Settings Specific to Serial Cables The image below shows the standard serial port settings that most cutters have as the default: 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit, or 9600,8,N,1. Once the serial cable is connected properly, we can get into the driver configuration. We ve had good success with the Aluratek brand, but most any brand should work. 9-in serial cable, computer end - female 25-pin cable at the cutter end - male 25-pin serial cable, cutter end - female If your cutter only has a serial connection, but your computer only has USB, you will need to use a USB to Serial adapter, available at most computer stores. Usually at the computer end it s a 9-pin connection, and rarely can be 25-pin. Serial connections typically have a 25-pin connection at the cutter, but can also be 9-pin. Serial Serial or COM connections can be the most problematic to get right, due to the various options available. USB with serial adaptor Each of the above will be covered separately.
The first thing that needs to be determined is how is the cutter is physically connected. 1 Configuring your Plotter or Cutter in Sign Wizard and Neon Wizard Troubleshooting cutting issues is pretty straightforward if all the factors are considered.
