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Software suggestions for PNC-960

functionpdx

New Member
Hi everyone, I've worked in a couple sign shops doing production but never had to be on the end of things where I had to setup files so I'm hoping I can get some educated advice. I think I'm in the right place.
I just bought($300) a Roland CAMM 1 PNC-960 off craigslist and I'm not sure what software works the best, I managed to make a few cuts with CorelDraw12(XP) but I'm hoping there's something else out there that makes more sense. I'll be doing most of the artwork in Illustrator on a mac and just need something that understands the machine and makes it easy to import eps or ai files. Any help at all will be appreciated.
 

functionpdx

New Member
Seems like a good thing

Only having to work in one program. Didn't see the freebie download though, but in the scheme of things is $450 a fair price? I had no idea I could run my plotter with a mac, that would be ideal but finding a driver for Tiger seems like a challenge, it was hard enough just to find one for XP.
 

Rick

Certified Enneadecagon Designer
The freebie download was years ago...I think it was for Illustrator V.7.0. I design in Illy CS3 Mac and cut in Flexi on P.C. right now, but since i rarely cut vinyL, it works for right now...if i had to cut all the time, I would probably use Magi-sign.
 

functionpdx

New Member
Thanks

I'll get the trial and check it out, but I'm leaning on something that works in windows, having two spare pc's and the mac is a powerbook without a serial port. I putting a little shop together in my basement and don't really have the funds right now for another computer. Maybe sometime in the hopefully near future.
 
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