Vinyl Cutter
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| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
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| Make/Model | Jaguar II |
| Arrival Date | 2012 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | 2Dprinting at pumpingstationone.org |
| Where | Removed |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $2300 |
| Host Area | Removed Equipment |
Status
2024-10-30:
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The Demise of the Jaguar II The Tragic Tale of a Misunderstood Technological Artifact The mighty Jaguar II, a vinyl cutter of ancient lineage, had fallen into obscurity within the hallowed halls of Pumping Station: One. Its newer, more versatile kin, the Mimaki CJV30-160, had usurped its throne, a sleek and powerful creature that could both print and cut with unparalleled precision.
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2023-11-29: At some point in time the Mimaki_CJV30-160 replaced this vinyl cutter. The vinyl cutter no longer exists.
2022-11-06: User permission error keeping printer from working.
2018-11-03: Perfect working condition. Cut 60 square feet today.
Authorization
Viral. Any authorized user can train and authorize another. Record authorizations on this wiki page, below. At the moment there are no regularly scheduled authorization sessions. Contact/ask an authorized user or the area host.
Tips on how to use (After Authorized)
Quick Start Guide: [1]
The full manual can be found here: [2]
See a Useful Video.
Loading Media
- Raise the lever on the upper back right of the machine
- Slide in the media (up to 24" or 600mm). It helps to have a rectangular piece so the machine can recognize the size. Center it over some of the grooved rollers so they are as close to the edges as possible.
- Slide the pinch rollers from behind over the grooved roller you chose.
- Lower roller with the lever.
- Read the display and push the arrow button for the type of media you are loading. For a single sheet (not a roll), for example you would press the right arrow (see screen shot below)
Note: It determines the width of the media by the placement of the two outer rollers:
Importing
The Software used is CoCut Standard 2015. We no longer use the software that came with the cutter.
The software does import svg or ai files. One thing to be careful with svg is to set your document settings to 96 DPI. This way exporting from your editing software then importing to CoCut Pro will maintain actual physical size.
Notes:
- Make sure to check any files you download from the internet for hidden artifacts
- Make sure all your borders/strokes are set to 0px or you will get 3 cuts for the border (inner stroke, outer stroke and object edge)
Cutting
When your graphic is ready to cut, click the File -> Output menu. This will bring up the "Output to device" window.
Things you need to set on this window:
- Make sure "Settings via comm" is turned on via machine settings.TODO: Need to lookup the actual setting name.
- Pressure: Good starting point is 30g or 1oz. Standard glossy vinyl cuts well at 60g.
- Speed: Good starting point is 10cm/s or 4in/s
- Material Width: Click "Read Material" button. See Loading Media
- Material Length: Click "Read Material" button. See Loading Media
- Overcut: Good starting point is 0.25mm or 0.01in
Do Preview your cut because depending on your setting the cut layout is not necessary exactly what you laid out in the svg file. Note also that in the preview you can rearrange the layout, including duplicating, rotating, or removing cuts.
If you're having trouble accepting your media, sunlight from the window may be affecting the sensors. Roll the vinyl cutter away from the direct sunlight.
Note:
The output settings for speed and pressure can be set on the machine itself.
- Turn off "Settings via comm" TODO: Need to lookup the actual setting name.
- Take the cutter offline (hit on/off line button)
- Hit the speed or pressure button
- Use arrow keys to change value
- Hit enter
- Put the cutter online by hitting the on/off line button a second time
Blades
There are 3 types of blade for the cutter:
- Black Cap - Fine detail cutting - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/341/8/cutters-and-plotters/P-gcc-jaguar-ii-cutting-plotter
- Green Cap - Sandblasted/reflective materials - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/84/8/cutters-and-plotters/blades/P-gcc-blade-green-cap-for-sandblastreflective-material
- Red Cap - Standard Vinyl - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/83/8/cutters-and-plotters/blades/P-gcc-blade-red-cap-for-standard-vinyl
These blades will be arriving shortly.
Purchasing Materials
New Materials can be purchased locally through Rayco near Peterson and Pulaski, the plotter size is 24 inches. Generally you are on your own for materials; if you use the materials that are near the cutter, it is fair game, and it would be cool if you put some money in the nearby gray donation box or ask the area host how to contribute. Area hosts use donations to buy more materials and parts for machines. Suggested donation $1/square foot?
- Economy/Intermediary stock is for the majority of projects and has an expected life of 3 years
- High performance stock is intended for cars and boats and has an expected life of 7 years.
- Transfer tape: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-APPLICATION-TRANSFER-Paper-TAPE-300-ft-roll-for-Vinyl-Cutter-PLOTTER-FRESH-/351496781486?hash=item51d6d73eae
Recommended Authorizers
- Kevin Bradley
- Elizabeth Koprucki
Authorized Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By |
|---|---|
| Donald Jacobson | Donald Jacobson |
| Bart dring | Donald Jacobson |
| Ray Doeksen | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| David Fell | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Derek Bever | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Roger Moore | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Tom Forajter | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Arturo Duarte | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Tyler Natoli | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Sloan Lavery | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Tyler Hsu | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Casey Olson | Justin and Derek! |
| Jeff McBride | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Clarence Risher | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Will Garza | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Nick Halderman | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Aaron Mintz | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Matt Makris | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Matt Meshulam | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Mark Cabael | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Tom Judge | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Todd Allen | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Lucas Goossen | Tom Judge |
| Sonia Yaco | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Alex Trimm | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Davis Mazariegos | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Knute Martell | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Ryan Neuman | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Scott Drane | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| James Huber | Knute Martell |
| Doorman Dave | Elizabeth Koprucki |
| Mike Mandrea | Tom Judge |
| Erik Wessing | Justin Conroy |
| Michael Patton | Andrew Camardella |
| Burton Kent | Tom Judge |
| Niko Hawley | Tom Judge |
| Tom Boeman | Tom Judge |
| Will Alt | Tom Judge |
| Michael Slingerland | Andrew Camardella |
| Bob Loos | Andrew Camardella |
| McTavish McArdle | Andrew Camardella |
| Simon Pyle | Andrew Camardella |
| Zachery Small | Michael Patton |
| Leo | Mohamed Dardiri |
| Amir Badri | Leo Rodman |
| Jackson Ammenheuser | Leo Rodman |
| Sky Nova | Leo Rodman |
| Mari Belmares | Andrew Camardella |
| James Villalpando | Andrew Camardella |
| Jeremy Shaw | Leo Rodman |
| Ashley Borg | Justin Conroy |
| Molly Adamski | Jeremy Shaw |
| Mariano Muñoz | Ashley Borg |
| Nathan Upchurch | Andrew Camardella |
| Deanna Williams | Brad Jimenez |