Also if the serial cable is not.
Connecting a printer to vinyl master.
We recommend using the keyspan brand usb to serial adapter.
Go into the printer properties and find what usb00 port the cutter was assigned.
To connect a serial driven device to a computer that only has usb ports users will need a usb to serial adapter along with a null serial cable.
Properly connecting your machine will reduce potential cut issues.
Also set up the printer with ink and paper and all that other good stuff according to the directions that came with the printer.
The cutter will show up in windows device printers.
Click the windows tab at the top of the new window.
We must first note that vinyl systems cutters and signmaster can only operate on a windows computer with no mac support available at this time.
Once you have connected your cutter you ll need to establish a connection.
Select print scan.
Some vinyl cutters require a serial connection which is unfortunately unavailable on most modern computers especially laptop.
Click the apple menu and select system preferences.
Also worth noting is that most of the best vinyl cutting machine models are usually made to work with pcs and not the macs so before connecting up things you ll need to check the compatibility of your cutter.
Vinylmaster software is the most advanced full featured vinyl cutter software print cut sign making maker program for cut svg eps pdf shapes signs lettering decals and stickers with your vinyl cutter plotter and large format printer to rip and contour cut on windows xp 7 8 10 and mac.
Click at the bottom of the printer list.
Usb to usb make sure you have installed the usb driver.
Select the printer s name from the list.
Connect a usb cable to the printer and to your laptop.
Fortunately the setup process for all vinyl systems cutters of the specialist edge and evo lines are nearly identical with only a few extra or differing steps for each machine.
Turn on the printer.
Usb to usb make sure the graphtec driver and controller have been installed.
The computer that is sharing the printer must be turned on.
The main use of your cutter will be jobs you send from the cut software.
Plug in the printer and ensure that it s turned off.
Bluetooth and wi fi are short range wireless connections meaning you have to be near the printer to connect to it.
The main method you will be connecting with will be the usb printer cable a similar cable to those also used with your printers and other devices.
This transmitter is a small device about the size of a stick of gum that transmits a signal to your printer.
Connect to the shared printer from other macs on the network.
Connecting to your computer.
