[simon j denver]

anyone please

[simon j denver]

nearly there now

once ive sent it to cut im left with a text with an outline

i cant seem to select the whole internal lines ie original text away from stroke so i can cut them both seperatley and in proportion with each other to layer afterwords

[simon j denver]

Thanks for the reply martin

Their is an outline trace and similar options which remove all lines but then im left with no text

[simon j denver]

quote Alan Drury:

I run my Summa via serial using Winplot and corel also using Signlab and don’t have problems. Ensure computer settings for the computer serial match those on the Summa.
Alan D

Hi Alan

Thanks for the reply i finally got it working !! Phew

Done 3 test cuts and the third was the best, think i need a new blade, thats the next thing learning how to change that 😮

Just need find out if the cutter is set up right and all parameters are set right etc.

Thanks again Alan

Simon

[simon j denver]

Evening UKsb

thought id update ive now got all the cables etc and downloaded winplot and user manual so fingers crossed i can maybe get it talking on monday at work.

Next thing will be to work out the best software within budget to work with.

Thanks for all the help and comments so far esp dirk at summa europe

[simon j denver]

has anybody used a sable on a regular basis?

thanks

[simon j denver]

just tried a spare tower power lead and guess what…..it works. brain in gear.

just need to sort a cable now ive got a serial port and parallel

[simon j denver]

thanks for the reply guys..ill look into it.

ive no power lead either for it.

[simon j denver]

does anybody happen to have a contact number for summa uk im.after some parts.

[simon j denver]

quote Alan Drury:

I’ve got a Summa T750 pro with opus. 11 years old and in daily use, still regarded as my new plotter :). I run from both Signlab V9.1 and Corel Draw X6 using WinPlot which you can download from the Summa site (or always used to be able to) I run mine Serial 19200.n.8.1.p on Com1
Alan D

Thanks for the reply alan

its nice to know someone is using same model. im hopefully going to contact summa uk for a cable and see what else they can tell me.

did u have to install any specific extra drivers….with this being second hand ive got nothing with it.

but it was free so cant complain.

[simon j denver]

Cheers chris

i certainly want to learn more.

i intend to phone summa direct and hopefully go from there.

[simon j denver]

quote Chris Wool:

flex sign should drive it corel needs the summa windows printer driver or a plug in program might be called go cut

the lead can be made quite cheaply if good with a soldering iron see what summa want for one 🙁

Thanks for the help and advice chris.

Ive been searching google no end, i dont suppose you would know of the best place to source the cables needed

im presuming ill need a driver for it too, i feel a headache coming on.

I just dont know where to start.

[simon j denver]

quote Chris Wool:

that link is for the user manual and i have double checked the link as OK they were mostly set up on a serial port don’t think usb was about then.
depending on what software you wish to design in set up and drivers- opperating system could be a bit aquward.

Checked over it quick and yeah it has serial port…

I may try and give summa direct a call on monday see if they recomend anything. I havent a clue where to start. Ive corel 9 and flexi sign for software choices.

The Summa was an inherritence but im guessing it could be harder work than i thought.

I wonder if its worth anything to put against a new one.

[simon j denver]

im now a happy boy….just got the summa

although its now a minefield gettin it set up….also ive no leads with it including no power lead

[simon j denver]

quote Chris Wool:

it was top of the range in its day and if in good nick will be a joy to use

http://www.summa.be/download/ss_t_en.pdf

what else do you want to know

thanks chris…i cant seem to view the pdf on my phone..will get on thelaptop later

the plotter has been well looked after.

does anyone know what these are worth

[simon j denver]

Thanks robert

Some good info there i never thought about..im hoping i can use it for basic lettering for now to put me on.

Ive tried to google the brand and the main sites seem good and they get a good review would just like to know abit more about the 750.

[simon j denver]

no worries glad u sorted in the end…a few factors come in to it type of vinyl for instance etc etc

[simon j denver]

best thing would be to phone around local vehicle wrap companies.

[simon j denver]

quote Martin:

quote simon j denver:

very well wrapped and gorgeous car but im shocked its allowed to be used on the roads considerig the strict limits on tints etc…

it has got to cause a distraction..im sure a lingerie billboard was removed for obvious reasons too distracting on the roads

Simon, don’t think there were always limits on tints were there?? Pretty sure the law about tints came in because people were tinting the front windows with such a dark tint that they couldn’t see out properly.

no folk used to have limo ..but the law changed knowingly it wasnt safe….but surely they must see having a fully chrome vehicle is not exactly safe

[simon j denver]

im lucky enough to be in a position to offer a paint correction service prior to any wrap…one part of my business is valeting…

some paintwork will need tar removed..fallout remover and some extreme cases buffed with a compound…

tack rags and a general degreaser is always a good start also

[simon j denver]

quote Neil Davey:

Hi Simon, welcome to the boards.

thanks neil

[simon j denver]

very well wrapped and gorgeous car but im shocked its allowed to be used on the roads considerig the strict limits on tints etc…

it has got to cause a distraction..im sure a lingerie billboard was removed for obvious reasons too distracting on the roads

[simon j denver]

quote Nicola McIntosh:

welcome to the boards simon 😀

nik

thanks nik 😀

sy

[simon j denver]

cheers martin….i agree with you and the others ill be putting some.more.money into it…

the tint and wrap business is doing really well so fingers crossed this will only build it further and keeping within similar business sector

[simon j denver]

thanks martin

[simon j denver]

thanks guys for some sensible and honest answers it looks like ill be putting more of my money into a graphtec or roland…

i did look through the pcut sub forum and was pretty put off

sorry rob for the title thanks for changing 😉 😳

[simon j denver]

thanks rob…hope to be a regular..if i can get my head round the right cutter lol