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Plotters and Cutting Systems for PPF, Vinyl and Window Film.
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looking to buy plotter
by Guest AnRCustomTinting- 4 replies
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I am looking to buy a 60" DGI OM150 plotter or something close. Anyone looking to sell?
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So we have a mac now that my dell has totally cooked. Anyone use a mac with a software program for the plotter?
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software
by Guest roach1999- 8 replies
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Was wondering if anyone has heard of or used us-cutter my-tinter software? They claim u dont have to have internet to use it. Dont have anything right now but I am looking. I am teaching my boys how to tint and wanting to cut down on waist.
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Doing a new Honda CRZ tomorrow and precision cut doesn't have it yet. Which software will be the 1st to have it? Post when your software gets it and the name of software . Aug 1 The car release date was aug 26 2010
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Just playing with scraps around the shop. These are a few popular things I see getting sold. Put them up on some local car forums
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if so how do you like it? Thanks.
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plotter
by Guest english- 5 replies
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hi there,I do the window tinting.and I was thinking of buying a plotter for doing stickers,what is a good make to go for.?thanks as I would not know really what to buy.cheers
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Now I have no idea what a job like this should cost, any suggestion? PM me.
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looking for LBZ sticker or logo . Can't find one
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New to plotters and cutters. Suggestions on what to buy. Thanks
by Guest jparsons- 0 replies
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I am looking for some advice and suggestions from experienced people with more knowledge than I obviously have right now on the type of machine for decal creation that I should be looking for. Whether that be a printer, cutter or other option I should be looking towards. Thank you so much in advance for your help. Here is some information of what I do and an idea of what I am looking for in a machine to accomplish this. We currently run a real estate brokerage and development firm, auction sales company and various rental / storage businesses. I am looking to expand on doing our own signage (and a lot of it) for increased advertising along with maintenance of needed …
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need my roof wrapping in gloss black. please help!
by Guest craigmk6- 1 reply
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hi guys I need my roof wrapping in gloss black its a new seat ibiza with a panaramic roof and I hate that the rest of the roof is white. can you point me in the direction of someone who can do me a good job of it. I was going to use racoon in leeds but they are shutdown at the moment?? im based in leeds but will travel for it as long as its not too far. please help regards, craig
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As more days go by I am learning about getting the plotter to run smoothly. One thing I think would be nice is some info on films that run well through the cutter. If there is a thread on this can someone direct me, if not, can we start one?
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Golf vectors
by Guest SIR TINTSALOT- 2 replies
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I have a banner I am doing today and I need a vector of a guy swinging a golf club or something in that fashion. If anybody has one email it to me. I can't find a good one online.
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signboard cutter
by Guest tint325i- 8 replies
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does anyone know a good cheap signboard cutter capable of cutting dibond available in uk? thanks in advance
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Ok guys .... I find what I think is a goop deal on a plotter, let me get you opinions on the machine it a graphtec fc5100-150. Once again I would like to thank everyone for the input I have received.
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Im trying to have some stitching done on company shirts . They are telling me there is a 40 $ digitizing fee . What is this all about . are they charging me to make it a vector file ?
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Could someone vectorize (did I say that right??) a jpeg file for me? it's a small file that I could just email over. Thanks!!
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I've seen the translucent gray vinyl in my catalog, like I have seen put on some headlights in some pics, and wondered if it would work on a open-bow boat windshield. Has anyone tried this and what is the durability of the stuff in a similar application? I'm looking at an Oracal catalog BTW.
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I need a cutter recommendation
by Guest WindowMan- 2 replies
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I have a window cleaning co. and want to buy a really low end machine to cut signage for my truck, some signs to put on telephone poles, make about 500 decals and even make some "Store Closing" or "Sale" signs for my current retail store customers. I have a low price point that I have to hit. I looked at these: http://www.uscutter.com/USCutter-MH-series...tter-_p_25.html and http://www.screenprintingsupplies.com/Seiki_SK-720T.htm I also am considering used machines but don't really know what to look for. The question is, Am I getting in over my head? Is the learning curve steep? Is there expensive software I have to buy in addition to this? Or is there open source …
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For those of you who use lxi software how do u do arch lettering
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Ok guys I have seen several threads about these plotters and it all runs together.... So Im looking for some opinions of my own.... I'm old-school hand cut for about 23 years now and had some dealing many years ago with cutters not enough to matter and it was a while ago... So this is what im looking for easy to learn and simple to use, my main use for this is to help my helpers a little and get them it the mix a little more... WE are a formula-one dealer and go through a lot of Pinnacle and air blue so cutting back on film waste from the helpers would be wonderful. I have no plans to stop hand cutting but willing to give the plotter another try..... so guys help m…
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I have been useing FVD software for years now with a Roland 400 ,, and used 20/20 and computer cut before that. Never cared to even try lulu's made up software. I was curious why I don't see much talk about Film and Vinyl Designs on here. Are they that bad or just unknown? I can do anything I want with that software so I was curious.
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new plotter
by Guest orym- 8 replies
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Hello everyone I just ordered a cutting plotter model rabbit HX-1360 from ebay which comes with software artcut.I was wondering will I need any drivers to get the plotter to work with the software Thanks
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a few pics of how it turned out........ 1st pic is of logo put together at the shop 2nd pic is after I apllied tint/logo on the inside and added vinyl to the ouside of the glass 3rd and 4th pic is after I placed white vinyl on the ouside of lettering. (could tint see at night, because of glare) 5th pic is of the finished door from the inside
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Car vinyl graphics templates????
by Guest twistedmonkey- 0 replies
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hi all I have a question ive been doing vinyl signs decals and graphics for a while. I was woinedring if anyone knows where I can get templates for specific cars/ what I mean is lets a a vector eps or ai template for a camaro hood stripe design or a charger or a challanger. I know these are all owned by the manufacturer but how come there are so many companies selling all these custom cut vinyl graphics that looks original design. there had to be a compant like ppf film templates that I can purchase the patterns anyone has any ideas????? thank you all
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Been saving my little butt off and have the cash. Now that I have it I really don't want to let it go, but, I suppose this is what I have been saving for. I primarily do auto tint though I would like to have access to PPF and custom patterns. Initially I was sold on ComputerCut, seems to have a lot of support, but I made that determination before some of the newer programs come out. I am open to buying as a package, or separate. If any company offers setup that would be awesome though I sincerely down that will happen. Aside from that I am looking for good quality patterns, good quality equipment. I would like to try and keep everything under about $8k. So far I h…
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Hi all, would it be a bad idea to have a Plotter if your just starting to tint? A friend of mine has a plotter that he used to cut Clear Bra stuff for cars, and he told me I could use it if I want since he doesnt do clear bras anymore. Any, ideas or tips would help, Thanks for reading.
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installation pricing
by Guest byoung- 7 replies
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I'm doing a little research and trying to figure out how much window tinters charge to install a window graphic. Anyone willing to share their opinion?
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I have a graphtek FC5100-100 plotter. It is not cutting film smoothly. The blade is bouncing ( I guess it is pouncing ) not sure how to turn this feature off. I am very frustrated. Believe it or not the Graphtek tech support guys are super nice but really not much help. please give some ideas
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Maltese Cross
by Guest djtekk707- 6 replies
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Hey guys/gals I was wondering if anyone can help me out? I need a maltese cross for one of my firefighter buddies but can't seem to find any. I was hoping someone can send me one for my plotter. eps or ai format if possible. Thank You! Getitdarker@gmail.com Something along the lines as this...
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pinstripe
by Guest cutsler08- 5 replies
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Does any one know what this pinstripe is called, or where to find it...
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JUST STARTING OUT
by Guest baby blue- 9 replies
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HELLO WINDOW TINTING WORLD MY NAME IS BABY BLUE AND I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE MY SELF TO YOU....I WILL BE ATTENDING A WINDOW TINTING SCHOOL ON MAY 3RD, AND I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THAT, I AM ALSO LOOKING INTO GOING TO SCHOOL FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN....I HAVE COME TO TERMS THAT TINTING IS NOT A TRADE THAT YOU CAN MASTER BUT I AM GOING TO TRY MY DARNDEST TO DO IT BIG....LOL!!! SO WITH THAT SAID I AM GOING TO NEED ALL OF THE ADVICE AND HELP THAT I CAN GET......THANKS A BUNCH FOR ALL WHO CAN SPARE SOME TIME TO OFFER ADVICE AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!
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To the people who use plotters.. Which would you use.. best use of cost and ease of use.. Items I may need it for. 1) tint 2) PPF 3 ) Vinyl..? Roland, Graphate, etc... Thanks..Tint51
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plotter
by Guest blindsey- 0 replies
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does anybody have a used plotter that they would like to sell??
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Does anybody have any oracal 651 series vinyl in pink #041. I don't want to buy a roll for a 5" decal. Happy to pay for vinyl and shipping. Thanks, Chris
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Can anyone tell me what this font is?? Just the larger one...
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these are some good people I have my catalog already..im very impressed with the selection of graphics they have "instock". I have set up my account already and believe it will help my my business out. had sold a american flag today, that I will be installing on a crv "Honda" next week. thinking that the posters will be a good sells tool and I always thought that they are easier to install than tint...lol.since they go on the outside. I will be adding a picture of my install next week... so please give them a chance...I know I miss my glass scapes and this is my answer to making some extra money
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So I tried a plotter years ago and hated it. The software sucked, cuts were off and the blade sucked too. I gave up on that. Recently I have been helping a big shop that does high volume and use a plotter for everything they do. I can't remember the software, sorry. So after going through a little training on the plotter and software, relearning...I was excited from what they told and showed me. I was under the assumption that this new stuff works great and it is so precise and cuts perfectly. So I have done about 15 cars now with it. I don't think any of the front doors have lined up. It is even worse than I remember. I like to leave a nice 1/32 edge on doors. …
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I was so wanting a picture with these side by side, but it had started raining when my customers got back to pick up the second car.. rollin sound jax florida 7727 blanding blvd 32244
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Here are a few pics of a CX I am rebuilding for a client. Cutter was owned by another tint/car audio shop some years ago. They sold both plotters to my client, one in perfect condition,this one not so much. Here it is with the lower end gutted out. Here is what pretty much runs the whole machine. Together there about $1500.00. I am replacing the power unit, then we will see if the main board has issues. This is just an end shot with the user board. carriage motor and cable. Just thought I would share and let you see what these machines run off of incase you havnt ever had to work on one.
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Bump on this. I spoke with Film & Vinyl Design and the rep told me their cutting software contains the drivers for the Graphtec 4100 models. They also mentioned it will work with Windows 11. Any one have experience with this program, good or bad things to say about it? -
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Need some help
Push out all the air you can then… Heat up area with heat gun and use a hard card to press them down while everything is still fresh… don’t over heat prep work is key… you can also use masking tape on the gaskets and carefully peel the tape out once you have all the fingers out- 1
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Wtb Solar Gard Supreme NR 40
Would like to buy a partial roll of the Solar Gard Supreme NR 40… needs to about 25ft x 30” plus and a 5% strip for the front windshield let me know if you could help out just a former window tinted here the has a new truck I wanna work on Thanks -
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Canadian Tinter Looking for work in US
35 years old. Over 10 years in the field doing automotive tint and ppf. Currently managing / working as main installer in Edmonton, Alberta. Xpel/Suntek, DAP/Core experience. Long story short, Canada became boring and i would want to give US a shot. Love what i am doing, getting paid well for where i am but i know i can do more & its hard to jump higher than your head where i am. if there are shops that are willing to provide i good Canadian installer a job offer i would like to talk. P.S. Would love to be in the place that is busy year round. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Dano - thanks for the input. Like I mentioned, the drivers are no longer available online or through Graphtec. I found a company "DriverGuide" online that says they have the most current drivers called "Graphtec FC4100 Driver Update Utility" they swear it fixes common communication errors, printer head glitching and operates on Windows 11 - they want $30 for a 3 moth subscription to their data base and claim to have the driver but I have also heard there is the possibility of using either another Graphtec driver, or also depending on the cutting software the driver for the plotter may be included in the software. I know FlexFilm's cutting program supports an FC4100-75 but have never seen a review on their software, its capabilities/functions, or its overall accuracy. I do not want to trash a perfectly good plotter. So I am not just going to jump into buying another plotter if I can get the one I got for free one working. It was working fine with the previous owner for vinyl sign making, stenciling, and window tint I watched it work. As much as I would love a newer FC Plotter, there are cheaper options out there that compare and will work with my current computers. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
1. Try switching the output language from the machine. It's either set on HPGL or HPPL. 2. Check to see that you have the right driver. 3. You may need to run Windows XP. 4. Toss that whole rig in the garbage and find a used FC 8000-130 or 160. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Hello all, I am new to owning a plotter and in need of some help. I recently inherited a working Graphtec FC4100-75 in amazing condition -near new - from a closing vinyl/tint business. It has a new cutting strip already installed and came with a blade (not sure what blade). The previous owner was using Tint-Tek and Flexi 6.1 on an archaic PC that cannot even connect to the internet anymore. As a side note I am not very tech savvy when it comes to terminology or linking the devices together, but I can read and comprehend things just fine. Part 1: I am trying to figure out how to get the Plotter properly connected and communicating to a new 2024 MacBook Pro M3 (OS Sonoma 14.4.1) or my 2022 Microsoft Surface Pro X (Windows 11) using the Serial-Com Port with a RS-232C adapter to USB-C. Currently I was able to get the plotter set up and even dialed in the test cutting properly for Vinyl and PPF with the blade it came with. On my old 2019 MacBook Air, I was also able to register the plotter as a "printer". At the time I had an active trial for Core just to test cutting capabilities, but it never cut any patterns once set up when I selected send to cut, it would only roll the material in/out. Since upgrading my Mac, I cannot get the Plotter to connect at all to the new Mac Book Pro - Have not tried with the Surface Pro yet - Need advise/help here, I was thinking of just designating the Surface Pro X to the shop if I can get it to work, but also happy go buy whatever will work (including a whole new PC with Windows 10). I am not able to find drivers for the plotter, so getting it to communicate properly is my main goal. Part 2: Knowing that this is an older legacy Graphtec plotter, I can imagine there isn't a ton of options out there that provide tint/ppf cuts that are compatible anymore and I need some help tracking down what will work best. As much as I love Core, I am not a high enough volume shop right now to spend what they want per month for both tint and ppf patterns - any solid alternatives that could work well? Avery VDT, Suntek, Llumar, or any ideas would help. I also plan to make custom vinyl decals so advice on other programs that work for this would help too, something like Digi-Cut, Flexi, or...? Part 3: Once I get everything set up and working properly, I am in need of some help picking out the right blades for cutting patterns for Carbon Tint, Ceramic Tint, PPF, & Vinyl. I can already set up all the specifics like Force, Speed, and Quality, but I am trying to figure out what blades I should be using with each material as there are a million options out there. I prefer Graphtec's Blades but I am coming from hand cutting everything. So not up to par on what works with what. Final Notes: I have read the entire Users Manual for the Plotter. Cover to cover, twice, and have only gotten this far. I spoke with Graphtec support but they did not have any help to offer, they told me it is an outdate model they no longer offer support with and recommended me asking around on forms or using a computer repair shop to get things connected. I spoke with a Computer Repair shop I have used for many things and they told me it would be $600 to $1,000 to have them come out just to get it connected to the computer and working properly. I am hoping with some guidance and industry knowledge here I can get it up and running for my business needs. I truly appreciate all the help I can get, otherwise I am just going to sell it and continue hand cutting everything (not ideal with the technologies we have available now-a-days). It really is like new and I'd hate to see it gone when I know there are answers. Thanks in advance for any help with this. -
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At What VLT% does visibility start being impacted
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WE ARE HIRING - Window Tinter needed Waldorf MD 20602
Vega Motorsport is expanding its Team we need an Experienced Automotive Glass Tinter Duties:- Install Automotive glass Film with a high level of quality, Be punctual and reliable in attendance, Perform miscellaneous job related activities. Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED, At least 2yrs experience in automotive glass tinting, Must have a valid driver's permit with a clean record, Keen attention to detail, Excellent eye coordination to detail, Ability to work in a fast pace environment, Courteous to staff and customers. Call 301 932 8342 or Send CV and cover letter to darrel@vegadetailing.com -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
It's probably worthwhile mentioning that I live in a gets very hot in summer and mostly year long, and never gets to a point where snow fall is a concern. Record High Temperature: 48.9 Celsius or 120 Fahrenheit Mean maximum °C (°F): 38.8 C or 101.8 F Mean daily maximum °C (°F): 31.2 Celsius or 88.2 Fahrenheit Mean daily minimum °C (°F): 3 Celsius or 37.4 Fahrenheit Mean minimum °C (°F): 1.6 C or 34.9 F Record low °C (°F): -6 Celsius or 21.2 Fahrenheit To the USA based forum users, think: Dallas-Fort Worth Texas region (in particular around Denton/Sherman) Houston Texas Harlingen, Texas Orlando, Florida Tampa, Florida Lawton, Oklahoma San Diego, California Los Angeles, California San Jose, California Fresno, California Sacramento, California Puebla de Zaragoza in Mexico For Europeans, think: Spain (Cordoba) Italy (Palermo) Portugal (Lisbon) Greece (Athens, Crete, etc)
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