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  1. Question Which forum would be appropriate for this type of question?

    I had some success for once, using a diluted Jacquard brand ink, Pinata being the product name, diluted with their extender to a 50:50 ratio and applied with overlapping strokes. I have started this and the client is happy with it, so I guess it's ended well. here's what it looks like: So I...
  2. Question Which forum would be appropriate for this type of question?

    Yeah, I looked into a product by Kapco for sand masking and the price was, uh...10 yds for $195? wow. In the future I'm gonna try some Ultra-Cut II which I hear is pretty good. I mean, oramask 813 is flawless on smooth surfaces, even a little bump every now and then it can handle. But that...
  3. News Warning for everybody in this forum

    I was going to purchase a part from dutaprint for my cutter. Changed my mind after doing a few searches.
  4. Question Which forum would be appropriate for this type of question?

    Okay, guess I'll post here. I am a mural artist/painter by trade and I am currently working on a ceiling project using my 1st cutter to produce stencils to mask a pattern that I then paint onto said ceiling. My issue is twofold, one being, the stencil material I am using: Oramask 813. I wish...
  5. Question Which forum would be appropriate for this type of question?

    Hello, I was wondering which forum would be a good place to post a question regarding the use of vinyl stencils on a ceiling? I have run into a couple of issues with my current project and wanted to see if anyone could help, but I'm wary of posting in the wrong subforum.
  6. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I may...*MAY* being based on my income level at the time, may just get a print/plot solution. I currently own a dinosaur HP designjet that is built like a tank (and just as slow) and its younger sibling who is below a home-made shelf/mount. I think tossing three...
  7. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    Okay so after disassembly and re-assembly, there are no broken wheels, and the plotter is cutting much better. It seems there was some adjustments needed, but everything appears to be working well again. I am wondering if there are just certain parts that are wearing down and reaching their...
  8. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    Wow, good suggestions. I am going to disassemble the cutting head tonight and take a close look at the wheels.
  9. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    XtremeXccessories: So I changed out the old blade today. Same issue. Below is the test I ran. I also ran an offset test in VinylMaster Cut 4.0 which is what I am using. The test is below, but I believe the machine offset is currently set at 0.54. Balstestrat: I have linked a video here...
  10. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    Hey all, Thank you for the responses. I just cleaned the heck out of the machine, making sure to remove any dirt from the platen and pinch rollers, and generally clean the cutter head. I did not find any buildup of residue on the knife holder end and added some thin oil to the blade holder tip...
  11. Question: Still new to vinyl cutting. Sawtooth or jagged edges on Vinyl Cuts?

    Greetings, I am still fairly new to vinyl cutting, and everyday I learn something new. Im using a Mutoh Kona 1400 and Oramask 813 film to make stencils. I recently noticed I am getting more "sawtooth" edges on curves where I was previously printing smooth, clean curves. How should I handle...
  12. Need Help Switched to a copy of Vinyl Master Pro, now my MUTOH is cutting way too small

    Ok, was able to do a hard reset on my plotter. Checked the resolution in the settings, and updated the mm in Ok, after checking my plotters settings, apparently the printers firmware has become corrupted. I have found the latest firmware for the machine on Mutoh's FTP site and updated it...
  13. Need Help Switched to a copy of Vinyl Master Pro, now my MUTOH is cutting way too small

    Yes, I did. In fact, this is where the issue with the machine behaving strangely occurred. I changed the "Device Units per mm" from the default of "1016" per mm that was in the box, to the "39.37" indicated on that page. When I did a test cut, it was way off. The test square on the screen was...
  14. Need Help Switched to a copy of Vinyl Master Pro, now my MUTOH is cutting way too small

    I am using a secondhand MUTOH Kona 1400 which I was using with "easy cut studio" previously and cutting rather well. I switched to a version of Vinyl Master Cut, and now all of a sudden my plotter appears to be cutting nearly -120% smaller than it should. Quick example: I create a new...
  15. Need Help Easy Cut Studio - Scaling issue?

    Hello, I am using Easy Cut studio which to me seems rather basic and no-frills. Today I tried to cut a 30" wide simple lettering banner on a roll of oramask and sent the data to my Mutoh Kona 1400. The machine started cutting, but right away I noticed it was cutting outside the required...
  16. Just In Just wanted to say Hello and Introduce myself.

    Interesting! I am currently planning on removing the head and inspecting it for damage/or missing parts. I got this machine used, as-is, from a sign shop. I was told that the blade was saw-blading the cuts, and it needed a new head. For my purposes, it hasn't caused any issues, but maybe it was...
  17. Just In Just wanted to say Hello and Introduce myself.

    Hello All, My nickname is "GWIZ" because it's a "nom de plume" I picked up as a teen. I am a new member to this forum but have been dabbling in the non-professional world of sign painting and Murals for some time. I seem to have always had a "day-gig" and worked on my hobby on the side for as...
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