Can't get MH721 to close cuts, ever.

[XclusiveAutoworks 0]

MH721 28"

Bought about 6 months ago

Windows 8,7, and XP machines

Latest drivers

Sure Cuts a Lot Pro 3.053

USB (high quality cable) but I know, USB sucks.

 

First month, machine was okay. It would close most cuts but sometimes would go on a fritz and start cutting all over my vinyl wasting 2-3 feet of vinyl. I stopped using the machine because of this but now recently I need to use it again.

 

Settings are 50mm/s and 90 pressure. On standard Oracal Calandered white vinyl.  Even when I use the machines "test" it will not close the cuts, at all. Leaving a good 1mm gap after each cut.

 

Machine is grounded and I tried wiping down with one of those dryer cloths.

 

Any ideas? I have been loosing my mind googling this.

[jaybyrd 3,770]

overcut

[MZ SKEETER 4,728]

If you know USB sucks,  why are you still using it?  A zillion times plus, it has been posted on here to put your cutter on a serial cable, a serial card, or a Keyspan Adapter.  .  Much better flow of data and better connection.  Keyspan Adapter by Tripplite is the brand name.  A Belkin is another good one, But don't go buy some Radio Shack, or Best Buy,  they will not work.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tripp-Lite-USA-19HS-Keyspan-High-Speed-USB-to-Serial-Adapter-/160804080791?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2570ab8c97

[XclusiveAutoworks 0]

If you know USB sucks,  why are you still using it?  A zillion times plus, it has been posted on here to put your cutter on a serial cable, a serial card, or a Keyspan Adapter.  .  Much better flow of data and better connection.  Keyspan Adapter by Tripplite is the brand name.  A Belkin is another good one, But don't go buy some Radio Shack, or Best Buy,  they will not work.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tripp-Lite-USA-19HS-Keyspan-High-Speed-USB-to-Serial-Adapter-/160804080791?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2570ab8c97

I blame USB for when the machine goes on the fritz, but it doesn't close cuts regardless. When I do the built it test, stil doesn't close. That shouldn't make a difference.

 

 

overcut

How much? I have set it between 0.1-0.3 and it did not close the cuts.

[MZ SKEETER 4,728]

Are you sure the belts are tight?  Nothing in the blade holder?  A drop of oil in blade holder, so blade spins freely.   Maybe give it a try with Signblazer,  see if there is a change...Signblazer is free.  Won't cost ya anything.

[jaybyrd 3,770]

If overcut won't do it there is a very good chance something is loose like Mz Skeeter said. Just check everything that make sure it's snug.

[XclusiveAutoworks 0]

Everything is definitely tight but I will change the blade and oil it. The blade maybe has about 20 cuts on it.  I also ordered a new cable, no more USB. And downloading Signblazer now.

 

For reference this is what I cuts look like. And I have tried all levels of overcut in Sure Cuts a Lot Pro. No change.

 

[slice&dice 2,471]

When installing the SignBlazer Elements application, you'll be choosing the RedSail RS800C as your cutter.

[Dakotagrafx 7,298]

as jay said overcut should solve that

[slice&dice 2,471]

as jay said overcut should solve that

 

And as XclusiveArtworks has indicated, "I have tried all levels of overcut in Sure Cuts a Lot Pro. No change."

 

There is something strange going on here, and overcut doesn't appear to be it.

[Dakotagrafx 7,298]

And as XclusiveArtworks has indicated, "I have tried all levels of overcut in Sure Cuts a Lot Pro. No change."

 

There is something strange going on here, and overcut doesn't appear to be it.

I am betting he is confusing offset with overcut . . . .