prooftech 0 Posted October 13, 2008 I bought the machine, but there are no instructions how to get started using it. I know how to make vector outlines but I don't have a clue how to send a job to the PCut to output it. US Cutter hasn't been any help at all. I don't need to know how to print colorful signs on a printer, i just want to use it to cut simple signs. Can anyone help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 13, 2008 How will you be connecting the cutter to the computer? Serial or USB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 13, 2008 well,that makes it easy. 1. Install the software. 2. PLug up the cutter and turn it on. 3. Go to your settings. Chose com1 as the port, your model s the model, baud rate should be the same on the cutter and in the software,flow control,set to hardware. 4. How you find your settings depends on the siftware. If it is Signblazer,open it up,click on cutter,then setup. 5. If com1 doesn't work,try com2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prooftech 0 Posted October 13, 2008 OK. did all that. Is there a simpler software than SignBlazer elements? I hate wading through all that color printing stuff. I just want to cut one color signs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted October 13, 2008 SignBlazer is about as basic and easy as it gets. Create shapes and text then cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 13, 2008 SignBlazer is about as basic and easy as it gets. Create shapes and text then cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prooftech 0 Posted October 13, 2008 I have done everything you said. I have tried both RS-232 cable an USB cable. The led screen on the cutter remains blank. What next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted October 13, 2008 I have done everything you said. I have tried both RS-232 cable an USB cable. The led screen on the cutter remains blank. What next? Is the carriage pressing one of the red "kill" buttons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prooftech 0 Posted October 14, 2008 yes. On the left side as i face to front of the cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted October 14, 2008 Turn the cutter off, move the carriage off of the kill switch, then turn it back on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prooftech 0 Posted October 14, 2008 OK Did that. Next, I tried the test from page 18 of the PCUTSERIES USER'S MANUAL. It cut a small rectangle. After that, I followed instructions in SignBlazer to cut the test file type. Nothing happens. I get a message "the program is not responding" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted October 14, 2008 Go to Cutter, then Setup and let me know what you have listed for the top two selections.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
