How to Install and Use Redsail RS1360C Plotter Driver.199 with CorelDraw and Cutmate2.3
Redsail RS1360C Plotter Driver.199: A Guide for Beginners
If you are looking for a reliable and affordable cutting plotter, you might have come across the Redsail RS1360C model. This plotter is designed for various applications, such as vinyl cutting, sticker making, heat transfer printing, contour cutting, and more. But before you can use this plotter, you need to install its driver on your computer. In this article, we will show you how to install and use Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199, as well as some troubleshooting tips.
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What is a plotter driver and why do you need it?
A plotter driver is a software that allows your computer to communicate with your plotter. It translates the commands and data from your design software into a language that your plotter can understand and execute. Without a proper driver, your plotter will not work correctly or at all.
A plotter driver can also help you optimize your cutting performance and quality. It lets you adjust various settings, such as cutting speed, cutting force, blade offset, origin point, etc. It also enables you to preview your design before cutting and monitor the cutting progress.
How to install Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199 on your computer?
To install Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199 on your computer, you need to follow these steps:
Download the driver from the official website or the CD that came with your plotter. The driver file name is RS1360C_USB_Driver.zip.
Extract the driver file and run the setup.exe file.
Follow the instructions on the screen and choose the correct port and model. The port should match the one that you connect your plotter to your computer (usually USB). The model should be RS1360C.
Restart your computer and test your plotter. You can use a test cut function on your plotter or send a simple design from your software.
How to use Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199 with different software?
Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199 can work with various sign making software, such as CorelDraw, Artcut, WinPCSIGN, Flexi Sign, etc. Here are some examples of how to use it with different software:
CorelDraw plug-in software (Cutmate2.3)
Cutmate2.3 is a unique software that supports the vinyl cutter work with CorelDraw 11, 12, X3, X4, X5 cutting out directly. To use it with Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199, you need to do the following:
How to install and activate Cutmate2.3
Download Cutmate2.3 from the official website or the CD that came with your plotter. The file name is CutMate23.zip.
Extract the file and run the CutMate23.exe file.
Follow the instructions on the screen and enter the serial number that came with your plotter.
Restart your computer and open CorelDraw.
In CorelDraw, go to Tools, then Options, then VBA, then Security. Check Trust all installed add-ins and macros. Click OK.
In CorelDraw, go to Tools, then VBA Macros, then CutMate23. Click CutMate23. A new window will pop up.
In CutMate23 window, click About, then User Info. Enter your user name and password that came with your plotter.
In CutMate23 window, click About, then Mach Info. Choose RS1360C as your machine model.
In CutMate23 window, click About, then Mach Setup. Choose USB Port as your communication port.
In CutMate23 window, click About, then Mach Test. Test if your plotter is connected by clicking Cut Test Circle.
How to cut out directly from CorelDraw
In CorelDraw, create or open your design.
Select all objects that you want to cut out.
In CutMate23 window, click Cut Out Now!. A new window will pop up.
In Cut Out Now! window, adjust the cutting parameters according to your needs. You can change the cutting speed, cutting force, blade offset, origin point, etc.
In Cut Out Now! window, click Cut Out Now!. Your design will be sent to the plotter for cutting.
In Cut Out Now! window, click Cut Out Finish!. Your design will be finished cutting.
Other sign making software (Artcut, WinPCSIGN, Flexi Sign, etc.)
If you are using other sign making software besides CorelDraw and Cutmate2.3, you need to set up the cutting parameters and output settings in those software accordingly. Here are some general steps of how to use them with Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199:
How to set up the cutting parameters and output settings
In your sign making software, create or open your design.
Select all objects that you want to cut out.
In your sign making software, go to Cut/Plot, then Cut/Plot Settings. A new window will pop up.
In Cut/Plot Settings window, choose RS1360C USB Port Driver 1.x.x.x (COMx) as your device or cutter model.
In Cut/Plot Settings window, adjust the cutting parameters according to your needs. You can change the cutting speed, cutting force, blade offset, origin point, etc.
In Cut/Plot Settings window, click <
OK.
How to send the design to the plotter
In your sign making software, go to Cut/Plot, then Cut/Plot Selected Objects Only.... A new window will pop up.
In Cut/Plot Selected Objects Only... window, . It can also support contour cutting function with a red dot laser pointer.
How to use contour cutting function in Redsail RS1360C cutting plotter?
Contour cutting function is a feature that allows you to cut around the outline of a printed image. To use it with Redsail RS1360C cutting plotter, you need to do the following:
Print your image with registration marks on your material using a printer.
Load your material on the plotter and align the origin point with the first registration mark.
In your software, select the contour cut option and choose the correct registration mark type and size.
In your software, send the contour cut command to the plotter. The plotter will scan the registration marks and adjust the cutting position accordingly.
The plotter will cut around the outline of your image.
How to update Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199?
To update Redsail RS1360C plotter driver.199, you need to follow these steps:
Download the latest version of the driver from the official website or contact Redsail for assistance.
Uninstall the old version of the driver from your computer.
Install the new version of the driver following the same steps as above.
Restart your computer and test your plotter.
How to get more information and resources about Redsail RS1360C cutting plotter?
To get more information and resources about Redsail RS1360C cutting plotter, you can visit the following links:
Redsail RS1360C product page
Redsail download center
Redsail YouTube channel