01. What is the maximum acceptable media thickness for Jaguar, Bengal & Sable cutting plotters?
02. My operating system is Windows XP. Are there any compatibility issues when using Jaguar, Bengal & Sable SignPal cutters?
03. What is the life of a blade?
04. Can I do contour cutting (cut after print) with Jaguar cutting plotters?
05. Can I pounce media with Jaguar?
06. Can I cut paper with Jaguar cutting plotters?
07. What kind of software do I need to work with vinyl cutters?
08. What are three things to look out for when choosing a vinyl cutter?
09. I am new to the sign making industry. What model of a cutter do you recommend?
10. How do I install a Jaguar, Bengal or Sable series driver?

 

 01.What is the maximum acceptable media thickness for Jaguar, Bengal & Sable cutting plotters?

0.8 mm (including backing paper)

 

 02. My operating system is Windows XP. Are there any compatibility issues when using Jaguar, Bengal & Sable SignPal cutters?

Basically, Jaguar, Bengal & Sable SignPal cutters accept HPGL commands from your computer. The HPGL command language is a widely used graphical language. It is not affected by your operating system. However, the cutting software that you use may have a compatibility issue if it was developed before Windows XP. Sign makers should check with their cutting software supplier for upgraded software in order to resolve any compatibility problems.

 

03. What is the life of a blade?

Basically, the knife shipped with a cutting plotter has a 5 mile cutting lifespan. However, it varies depending on different applications. Therefore, it is encouraged to use the Cut Test function to verify the sharpness of the blade and to choose an appropriate cutting force. The Cut Test procedure will not only provide you with a means of selecting a proper tool force, prolonging the knife's lifespan, but will also assist you in checking if you have chosen the right settings (offset for instance) to ensure output quality.

 

 04. Can I do contour cutting (cut after print) with Jaguar cutting plotters?

Yes, the SignPal Jaguar series has a built-in contour cutting function. By enabling the contour cutting function, sign makers can utilize contour cutting with most cutting software, such as SignPal (Expert, Master and Pro versions), FlexiSign, EasySign, Signlab and even Corel Draw.

 

 05. Can I pounce media with Jaguar cutting plotters?

Yes, you can pounce paper with the Jaguar series. However, you need a pouncing tool (it is an optional item) to replace the cutting tool.

 

 06. Can I cut paper with Jaguar cutting plotters?

Yes, you can do it with a Jaguar series cutting plotter.

 

07. What kind of software do I need to work with vinyl cutters?

All SignPal cutters come with free drivers, which work with Corel Draw. Sign makers can edit their signs with Corel Draw, and then send the data through the driver to the vinyl cutter, finishing the cutting job easily, even though Corel Draw is not a professional sign-making software. There is some software designed specially for vinyl cutting, for example, the SignPal software. It is best to use cutting software with cutters. SignPal software has four different versions (Apprentice, Expert, Master and Pro) to fit the needs of all sign makers. In addition, sign makers can also buy Flexisign, SignLab, EasySign, Signwizard, etc. software. They all support these cutters.

 

  08. What are three things to look out for when choosing a vinyl cutter?

There are three things sign makers should consider when buying a vinyl cutter.
1. Tracking ability: Better tracking ability means sign makers can make a higher quality and bigger sign during one cutting job when compared with other cutters. Time is money. Better tracking helps sign makers make signs more efficiently.
2. Cutting speed: High-speed cutters make signs faster than slower cutters. Again, time is money. Faster cutter help sign makers make more money.
3. Cutting force: Cutting force: Cutters with higher cutting force can cut on various media. For example, cutting sandblast or reflective material needs a higher cutting force. If the cutting force of the cutter is not high enough, it will limit the sign maker’s business to only vinyl cutting.

 

 09. I am new to the sign making industry. What model of a cutter do you recommend?

We supply a series of vinyl cutters. Some of which are the Jaguar, Bengal & Sable series.

1. The Jaguar series comes in four models (61 cm, 76cm, 101cm and 132cm in maximum cutting width). The Jaguar series is a versatile, professional line. The cutting speed of Jaguar is up to 1530cm/sec. It can track media up to 10 meters in length. In addition, its 600-gram cutting force can cut not only on vinyl but also on several other materials. Besides, the Jaguar series can pounce paper (pouncing tool is an optional item), making contour cutting, over cutting media, emulating tangential cutting and many other features a snap! The versatile Jaguar series can help sign makers make signs efficiently and precisely.

2. The Sable and Bengal Series each have one model (60 cm). Both have cost effective and compact design. These vinyl cutters have reasonable cutting speed and tracking ability, which is suitable for most of vinyl cutting applications. Their user friendliness and easy operations help new signmakers build up a business easily. Both have very good cutter for department stores or shopping malls that need to make signs for frequent promotional activities. Both are recommended for beginners.

 

10. How do I install a Jaguar, Bengal or Sable series driver?

The following procedure can be applied to all Jaguar, Bengal & Sable series drivers. Please insert the CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.