Purchase SignTools 4 together with CorelDRAW X8
starting at
only
$419 AUD
This is the most powerful vinyl cutting and sign making
package combination available, at a fraction of the cost of high end sign
programs.
For more information click here.
SignTools Settings
After installing CorelDRAW the next step is to install SignTools. Follow the instructions on 4 and 5 of the SignTools 4 User Guide.
Once you
have installed SignTools, open Corel Draw and click on the Application Launcher
(see picture below) and choose SignTools 4.
Next click on the "Cut" button and then the "Setup" button. Select the your vinyl cutter/plotter from the "Device" drop down box and select your port.
If you are using a Serial (Com) port click on the Settings
button and set the following settings:-
Bits per second : 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: Hardware
Please check your plotter's manual and/or the Com settings on the plotter's control panel and ensure that they match the settings in SignTools.
USB
Connection
If you are connecting your cutter
via a USB connection you must install the USB driver that came with your cutter
first. This will create a an extra Com or USB port that you can select in the SignTools
"Device Setup" dialog box.
CorelDraw Settings
In CorelDraw's Layout menu select Page Setup. A dialog box
will appear. Set Width to 3200mm (126 inches) and Height 25mm
(1 inch) less than the maximum vinyl size accepted by your vinyl cutter. For
example if your vinyl cutter accepts a maximum vinyl roll of 610mm ( 24 inch )
set your Height to 585mm (23.03 inches).
Ensure that you are using a Landscape page.
To set this as a default page in CorelDRAW click on the Tools menu and choose Options. Click on the word Document on the left hand side and ensure all of the options are ticked and click on the OK button.
To cut any object in CorelDraw, simply place on the page in the bottom left corner. If you wish to cut in a portrait fashion simply rotate your graphics.
Additional note
SignTools 4 cuts from the bottom left of the page either manually place object(s) in the bottom left of the CorelDRAW page or use the "Vinyl Saver" tool with the sliding bar all the way to the left.
Further support
If you have followed these instructions and are still having problems setting up your vinyl cutter go to our support page and fill in the Support Enquiry Form.