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sewon · June 13th, 2008

After months of daily obsessing over this forum, making phonecalls and asking tons of questions, I finally made a decision and ordered the 25" Copam yesterday. This forum helped so much. I felt I was making an informed decision. Thanks to all.

I chose the Copam because I wanted a good, well reviewed machine, but not being sure how much I will use it, didn't want to spend a huge amount of money. Also, since I have an embroidery shop, even though I think I will mostly do vinyl, I wanted something that would cut twill.

I am very excited !

COEDS · June 13th, 2008

I also do embroidery and added a cutter and now I do a lot of vinyl work. I have thought seriously about going into digital printing with a versacam.The vinyl has added a lot more business and versatility. ..... JB

theflowerboxx · June 13th, 2008

Congrats sewon and JB order a vercam so I can have someone to do my digital printing wholesale for me.

cmyk · June 13th, 2008

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Originally Posted by sewon


	After months of daily obsessing over this forum, making phonecalls and asking tons of questions, I finally made a decision and ordered the 25" Copam yesterday. This forum helped so much. I felt I was making an informed decision. Thanks to all. I chose the Copam because I wanted a good, well reviewed machine, but not being sure how much I will use it, didn't want to spend a huge amount of money. Also, since I have an embroidery shop, even though I think I will mostly do vinyl, I wanted something that would cut twill. I am very excited !

good luck!
you may have some problems connecting the plotter to the PC, but it will be ok.
i own the same machine and i am happy with it.

sewon · June 13th, 2008

So how did you resolve the connection problem?

firebert · June 13th, 2008

congrats!!

cmyk · June 14th, 2008

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Originally Posted by sewon


	So how did you resolve the connection problem?

i installed the machine as a printer and i used the paralle connection instead of the usb connection.

swaneejuggalo · June 15th, 2008

I own a 24" LP and love it i've cut a at east 100+ yards of vinyl since i bought it but when connecting i wouldn't usb its really unstable best bet is parallel or serial port connection i use serial....

gmille39 · June 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by sewon


	After months of daily obsessing over this forum, making phonecalls and asking tons of questions, I finally made a decision and ordered the 25" Copam yesterday. This forum helped so much. I felt I was making an informed decision. Thanks to all. I chose the Copam because I wanted a good, well reviewed machine, but not being sure how much I will use it, didn't want to spend a huge amount of money. Also, since I have an embroidery shop, even though I think I will mostly do vinyl, I wanted something that would cut twill. I am very excited !

Good for you Virginia! I'm currently in the position you were in. I'm going back and forth between what cutter to get and I've been going through the threads while I save up the money. I've been going back and forth between the US Cutters and the Roland, but now I'm back to the US Cutter because of the price. With the money from my business, I could get the cutter and still have money left over for me to get into sublimation printing. Now I'm stuck between saving even more money by going with the MH series rather than the Copam.

When you get your machine set up, can you send another post letting us know how it was to set up, etc. Also, what software did you get? SignCut X2?

pukingdeserthobo · June 17th, 2008

nice i just ordered my compan 24" Sunday i should be getting it Thursday.

COEDS · June 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by gmille39


	Good for you Virginia! I'm currently in the position you were in. I'm going back and forth between what cutter to get and I've been going through the threads while I save up the money. I've been going back and forth between the US Cutters and the Roland, but now I'm back to the US Cutter because of the price. With the money from my business, I could get the cutter and still have money left over for me to get into sublimation printing. Now I'm stuck between saving even more money by going with the MH series rather than the Copam. When you get your machine set up, can you send another post letting us know how it was to set up, etc. Also, what software did you get? SignCut X2?

I bought a inexpensive cutter to get started and later upgraded to a Roland Gx 24. from Vinyl Cutters, heat presses, heat transfer material, transfer papers and heat printing supplies all at affordable prices. I willsay the Roland is faster,quieter and tracks th vinl straighter for long cuts. I don't regret either cutter purchase. I hope this helps. ..... JB

gmille39 · June 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by COEDS


	I bought a inexpensive cutter to get started and later upgraded to a Roland Gx 24. from Vinyl Cutters, heat presses, heat transfer material, transfer papers and heat printing supplies all at affordable prices. I willsay the Roland is faster,quieter and tracks th vinl straighter for long cuts. I don't regret either cutter purchase. I hope this helps. ..... JB

I believe that's what my plan is. Get a less expensive cutter now and upgrade down the rode using the profits from this one. I figure the payoff will be faster with the less expensive machine.

hiGH · June 17th, 2008

The copam is a great cutter. Never had a problem with it.

kenimes · June 17th, 2008

The new Copams have a direct USB to USB connection, and no longer include the sometimes troublesome Serial to USB adaptor.

sewon · June 17th, 2008

I got the SignBlazer software since that's what they recommend, and yes I will let you know how set up goes. Delivery is scheduled for Thursday, but I probably won't get to it till next week, as I am stressed getting out some other orders this week. Good luck with your decision. It is a relief when you finally decide.