Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 Greetings everyone, I just signed up on this forum after scouring the web for days without any solution. I really hope you guys would help me get my cutting plotter up and running. So where do i start? I just got the Seiki 720t cutting plotter and I have not been able to cut anything with it (apart from the triangle and square of course). The small disc that came with the plotter got broken, so i had to look for other alternatives which have been frustrating. The Seiki forum is not updated and there is nothing useful there. I downloaded their utility tool - useless. I have a HP Probbok 4530s and i run windows 8.1PRO on a 64bit system. I can't find the driver for the plotter, I have installed and uninstalled several. Please i really need help with this. This is the third forum i have signed up with. What i need: compatible driver for the seiki 720t Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 The drivers are on the Seiki forum. I just came from there HOME> SeikiTech Vinyl Cutter>USB Connection Driver>USB CONNECTION DRIVERS. The instructions are there and the driver downloaded just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 Thank you for the prompt reply... I have installed the USB drivers, but i have not been able to get the plotter driver. After designing, the plotter or compatible cutter/printer does not show up to cut out the design. I have downloaded different kinds of stuff, i even downloaded ReaderDriver Plus, which corrupted my BOOT file. In T-Shirt forums, someone said SignLab comes with the driver, but i can't afford that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 So which cutting software are you using? You have to match the com port#, in your computer device manager with the com port # in your cutting software. The cutter is NOT a printer. When I had my Seiki, I used Flexistarter cutting software. It was bundled with it. Your welcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 I am using InkScape (or do i need to download a different sofware for cutting?) I understand the cutter is not a plotter; i was just trying to explain the problem i am facing. I installed the usb drivers to com8. Thank you for your assistance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 Inkscape is not cutting software. There is such a thing called Inkcut, but I don't know anything about it. And the driver needs to be on com 4 or below. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 I just installed a GraphTec driver, after installing the driver, I clicked the "print test page"; the plotter responded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,185 Posted August 2, 2019 SignBlazer is a free PC-based cutting software, or you can download a trial version of Vinyl Master. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said: Inkscape is not cutting software. There is such a thing called Inkcut, but I don't know anything about it. And the driver needs to be on com 4 or below. Did not know that. Do you know of any FREE Cutting Software I can download? Or a signmaking software that can also cut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted August 2, 2019 Just now, Tonero16 said: Did not know that. Do you know of any FREE Cutting Software I can download? Or a signmaking software that can also cut? read the post right above yours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dakotagrafx said: read the post right above yours I don't think Jaybyrd was ever able to get Signblazer to work with his Seiki. I think he tried them all. It is not listed. He used Flexistarter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dakotagrafx said: read the post right above yours Hi, I had hit the submit button before i saw yours. I searched this forum for links to the software, but all links are dead. I'm wondering if you could help with a genuine link to the SignBlazer. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said: I don't think Jaybyrd was ever able to get Signblazer to work with his Seiki. He used Flexistarter Does that mean i might not have any luck with the software even if i get it? Which would you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 Correct, Every Seiki cutter I have seen sold, is sold WITH cutting software already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 I told you above that there is INKCUT. But I don't know anything about it. It's open source like Inkscape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, MZ SKEETER said: Correct, Ever Seiki cutter I have seen sold, is sold WITH cutting software already. The plotter came with ArtCut software - 2009. It is very outdated and has limited functions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 It's not that outdated. I use Flexistarter 8.6 and it is older than that. It's just basic cutting software. Very limited on designs, but great cutting software. And I still use XP Windows. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said: It's not that outdated. I use Flexistarter 8.6 and it is older than that. It's just basic cutting software. Very limited on designs, but great cutting software. And I still use XP Windows. I see...... i will check if i can import designs to the Artcut software. Which of the signmaking software do you use? Or do you use the Flexistarter for designs too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 I was able to pick up a legal version of Flexidesigner 10 for designing, cheap, a few years back. . But Flexistarter has no problem importing all types of file formats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 I found this Flexistarter 12 link. It says permanent lifetime access, for no cash. I will try downloading it later and see. You have really been helpful...thank you very much. PS: From what i have seen about this seiki cutter, i will need assistance with other things when i get a sign cut software and start cutting. Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 Do share your thoughts about the link i sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, Dakotagrafx said: read the post right above yours Thanks you for your time too. I'd be grateful if you'd also follow this thread. Will share my challenges here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,688 Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Tonero16 said: I found this Flexistarter 12 link. It says permanent lifetime access, for no cash. I will try downloading it later and see. You have really been helpful...thank you very much. PS: From what i have seen about this seiki cutter, i will need assistance with other things when i get a sign cut software and start cutting. Thanks again It's probably pirated software then. And may have a virus Flexistarter is not FREE. I have not heard good things about Artcut. Your welcome 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonero16 2 Posted August 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said: I was able to pick up a legal version of Flexidesigner 10 for designing, cheap, a few years back. . But Flexistarter has no problem importing all types of file formats. I checked the inkcut, and it is quite complicated. I would need to download Python software before i'd be able to run it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted August 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, Tonero16 said: I found this Flexistarter 12 link. It says permanent lifetime access, for no cash. I will try downloading it later and see. You have really been helpful...thank you very much. PS: From what i have seen about this seiki cutter, i will need assistance with other things when i get a sign cut software and start cutting. Thanks again actually at the bottom of the page it is $395 to get the access codes to unlock it - so not free from that site. download is free but won't work until you pay for the codes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
