Dead Spots in Vinyl Cuts

[Krafthead]

I hope I can explain this clearly. I have parts of images that score instead of cut. For example, if I am cutting a 24" piece of vinyl (I mainly cut vinyl), the vinyl closes to me cuts well. However, the cuts from 1-5" from the feed some parts cut while other parts score. It does not matter if I am cutting from MTC or SCAL or with or without a mat. If I have smaller cuts it I know where to put my vinyl so the entire image cuts. The issue is when I am cutting longer than 12"...any thoughts? I have not tried cutting paper to see if this is a vinyl thing as I cut vinyl 95% of the time. Thanks for any responses!

[rachellann]

are you cutting with or with out a mat and are you using the tables or not. it helps to narrow down some of the issues by letting us know theses two items also.

[Thyme]

Also what height are you setting your blade at

[Krafthead]

Rachelle, it does not matter if I use a mat or not and no I do not use tables. When I first received the machine it cut just fine with or without a mat. Back then my problem was not knowing where the image was going to cut. Sometimes it would cut off the material and on to the mat no matter where I positioned the blade. Once I got that under control, this is now happening.

@Thyme, I am not sure what height the blade is set. I am still learning the machine. I have not adjusted anything. It was cutting fine before so I am not sure what happened. I made sure the blade was secure and debris free.

[Thyme]

Your blade may be set too high, use an old cd to set the height

[Krafthead]

I will try that! I had no clue I could set the height. Still learning Thank you so much for your help and I will report if that took care of the problem.

[Gigi]

Here is the section you might want to review in the Learning Center.
http://blackcatus.com/learn/?page_id=2017

[Krafthead]

Thanks Gigi!! I always forget about the learning center! Kenya~

[Gigi]

No problem. I hope some of that information is helpful!!