Vinyl Express Cutter Problems
Discuss the various aspects of heat pressed vinyl transfers.
Vinyl express cutter problems. One of the most common and frustrating problems with vinyl cutting machines is that sometimes they may not make cuts correctly. I quickly needed a solution to some of these issues myself so i did a little research and here s what i ve uncovered. Not sure what year model you have. Dec 1 2008 6.
2 06 disconnect cables power and communication. If your r series cutter is is making random or incomplete cuts it s possible that it is receiving information too quickly to process. Question vinyl crackle wrinkle problem. Not recommended on older models.
Some common problems encountered in vinyl cutting are self inflicted and are caused by designing something beyond the parameters of your equipment. One such problem is edge lifting during plotting also known as vinyl ears. 217 0 0 jun 20 2005. I am in need of some helpful information about the vinylexpress r series ii redsail plotters and the driver problems with them.
As the plotter blade moves across the vinyl it begins to lift the corners as it cuts. One of the most common problems associated with vinyl cutters involves producing poor cuts. This isn t a surprise however given that all the best vinyl machines on the market today are mechanical devices and can fail after using them for some period. Your cutter comes with a default offset from the factory but like heat printing s three wise men.
I have the r series ii r31 and i have the lxi that came with the plotter from signwarehouse. I have had the plotter for over a year with only a few problems here and there using lxi. Rounded corners or little flags of material in your design. Ohh and we do not use usb on these model cutters.
Time temperature and pressure the three amigos of vinyl cutting are force speed and offset. Mikepatterson mar 26. Popular and new types of vinyl media suppliers vinyl cutters plotters press times quality how to instructions and more can be found in this heat press sub forum.