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Max. Loading Width: 719 mm (28.3 in.)
Max. Loading Width: 719 mm (28.3 in.)


Roger Breit prepared [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_cwSAXS7gsIPxj0GwTFNigbfVpB6CTb/view instructions].
== Setup & Install ==
# Login to the "Vinyl PC"
# Ensure the USB cable is plugged into the PC
# Ensure there is no material loaded in the ExpertIILX
# Turn on the ExpertIILX
# Use the "Vinyl PC" to open the Desktop shortcut named "ExpertIILX"
# Wait for the virtual machine to boot and auto-login
# Right click the USB icon on the bottom right of the virtual machine window
# Left click "Unknown device"
# Double click the "InkCut" icon on the Desktop of the virtual machine
# Use InkCut's "File -> Open" menu option to import vectors
# Load your material into the ExpertIILX
# Use InkCut's "Device -> Send to device" menu option
# Close InkCut
# Shutdown the virtual machine


== Setup & Install ==
== Tips ==
# Uninstall any existing driver
* Any files you place in the Downloads folder will appear within the InkCut virtual machine
# Download '''Cutter_Plotter_driver-V2.37-01''' from [https://www.gccworld.com/download.php?act=view&id=22 manufacturer support]
* Make sure to align your material, you may need to cut a straight edge to help. Crooked material will cause it to skew as it feeds.
# Install '''Cutter_Plotter_driver-V2.37-01'''
# Download '''Cutter VLCD3 for Windows''' from [https://www.gccworld.com/download.php?act=view&id=22 manufacturer support]
# Unzip and run '''VLCD3'''
# Select '''Expert II 24 LX''' from the drop down
# Click Connect
# Adjust any settings as desired


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 20:05, 11 June 2025

Max. Cutting Width: 600 mm (23.6 in.)

Max. Loading Width: 719 mm (28.3 in.)

Setup & Install

  1. Login to the "Vinyl PC"
  2. Ensure the USB cable is plugged into the PC
  3. Ensure there is no material loaded in the ExpertIILX
  4. Turn on the ExpertIILX
  5. Use the "Vinyl PC" to open the Desktop shortcut named "ExpertIILX"
  6. Wait for the virtual machine to boot and auto-login
  7. Right click the USB icon on the bottom right of the virtual machine window
  8. Left click "Unknown device"
  9. Double click the "InkCut" icon on the Desktop of the virtual machine
  10. Use InkCut's "File -> Open" menu option to import vectors
  11. Load your material into the ExpertIILX
  12. Use InkCut's "Device -> Send to device" menu option
  13. Close InkCut
  14. Shutdown the virtual machine

Tips

  • Any files you place in the Downloads folder will appear within the InkCut virtual machine
  • Make sure to align your material, you may need to cut a straight edge to help. Crooked material will cause it to skew as it feeds.

See Also

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