novice trying to understand cutters

[ady347]

ok, i have been looking on this forum and cant find a answer so here goes

been looking at this as a 1st cutter for a novice who knows nothing lol

http://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/craftrobo- ... 4QodLSYx-A

i understand a cutter can cut vinyl but i have a few questions! my question might sound stupid but anyway.

1. what type of vinyl is used on a heat press/shirt if you wanted to do a basic logo in a plain colour?
2. if you print something on transfer paper and want to use a cutter to cut it out, how does this work? do you print on the transfer paper then insert that paper into the cutter?
as you have the image on your computer i guess it cuts the image from that, but you have the printed paper loaded into it?

[mrs maggot]

1. heat transfer vinyl - see the vinyl section

2. using registration marks, i think martin put that information on your other post in printers? - there is lots of information on craft robo, what it can and cant do, youtube videos etc try this one to get started http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dpe0FuajQk

[noobie_uk]

Hi,

1. There are a whole bunch of different vinyls for t-shirts that give different effects etc. Have a look at www.xpres.co.uk, they have a good range with instructions for use and explain what there best use is etc. The type of vinyl you use is also dependant on the material of your garment.

2. To print and cut transfers you need a cutter that can "contour cut". You print out your image with 3 registration marks then put the printed piece into your cutter, set the cutter to look for the registration marks and it should then scan the media. Once it's found the marks it can work out where the image is and where to cut.


This is a VERY basic explanation, have a look on youtube for videos on contour cutting.

[mrs maggot]

no probs noob. its one of those things - a lot of this information is already out there on companies websites, BMS, Target, etc maybe we should put a glossary together ?

[skru]

My suggestion : DONT BUY THEM THIS IS A TOY !!! NOISY,TRICKY,EXPENCIVE ! save some £ and buy proper one Roland,Summa if You are serious about cut !

any problem plese ask !

[gstk]

When we started up we bought a set up from The Magic Touch ( www.themagictouch.co.uk ) They were pretty helpful. Before you spend hard earned cash I think a lot of suppliers might do the same. Go and see them and they will demonstrate the various bits of kit with no obligation. It might give you a better idea. It isnt as easy as everyone thinks. Also I think Graphtec UK is based in Shrewsbury - might be worth asking them if they have any dealers near you to go and see.

[mrs maggot]

its a good basic cutter, some people use them all the time, but you are limited on size, as its only A4 depends on if you are doing this for a hobby, friends and family - or hoping to build a sustainable business.

[Kaz]

My suggestion : DONT BUY THEM THIS IS A TOY !!! NOISY,TRICKY,EXPENCIVE ! save some £ and buy proper one Roland,Summa if You are serious about cut !

any problem plese ask !

Many people use this cutter as and don't have any problems with it.

There's always going to be an element of noise from a cutter as it does it's thing. Would love to have a cutter that didn't make any noise, then I could be cutting all night long, lol

[Paul]

down with kaz! This toy helped me understand cuting prosess and countur cutting. Also it helped meake some money for biger machine. I recomend it if you know nothing about cutters as CR is very simple to set. also if you planing to cut odd sticker or small tshirt vinyl then yes. go for it. If you wish to do slightly biger design and faster cutting then go for larger one.

Regards to what skru mentioned about noise i must say i dont know any quite machine with this price tag or even double that. But again. I know nothing about cutting.

[bikertec]

down with kaz! This toy helped me understand cuting prosess and countur cutting. Also it helped meake some money for biger machine. I recomend it if you know nothing about cutters as CR is very simple to set. also if you planing to cut odd sticker or small tshirt vinyl then yes. go for it. If you wish to do slightly biger design and faster cutting then go for larger one.

Regards to what skru mentioned about noise i must say i dont know any quite machine with this price tag or even double that. But again. I know nothing about cutting.

But great with printers.