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Cutting Master V1
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Ronny Axelsson
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I don't have the first version but found that I do have Cutting Master 2, if that is of any help?
Not a CD but two 70MB Zip files with the 1.60 and 1.81 builds.
Not a CD but two 70MB Zip files with the 1.60 and 1.81 builds.
LuigiMdg
New Member
Hello, yes very..!
I have CM2 but in version 2.00, which I think is too updated for my plotter.
I imagine that there are upload limits on the forum, if it helps, you can easily upload files here:
wetransfer.com
I have CM2 but in version 2.00, which I think is too updated for my plotter.
I imagine that there are upload limits on the forum, if it helps, you can easily upload files here:
WeTransfer - Send Large Files & Share Photos Online - Up to 2GB Free
WeTransfer is the simplest way to send your files around the world
wetransfer.com
Ronny Axelsson
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Sorry about the delay.
Here's a link to WeTransfer, Cutting Master 2, builds 1.60 and 1.81.
Please let me know how it works.
(Wouldn't be surprised if I do have CM1 somewhere, stored on a floppy disk or two.
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Here's a link to WeTransfer, Cutting Master 2, builds 1.60 and 1.81.
Please let me know how it works.
(Wouldn't be surprised if I do have CM1 somewhere, stored on a floppy disk or two.
)
LuigiMdg
New Member
Don't worry, thank you very much but unfortunately those versions also start from the CE3000..!
A note, when I uninstalled version 1.6, it eliminated many Windows files and various programs, I spent a good hour repairing everything..
This is just a warning in case anyone wants to try and install it on their PC
A note, when I uninstalled version 1.6, it eliminated many Windows files and various programs, I spent a good hour repairing everything..
This is just a warning in case anyone wants to try and install it on their PC
Ronny Axelsson
New Member
Had a quick look but couldn't find CM1 anywhere.
Hope you find a solution.
Hope you find a solution.
Ronny Axelsson
New Member
Couldn't find any disks either unfortunately.
Must be fifteen or twenty years since I sent my Graphtec 2100-50 "to a better place", and even though I have a bad habit storing old disks, these must have gone the same way.
Still have an old FC4100-130 that I use now and then though, since it can cut small details incredibly accurate when that is needed.
I use an old version of Sign Studio to send jobs to it but have also tried Cutting Master a long time ago.
Use a Mimaki cutter nowadays and their FineCut plugin for CorelDRAW.
Must be fifteen or twenty years since I sent my Graphtec 2100-50 "to a better place", and even though I have a bad habit storing old disks, these must have gone the same way.
Still have an old FC4100-130 that I use now and then though, since it can cut small details incredibly accurate when that is needed.
I use an old version of Sign Studio to send jobs to it but have also tried Cutting Master a long time ago.
Use a Mimaki cutter nowadays and their FineCut plugin for CorelDRAW.
LuigiMdg
New Member
Don't worry, we have the same vice/problem.. 
However I bought a PCI card with a 25pin connection and 2 cables, one 25 -> 25pin and the other from 25 to 36, for the parallel.
The old owner claims that only one of the 2 cables needs to be connected, can you confirm this?
In case anyone is interested, I installed the device as a printer, as suggested in the drivers readme and now it is correctly installed.
As for software I'm trying Cutting Master v2.00, but this doesn't seem to allow the selection of one of the printers, it only allows you to select the plotter from the list provided, I select CE3000 and COM1, but it doesn't work, obviously I also tried to change the port , without success.
I don't know if there is any software that allows you to rely directly on the devices installed in the system, for example I would have liked to see if it's on SignBlazer, but I can't find it online anymore..!
I also have an old version of FlexiSign, 8.1, which has the CE2000 in the list, with this program, by sending a test cut on COM1, it is eliminated from the list of pending prints (on Production Manager), but the Cutting progress is not seen from 0% and the plotter does not move.
However I bought a PCI card with a 25pin connection and 2 cables, one 25 -> 25pin and the other from 25 to 36, for the parallel.
The old owner claims that only one of the 2 cables needs to be connected, can you confirm this?
In case anyone is interested, I installed the device as a printer, as suggested in the drivers readme and now it is correctly installed.
As for software I'm trying Cutting Master v2.00, but this doesn't seem to allow the selection of one of the printers, it only allows you to select the plotter from the list provided, I select CE3000 and COM1, but it doesn't work, obviously I also tried to change the port , without success.
I don't know if there is any software that allows you to rely directly on the devices installed in the system, for example I would have liked to see if it's on SignBlazer, but I can't find it online anymore..!
I also have an old version of FlexiSign, 8.1, which has the CE2000 in the list, with this program, by sending a test cut on COM1, it is eliminated from the list of pending prints (on Production Manager), but the Cutting progress is not seen from 0% and the plotter does not move.
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Ronny Axelsson
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I guess it could be worth trying HPGL instead of GPGL, it is more of a "standard" language, and use a generic HPGL (HPGL/1) driver and simply "print" to the plotter.
Have a vague memory that I tried it many many years ago.
(I have always used GPGL with my Graphtec plotters though, because it allows for smaller step size = higher quality)
Have you tried to contact Graphtec by the way, maybe they have a solution?
Have a vague memory that I tried it many many years ago.
(I have always used GPGL with my Graphtec plotters though, because it allows for smaller step size = higher quality)
Have you tried to contact Graphtec by the way, maybe they have a solution?
LuigiMdg
New Member
I checked and it was already set to HPGL, the parallel cable should arrive tomorrow, let's see if it can depend on that, the other parameters seem correct (9600, 8, etc.)
I will also try to contact Graphtec if I don't solve it tomorrow, even if I don't think they will bother with me
I will also try to contact Graphtec if I don't solve it tomorrow, even if I don't think they will bother with me
Ronny Axelsson
New Member
Really hope you find a solution.
My old FC4100-130 is connected from the computer's USB port via an adapter to a 25-pin serial port on the plotter. I use an old version of SignLab to cut.
I may be totally wrong here (long time since I played with parallel and serial cables) but if you manage to use the parallel interface I don't think you need to set these parameters.
My old FC4100-130 is connected from the computer's USB port via an adapter to a 25-pin serial port on the plotter. I use an old version of SignLab to cut.
LuigiMdg
New Member
What version is it?Really hope you find a solution.
I may be totally wrong here (long time since I played with parallel and serial cables) but if you manage to use the parallel interface I don't think you need to set these parameters.
My old FC4100-130 is connected from the computer's USB port via an adapter to a 25-pin serial port on the plotter. I use an old version of SignLab to cut.
Anyway I already had a parallel to USB cable but it didn't seem to be able to communicate, today I'm trying with parallel -> serial.
Furthermore, on the internet and also in the driver readme, they clearly say that for example the CE3000 does not work with USB adapters but only with the 25pin serial,
Would this be it?
In which version do you recommend to use it?
jfiscus
Rap Master
I would recommend you talk to Adam on here https://www.signs101.com/members/adam-foster.35738/ if you want further info about connecting your machine to Gerber software.
I am betting with an older machine, older versions of their software would work just fine for you. (like you can find on classified sites and ebay)
I am betting with an older machine, older versions of their software would work just fine for you. (like you can find on classified sites and ebay)
Ronny Axelsson
New Member
SignLab e6 Expert version 6.1, revision 6 from November 2002.
I use the generic GPGL driver but I wouldn't be surprised if there is a specific CE2000 driver too.
LuigiMdg
New Member
Ok, thank you, I'll try to quote it here, so maybe this information can also be useful to some passing visitors.. Adam.Foster
Yes, I've already installed its specific drivers, but when I use this software, they don't rely on Windows devices but on those installed via the Production Manager software, which in FlexiSign 8.1 has the CE2000 in its list, so I'm surprised that it doesn't functions..!
parallel to USB may be your problem.