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I recently purchased the Scan n Cut CM700 but also haven't played around with it much yet. I tried it out at the start of my current build, to cut out the parts for my wheels. It can be a bit hit and miss but that was after kindof rushing into it without learning how to use the machine properly. I wouldn't trust it on a purchased kit until you fully understand the machine and the software but there is definitely potential there with some time spent learning how to use it properly.
There are a multitude of tutorials and how-to's out there, these too can be hit and miss, some people should be made to watch some "how to make a how-to video" tutorials before posting.... but that's another story. So, to address some of your points... Quote:
My first cut test was a success, removing it from the mat was another story. It stuck so well that it removed the back layer of the cardstock (250gsm) which eventually resulted in me having to entirely remove the sticky surface of the mat. This can be replaced with store bought products, to avoid the reasonably pricey purchase of a whole new mat. There are a number of tutorials showing how to do this, I've bought the products but haven't attempted it yet. I should also add, when it comes to supplies and replacement items for this machine (mats, tools, blades etc) Amazon.com is your friend. At least for me anyway, in Australia, it's cheaper for me to order from Amazon than to buy replacement items from the official local supplier. When purchasing the items to fix my mat, I also purchased the "low tack" mat, which is much better suited to cardstock than the standard mat that comes with the machine. Quote:
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Everything you scan on the machine can be edited on the screen as that video shows, what she didn't show was that you can also export your scans to the web-based software for further editing on your computer. I played around with this after watching some tutorials and there's a lot you can do to fix inaccurate cut lines before cutting, also removing things you don't want to cut, such as part numbering etc from printed model sheets (the basic scan will want to cut everything). This basically brings up the issue of how much time you want to spend in software to save time actually cutting out parts by hand. I used it to cut the concentric rings and join strips for my wheels. I scanned and printed the parts sheets first, so as not to wreck my actual kit parts, it was an expensive kit. Glad I did too, the cuts weren't very accurate, but considering I had always planned to putty and paint the wheels, they were still usable and saved me a lot of annoying repetitive cutting of tiny triangular tabs. Quote:
But to sum up, as far as perfect cutting of pre-purchased or printed parts sheets, I think they still have a way to go, or at least you need to spend a fair bit of time learning how to use the software and the machine itself to get good results. For people with issues cutting stuff by hand due to disabilities, arthritis etc... if you're willing to spend the time with the software etc, there is definitely some potential there and I would reccomend trying to get a look at one of these in action or speak to someone who uses one regularly about how it could work for you. |
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Thank you for this topic !
The last couple of weeks I've been thinking about buying one of these machines, wondering if they could actually be used for this hobby. Now, after reading this intire topic, I realize they may still not be perfect, but a heck of a lot better than my deteriorating cutting skills. And besides, paper modeling was not the first reason I started thinking of this machine, I want to cut templates for airbrush as well... Now only two weeks till tax return
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I am definitely planning to get one of these, most likely the ScanNCut DX.
I was originally thinking that the direct cut feature is the only way to go. But it looks like there are issues with this option from everything I have been reading. Such as, it won't read/cut everything on the sheet and it won't cut the inside cuts to particular parts. So I was wondering, what about attaching the page (with the images to be cut) to the mat and scanning it to create the "cut file". Then leaving the page to be cut in the same location on the mat, reinserting it into the machine and running the cut file. Would it cut everything that needs to be cut exactly where it is located on the sheet..? Again, I don't have one of these yet, so I am completely ignorant of its features and capabilities. |
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Actually a fellow member of the forum is asking for assistance.
Anyone got anything relevant - and worth - saying? Incidentally there's nothing superior about not liking or using these machines, and especially when you admit you occasionally find them useful. |
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Just Remmber that there are unhealthy people out there that need and will need the laser cut parts and the fancy cutters.
If they wish to keep doing this hobby. I suspect that in 5 years or so I will not be able to use knife and not much longer after that I will not bee able to even glue parts together. I understand the ideal of the purity of the hobby but people need to realize the some people do things for reasons of health and sanity Chucky |
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In my opinion, if I have to choose between Epson and Canon printers, I would choose Epson L series printer that are designed to be direct competitor of Canon G series.
The first reason is that the software of Epson printer allows us to control color, paper type, paper size in detail and more accurate than Canon The second is the print head of Epson is designed to be compatible with both pigment and dye ink, while Canon only allows dye ink. And as you may know, the product from pigment ink can resist water at low-level, while dye ink can not. Last but not least, the color quality of Epson quality is much more beautiful than Canon (of course, the price is higher a little) )) ==================== By the way, I heard you guys talk about Premium Model of Canon? Could anyone please guide me how to get their models, I'm using Canon G2010 printers, so I think I can access their premium area |
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