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

Revision as of 10:07, 8 August 2018

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

Create/import a file in Inkscape
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Path > Object To Path
File > Save A Copy> choose .plt extension
- Must have Uniconverter installed
  - Uniconverter is installed on the Thinkstation in the Fab Lab and on a number of the laptops

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.

Cutter Offset: 17

After saving the PLT file open it up in Inkscape to verify the output looks right. If there are issues, go back to the source file and save it as a PDF. Open the PDF in Inkscape and then save as PLT. This has fixed all of the conversion issues we have run into so far.

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 *Speed:10
 *Quality:1
+==Tips==
+*After saving the PLT file open it up in Inkscape to verify the output looks right. If there are issues, go back to the source file and save it as a PDF. Open the PDF in Inkscape and then save as PLT. This has fixed all of the conversion issues we have run into so far.
 ==Test Files==
 *[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]