racert25 2 Posted November 17, 2014 I have had this machine for a long time now and it has been a great machine. My cuts are now wavy and then it will not complete cuts. Say it will leave a tiny piece at the top of a letter uncut. i would love to fix this machine instead of buying a new one. If anyone has any options let me know. What I have tried: New serial adapter New cable New Blade Different blade depths and pressures speeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 17, 2014 Have you tried adding to the overcut? Most cutting software has this feature. Add a drop or 2 of thin oil to the blade holder.3-1 sewing machine oil. . Make sure nothing in the blade holder. Set your blade depth like this: To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. Make sure no gouges in the cutting strip. If so, replace it. Only recommended serial adapter is a Keyspan Adapter or a Belkin.. by UScutter tech support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racert25 2 Posted November 17, 2014 Yes i am using sign blazer elements and have changed the over cut with no difference. I will try the oil and setting the blade that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racert25 2 Posted November 17, 2014 Still no luck. I attached the test cut in white i just did and some lettering from when this issue started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 17, 2014 make sure the belt is tight that moves the carriage head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racert25 2 Posted November 17, 2014 It feels tight not sure if there is a spec for this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 17, 2014 what has tech support told you? If you have not contacted, they are open and on Pacific time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted November 17, 2014 Also take the little cover off the carriage head and inspect everything for cracks/ I had to replace my carriage due to cracking and it was doing things similar to yours. This problem was more common than you'd think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racert25 2 Posted November 17, 2014 I dont see any cracks but not sure if this is correct. See the attached pictures. One is the way it sits and one i am pushing up on the blade holder bracket. Should it be up in the resting position? Tech support gave me a couple things i tried that we have stated but nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 17, 2014 Also are the white wheels of the carriage head. firmly down in the track? and grit roller set screws tight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted November 18, 2014 Yours is the revised carriage so it's less likely to crack. The early ones were black plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racert25 2 Posted November 18, 2014 I looked at the rollers they seem fine. Everything is tight. Is the above picture of how my blade holder sits correct or could that be the issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
