Graphtec 9000 problems with cutting

[gixxer2004]

My friend has a graphtec 9000 that he uses for paint protection film and it keeps skipping the left side of the cut. For example if he is cutting a bumper, it will cut the entire bumper except for the left side inside the pinch roller. It does it whether it is a 10" wide or 50" and always does it on the left side of the material and inside the pinch roller. Does anyone have any advice as to what is causing it? I have a video of it but it wont allow me to upload it.

 

[Notarealsignguy]

Amateur guess here and probably something you have tried already. I'd suggest to try moving the pinch rollers out a little and make sure the page size your file in is the same size or smaller than the graphtec scans as the width.

 

[BigNate]

Amateur guess here and probably something you have tried already. I'd suggest to try moving the pinch rollers out a little and make sure the page size your file in is the same size or smaller than the graphtec scans as the width.

I agree - this was very frustrating in the beginning.

 

[Printy McPrint-Print]

I've had both of my Graphtecs do this occasionally. I usually check the rollers, and the material alignment and restart the cutter. I'm not quite sure why it happens.

 

[Chris-H]

Have you checked that the teflon cutting strip is not damaged? If it is, the blade may not be able to apply the correct depth/pressure to cut through the material.

 

[MrDav3C]

What software are you using to cut? I've used Graphtec plotters for years but never seemed to encounter this issue.

However I have encountered a similar issue with my Roland printers, .eps files and versaworks which is solved by increasing the eps margin setting in VW.

As a workaround, could you create an oversized blank object with no fill or outline that would add padding to your cut lines?

 

[jharler]

The only time I've ever encountered my Graphtec FC9000 not complete a cut like this is when the outer rollers were too close to the cut. I always make sure to leave 2" of padding to either side of the print and keep the outer rollers around 1/2" from the edge of the vinyl.