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  1. FC-8600 Help needed!

    I was cutting some decals over the weekend on my FC-8600-130. I cut a few things in Flexi then switched to Signlab to cut a few things. Then when I went back to Flexi and could not longer poll plotter size, could not send jobs or connect in any way. At first i thought it had to do with switching...
  2. Question Graphtec FC4500-50 tool change mirror marks

    I recently got a hold of a Graphtec FC4500-50 flatbed. So far, so good & I'm getting a hang of the machine and menus. It's clearly showing its age, but it all makes sense somehow and the machine does the job. I ran into an issue & I have a question that someone here might be able to answer...
  3. US Cutter Titan 3 VS Graphtec CE LITE-50

    Greetings sign fam, I am having trouble deciding on my new plotter purchase. I am split between the 28" US Cutter Titan 3 ($1469) & the 20" Graphtec CE LITE-50 ($899) I currently own some off brand plotter that I got for around $300 when I first started my biz. I...
  4. Need Help Onyx Cut file format and Graphtec Production Manager

    Setting up a Graphtec FC9000-160 to cut files coming out of Onyx Cut Server with the Data Link. The problem is the file format is XPF, which apparently isn't readable by Graphtec's Production Manager? I've look through all of the settings I can think of in Onyx to see if there's a file format...
  5. Cutter skips mark detection in Onyx Cut Server

    I'm having a unique issue that I can't find much help with. I'm using the Onyx PosterShop and Cut Server that came with my Epson printer and my cutter is a Graphtec 8600-130. Everything works perfect when I print and contour cut large spot graphics (40" wide or larger) but when I try to cut...
  6. Flatbed Cutter / Plotter Recommendations

    We have been looking at getting a flatbed cutter / plotter for a long time. Needed for cutting magnetic materials. We currently out source. the quality we receive is just poor, and has too many problems to rely on (stouse). When we order from other companys, the quality is below our standard or...
  7. For Sale *BRAND NEW* – Still in the Box - Graphtec FC9000-140 54" Cutting Plotter, 100-240V, 50/60Hz

    Price: $5975 (firm) Brand New Graphtec FC9000-140 54" Cutting Plotter We purchased two of these units one month ago. One to replace our aging FC7000, and the second in anticipation of some large and recurring jobs. Unfortunately, those jobs didn’t pan out, so I now have a brand new machine...
  8. ONYX profile for die cut sticker making. Which one works best?

    I'm running HP Latex 360 and I'm printing decals and stickers. Typically they're small stickers about 4" x 5". I print on two types of vinyl. Orajet 3651M and Ritrama high tack intermediate vinyl. When I use their official ICC profile I downloaded from their website I notice graininess and...
  9. Graphtec FC 8000-130 54" Cutter FOR SALE w/catch basket $1,850.

    SOLD!! We also have a Mutoh Value Jet 1624 for sale for $1,800. We are located in Erie, PA 16506. 1.5 Hours East of Cleveland OH, 2 Hours North of Pittsburgh and 1.5 Hours West of Buffalo NY.
  10. Question Is there a Graphtec FC8600 video demonstration start-finish?

    I use an HP L360 and Graphtec Fc8600 using Onyx 18. My question is regarding how to set up for print and cut on the Graphtec? How do I position the pinch rollers, where do I move the blade to? Do I press "set origin"? I'm asking these questions because when I send to cut the first 2 or 3...
  11. Widow selling GERBER GS15 & other Equipment

    My husband had a small sign business but had to quit due to health reasons 5 years ago. I am now trying to sell some of the equipment but cannot seem to get enough information off of the internet to know how to price used equipment that is used but likely in good working order. Please help...
  12. graphtec ce 3000 60 contour cutting

    HI Im having trouble contour cutting on a graphtec ce 3000-60 when i send to cut it reads the first registration mark then when it goes to read the second it misses it completely and tries to read the first mark of the second print and comes up with error code MARKERRORCANCEL. Any help would be...
  13. Bomb Sight Alignment Issue with FC8600

    So once I've loaded my media and have begun the bomb-sight alignment with the laser for a Contour Cut, sometimes my plotter head will stop moving across the X axis. The only way around it is to abort the cut job, power cycle the plotter, and start from the top. This usually happens when the head...
  14. Life expectancy of FC8600?

    Can anyone give me an approximate life expectancy of a Graphtec FC8600? We purchased ours in 2017, and it's still going strong, but I'm just trying to get an idea of how much longer I've got until I'll need to start being on the hunt for an upgrade. I guesstimated 6 years from purchase, but...?
  15. FC8000 63" push roller

    Our FC8000 63" model went down due to static shock, we had a 54" model as back up. Picked them both up used a few months ago. We quickly noticed that the 54" model wasn't cutting as well as the 63" model. The 54" would have rounded corners on some edges, but not others and not completing...
  16. ARMS Help Please

    So I had to reset my CE6000 and It starteed scanning the crop marks in the wrong direction, can you help me scanning the crop marks in style 2 - 4points. I went through all my settings but nothing if you could help me I'll be so great. Thank you all. Attached will be video...
  17. Graphtec FC8600-130 For Sale

    Graphtec FC8600-130. $2,500 Gently Used at a sign shop in Michigan. We just got two new plotters that are the same so we don’t use it any more. Plotter works like new and has several new blades and also tint cartridge. Ready to use!
  18. Question Graphtec FC 8600 change condition in the middle of cutting?

    I had a smaller Graphtec before I would change the force in the middle of cutting, simply by pressing "Condition" on the plotter. Easy. Now with my FC 8600, when I press condition while it's cutting, nothing happens. Why??
  19. Graphtec contour cut issues

    So I need help. I’ve done research and tried to fix this. But I can not seem to figure this out. Emailed Graphtec support, no reply yet to my inquiry. I have a Graphtec FC8000-160. Having issues with the contour feature cutting accurately as it cuts multiple stickers. First few cuts great then...
  20. New Plotter - FC9000 or something else?

    Hello All - I currently have an FC8600 that we've had for about 5 years. We purchased it from a company online (US Cutter) and the support has been non-existant (which I kinda expected from them, they are pretty much just an online company, not a distributor with local support, etc.). We've...
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