Hi, I look forward to learning

[Rodi]

Hi, I am interested in Vinyl (LPs too!)
I am trying to figure a few things out, software wise to the hardware. I will be starting out as a hobbyist, probably a 15" - 30" cutter. My first question is this, do I need more than Illustrator to run a cutter? I have years on Illustrator, from a print production backround, so what does Flexi and others do that Illustrtator wont? Also I am thinking about a Graphtec CE5000, would the combination of the Robo Software and Illustrator work quality wise? I would not need throughput, as it were.

Oh yeah, its nice to be here

Rodi

 

[Replicator]

Welcome !

 

[GK]

If you are this familiar with Illustrator you have a great advantage. There are several cutting plug-ins available for it (provided by the cutting manufacturer normally) I use FineCut from Mimaki and I must say, i rarely use Flexi at all anymore.

 

[Custom Signs]

Welcome from Texas!

 

[Ken]

Don't own one, but have heard good stuff about the CE5000.
Welcome from beautiful BC.
Ken

 

[Pro Image]

Howdee froom VA.................

You won't go wrong with the Graphtec................

 

[Sign_Boy]

Welcome from NJ.

As Pro Image "You won't go wrong with the Graphtec................"

My Graphtec came with plugins for Illy. I never used them though.
I'm sure they work fine (maybe)

 

[Jackpine]

Graphtec has redone their line of cutters. I believe the CE5000 is no longer produced. It is however probably still available. You should be able to get one in the $1,200 to $1,400 range . It is a good cutter and has OPS for contour cutting printed graphics.

Hi, I am interested in Vinyl (LPs too!)
I am trying to figure a few things out, software wise to the hardware. I will be starting out as a hobbyist, probably a 15" - 30" cutter. My first question is this, do I need more than Illustrator to run a cutter? I have years on Illustrator, from a print production backround, so what does Flexi and others do that Illustrtator wont? Also I am thinking about a Graphtec CE5000, would the combination of the Robo Software and Illustrator work quality wise? I would not need throughput, as it were.

Oh yeah, its nice to be here

Rodi

 

[The Big Squeegee]

Welcome from OK

 

[Rodi]

Hi and thanks,
I did not read where Graphtec changed their lineup, Jackpine, you got a link? I am an information junkie! I have not yet jumped, but generally I wait and wait and save some money and buy the best of what I can, my old G3 is great still (300mhz!). I don't make a living using these, so I can get by without throughput, unlike work, where I don't need as much quality as throughput.
I know I'll have other questions, but I'll reserve them for the proper forums.

have a great weekend and
God bless!

Rodi

 

[Jackpine]

Hi and thanks,
I did not read where Graphtec changed their lineup, Jackpine, you got a link? I am an information junkie! I have not yet jumped, but generally I wait and wait and save some money and buy the best of what I can, my old G3 is great still (300mhz!). I don't make a living using these, so I can get by without throughput, unlike work, where I don't need as much quality as throughput.
I know I'll have other questions, but I'll reserve them for the proper forums.

have a great weekend and
God bless!

Rodi

Sign Business, page 3. They are all called FC7000Mk2. They are 24",30", 42", 54", 64" and a cutter FC7000-100AKZ, 42".

 

[Sign Prophet]

Welcome from long beach, Ca.