Graphtec FC2200-90/EX
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This is a flatbed vinyl cutter and plotter. It works.
Contents
Workflow
- Create/import a file in Inkscape
- Select all
- 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
- 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.
- It will choose the first file in the folder, so make sure yours is the only one
Settings
Small Blade (Blue Knob)
Cutter Offset: 17
Starting point for vinyl:
- Stickout: 0.2mm
- Force:18
- Speed:10
- Quality:1