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  1. Sign Warehouse Q54 more expensive than 54" Graphtec...... how?

    I am in the process of pricing 54" plotters and just noticed that from Sign Warehouse the Q54 with LXi Master Plus is more expensive than an actual Graphtec FC8600-130 also with LXi Master Plus. How does this make any sense? Is the Q-Series not a Graphtec knock off? Shouldn't it be cheaper?
  2. Question US Cutter with Windows 10

    I'm trying to connect my US Cutter Vinyl Cutter to My Dell Inspiron 3520 with Win 10, I'm trying to hook up my Us Cutter Vinyl Plotter to this computer, when I go to install it, the plotter doesn't show up like a Printer like on my desktop Win XP, it shows up under other devices as FT232R USB...
  3. How do I send a test cut in Cutting Master 4

    I'm using the Cutting Master 4 plugin in illustrator. I've figured out just about everything I need except for doing a test cut. I've found where to do it directly in Cutting Master, but I can't figure out how to do a test cut based on the pressure settings in the plugin. Any help would be awesome.
  4. 24" vs 30" vs 42" vs 54" cutter, help

    Hey guys! I'm looking to buy Graphtec FC86000. My main purpose for the cutter is to cut decals, and window signs for doors and etc. I don't have any plan to do big billboard size of signs. It will be used with HP Latex 315 in the future. I feel like 24" is too small, and 54" is too big for...
  5. Graphtec FC5100-100 w/accessories

    Lightly, but regularly, used Graphtec FC5100-100 42" plotter in good running condition for sale. Includes 5 blades, 3 pens, Floor Stand, Media Catch Basket, 2 Additional Media Racks, PHP-61 Loupe and Auto Registration Mark Sensor. Has been reliable and problem free since new. Works well...
  6. Changing Cutting Strip on Graphtec or Vinyl Express

    Hi, I'm totally baffled by the replacement Teflon strips that Graphtec and Sign Warehouse (Vinyl Express) sell. They are totally flat, which has nothing to do with what the original plotters have (Q-100 similar to Graphtec F8600 & Q-54 similar to Graphtec F8000). The plotters have a thick piece...
  7. Poor Cutting on Mutoh VC-1300 cutter

    Just recently I have started to have an issue with my Mutoh VC-1300 plotter cutter. The cutting is very poor, almost jittery, and is nearly impossible to weed. I can even run it through a second time and it is still really bad and difficult to weed. I've tried changing the blade, readjusting the...
  8. Allen Datagraph 830 Tracking issues

    I have an Allen datagraph 830 (ad-830gt) that ADSI has just decided to stop supporting. i cant even get a response email with the manual for this thing. Anyway, I have replaced some servo motors and a board in this thing and it runs great but the tracking is off. The O's and dots above i's dont...
  9. Suggestions Vinyl Cutter, bit the dust

    I just started in my current position 2 weeks ago and today our old Roland bit the dust. I need to replace it and am looking at the new version of the same machine Roland GS-24. Does anyone have, or can anyone point me to, any comparisons/reviews of this machine and similar ones? I have used a...
  10. Need Help Combining Print and Cut on two printers

    Hello all! Long time listener, first time caller. I am trying to find out a way to print a file on one printer (HP Latex330) and then using my Roland VS-640 to cut the file rather than strictly printing and cutting on the Roland. The reasoning behind it is the HP prints three times as faster...
  11. Discussion Graphtec FC8000 Problems cutting into MX Sunstance

    Hi, I was having problems cutting into my print which is Substance motocross Vinyl and Substance motocross laminate using the Graphtec FC8000. I gave Graphtec a call and they said I needed a different blade and said I need a 30 degree CB15U-K30 blade and the holder to suit which cost me £122...
  12. MIMAKI CG-FX-160

    LOOKING to sell my MIMAKI CGFX 160 $2500 obo "works great " We are using summa cutters now due to the LATEX bow call or text Eric 215-768-7038
  13. Cutting Stencil on a Mimaki plotter CG-130FXII

    Hi does somebody know what settings to use to cut a stencil on vinyl (or any other paper material) all the way through on the mimaki plotter? Ive tried a few settings some letters cut-out fine but other ones (curved ones like the "S" or "C") dont cut the whole letter because it gets lifted...
  14. Suggestions Plotter for 30 mil Non-Adhesive Poly/Vinyl Cutting

    I've been hunting around for a plotter that can cut at least up to 30 mil 46" wide semi-rigid plastic non-adhesive sheets without reg marks and doesn't screw up very often. My budget is a max of $600 and I don't mind it being slightly used. I would run it off a Windows 10 laptop and hopefully...
  15. Gerber Envision 375 in GREAT condition

    I am selling one of my Envision 375 plotters. I bought it from another sign shop that was closing a few years ago. I used it for a couple of months for nothing but contour cutting and had NO problems with it. Don't think it has been used much. It is clean inside in places that I see no easy...
  16. Question Having Trouble BIG TROUBLE Cutting Window Perf Solvex 50/50

    Vinyl Express Q54 Mutoh 1204 HP 560 Does anyone have any suggestions as I have tried just about everything in my bag of tricks. Simply the cuts are inconsistent and randomly inaccurate because of the perf holes. Are there any settings on the plotter or should I increase the thickness of the...
  17. Question Fc8000 E04010 Error

    Has anyone ever replaced the mark sensor?? I recently did and almost have my machine cutting again, but i keep getting this "EO4010 ARMS, MARK SCAN ERROR, EXEED CUTTING AREA DURING +X DETECTION" I've cut a few other small print successfully, but this particular print is larger and printed...
  18. Need Help Rigid Material Printer Plotter Combo

    Does anybody know of a machine out there that will print on rigid material and is also a plotter? We have a few customers that are always looking for very short print runs of custom cartons and we would love to find a machine that would print on 24pt board stock and then go back and cut/score...
  19. Trade In Graphtec 7000-130/160 And Receive $750 Instant Rebate And 4 Year Warranty On Your New Unit

    From now until March 31st, trade in your existing Graphtec 7000-130 and 7000-160 (also known as the 7000-130 MK2) plotters and receive $750 off the price of a new 8600-130 54” or 8600-160 60” plotter. We’re also adding in a 1 year free warranty extension, for a total of 4 years’ warranty on the...
  20. Flexisign 8.1v1 Issues

    Recently had all the drivers go bottoms up on our Windows XP based computer (gave out with one final cough.) We went out and bought a brand new computer using Windows 10 to reinstall all of our files and software on (a much needed change.) However... We've managed to connect the computer to...
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