newc048 0 Posted February 14, 2015 I picked up a US Cutter Copam CP-3500 off local craigslist cheap and having some issues getting everything all dialed in.Last issue i've run into is it seems the blade is not raising away from the vinyl when moving to the next cut location, therefore leaving drag marks in the vinyl and sometime cutting the vinyl moving to the next location.I've done a test where I removed the blade holder from the carriage completely and it seems the carriage is not raising up and down when moving from cut locations.Does anyone have any ideas? Not sure if the solenoid (not sure if that's the proper terminology) is faulty or if this is a setting change I have wrong?Settings are currently:Speed: 20 cm/sForce: 30gOffset: 0.10mmAlso, would anyone be able to explain a little more in depth what each of the settings do? I am new to the cutter/plotter world and still working to build my knowledge.Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 14, 2015 Did you see this cutter operational when you purchased it? Did you have the owner cut something? What cutting software are you using? Do you have the correct drivers installed? Here is a set up guide to help... Choose your cutter and follow the instructions https://support.uscutter.com/hc/en-us Here is a Newbie Manual. Download in first post http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/16167-manual-for-new-bie-how-to-start-from-nothing-to-your-first-cut/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newc048 0 Posted February 14, 2015 Using Sure Cuts A Lot Pro, here is a video of a test cut. Seem like the carriage gets stuck down. It does not not move very freely. Would a whole carriage replacement be a good idea? If so is this the correct carriage? http://www.uscutter.com/Copam-Carriage Video: http://vid1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag147/jmnewcomer/IMG_0449_zpsnxyi9mtr.mp4 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 14, 2015 I would contact UScutter support Monday Your welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newc048 0 Posted February 14, 2015 I have tried uscutter support and I was just given settings suggestions, none of which seemed to work unfortunately. I just took that video today though, so I will send that to them and see what they say. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted February 15, 2015 Did you see this cutter working good, before you bought it? Did you have the owner cut something for you? Does the carriage move up and down freely by hand, when the cutter is off? Some cutters can be checked with the 9 volt battery test to the solenoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 15, 2015 If the solenoid doesn't movery smoothly by hand when powered off then that could very well be the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newc048 0 Posted February 15, 2015 If the solenoid doesn't movery smoothly by hand when powered off then that could very well be the problem. That seems to be the problem, https://uscutter.com/vinyl-cutter-parts/ the correct new carriage to buy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 15, 2015 Carriage or main board . . . .but which one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 15, 2015 If you can physic ally feel the resistance I'm voting carriage. My laser point 2 was defective out of the box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 15, 2015 Good point. As long as it was tested power off as you recommended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites