[hfox04]

Hi everyone! So i am a complete newb at this and am going to ask the same question you get asked a lot. I just have some different requirements then T-Shirt transfers. So any help would be much needed

Anyways, i work for a small coffee company, and we are interested in purchasing a vinyl cutting machine to create vinyl stickers and signs for new coffee shops. I am proficient with adobe photo shop and am getting better with adobe illustrator with creating vectorized art. The signs would be stuck anywhere from outdoors, to windows, to inside walls. I feel if i had this machine the volume i would produce would be about 3 days a week a couple of hours a day.

I looked into Uscutters and talked to their sales reps but who knows their motives. My budget would be around 750 dollars.

If i could have info on the best "bang for my buck" and the correct "optional equipment" i should purchase to make this easy on myself..i.e. rolls of vinyl/transfer paper/ extra blades....

Thanks again for everyone's help i hope you guys/girls can push me in the right direction.

 

[plan b]

Gcc expert 24 will do you just fine for what you want to do

 

[theflowerboxx]

Gcc expert 24 will do you just fine for what you want to do

+1 Go with a GCC Expert, US Cutter machines have been having a lot of problems and their customer service is horrible.

 

[selanac]

I like US cutter and have no problem. When I can't do something I go on their forum. If you want to make some money, buy one with a Laserpoint.

Even if you buy the smallest one, you can also contour cut heat transfers which will make your shirts look alot nicers.

If you need screen printed t-shirts, I've done several for different coffee shops. They sell really well, and get your name out there. I also do promotional items like mugs, pens, etc. etc...

 

[HITMAN GROUP]

The Roland gx 24 is the way to go.

 

[royster13]

I got a GCC Expert 24 and was cutting the same day.....Folks at GCC World are a joy to deal with for support.....I am waiting for the Expert 24LX to come out and then will buy it a second machine...

 

[plan b]

I got a GCC Expert 24 and was cutting the same day.....Folks at GCC World are a joy to deal with for support.....I am waiting for the Expert 24LX to come out and then will buy it a second machine...

Just so everyone knows the GCC LX that's coming out will have removable flat bed tables front and back along with a optical eye for contour cutting,, this new machine looks like will cost in the $700 to $800 range,, as far as production will be somewhere between Oct. and Dec. of this year.

This cutter is really a first of its kind as it is 24 inch in that price range .

 

[SimpleShell]

Is there any website information about the GCC LX? I would like to get more information about this product.

 

[Nick Horvath]

I agree, the GCC Expert 24 is the way to go with your budget and needs. You will have money left over for materials and accessories as well!

 

[royster13]

I just got an email message asking me where I got my Expert 24....I got it from Imprintables.... U$375.00 inc. shipping and the following:
10y 15” Duracal 530 White
5y Eco Film White
5y Eco-Film Black
Weeder

PS....Wish there would have been a squeegee and app tape....I did my 1st decal with masking tape.....Ugh....

 

[selanac]

Royster13, does the GCC LX have an optical eye or laser pointer for Contour cutting?

You got all that for $375 including shipping. If it comes with the optical eye or laser pointer thats a great price.

If not, you have to cut everything manually. The optical eye or a laser pointer in different cutters, allows you to contour cut transfers so you don't have to cut around a transfer after printing it on your printer.

If you don't mind cutting each transfer manually then go for the less expensive one. After awhile it goes old.

 

[royster13]

I got the Expert 24.....The Expert 24LX (700.00 to 800.00 range) is a model coming out in the fall.....It will have flat bed and laser eye, etc.....

 

[selanac]

That's cool. I'm sure you can't wait.

The US cutter has a Laser Point Model for almost $500. Since I haven't had problems with them and like there Support and Forum, I'll probably go with them.

We use BeaconGraphics.com to buy our supplies. They're in NJ and we could drive there if we need too.

 

[plan b]

I got the Expert 24.....The Expert 24LX (700.00 to 800.00 range) is a model coming out in the fall.....It will have flat bend and laser eye, etc.....

No, no laser alignment but a optical eye

 

[royster13]

I could not convince myself that the Laserpoint was as solid as the Expert 24....And so far so good with this machine...Plus 27 month warranty versus 12 months for Laserpoint....

 

[selanac]

Does the Expert 24 allow you to Contour Cut Transfers?

According to Plan B it has an Optic Eye. If that's the case it should be able to do Contour Cut. I didn't see that in Imprintables website. Did they leave that info. off or is it the Expert 24LX that has the Optical Eye?

 

[royster13]

The Expert 24 does not have an optic eye......So if you are going to do contour cutting it is not the machine....So best wait for the LX model in the fall....

 

[selanac]

Thanks, I think the US cutter Laser Point is the way to go. I don't need one right now anyways. When I'm ready I'll check them out.

 

[plan b]

Does the Expert 24 allow you to Contour Cut Transfers?

According to Plan B it has an Optic Eye. If that's the case it should be able to do Contour Cut. I didn't see that in Imprintables website. Did they leave that info. off or is it the Expert 24LX that has the Optical Eye?

The system is not in production until Oct or Nov of this year and yes it will contour cut and has flatbeds that are bolted on,, I have a pic of it on my blog.

 

[selanac]

Based on the Flexi-8 description on ebay from Seiki Cutters, it allows you to contour cut without the Laser point or optic eye.