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  1. FC8600 strange noise when perf cutting. Need help!

    Hello, i have 2 FC8600s. When cutting perf one of the two makes a strange noise like the blade holder hits the bottom metal with force. Everything else works perfectly with extreme accuracy. Only when cutting perf this happens. Both cutters have the exact same settings on perf cutting. I...
  2. Which plotter to replace my CE6000? Used FC8600 OR New CE7000 ?

    Hey guys, Currently I want to replace an old CE6000-60 which shows signs of fatigue and is now 10 years old. It was mainly used for vinyl cutting. I have a limited budget and my choice is between : 1. Used FC8600-60, bought new in 2017, perfect cosmetic condition and obviously also...
  3. FC-8600 Help needed!

    I was cutting some decals over the weekend on my FC-8600-130. I cut a few things in Flexi then switched to Signlab to cut a few things. Then when I went back to Flexi and could not longer poll plotter size, could not send jobs or connect in any way. At first i thought it had to do with switching...
  4. Bomb Sight Alignment Issue with FC8600

    So once I've loaded my media and have begun the bomb-sight alignment with the laser for a Contour Cut, sometimes my plotter head will stop moving across the X axis. The only way around it is to abort the cut job, power cycle the plotter, and start from the top. This usually happens when the head...
  5. For Sale HP Designjet and Graphtec Plotter for Sale

    I have a HP Z6200 Designjet and a Graphtec FC8600-160 for sale. The Designjet has error 11:10 and needs a new trailing cable fix it. $2000 OBO The Graphtec needs a new carriage assembly(about $500). $3500 OBO Buyer can pick up. Otherwise buyer must arrange shipping.
  6. Fc8600 Perf Cut Changing "style"

    So, I've been contour cutting and perf cutting some new prints. Everything cuts fine until I get to the perf cut. Within Cutting Master 3, I select "Software Perforation" and "Style 7". As soon as I send the job, the software switches it to "Style 5". No matter what style I select in the...
  7. Need Help Red Or Blue Blade Holder Graphtec Fc8600

    My plotter came with the Blue blade holder and the CB09UB blade. I Often use the perf cut feature and have read it would be better to purchase the Red blade holder and some of the CB15UA blades and swap them out when i go to do the purf cut. Does anyone have any experience with the red over...
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