then you can go to into path in the top part and theres a option to simply and you can simplify it down so that theres less nodes for the memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knockonwood 10 Posted June 6, 2013 I have a mac book air and I had the same problem whit my mh12". The us cutter support guy said I need to use the older version scalp and it worked. If you would like try install the older version of scalp I will email it to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,640 Posted June 10, 2013 Have you tried this cut at a smaller scale? If it cuts just fine small then it would not be a memory issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NuttyRage 0 Posted August 18, 2013 have you ever solved it? Im having the same issue except it cut fine as a 4 x4 but as soon as i shrink it a little bit it cuts off part of the image and randomly starts cutting the rest of it at a different part https://www.dropbox.com/s/ugd3rv71b4nekk8/20130818_000357.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WiL1978 46 Posted September 29, 2013 Im Shocked, that you guys are having a issue with 22x22, it cant be that its a Cheaper Machine... I mean, I have a Sighwarehouse Special (Red Sail R44 Vinyl Express) <--- Don't get much more cheaper, I thought anyway, and I cut stuff 24X 10 FEET... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted September 29, 2013 "I can't make big cuts and I can not lie, you otha bruthas can't deny....." Sorry, couldn't resist 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,714 Posted September 29, 2013 Im Shocked, that you guys are having a issue with 22x22, it cant be that its a Cheaper Machine... I mean, I have a Sighwarehouse Special (Red Sail R44 Vinyl Express) <--- Don't get much more cheaper, I thought anyway, and I cut stuff 24X 10 FEET... Actually. if you read his set up on his first post, he says he is using Signcut with a Mac. The MH series MK-2 is not Mac compatible, and that is stated on the USCUTTER website and Ebay ads If he put it on a PC like he is supposed to be run on, he would have less problems. From the UScutter website PLEASE NOTE: This vinyl cutter is not compatible with Mac. EBAY AD MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE: This vinyl cutter is not compatible with Mac. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted September 29, 2013 Actually. if you read his set up on his first post, he says he is using Signcut with a Mac. The MH series MK-2 is not Mac compatible, and that is stated on the USCUTTER website and Ebay ads If he put it on a PC like he is supposed to be run on, he would have less problems. From the UScutter website PLEASE NOTE: This vinyl cutter is not compatible with Mac. EBAY AD MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE: This vinyl cutter is not compatible with Mac. so why can't I use it with a mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
