Discuss the various aspects of heat pressed vinyl transfers. 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.
What kind of Software do you use for your plotter? I am looking for something comparable to flexisign pro for 1/1000000 of the price
Also I was thinking about getting flexi designer, to layout and proof than export an eps. Open in another program to cut. Is this possible, realistic or annoying?
I dont know what Flexisign runs but I use Cibercut. Its a great program. It has a top notch trace feature, powerful tools and a straight forward GUI. I purchased it as a package deal with my cutter but recieved upgrades to the next version sans cost to me. Support is a little lacking since the company is in Spain but it hasnt been an issue as of so far. My background was a few years playing with 2D Cad so this was a natural move to this software. I played with Flexi for about an hour on a friends machine and didnt take to it as fast as I did with Cibercut. I also like the idea that the RIP software is a lot like the cut end. Software only is roughily $450.00 for MAX. This will also give you an Work administrator. All the information on Cibercut Max is here
I was told that you need a plug in to cut directly from corel draw or illustrator. Cutmate is often used. I know you said it already but just to clarify, in your case, you just print to the cutter driver from Corel Draw X5?
I was told that you need a plug in to cut directly from corel draw or illustrator. Cutmate is often used. I know you said it already but just to clarify, in your case, you just print to the cutter driver from Corel Draw X5?
Has anybody tried it from X3 or X4?
yep. i have the expert pro cutter. you can set the cutter up also. ounce you hit the print button another window opens up. and from there you can set pressure and speed and offset from there. you want me to try wlking you through it?
We have a Graphtec CE5000-60 and only use the supplied Cutting Master 2 plug in with our Corel X3. Have not needed any other software over the past 2+ years we have had the set up. I have to admit that our needs are only very basic so have not needed any "Super Software". We have cut @ 60 15x5yds of heat transfer vinyl, 40 yards x15" of pressure sensitive twill for embroidery appliques and 70 yards of 24" 3M 5807 Custom Cuttable Reflective Film for numerous Police, Fire & Rescue ANSI Class II & III Safety Vests.
You should be able to find it for around $200. It comes with the drivers for almost every cutter on the market.
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