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Hi,
This is just an FYI - I had made a word document compiling information about various cutting machines out there - many gals want machines that will cut out their pcCrafter graphics or any graphic that they might have on their computers and also be able to cut out any text written in any font from their computer.
For the most part the following machines listed can do that - but remember - each machine comes with a high learning curve - you won't get instant satisfaction the minute you open the box and set it up
I am copying and pasting info from my document (Excerpts may have been quoted from individual websites)
**the following machines will cut out graphics and true type fonts installed on your machine – but may need special software included with the machine or purchased separately Various online vendors sell these machines and prices and package deals may vary so be sure to look around for the best price on the best package that meets your needs. These are each investments that do not come “cheap”
The Gazelle will cut 12" media. It's software is easy to use and designed especially for the scrapbooker with the features that all the crafters want. 500 g of pressure. Cuts cardstock, glitter paper, chipboard, balsa wood, foam, Grafix plastic sheets, metallic papers, vinyl and other media. Make decorative borders with the scissor tool or create a design with the embroidery tool. It has easy to use welding right in the software, Auto-trace and many more features. The Gazelle comes with Funtime Software with hundreds of great features. 700 built in shapes, and 200 fonts plus can cut true type fonts. You can import .ai files, .plt files, .jpeg files, and .bmp files. We have a forum that is exclusively for tech support and training as well as phone support when needed. We fully support our cutter and have excellent tech support people. System Requirements: Windows Operating System (XP or Vista) Our driver will support Vista 32 or Vista 64 CD-ROM reader 700 meg HD space 2 USB Ports
Pazzles Cutting Machine $500+ http://www.pazzles.com/inspiration.php http://www.pazzles.com/index.php ● Cut heavy cardstock, and textures ● 12 inch cutting width ● Cuts fabric, embossing foil, & more! ● Design & create your own images using ● home photos and a scanner ● Download cutting files from our website ● Draw, Emboss, Distress, and more ● Customize your pages with any font
The Creative Cutter Inspiration comes with all you need to start creating, and producing your own custom paper cuts. Our quick-start tutorials will have your system producing titles and images in less than one hour!
Need a little inspiration? With the Creative Cutter you can design and create your own custom paper craft images. Need a little more inspiration? No problem! Pazzles has thousands of images online ready for instant download!
Creative Cutter Inspiration The Creative Cutter Inspiration comes with:
The Inspiration™ cutter Inspiration™ Design software 1 blade 1 12” x 12” mat Instruction manual and tutorials 300 images
Wishblade by Xyron $400 http://www.xyron.com/enUS/Products/Xyron_Wishblade.html If you can wish it – you can cut it with the Xyron Wishblade. A computer-connected digital cutter, the Xyron Wishblade comes with 2 distinct software programs and is both MAC and PC compatible*.
The standard Wishblade software offers Print and Cut technology, drawing tools, create outlines and shadows and Cut™ software enhances Wishblade functionality to include welding words and creating outlines (shadows) for text and images with the click of your mouse. for images and allows for the cutting of any True Type Font. The new exclusive Create Word Welding, Shadowing Distortion and a host of other functions will bring life to your art! Create and Cut Plus adds further power for your crafting projects an advanced Autotrace feature, Print & Cut, Outlining,
Create and Cut Plus is MAC compatible (10.5 Leopard and Earlier
Printable Version
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