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Revision as of 22:33, 5 February 2022
Machine
USCutter SC2 34"
The machine powers on from a switch on the side.
The vinyl cutter uses a serial connection via usb to your computer.
Controls
The Vinyl Cutter has two modes: online mode and pause mode.
ONLINE MODE
When in ONLINE MODE, the screen says the System is idle and the arrow keys will change the speed or pressure settings.
PAUSE MODE
When in PAUSE MODE, the screen will say PAUSE... and the arrow keys will feed the vinyl up/down or move the cutting head left/right. Additionally, you can press the ORIGIN button and set the Home Position for the cutter head.
Consumables
The vinyl cutter uses any standard Roland style blade. It is usually equipped with a 45 degree angle blade for general usage.
https://uscutter.com/3-Pack-Of-Roland-Cemented-Carbide-Blades-45-Degrees/
The blade holder can be replaced here:
https://uscutter.com/Blade-Holder-For-Sc-Sc2-Lpii-Laserpoint-3/
Software
You can send your designs to the vinyl cutter directly from Inkscape by using the Plot extension. You can access it by following the menus: Extensions > Export > Plot...
The default settings work but you might need to set the Serial Port the Vinyl cutter is assigned on your computer.
