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Info

Facts about the machine:

  • Controller: 16 bit CPU
  • Interface: USB
  • Laserpoint for contourcutting
  • Max Cutting Speed: 400mm/s
  • Cutting Force: 0 - 400g
  • Repeatability: <+- 0.1mm
  • Mechanical Resolution: 0.0254mm/step
  • High stepping motor, micro-step driver
  • Language: DM-PL HP/GL automatic identification
  • Contact: USCutter
  • Support forum: USCutter forum
 

Plotter Setup


Perform these steps before setting up SignCut:

  • Install the USB-driver included on the CD with the machine.
  • Setup the machine, connect all cables once the USB-driver has been installed.
  • Check that the cutting-head is not against any of the red buttons.
  • Make sure the machine is powered on and in online-mode.
Now you are ready to go to setup SignCut, click the tab for your operating system above.

SignCut Windows Setup


To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:
  • Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
  • Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
  • In the Manufacturer list, choose "USCutter".
  • In the Cutter list, choose the model you have.
  • In the Device list, choose your virtual COM-port.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
  • Now you are ready to start cutting.

SignCut Mac Setup


To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:
  • Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
  • Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
  • In the Manufacturer list, choose "USCutter".
  • In the Cutter list, choose the model you have.
  • In the Device list, choose the device that begins with "/dev/cu". If it is missing, then you need to install the driver for your machine.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
  • Now you are ready to start cutting.

Contour cutting


To setup the laserpoint for contourcutting with SignCut, please see the following documents:

Step-by-step walk through guide to contourcut
Video demonstrating the whole process. (With audio)
Video demonstrating how to create contours quickly with SignIt

 

Productivity Tips

Signcut Productivity pro has implemented the most advanced system of weedlines in the latest release. It includes tools for both interactive and automatic weedlines. This decrease the amount of time setting up a job to cut and increase your productivity when actually weeding.