Difference between revisions of "Graphtec FC2200-90/EX"

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==Test Files==
 
==Test Files==
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=15_FEPuQvpRuOy_wG0z43D3wh7xqOZnh1 Test Files Drive Folder]
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*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=15_FEPuQvpRuOy_wG0z43D3wh7xqOZnh1 Test Files Drive Folder]
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17QpdqChdCzYvCMbTnM13wBxACZXlW0Zi7po2hpxJg6g/edit?usp=sharing Vinyl Cutting Basics Slides]
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*[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17QpdqChdCzYvCMbTnM13wBxACZXlW0Zi7po2hpxJg6g/edit?usp=sharing Vinyl Cutting Basics Slides]

Revision as of 18:32, 16 May 2018

This is a flatbed vinyl cutter and plotter. It works.

Graphtec fc2200.gif

Workflow

  • Create/import a file in Inkscape
  • Select all
  • Path > Object To Path
  • File > Save A Copy> choose .plt extension
    • Must have Uniconverter installed


  • On the computer, put the file into the CUT_NOW folder on the desktop.
    • Username and password are both 'maker'
  • Once there double-click the 'Run Vinyl Cutter' shortcut.
    • It will choose the first file in the folder, so make sure yours is the only one
      • Cut will not start if the machine is in 'view' or 'test' mode.
    • Once done it will be moved to the CUT_DONE folder with the same name.
      • It WILL overwrite files with the same name.

Settings

Starting point for small blade: Force:18, Speed:10, Cutter Offset:17, Quality:1

Test Files