Very cool! They don't make these cutters as durable as they did back then. the quality still stands out. I have a 28" Graphtec CE3000-60 MK2 plotter from 2005. It has the USB built in, along with the serial and parallel ports, I only used the USB. Last time I used it was about 5 years ago and it still cuts very precise 0.3. I no longer need it and it's taking up space, but every now and then someone asks me to cut something larger than 20 inches. I have a smaller 15 inch I use a lot, it's just I don't have much use for such a large cutter.
I think you are 100% correct, the older machines were but like tanks 20+ years ago. You and I are about in the same boat, I might use the 24" cutter 5 times a month. Thanks for sharing!
I've got a Dgi om60 24 inch cutter 1998 model it had really never been used much before I got it ...servo motors only serial and parallel ports ...plus I have a graphtec ce6000-60 also I have gave away and sold my older cheap cutters.
That's awesome, I have a soft spot for vintage older stuff. Next I'm going to look for an Ioline or gerber cutter, those old cutters were tanks and made to last. Still missing my 8600 but it never got used and took up so much room. Thanks for watching!
@@TheSignGuyI have used one daily for about 8 years and I love it. I also have a USCutter plotter but it’s by far inferior to the Mimaki which for the price difference is expected.
I have a Gerber about the same age. The software runs on equally old computer running Windows 98. Uses PS/2 and DB9 port to control it. I wonder if there is newer or better software for it.
When I started out cutting vinyl, I wanted a Gerber FasTrack. Those were the Lamborghini's of vinyl cutters back in the day. Had another shop that had 2 and I can remember those things rocking back and forth cutting vinyl. You might be in luck, I just looked and you can add them in Flexi. Flexi, newer, probably, better, that is open to opinion. LOL
Wow, Flexi is very expensive. It's amazing this Gerber GSx plus has had about 24 years of trouble free service. lettered signs get created at least a few times a months with it. The computer has been replaced 3x, but a compatible one would be difficult to find now. Gerber quoted me $1200 5 years ago for new software. I found SignGo Lite for $139, I think I'll try out the trial.@@TheSignGuy
I had a gerber fasttrack, was my fist roll cutter! Sold it to a buddy, I should get it back. Love your videos! seeing your computer and setup looks exactly like mine afew years back. I have since got flexi as a subscription and doing so I had to upgrade my computer. And that's a rabbit hole of new equipment.
With our original one we had years ago I bet we ran over 1 million dollars of vinyl through it. Total workhorses if maintained still a great vintage investment, and still better than some of the junk cutters sold new today.
Thank you! With the initial connection (not on camera) I tried at 19200 and it stopped communicating, probably something simple I overlooked. Gonna take another look at it, but that is a very good point.
Remember to change both sides and that speed, parity and flow control also must match. Most stuff don't use hw or sw flow control these days, though, and not all usb-serial adapters support it, which may also be a thing to keep in mind. @@TheSignGuy
I'm trying to get that same cutter working with Easy Cut Studio 6. I got the same Keyspan USA-19HS adaptor, installed the driver and found it's on hub 0001. I set the com port to 1 and I can send it to the cutter. It says file sent but the cutter doesn't respond. Got any quick tips for me?
I recently purchased a gcc jaguar 4 and was wondering if it needed a driver on laptop to work. I’m using it to tint with. Or do I need to just get the software and will it work?
Typically the software should have the drivers in the production software. Even if you have the drivers you would have to use a program that you can edit the vectors with like LXi, Flexi, COREL and Illy. Just get the correct software and avoid the headache lol.
Very cool! They don't make these cutters as durable as they did back then. the quality still stands out. I have a 28" Graphtec CE3000-60 MK2 plotter from 2005. It has the USB built in, along with the serial and parallel ports, I only used the USB. Last time I used it was about 5 years ago and it still cuts very precise 0.3. I no longer need it and it's taking up space, but every now and then someone asks me to cut something larger than 20 inches. I have a smaller 15 inch I use a lot, it's just I don't have much use for such a large cutter.
I think you are 100% correct, the older machines were but like tanks 20+ years ago. You and I are about in the same boat, I might use the 24" cutter 5 times a month. Thanks for sharing!
I have the same plotter. I'll be trying to get it to work tomorrow using a parallel to usb adaptor. Thanks for making this video, it's very helpful!
You are welcome
I've got a Dgi om60 24 inch cutter 1998 model it had really never been used much before I got it ...servo motors only serial and parallel ports ...plus I have a graphtec ce6000-60 also I have gave away and sold my older cheap cutters.
That's awesome, I have a soft spot for vintage older stuff. Next I'm going to look for an Ioline or gerber cutter, those old cutters were tanks and made to last. Still missing my 8600 but it never got used and took up so much room. Thanks for watching!
Interesting video!!
Thanks for watching!
Apparently I didn’t have the bell notification turned on for your channel. I was wondering where you went!
Ding, ding!! LOL I'm still around, life's twist's and turn's plus venturing into other things!
New follower, hey have you used a Mimaki plotter??
No, never used a mimaki plotter.
@@TheSignGuyI have used one daily for about 8 years and I love it. I also have a USCutter plotter but it’s by far inferior to the Mimaki which for the price difference is expected.
Awesome content!! What print vinyl would you recommend for generic purposes like for indoor and outdoor signs and simple vehicle decals etc.?
Substance media is all I used.
I have a VJ-24 that I barely used. I'm 70 and don't have time to mess around and learn it. Would you be interested in it.
Thanks! Depends on what you want for it. Lets talk more about it, email me eyecandysigns@gmail.com
Good stuff
Thanks for the visit
I have a Gerber about the same age. The software runs on equally old computer running Windows 98. Uses PS/2 and DB9 port to control it. I wonder if there is newer or better software for it.
When I started out cutting vinyl, I wanted a Gerber FasTrack. Those were the Lamborghini's of vinyl cutters back in the day. Had another shop that had 2 and I can remember those things rocking back and forth cutting vinyl. You might be in luck, I just looked and you can add them in Flexi. Flexi, newer, probably, better, that is open to opinion. LOL
Wow, Flexi is very expensive. It's amazing this Gerber GSx plus has had about 24 years of trouble free service. lettered signs get created at least a few times a months with it. The computer has been replaced 3x, but a compatible one would be difficult to find now. Gerber quoted me $1200 5 years ago for new software. I found SignGo Lite for $139, I think I'll try out the trial.@@TheSignGuy
I had a gerber fasttrack, was my fist roll cutter! Sold it to a buddy, I should get it back. Love your videos! seeing your computer and setup looks exactly like mine afew years back. I have since got flexi as a subscription and doing so I had to upgrade my computer. And that's a rabbit hole of new equipment.
@@dirtycurty6113 Yup, get it back and keep it running! Lawd help me if my computers fail and I have to upgrade computers and buy into subscriptions.
hi.what are the things i should look at when buying a used vinyl cutter? I'm new to this field.
Make sure it works and is compatible with the software you want to use, make sure you can still get cutter blades and parts.
I had that same cutter and it finally gave up last year it was a workhorse though.
With our original one we had years ago I bet we ran over 1 million dollars of vinyl through it. Total workhorses if maintained still a great vintage investment, and still better than some of the junk cutters sold new today.
Is there a type of vinyl or material that’s best for making masking stencils for spray painting firearms or similar?
For flat surfaces I use Oracal 631.
Just enter that communication menu and check if you can set it to 115200bps - that'll speed up communications 12-fold
Thank you! With the initial connection (not on camera) I tried at 19200 and it stopped communicating, probably something simple I overlooked. Gonna take another look at it, but that is a very good point.
Remember to change both sides and that speed, parity and flow control also must match. Most stuff don't use hw or sw flow control these days, though, and not all usb-serial adapters support it, which may also be a thing to keep in mind. @@TheSignGuy
Do you still sell vinyl decals through etsy like you do for a long time? Thx
No, I'm officially retired from sign making. Still have the etsy shop but don't sell there anymore.
@@TheSignGuy Got it. Thank you
Can you recommend a 100-200usd vinyl cutter for sign making? Im really new to this.
Focus more on the software and less on the machine. Anything new or used will work, you just gotta start somewhere.
Where do you get your vinyl at?
Sign Warehouse, US Cutter, Grimco
I'm trying to get that same cutter working with Easy Cut Studio 6. I got the same Keyspan USA-19HS adaptor, installed the driver and found it's on hub 0001. I set the com port to 1 and I can send it to the cutter. It says file sent but the cutter doesn't respond. Got any quick tips for me?
It might be sending to the wrong port that the cutter is connected to?
I recently purchased a gcc jaguar 4 and was wondering if it needed a driver on laptop to work. I’m using it to tint with. Or do I need to just get the software and will it work?
Typically the software should have the drivers in the production software. Even if you have the drivers you would have to use a program that you can edit the vectors with like LXi, Flexi, COREL and Illy. Just get the correct software and avoid the headache lol.