Setup a USCutter Laserpoint plotter with SignCut-X2

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-X2:

• 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-X2, click the tab for your operating system above.

SignCut-X2 Windows Setup

To setup SignCut-X2 for your machine, follow these steps:

• Open SignCut-X2.
• 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-X2 Mac Setup

To setup SignCut-X2 for your machine, follow these steps:

• Open SignCut-X2.
• 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-X2, please see the following documents:

Step-by-step walk through guide to contourcut (Latest V2.21 update required)
Video demonstrating the whole process. (With audio)
Video demonstrating how to create contours quickly with SignIt-X2