FAQ Cutter

 

 

0.8 mm (including backing paper)

Basically, Jaguar & Expert SignPal cutters accept HPGL commands from your computer. The HPGL command language is a widely used graphical language. It is not affected by your operating system. However, the cutting software that you use may have a compatibility issue if it was developed before Windows XP. Sign makers should check with their cutting software supplier for upgraded software in order to resolve any compatibility problems.

Basically, the knife shipped with a cutting plotter has a 5 mile cutting lifespan. However, it varies depending on different applications. Therefore, it is encouraged to use the Cut Test function to verify the sharpness of the blade and to choose an appropriate cutting force. The Cut Test procedure will not only provide you with a means of selecting a proper tool force, prolonging the knife's lifespan, but will also assist you in checking if you have chosen the right settings (offset for instance) to ensure output quality.

Yes, the SignPal Jaguar & Expert series has a built-in contour cutting function. By enabling the contour cutting function, sign makers can utilize contour cutting with most cutting software, such as SignPal (Expert, Master and Pro versions), FlexiSign, EasySign, Signlab and even Corel Draw.

Yes, you can pounce paper with the Jaguar series. However, you need a pouncing tool (it is an optional item) to replace the cutting tool.

Yes, you can do it with a Jaguar series cutting plotter.

All SignPal cutters come with free drivers, which work with Corel Draw. Sign makers can edit their signs with Corel Draw, and then send the data through the driver to the vinyl cutter, finishing the cutting job easily, even though Corel Draw is not a professional sign-making software. There is some software designed specially for vinyl cutting, for example, the SignPal software. It is best to use cutting software with cutters. SignPal software has four different versions (Apprentice, Expert, Master and Pro) to fit the needs of all sign makers. In addition, sign makers can also buy Flexisign, SignLab, EasySign, Signwizard, etc. software. They all support these cutters.

There are three things sign makers should consider when buying a vinyl cutter.
1. Tracking ability: Better tracking ability means sign makers can make a higher quality and bigger sign during one cutting job when compared with other cutters. Time is money. Better tracking helps sign makers make signs more efficiently.
2. Cutting speed: High-speed cutters make signs faster than slower cutters. Again, time is money. Faster cutter help sign makers make more money.
3. Cutting force: Cutters with higher cutting force can cut on various media. For example, cutting sandblast or reflective material needs a higher cutting force. If the cutting force of the cutter is not high enough, it will limit the sign maker’s business to only vinyl cutting.

We supply a series of vinyl cutters. Some of which are the Jaguar, Bengal & Sable series.

1. The Jaguar series comes in four models (61 cm, 76cm, 101cm and 132cm in maximum cutting width). The Jaguar series is a versatile, professional line. The cutting speed of Jaguar is up to 1530cm/sec. It can track media up to 10 meters in length. In addition, its 600-gram cutting force can cut not only on vinyl but also on several other materials. Besides, the Jaguar series can pounce paper (pouncing tool is an optional item), making contour cutting, over cutting media, emulating tangential cutting and many other features a snap! The versatile Jaguar series can help sign makers make signs efficiently and precisely.

2. The Expert Series have one model (60 cm). Both have cost effective and compact design. This vinyl cutter has reasonable cutting speed and tracking ability, which is suitable for most of vinyl cutting applications. Its user friendliness and easy operations help new signmakers build up a business easily. It is a very good cutter for department stores or shopping malls that need to make signs for frequent promotional activities. This is recommended for beginners.

The following procedure can be applied to all Jaguar & Expertseries drivers. Please insert the CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Step 1.

Click the "Start" menu on the Windows Task Bar and click on the "Printers and Faxes" selection to start the process.

Step 2.

Select "Add a printer" to go to the next step.

Step 3.

Once you see the "Add Printer Wizard" click "Next" to proceed. You will be guided through each step of the installation process.

Step 4.

Select the "Local printer attached to this computer" option. Then, click "Next" to go to the next step and complete the process.

 

QUICK LINKS

 

card Graficad Creation, Inc.
Unit 208 Richville Corporate Centre, 1314 Commerce Avenue Extension
Madrigal business Park, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines 1770
Telephone: +63 (2) 772-1378; 772-1379; 771-1959; 973-7042
Facsimile: +63 (2) 772-1380
Webasite: www.graficad-inc.com
E-mail: sales@graficad-inc.com
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