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OMG ... I just typed a long forum and it was deleted.. Anyway I will have to make this short this time... I am new to this business but I am excited about doing shirts and other items. I've learned alot through the forums and trail and error. I know it take money and good equipment to make this thing work.. I just bought the Corel Draw software, hopefully I will learn to use this and I need a Plotter/Cutter to cut out my images. I can't really afford to buy a brand new 42' Plotter right now, but I do need something to work with. I've made shirts, but I've had to cut the images by hand. That's not fun. I've looked on Ebay but have not a clue as to what I am looking for. Can someone please help a sista out.
Last edited by Lequisha; August 25th, 2008 at 08:33 AM.
Great post, you have come to the conclusion that it is best to be equipped w/ the tools to make the most gain in your business.
We know many people have had great results w/ the Roland GX-24 (and the former DX-24.) Not many complaints issued, as it includes user-friendly software to make it easier to cut your vinyl/films/heat transfer paper. Also, Mimaki has recently introduced a new cutter that is also getting great reviews...if you need more info, check out their sites.
Both of these items can cut a 20" + roll, so you don't have to worry about cutting by hand...
Hopefully, that helps a bit, but if you have any questions, re-post, we'll be here to answer.
A roland Gx 24, Or a graphtec CE5000, with optical.. These are Great units! US Cutter will not contour cut prints. I just bought a 60" graphtec love them.
So the 24" is just sitting.....
Last edited by sunnydayz; August 28th, 2008 at 02:12 PM.
I suggest going with a inexpensive plotter to start, unless you need the optice eye then buy a Roland gx24, The UScutter brand cutters will work fine for most people. I know a guy that usees his cutter daily and it has held up. Just my observation. .... JB
Thanks.. Yes I'm just starting out so I really want something inexpensive. I don't even know what the optical eye is for. So something that will cut out letters and images will be great.. Thanks guys for all of your information.
The otic eye will allow you to trim around images with transfer paper so it doesn't have the box look. I jus use scissors. ..... JB
I hope this is not a dumb question, but what exactly is the cutter for? What do you use it for? Since you still have to use scissors. Remember I'm new.. :-)
i have a graphtec ce-5000 24". i use the heck out of it for names/numbers on the backs of tees. don't make the mistake of going too small. it integrates well with corel draw.
I hope this is not a dumb question, but what exactly is the cutter for? What do you use it for? Since you still have to use scissors. Remember I'm new.. :-)
The cutter cuts the vinyl used to make designs. The optic eye will allow you to trim around a printed image froma inkjet printer to get rid of the Box look. If your only going to use the cutter to make vinyl designs the less expensive cutter will serve you well. .... JB
A roland Gx 24, Or a graphtec CE5000, with optical.. These are Great units! US Cutter will not contour cut prints. I just bought a 60" graphtec love them.
So the 24" is just sitting.....
hey...im new and after a graphtec 24" or thats what Ive been recommended for tshirt vinyl. So why did you move from 24 to 60? what stuff can u do on 60 that u couldnt on a 24?
if price is not a concern and I hope to cut 200 designs daily for tshirts, which cutter wud u recommend?
just bigger signs for vehicles and stuff... i think th 60" does have an auto trimming feature that will cut the vinyl from the roll after the job is complete. If that feature was on my 24" i think that would be nice.
with roland or graphtec you could cut more than 200 design a day....you could actually cut 200 design depending of design and size in 2 hours...but it will take you another 3 hours to weed 200 designs. Graphtec is better than roland.. just a little.. and both a good machine..
cheap cutter in ebay... is not good... those $500 cutter in ebay are no accurate.. you could cut 100 sticker and 60 will be a little diferent and they break down fast too...and i hear a lot of people have problem with software compability.
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