jlugo98 0 Posted March 31, 2015 hello, i have just go a panther (or jaguar II-61) from vinyl express (used) from ebay but i have tried everything to get it to work using windows and usb, but i cant when i try to install the drivers, it ask me to change the usb mode to common usb (from gcc usb) but this model doesn't have under misc the option to change it (as on the jaguar 2 manual) anyone can help me? does any one knows how to change the usb mode on this cutter? maybe it need a firmware upgrade, 1.2 actual, or can anyone help me? thanks alot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted March 31, 2015 It is a Signwarehouse.com product....Signwarehouse tech support should be able to help. Maybe you could also explain what cutting software you are using,,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted March 31, 2015 betting there are usb drivers not installed - but either way welcome from the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted March 31, 2015 I found this... http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/44039-vinyl-express-jii-61/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlugo98 0 Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks a lot! im in brownsville tx right now!!! i have the software, but windows 7 doesn't recognize the device, it just recognize usb-printing, but never relates it to the cutter! weird! I cut in corel directly!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks a lot! im in brownsville tx right now!!! i have the software, but windows 7 doesn't recognize the device, it just recognize usb-printing, but never relates it to the cutter! weird! I cut in corel directly!! Corel is not cutting software... Try a Trial of Signcut.com.. Or Signblazer which is older, but many people still use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlugo98 0 Posted April 1, 2015 hello but i have another question, i used to use my expert 24 with corel, with this jaguar will it not be possible? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted April 1, 2015 Maybe something here will help. I don't know anything about your cutter or Contact GCC World or Signwarehouse tech support, They know all about these cutters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocky53204 8 Posted August 30, 2016 Just picked up a used one on Craigslist last week... what a solid workhorse! Dusted off an old DOS manual to enable mode setting in autoexec.bat. (sets com1 attributes: MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1,P) I do not use the usb... connected to a Windows 10 desktop via com1 serial port... works fine with Sure Cuts A Lot Pro 4 as GCC output. (hpgl) If you scroll to the comments line beneath this YouTube video you can find how that user enabled usb on this model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptyuLG7O2uY If you (or others) like I can post pictures... Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 30, 2016 4 hours ago, rocky53204 said: Just picked up a used one on Craigslist last week... what a solid workhorse! Dusted off an old DOS manual to enable mode setting in autoexec.bat. (sets com1 attributes: MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1,P) I do not use the usb... connected to a Windows 10 desktop via com1 serial port... works fine with Sure Cuts A Lot Pro 4 as GCC output. (hpgl) If you scroll to the comments line beneath this YouTube video you can find how that user enabled usb on this model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptyuLG7O2uY If you (or others) like I can post pictures... Good Luck! DOS ?????? What's that? lol hahahehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,604 Posted August 30, 2016 5 hours ago, rocky53204 said: Dusted off an old DOS manual to enable mode setting in autoexec.bat. (sets com1 attributes: MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1,P) just curious, why DOS? You can set those attributes through the Windows Control Panel, Device Manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 759 Posted August 30, 2016 36 minutes ago, darcshadow said: just curious, why DOS? You can set those attributes through the Windows Control Panel, Device Manager. Guess he just likes doing things the hard way. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocky53204 8 Posted August 31, 2016 19 hours ago, darcshadow said: just curious, why DOS? You can set those attributes through the Windows Control Panel, Device Manager. Never occurred to me... had no idea my attempt to help others would make me a target for ridicule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,426 Posted August 31, 2016 You're not being ridiculed, rocky. We are just astonished that you suggested DOS commands. And you think that folks here are familiar with autoexec.bat ? Of course the responses here reflected some level of amazement at that! Also, it has been suggested a million times throughout these Forums that the TRIPPLITE brand of adapter (USB/Serial Keyspan) is recommended. You got lucky with that Sabrent crossover cable, honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocky53204 8 Posted August 31, 2016 3 hours ago, slice&dice said: You're not being ridiculed, rocky. We are just astonished that you suggested DOS commands. And you think that folks here are familiar with autoexec.bat ? Of course the responses here reflected some level of amazement at that! Also, it has been suggested a million times throughout these Forums that the TRIPPLITE brand of adapter (USB/Serial Keyspan) is recommended. You got lucky with that Sabrent crossover cable, honestly. Sorry... felt like I was being laughed at. No offense taken where none is offered. I've used Microsoft for so long I make false assumptions. May be one of the few on the forum who remembers using Windows 1 and prior. My first 'portable' was a Kaypro using CPM operating system... monochrome only. I used no usb crossover... direct serial port connection. The Sabrent was used by the guy on YouTube. back of the computer (old Xeon based server) and connection to the cutter... note adapter. (DB9 to 25) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 31, 2016 I'm not making fun of you at all. I'm simply joking about the use of DOS. I've hear of it but I'm too young to have any knowledge of how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Go-C Graphics said: I'm not making fun of you at all. I'm simply joking about the use of DOS. I've hear of it but I'm too young to have any knowledge of how it works. so I guess the classes I took on Fortran and RPG2 would be a little lost too ;/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Dakotagrafx said: so I guess the classes I took on Fortran and RPG2 would be a little lost too ;/ Say What?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocky53204 8 Posted August 31, 2016 Hated RPG... used on a minicomputer that filled a room.. 16K of core memory, punched card input... A portion of the personal library... preferred pascal programming language. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted August 31, 2016 15 minutes ago, rocky53204 said: Hated RPG... used on a minicomputer that filled a room.. 16K of core memory, punched card input... A portion of the personal library... preferred pascal programming language. but it taught you to be thorough and check your work first time around cause it was the next day before you would find out if you made a mistake lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted October 1, 2016 On 8/31/2016 at 2:15 PM, Dakotagrafx said: so I guess the classes I took on Fortran and RPG2 would be a little lost too ;/ By some of the peoples comments on here yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSJServices24hr 0 Posted December 2, 2017 On 3/31/2015 at 5:56 PM, MZ SKEETER said: I found this... http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/44039-vinyl-express-jii-61/ Do you have to use a desktop computer or can u use a laptop w/ jaguar jii-61? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted December 2, 2017 You should be able to use a laptop, You could purchase a Tripplite Keyspan adapter and (just guessing) a null modem cable to run from Tripplite Keyspan Adapter to the vinyl cutter. This is a Tripplite, and it must be this brand, others won't work with a vinyl cutter. Find the best price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tripp-Lite-Keyspan-High-Speed-USB-to-Serial-Adapter-PC-Mac-USA-19HS-1-Pack/222076446870?hash=item33b4c9a896:g:hp8AAOSwiiRZgphX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
