Copy of Vinyl Cutter Buyer's Guide
Welcome to the first step in choosing the Heat Press, Vinyl Cutter, Sublimation System and Supplies that are right for you. Our tutorials will help you make a more informed purchase decision.
Buying a Heat Press, Vinyl Cutter, Sublimation System and Supplies for the first time can be a daunting task, so we encourage you to watch the product videos and read the articles below to educate yourself before buying. Whether you're a first time heat press and supplies buyer, or a seasoned pro, you're sure to learn something. If you have questions about anything you see below, or simply prefer to talk to a human, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-215-0894 or email us your questions at support@heatpressnation.com.
Comparison Chart
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Vinyl Systems Edge | Vinyl Systems Evo | |
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14" 28" 34" 52" |
28" 52" |
28" 52" |
| Drive | Stepping Motor | Stepping Motor | DC Servo Motor |
| Contour Cutting | No | Yes | Yes |
| Max Cutting Force | 500 g | 500g | 1000g |
| Speed | 31.5"/sec | 31.5"/sec | 47.2"/sec |
| Compatibility | Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher |
| Recommended Transfer Type |
Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Heat Transfer Paper, StickyFlock Rhinestone Material |
Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Heat Transfer Paper, StickyFlock Rhinestone Material |
Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Heat Transfer Paper, StickyFlock Rhinestone Material |
| Software | Sign Master Cut | Sign Master Pro | Sign Master Pro |
| Warranty |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty Lifetime Technical Support |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty Lifetime Technical Support |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty Lifetime Technical Support |
| Silhouette Cameo | GCC Expert II 24 | GCC Expert II 24LX | GCC Expert Pro | GCC Puma III | |
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| Available Sizes | 12" | 24" 52" |
24" 52" |
24" 52" |
24" 52" |
| Drive | Stepping Motor | Stepping Motor | Stepping Motor | DC Servo Motor | DC Servo Motor |
| Contour Cutting | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Max Cutting Force | 210g | 350g | 350g | 400g | 400g |
| Speed | 3.9"/sec | 27.6"/sec | 27.6"/sec | 23.6"/sec | 23.6"/sec |
| Compatibility | Mac OS X 10.6.8 and higher Windows XP and higher |
Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher |
| Recommended Transfer Type | Heat Transfer Vinyl, Heat Transfer Paper, Cardstock, Rhinestone Material | Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, StickyFlock Rhinestone Material | Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Heat Transfer Paper, StickyFlock Rhinestone Material | Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Rhinestones Template Material | Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Window Tint, Clear Bra, Rhinestones |
| Software | Silhouette Studio | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Service Warranty |
| GCC Jaguar IV | GCC RX | Graphtec CE7000 | Graphtec FC9000 | |
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| Available Sizes | 24", 40", 52", 72" | 24", 40", 52", 72" | 15", 24", 50" | 30", 42", 54", 64" |
| Drive | DC Servo Motor | DC Servo Motor | DC Servo Motor | DC Servo Motor |
| Contour Cutting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Cutting Force | 600g | 600g | 450g | 600g |
| Speed | 60.23"/sec | 60.23"/sec | 36"/sec | 58.5"/sec |
| Compatibility | Windows XP and higher | Windows XP and higher | Mac OS X 10.6.8 and higher, Windows 7 and higher | Mac OS X 10.6.8 and higher, Windows 7 and higher |
| Recommended Transfer Type | Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Window Tint, Clear Bra, Rhinestone Material | Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Window Tint, Clear Bra, Rhinestone Template Material | Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Window Tint, Clear Bra, Rhinestone Template Material | Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Decal Vinyl, Window Tint, Clear Bra, Rhinestone Template Material |
| Software | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw | GreatCut III, Plugins for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw | Graphtec Studio | Graphtec Studio |
| Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 2 Year Parts and Service Warranty | 5 Year Parts and Service Warranty |