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If it helps you any, a standard plotter runs anywhere between 50-80grams of force.
80 being the more accurate for most.

I was not aware that you were referring to a pen plotter.

I don't see why you could not convert it, other that being able to adjust the down force on the blade.

And with the pen being a...

The main problem that I see with trying to do a conversion like this is the fact that there is no z axis on the machine.

A vinyl plotter works with the z axis to lower and raise the blade, at a...

You can cut the acetate, but it really kills the blade.
You also need to apply either vinyl or tape to the underside of the acetate so that the blade does not cut into the cutting strip on the...

Those don't sound fun to cut out!

If you friend has a printer/plotter, you can have him print and cut each one for you.
Then you just "weed" then, dome, and go!
You won't need the transparency

You better post some pics!

We also do doming, but might have to look into the secret Office Depot supply chain!

Now you have my curiosity up on what you are making

Hello Doug,

Most every vinyl manufacturer (Avery, Oracal, Hexis, etc) make a printable vinyl. Also, many of the colored, special effects vinyls are printable as well.

If you do not have a sign...

Your problem is that the software does not see the outline.

What you need to do is adjust the letters how you want them, then go to >Object>Expand.

As a good practice, learn to work in fill...

I would personally recommend using Illustrator, but Corel Draw will work as well.

Each has a trace feature which will help you to "re-draw" the images into a vector format.

In order to get a...

Sorry to say it but that seems to be the norm for Corel.

Even converting to a simple vector format usable in Illustrator, letters come out distorted, cut in pieces.

Personally, I would...

In order to lead you in the right direction, I have a few questions.

What are you going to use this printed vinyl for?
How long do you need it to last?

Now to answer your questions:
Yes, you...

you can cut, or rather score the rubber gasket material, but the cork is not going to work.

You will go through the blades quickly though!

What you need is a sub-dye printer.
There are a few companies that make epson conversions.
Do a google search for "epson sawgrass" and you will hit the jackpot.

These printer conversions are not...

BobCad is your domain.
I know nothing about it!

~Kevin

I saved the file as DFX in Illustrator.
Photoshop was used just to take the glare off of the photo

Chris,

I use photoshop to bring up the contrast and lightly touch up any areas (the shine on your image) that would cause problems tracing.
I then use Illustrator for converting it to vector....

I used Photoshop and Illustrator
It is pretty much the standard in the design business.
Corel is a little old-skool, but it does have its following.

~Kevin

try this:

http://kidderdesign.com/cue-logo.dxf

I am not familiar with Bobcad, so I am afraid that I will be of little help on that front.
The vector and file conversion is more of my expertise.

~Kevin

chris,

How involved is the logo?

There are a few different programs out there to do what you want, but each one has its strengths and weaknesses.

The logo, converted to vector, will...

Why are you not using the Roland Cut Studio?

Though it sounds like it might be an internal memory issue with the plotter, it may also be something in the software that you are using.

Try some...

You can use Corel just fine.

Roland makes a plug-in for Corel, as well as Illustrator, that should work fine for you.

~Kevin

To be honest, you won't find any useful information in the manual!

The xy-380 was the first plotter that we bought for our paint shop.
When we bought it, I was completely lost as well.

What...