firemalt 10 Posted June 20, 2008 Just curious... When I got my Pcut, I connected the USB cable, and the cutter worked so I left it alone... you know what they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". So, I was just curious if trying out the serial cable would allow the computer and cutter to communicate better, in hopes to close all these cuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted June 20, 2008 Bought the cutter because it was USB. It kept dying half way through cuts. Switched to serial and never been happier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pungohboy 0 Posted June 20, 2008 After I bought the Pcut I got nervous reading post about USB problems then to top it off I use it on a laptop But it works like a charm. Of course to throw a wrench in that I use a Macbook running a virtual machine of xp to do my cutting and to date have not had a problem with the USB yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted June 20, 2008 i tried the usb and couldn't get it to work on a desktop xp or laptop vista. that's when i changed to serial and has been working ever since. i have not tried the usb anymore although i have a newer pc, but i have been curious. but i better leave well enough alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk2design 1 Posted June 20, 2008 USB and not one problem other than firemalt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mach9 0 Posted June 20, 2008 USB using a borrowed laptop. When I get a dedicated PC I'd think I'd like to go serial. But, no problems so far with USB. MJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted June 20, 2008 Hooked up USB..... never any trouble on my laptop with Vista. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted June 20, 2008 Is it possible that one connection is able to communicate better than the other... i.e. end result = better/cleaner/closed cuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popeye 0 Posted June 20, 2008 When is the not closing most noticeable? Just a suggestion, draw a 1/2" x 1/2" box, 1" x 1", 2" x 2", 3" x 3", and so on up to 10... put paper in, set your offset to zero and pen plot it. Then measure all the boxes and note any discrepancies in sizes. I ran into something similar with mine..... Or, if it sounds like to much work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted June 21, 2008 Started with usb ( no problem) changed puters, went to serial (no problems) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobhill 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Tried USB during testing. Laptop didn't have a serial port. Went with serial on th desktop with no issues. Found it easier to set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted June 25, 2008 Serial to USB, don't have a catagory for me to vote in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted June 25, 2008 Serial to USB, don't have a catagory for me to vote in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrinterCutter 0 Posted June 29, 2008 USB only choice on my cutter works fine after changing out the port on the cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted August 7, 2008 Ken, maybe you can answer this question. Will you get a better/cleaner cut from one connection or the other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venice_d 0 Posted August 12, 2008 USB from a macbook pro, works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 12, 2008 USB with a 15 and a 25ft cable for both the pcut and the refine works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted August 12, 2008 USB only on my pcut so no other choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
