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Hi guys, just got my plotter going new fc8600 54”. I have a new blade, set the speed at 20 and force at 13. it wasn’t cutting consistency, so I replaced the cutting strip with a new one and it’s still doing the same thing. Some areas it cuts good the other areas it cuts through the film. Any tips would help, Thank you!
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I have a Graphtec FC7000-160 64 inch plotter for sale. prefer pick up or meeting in person but can possibly ship. Located in STL, MO area. $3,000 obo i painted the end caps so it doesn’t throw anyone off as they are not all yellowed.
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Hello All. I’m looking to purchase a plotter for my mobile tinting business. I’m located in South Fla. Please contact me at : C - 954-347-5541 E - frank@fwtweb.com
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Selling lightly used graphtec ce6000 plus 48” absolutely nothing wrong with this plotter, comes with catch basket, extra blades, extra Teflon strips, long usb cable, and graphtec disk. Have no use anymore asking $3000 plus shipping.
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Does anyone have any issues with the computer recognizing the plotter (graphtec 8600) since a windows update?
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Hi, Opening a PPF facility and looking at buying the FC-9000 but unsure whether to go for the standard or enhanced version? the main difference being the enhanced version has a take up spooler allowing the media to be rolled up. Any advice would be great guys.
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New user with a Graphtec CE5000-60. I'm sending cutlines through Illustrator CC and Cutting Master 4 on a Mac. With ever job I've sent to be cut, the knife drops right away as the head and vinyl move and advance to the starting point in the artwork. This creates a diagonal cut that runs from the corner of the media into and through the artwork. That line is not part of the vector artwork. What is the term for this, and how do I get it to stop? Example photo... I've since adjusted settings to get a cleaner cut, but the knife still drops and started cutting immediately, dragging that diagonal line right through the intended c…
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our plotter is having issues and i think it's caused by the strip wearing out. it will cut through in some areas and not even score the film in others. ive ordered a new strip and blade but im here to see if yall have any temporary solutions or ideas if it could be something else wrong with the machine.
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i have an FC-8600 for sale 42" plotter awesome condition local pick up only $4,200. this is the plotter to have if you're serious about having a cutting system for an automotive tint shop. do your home work, the price is firm. this is not my listing but its the same model in the listing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Graphtec-cutting-plotter-42-FC8600-100-2-Rolls/133344511312?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190606144518%26meid%3D7868a091d54a4e5bbe13bbaed06e52b0%26pid%3D101072%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D264656365693%26itm%3D133344511312%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2546172&_trksid…
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Selling a rarely used Graphtec 64 Inch F8600. Located in Reno, NV. Some pictures available here: https://imgur.com/a/RaRAV https://imgur.com/a/SeTXG https://imgur.com/a/ZrySM If interested, please message me for more details and I shall get back to you at my earliest convenience. Thanks!
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Is that a something I can use to cut tint? I have a guy selling his is in pretty good condition and is a good price.
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i have a near new plotter for sale. this was bought brand new. i have the blade for tint cutting as well as the ppf (paint protection film/ clear bra) blade. located in socal, ca. huntington beach area, orange county. will come with all original paper work. included accessories: it will include the stand, extra specific window tint blades and the ppf blade, dust blanket cover, cable to link up with laptop, (depending if i still have it) i may even include a laptop to use with the plotter. no damages or missing parts. $5700.00 obo low ballers will be ignored. local pick up is what i am…
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Hey guys. I decided to put this here too cuz it’s the same as Graphtec. VE Q42 with computercut software is only cutting straight lines no curves no roundness at all. Any suggestions?
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I’m looking to buy a 64 inch plotter cutter. What is the best? Also looking for the best software to use. and if anybody has some suggestions on a digital printer to use 64 inch also
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like new Graphtec ce6000-120 Plus AKZ for sale used couple times for ppf and window tint. retail price 3999usd selling for 2800 obo located seattle WA plz Text me 8572049288
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I am looking for a 48-64 inch cutter (hopefully in California) . Looking to spend no more than 3k. I have heard graphtec is pretty great in quality so that is the target. Should you have a used one in good condition and looking to get rid of it, please let me know cheers
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Hello, I am currently looking at upgrading our plotter. Can anyone pass along where you've found to be a good retailer to purchase from? I've only had Graphtec in the past and have been very happy with them. We are a PPF business that will be adding tint this year. Looking online I'm not seeing anything that really makes one retailer stand out from another. Any info is appreciated.
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Just recently purchased a Graphtec fc8000-100 downloaded tin tek but still haven’t been able to cut anything just been wasting material the material keeps bunching up and it not tracking properly im using a 40 inch roll of film I’m in need of some searious help new to cutting with a plotter what am I doing wrong
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Hi,Just wondering what blade holder and blade (angle) should we be using for cutting 8 mil (0.2mm) Paint Protection film with some intricate cutting involved?CB09U (Blue Tip) or CB15U (Red Tip) and which blade (45 degrees or 60 Degrees)?Thnx
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Selling a rarely used Graphtec 64 Inch F8600. Located in Reno, NV. Some pictures available here: https://imgur.com/a/RaRAV https://imgur.com/a/SeTXG https://imgur.com/a/ZrySM If interested, please message me for more details and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience.
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I am looking to start a wrapping/tinting company and found a 60in Graphtec FC5100-150 for sale and negotiated the seller down to $800, Would I be getting a good deal at this price? Also I was wondering what software would be best to use on this plotter for vinyl, tint and paint protection film? Thank you!
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Looking for a good used Plotter
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I don't know if it is a plotter issue or software issue Iam having with patterns that used to fit but now don't, for instance today I had to dodge ram that hadn't changed since 2011 my patterns on the front door used to fit fine but now I might have a micro edge at the top front and top rear but close to 1/4 gap at the top middle
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lately It has been cutting jagged edges usually just on a curved cut usually the top not on straight edges I have a new blade,new blade holder and new strip.any ideas ?
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I have always hand cut my auto film but recently purchased software to cut patterns the problem it is randomly cutting through back linear I have a Graphtec FC8000-160 and have replaced cutting stripe, new blade and cleaned the blade holder assembly. I keep adjusting pressure but either I’m cutting through in areas or not cutting in another area. Any input would be appreciated
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So we have a Graphtech 8600 at our shop and we run into a lot of static problems and as a result our film gets eaten by the machine. This usually happens when the film is being fed back through the machine and the tint coming back hits the roll it was being fed off of. Those two sides touching, tint side to tint side, cause the film to stick together and screw everything up. This usually only happens with CS film when we cut longer than normal one piece patterns like Mustang roll ups. Short patterns nothing really happens. The pattern is longer than our media catcher is deep if that helps any. Any thoughts or suggestion on how to elimin…
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I'll be buying a plotter in the near future I just don't know which size Will be the best.
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FOR SALE MACHINE WORKS AWESOME HAS DING AND SCREW HOLES ON LEGS FROM MOUNTING IN VAN FOR PPF AT DEALERSHIPS SOUTHERN CALIF LOCAL PICK UP ONLY
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I am looking for a control panel for a Graphtec FC8600-160. Thanks
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Seeing if anyone has a 60in graphtec for sale in Canada. Expanding the shop and need a bigger plotter.
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I am selling my Graphtec 30" Cutting Plotter FC8000-75. It is fully operational and needs nothing. It comes with a 45 degree blade for cutting PPF. This machine can cut vinyl and tint also. Only the blade needs to be changed. New these are $4,000. I am looking to get $1,750. Stand and media roll rack and software are included. Power cable as well. 203-273-0952
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Like new, barely used Graphtec FC 7000, 64". Set up for window film or PPF. $3500 -pm for information or leave contact info. Pick up only close to Greensboro NC.
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Does anyone have any Graphtecs for Sale? Thank you.
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Brand new Graphtec FC8600 72" Plotter for sale. Please email daniel@esotericdetail.com for additional information.
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have a fc8000 with a blue tip holder and tint tek carbide blade. i change the blade and strip every two or so years. i figured to get a new blade holder, and keep old one as backup. the new one is springless, but there was to much play, like it is free floating, in the blade and could never get it to cut right, tried to tighten it and it broke. is there a trick? may see if sign warehouse will assemble one before shipping, or maybe just get a blade as im past due. it's cutting fine for now but struggling on ceramic
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Rarely used, kept under a tarp, includes stand and still have packing materials. This item has been SOLD!
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Looking for used plotters. Prolems or not. Roland or Graphtech michael@dealertintsolutions.com 972.214.9326
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I have for sale a Graphtec 7000-100 plotter. Don't have the time to use it anymore and hate to see it sitting around. Anyone looking to buy it? Asking $4,500 obo
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Picked this 8000 up and it did not come with a installation disk, I've downloaded the software from Graphtec online. I keep gettng a error 1104 code. Any help would be great, using windows 10. Thanks. Also can I use just a USB cable or do I need to order a rs232c cable.
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Looking to buy a used plotter i am located in Wichita, Ks. Will be will to drive for the right price.
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Low angle haze
I've got the ceramic 70 in a heat/light cube with the ceramic 30, HP30 and clear glass. That stuff is amazing, especially when you can see it side by side. I suspect it's two layers of ceramic base films laminated together to meter at 70vlt. I hope they never change it. Thanks @Bham. Believe it or not I really enjoy educating the customers to find out what they really need and not try to oversell just to turn a buck. Most of my new clients come from older referrals and when they find me I keep em for years. For sure more people are catching on to the product name and I've yet to have a piece of HP or the ceramic fail that wasn't my own fault. It's nice to know I'm not paying for a bunch of marketing collateral and a butt kissing salesman to travel around pass out tshirts and coffee cups that's added into the cost of my roll stock. -
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Lower haze when IRR is too high, will be potentiallly lead to cloud edges. -
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Im not that worried about brand recognition. Ive been getting work with Avery and its got little to no brand recognition as far as tint goes. I'm just looking for a good brand that I wont have an issue with. Avery is a fairly cheap option as far as Im aware, so I'm just getting ready to move into the big leagues with a more premium brand. Ive used STek's tint and I was pretty happy with the way it looked, shrank and the overall experience with customer service has been great too. I stopped using it because their specs feel like they are below par compared to the other premium brands. Specifically their TSER. Their NEX line seems to be compared to Xpel Prime XR Plus, but the specs were more on the line of Prime XR. Anyone know how that TSER number is calculated? Is it just a calculation combining light rejected, transmitted, reflected, etc? Looking into panaplex, autobahn, and global now. More specifically global because of recommendations.- 1
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I second the Global suggestion. If you can get past the color(khaki) of the 70% ceramic, it is the best performing film in their line. It has amazing heat rejection properties at a 70% film with very little low angle haze. I don't have anyone complain about it. If you install 50% on windshields then you will LOVE the Global 50% ceramic. One of the prettiest films i've dealt with and I would say "almost" zero low angle haze. It does not perform as well as the 70% in my opinion because they have almost the same "stats". @Dano Hang in there with the brand recognition. Just spit your knowledge and let them look it up if they want too. Global is my favorite of the "big 3" and the recognition is getting out there. -
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Best place to learn window tint ppf
I am currently in the process of getting my detail business going in northern Alabama, and I feel that being able to add tint and ppf, would be a great addition and separate me from some other businesses. I have found a lot of these 2 day work shops, they range from 1 to 5 days, are any of them any good? I would assume the Xpel training etc would be quality, but I was hoping to find something a bit closer to home. I have no issue traveling but if I can find it here or like near Atlanta it would be a lot more convient. Any info on any of these class workshops would be appreciated, and if u got an idea I've overlooked. Let me know that as well,. Thx for the help fellas -
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I've had good results with the Global so far. No minimum requirements but also not much brand recognition in my area. -
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Basically, the technology that is blocking the heat is also creating the low-angle haze. Some films are worse than others, but they all have it. We've only had 2-3 customers complain about it in the last 10 years. So not a major issue at least for us.- 1
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I have been using Avery Dennison's NR Nano Ceramic IR but I keep seeing cloudy results or low-angle haze. I think some haze is acceptable as a trade-off for performance, but there are just some customers who may not be happy with the result. Does anyone know of a tint manufacturer that has little to no low-angle haze? Preferably one without a $10k minimum monthly buy-in or something crazy like that. Does this only affect ceramic tint? -
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