Paper slicer with rotating page measurer upgrade#
Paper slicer with rotating page measurer software#
Paper slicer with rotating page measurer license#

Paper slicer with rotating page measurer software#

But the machine’s interface and the company’s design software were clunkier and harder to learn than those of the Cricut and Silhouette machines we’ve tested. And it’s marketed to sewers and quilters because it can cut fabric and add seam allowances, which the Maker also does. It’s more expensive than the Cricut Maker. The Brother ScanNCut DX SDX125E, which we also tested in 2020, is a disappointment for beginners.

Paper slicer with rotating page measurer upgrade#

Selling is a cost-effective way to upgrade your machine, so it’s nice if your old one has a history of fetching a decent price.

Decent resale value: These machines have a resale market, and many crafters sell their old ones online when a new model comes out.

But we think you should look for one that includes the above-mentioned tools, as well as extra blades or cutting mats, if possible. These machines are often sold in different bundles, with an assortment of tools and starter craft materials. Different-size mats are also helpful if you’re working on larger or smaller projects. These include a burnishing tool for applying vinyl (it rubs out air bubbles) a weeding tool, to help remove tiny bits of vinyl or paper from a design and a spatula, to help get your projects off the sticky cutting mat.

A range of accessories available in a bundle: You’ll likely need half a dozen tools to help you complete your projects.

She also told us to look for brands with a library of how-to videos and step-by-step guides, or for a community of machine owners who create videos and tutorials. “You can never have enough support when getting started,” she said.

Responsive customer service and community support: Stahls’ Jenna Sackett stressed that we should go with the brand that has the best customer service or tech team.

We considered which brand had the easiest-to-follow rules on licensing and which brand gave users the most freedom with their projects.

Paper slicer with rotating page measurer license#

Sometimes the images are for personal use only, which means you cannot sell anything you create using them (lest you risk being sued), and sometimes the license is more flexible for people interested in starting a business.

Straightforward licensing agreements: The image libraries available in the software for these cutting machines have rules about how you can use their images (and so do independent designers who sell their graphics on sites such as Etsy).

In our testing experience, a too-noisy machine usually goes hand-in-hand with a lack of cutting precision, and it suggests that the cutting machine isn’t as well-engineered as it could be.

Quiet hardware: A noisy, screeching machine is unpleasant to use, and it can be especially annoying to family or roommates.

Also, although we don’t think speed is a huge factor for these machines (unless you’re running a business), if you are making a lot of items, a blade that cuts quickly and cleanly might be more appealing.

And if it isn’t easy to change the blades and use the pens, you may barely use the machine.

An easy-to-change blade system that cuts cleanly: If the machine can’t reliably cut through materials without nicking or bending them, or if it can’t accurately help you select a cutting depth, you’ll waste materials.A beginner should feel comfortable using the software and the machine right away. Setup should be quick, the software shouldn’t crash, and it should include a vast library of images (in the tens, or even hundreds, of thousands) and a couple hundred ready-to-cut projects. User-friendly, dependable software: Software is the biggest factor in what makes a good electronic cutting machine.