tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 hi i`m new to this. can anyone help i have a lynx 1360k plotter/cutter using flexi sign when i run programme it says cutting but nothing happening with cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 8, 2017 first did you install the plotter drivers and if using usb the usb chipset driver? if so is the file you are trying to cut in a vector format - a regular picture would be raster and un cuttable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 sorry i`m new to plotters.. usb to serial i know i`m going to sound dafy now . but what is vector format.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 8, 2017 Vector is a mathematical based graphic system of using nodes and arcs raster images like pictures are made of pixels and are not cuttable on the usb to serial did you install the chipset driver for that and is it a known brand that works? we usually recommend the tripplite keyspan as it has proven to work for years with no problems - cheaper ones have been very problematic https://pc.net/helpcenter/answers/vector_and_raster_graphics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 thanks for quick reply it was a cheap usb to serial cable off ebay will order a tripplite keyspan right away. and let you know how i get on. again thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 8, 2017 on the serial cable i am unsure if the lynx uses a regular serial cable or a null modem cable - it makes a huge difference as they are wired differently too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 just ordered a tripplite keyspan should get it thurs will let you know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 8, 2017 make sure to check on which serial cable you need too , , , , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 will do cheers pal i`ve tried google but cant find any help at all with this plotter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 just found out it is a null cable i need will the one i ordered be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 8, 2017 not sure what you ordered the keyspan doesn't come with the serial cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 8, 2017 no probs i`ll order a null cable as well just to be on safe side.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 10, 2017 hi setup my null cable and keyspan when i click send says cutting for ages nothing happens when i cancel it says write error port Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 10, 2017 is there any chance you can pm me with instructions to set up . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 10, 2017 You have to make sure that the com port numbers match in your computer device manager and Flexisign Production manager And what version of Flexisign are you using on what computer operating system? Search google or some other search engine for the user manual for your cutter, if you don't have one. Search info on Flexisign software, They also have a forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 10, 2017 hi.. com ports are matching. i`m using windows xp. flexisign pro v1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 10, 2017 the only thing is my plotter is lynx 1360 and all i can see in flexisign is lynx 30-s and lynx 60-s and lynx 132-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 10, 2017 probably that plotter wasn't invented when flexi version 1 came out - heck we was on ver 7.6 - 9 years ago . . .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 10, 2017 it is an old plotter. so do you suggest i use a later flexi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 10, 2017 any newer flexi, vinylmaster, etc should have the old plotters listed. I think that is a GCC that was private labeled by signwarehouse - I know their private labeled graphtecs require specific drivers as the chipset has been changed to require support thur SW. maybe someone that has or had one of the private labeled Lynx will happen along. we don't get a lot of questions about them on the UScutter forum being a competitor of SW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonestar 2 Posted August 17, 2017 got all the right leads but still stuck on 0% cutting when i abort says cannot open port... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 17, 2017 still sounds like wrong port selected in flexi production manager - @MZ SKEETER will that show keyspan in production manager when using that for the communication device?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 17, 2017 No, He has to select the com port number. that is in device manager He needs to explain how he set up the Keyspan Adapter,and did the driver install correctly.?.. I can't find that model cutter any where, that he posted. I have Flexistarter 8.6 and it is not on mine...Thru GCC or Vinyl Express. Not On Signblazer, Not in Vinyl Master. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 17, 2017 just checked VE-LXI Master ver. 12 and it isn't listed there either . . . what will he have showing in production manager for connection there? mine of course shows graphtec usb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites