No Power Graphtc FC7000

[Bannerday]

Trying to cut some vinyl and got a Y-alarm twice in a row.

Now we get no power at all. About every 5 sec hear a click and the power light flickers on but it's not powering up.

Any thoughts?

Thanks for your input.

 

[chrisphilipps]

Something caused the motor to jam and it has shorted out your motherboard. You will need to find out what caused the jam of the Y motor and replace the motherboard. We service Graphtec cutters and can help you with this.

 

[Bannerday]

Thanks. Don't think it's worth replacing the motherboard.

Guess I'll be in the market for a good used plotter as soon as finances allow.

 

[chrisphilipps]

What size cutter would you be looking for?

 

[Bannerday]

Not in the cards right now. Have to wait until cash flow improves.

 

[401Graphics]

No cutter no cash flow.
A FC7000 isnt that old. How can it not be worth fixing? Unless the thing is beat to ****.

 

[Bannerday]

Replacing the motherboard alone would be about $900 and that doesn't address the Y Axis issue, which adds more.

I might wind up getting this fix. I'll have to think on it.