Will Signblazer work with MH874 or MH 100

[dacholiday 2]

I need to replace my old(2005) JSI PCut because my screen went out. I have a lot of sb files, that I still need to use. Will sb still work with the MH874 or MH100 cutter? I asked US Cutter people this question, and no one seemed to know for sure. They said it likely would, but I really need to know if anyone here knows for a fact that it will work.

Thanks

 

[slice&dice 2,467]

The SignBlazer program uses RedSail machine driver to run the MH. (And Liyu to run the SC2).

Honestly, I would be shocked if the MH100 now being sold isn't compatible with RedSail, or perhaps Copam or Roland.
USCUTTER isn't any longer supporting SBE, obviously, so they can't run that test for you.

When you say "a Lot of files..." how many are we talking about being used regularly? If it's just on occasion, then EXPORT the specific graphic you require and IMPORT to VM, which is the default program provided along with the new cutters.

Also, the price difference between the new Mh100 and the old MH is about $100, which is probably worth spending to get a better upgraded unit than the outdated MH. We've not had anyone review it here, so cannot reference a user who's noted the advantages or relative quality. That being said, I'm fairly certain you won't have issues with being an adopter.

[dacholiday 2]

I would say close to 500, between the fire department and the car graphics. Plus some that I cut when someone asks for a particular design. 

I don't do this to make money anymore, the fd doesn't pay me I just do it to save them money. 

And the only reason I was looking at the 874 was the cutting width which is larger than the MH100. 

 

[slice&dice 2,467]

Since you're essentially a hobbyist, the MH871 is fine.

They even are selling a refurb unit, for only $340, and knowing how USCUTTER stands behind their warranties, that can be a great deal for a guy like you.

 

[[[ EDIT TO ADD:  I just noticed that on the USCUTTER webpage for MH 34" (model 871) they're offering the $340 price for a NEW unit as well, which is strange to see that a refurb and new are equal in cost, but such is the manner of management, such that they have their own unique marketing methods! ]]]

I operated an MH871 for several years in a retail setting, while noticing it does tend to track kinda poorly over long distances (like 12-15 feet) but you aren't in a banner-production mode anyway.

[darcshadow 1,641]

If what ever you decide on doesn't work with SB, it's easy to open a file with SB, export it as an EPS then open that in what ever new software you need to use. I wouldn't try to do this for all the files I have, I'd just do it as you need them. I would also recommend getting into the habit of always saving your designs of a generic vector format such as EPS. That way in the future it won't matter what software you're using, they all can open/import EPS files.