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  1. Need Help Roland GX-24 Rought Grinding Noise

    I just bought an 8-year old GX-24. It works fine after I've replaced the blade, blade holder and the cutting strip. I also took in all a apart and cleaned it as well as lubed all the gears, pinch rollers and both bearings. The issue I'm having is with the plotter making a grinding/squealing...
  2. GSP Plotter

    Look what I found cleaned it up and got it going ,,,,,,,,
  3. Need Help paper stretching

    Hello all, I have encountered a problem with my plotter. It seems the plotter paper i am using is stretching. If I plot a 24" x 96" box it comes out at 24"x 96.25" on paper. But if i cut the same box out of vinyl it comes out the correct size. Has anyone ever experienced this? I plot a lot...
  4. Looking for a printable, plotter cutable, prismatic material

    Hello folks! I know the title may be confusing, but I'm looking for a reflective media that is printable and most importantly is plotter cutable. Double sided would be preferable. I can't seem to dial in on google exactly what I'm looking for. High grade road quality reflective is simply too...
  5. Gerber Edge, plotter & software for sale

    Hi, We have a Gerber Edge 2, Gerber GS15+ plotter, Omega 2.1 software with dongle, and an assortment of foils. Looking for $3900 obo (plus any shipping) Bear in mind that we are in Canada. All items working, we just don't use them much anymore.
  6. Can you run a CJV30-160 and a CG160 FXII from the same computer at the same time?

    Hi Folks, I have a CJV30-160 printing all day every day, and I have been cutting small detailed stickers on it as well. We now have too much work to tie up the printer doing cutting so we have bought a CG160-FXII plotter to do the cutting, thus freeing the CJV30 to just print. My question is...
  7. Graphtec plotter input

    Hello, I'm considering a Graphtec FC8600 64 in. Was wondering how it handles long runs of contour cutting (say, 10 feet?) and how it does with fine detail cutting. Any input would be appreciated!
  8. Need recommendation for cutter/plotter

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a low volume cutter or plotter. I'm not quite ready for a Summa or Graphtec yet. I'm looking to spend about $500-700. I was hoping to get something at least 30" wide. I would like to use this to die cut labels/stickers and contour cut decals. I run a HP...
  9. Question about old vinyl

    Hello everyone! So I was gifted a few "scraps" of oracal vinyl that were being used on a 48" machine which I plan to cut in half and use with my 24" plotter. The vinyl pieces are about 3 years old and have been sitting in a hot garage, will I have problems cutting, weeding, and applying this...
  10. Mimaki CG-160fx Plotter trouble

    Hello its me again, I've seemed to fix most of my problems with my mimaki jv3 160 sp. still having a problem with all the heads not being aligned. but my boss doesn't want to do anything about it. (btw all I had to do was replace the pumps. and the ink flow came back, what a headache.) Anyways...
  11. Mutor SC-1300 problems after factory reset

    Hey ! Yesterday when I had some free time, I thought that I would adjust the blade on my Mutoh SC-1300, I got the brilliant idea that I would reset the machine to factory settings. Now it does not work quite as it should. If I make a square in Illustrator that are 100mm x 100mm and send it to...
  12. Cutting issues with Graphtec FC8600

    Hello! I'm new here and new to this business. I'm having an issue with my Graphtec FC8600, particularly with cutting a full sheet (54") of decals/stickers. I've attached some screenshots of what I'm doing, and the end result. 1. my offset in Illustrator from FineCut 8 2. inserting reg. marks...
  13. HP L25500, graphtech fc8000, gfp 455th laminator and more for sale

    Machines in the title are for sale as well as a hotronix shirt and hat heat presses. The easiest way to get ahold of me is to email me at farmer635@yahoo.com for more info.
  14. Summa S75T plotting to big

    We have acquired 2 Summa S75T plotter/cutters. We are having a problem with both of them plotting out inconsistently, one file will cut the right sixze and then the next will plot approximately .5 of a millimetre large on a 75 x 34mm rectangle. We are using Coreldraw and Winplot for graphics...
  15. HS15 Plus Cutting Issues - Please help!! Desperate!!!

    Hi, I have a HS15 Plus plotter. When I cut repeats, it's leaving a gap between them without having a gap. It was working properly until someone used it. I've tried everything I could think off but it leaves a gap by 1 mm which is not a lot but when doing a big job, it gets complicated. Can...
  16. Need assistance with Mimaki CG-130FX II multiple copies

    Basically, we're trying to do what this guy is doing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKwWIq1LdEI We use Wasatch SoftRIP Version 7. FEEL FREE TO CALL 256 604 7400 @ ANYTIME MONDAY - FRIDAY 8-4 central time or email jacobrleon@gmail.com Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  17. Mimaki CG-130FX II plotter not cutting accurately

    Hello All, I keep running into he same problem every day. I print on a Mimaki JV33-130 and plot on a Mimaki CG-130FX II. I use the program Wasatch to deal with all printing and plotting. The problem i'm running into is when plotting it will not stay on the accurate cutpath, but it will act as...
  18. Vinyl Express R Series II 48" Cutter

    $350 Bought as a back up but never used. Does not come with drivers. Comes with stand. Very well taken care of. Good condition. For any questions you can call me at 910-455-2501 during the day, email me at gailcrews@rocketmail.com, or text to 910-340-2058.
  19. Where can I sell a used plotter?

    We recently purchased a new plotter and I have no need for our old 54". Has anyone had any luck selling their equipment online? If so, which site did you use?
  20. tips for motox laminate cutting - hand? cutter and print & cut won't tackle it

    Hi Folks, I'm having a bit of trouble on the cutting thick laminate situaation. I have a tjet 1631c and printing the decals, putting on a heavy laminate. Putting the cutting blabe to 10v (max) the machine doesnt allow numerous cuts but it just isn't cutting it. I then decided to take it over to...
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