Contour cutting VP-540 prints with a Graphtech Plotter/Cutter

[graywoulf]

Have any of you heard anything about using a Graphtec plotter/cutter to contour cut printed decals from a Roland VP-540? I hear that there is a software package available for such but I do not know where to find it or how it is used or if it exisists, does it work well or is it a pain to use.

 

[rushworks graphics]

yeah, my supplier i'm pretty sure does that package. phone up proveer and ask them about, at least then you can get some info. your in NC also, same as me, i use proveer out of garner, near raleigh.

 

[SE SignSupply]

FlexiSign Pro is an easy way to do it.

http://www.saintl.biz/pdf/about/financial_info/Flexi8SIGNPROds.pdf

 

[Bigdawg]

I do it on a regular basis. You have to include Cutting Master's crop marks on your print instead of Roland's crop marks. Works very well, but there is a learning curve in positioning the print in the graphtec - once you get the hang of where you need to position the crop marks it's easy schmeasy

 

[nwbee]

What's the problem with using the VP540 to contour cut? I do it all the time and it works perfectly. Its the reason we got the printer/cutter.

 

[CS-SignSupply]

If you have the Graphtec cutter, you should have the software. No need to buy any more unless you prefer to use one software package as your solution. Flexi Pro

 

[firesignz]

Which cutter?

I have an FC8000 and found that with Flexi 7.5 it can't be done. Need to either upgrade to new version of flexi or use a different SW. Personally, I opted for Illustrator for those jobs which require contour cutting. Works fine with plug in.

 

[Fivestar]

I do it on a regular basis. You have to include Cutting Master's crop marks on your print instead of Roland's crop marks. Works very well, but there is a learning curve in positioning the print in the graphtec - once you get the hang of where you need to position the crop marks it's easy schmeasy

I haven't ever needed to do it, but how/where do you include Cutting Masters crop marks instead of Roland's? In Versa Works, Flexisign, Illy?

Like I said, I've never needed to do this but I'd be interested as I've got a VP-540 and a Graphtec 24" cutter.

 

[rushworks graphics]

What's the problem with using the VP540 to contour cut? I do it all the time and it works perfectly. Its the reason we got the printer/cutter.

not sure his reason, but, i know alot of people do this method so the printer is free to print whilst having a seperate cutter just to cut, it free up both machines and is faster.

i also use my vp540i to print and cut and do not have a seperate cutter for my vp.

 

[graywoulf]

Tell me more please...

OK, I am using Flexi 10 Pro. Where do I find instructions or more information about this? Obviously Cutting Master is a plug-in for Corel or AI so that won't help me. Thanks for all of your information so far!