Vinyl Cutter Comparison Chart - Graphtec & Roland
With the complete Graphtec and Roland vinyl cutter product lines you can easily compare the features of each to determine the right cutter for your needs. With these vinyl cutters you can create outstanding t-shirts designs, signs for all types of substrates and many other great products, quickly and with ease. Roland and Graphtec include a host of advanced features that make them powerful, easy to learn and use. Even beginners can master the operations in no time. Graphtec vinyl cutters have been recognized worldwide as the industry's most cost-effective and reliable vinyl cutters for producing vinyl's for garments, banners, vehicle graphics, store displays, point-of-purchase materials, informational signs, backlit displays, flock heat transfers and almost any other vinyl cutting application.
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 Silhouette CAMEO® 3 |
 Stika SV-8 (8") |
Stika SV-12 (12") |
Stika SV-15 (15") |
CE6000-40 (15") |
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| Max. Cutting Area | 12" W x 12' L |
6.25" W x 39.31" L | 9.18" W x 39.31" L | 13.37" W x 39.31" L | 14.76" W x 164' L |
| Acceptable Media Width | 10" wide x 100 feet | 7.18" - 8.43" wide 43.25" length |
11-12" wide 43.25" length |
14.12"-15" wide 43.25" length |
2"-19" wide |
| Max. Accepted Thickness | 2mm | 0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm) | 0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm) | 0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm) | 0.25 mm |
| Max. Force/Pressure | 210 gf | No force control available, manual blade adjustments | No force control available, manual blade adjustments | No force control available, manual blade adjustments | 300 gf |
| Max. Speed | 1.56 in/sec | 1.56 in/sec | 1.56 in/sec | 24 in/sec | |
| Operating System Compatibility This chart is intended to compare basic features. We recommend that you confirm the most up to date information on the page where the product is offered for sale. |
PC: Windows Vista and higher MAC: OS X 10.6.8 or higher Standard Interface: USB 2.0 (comes with a USB cable) |
PC: Windows 98 /Me /2000 /XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: Windows 95/98/Me /2000 /XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: Windows 95/98/Me /2000 /XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: OS9 or later |
PC: 8/7/Vista /XP/2000 MAC: OSX 10.4-10.8 Standard Interface: 25 pin RS-232C or the Full Speed USB 2.0 control interface |
| Included Software/Plugins | SILHOUETTE STUDIO® SOFTWARE Compatible with Windows XP and higher, Mac® OS X 10.6.8 and higher. Compatible with original Silhouette, Silhouette SD, and Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tools. *A Silhouette driver is not needed when using Silhouette Studio™. |
CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)/Stika Navi Utility | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)/Stika Navi Utility | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)/Stika Navi Utility | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. |
| Additional Software (But not necessary.) |
Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| LCD Display Panel w/controls | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection |
Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Training CD | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Highlight/Extras | The Silhouette CAMEO® is PixScan™ compatible and wirelessly connects to your computer, allowing you the freedom to cut all your fonts, download thousands of designs here | Highly recommended for Print & Cut Applications | |||
| Stand | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blade Choices | CAMEO® Cutting Blade | Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately |
Include 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
| Dimensions | 22.5"W x 6"D x 8.5"H | 13.37"W x 8.12"D x 4.5"H | 17.37"W x 8.12"D x 4.5"H | 20.62"W x 8.12"D" x 4.5"H | 26.5"W x 13.3"D x 10.5"H |
| Weight | 8 lbs. 15 oz. | 4.9 lbs. | 6 lbs. | 7.3 lbs. | 27 lbs. |
| Warranty | 1 yr. | 1 yr. | 1 yr. | 1 yr. | 2 yr. |
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CE6000-60 (24") |
GS-24 (24") |
CE6000-120 (48") |
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| Max. Cutting Area | 23.7" W x 164' L | 22.9" W x 82' L | 47.8" W x 164' L |
| Acceptable Media Width | 2"-28" wide | 2"-27.5" wide | 2"-53" wide |
| Max. Accepted Thickness | 0.25 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Max. Force/Pressure | 300 gf | 30-350 gf | 450 gf |
| Max. Speed | 35.4 in/sec | 20 in/sec | 39.4 in/sec |
| Operating System Compatibility This chart is intended to compare basic features. We recommend that you confirm the most up to date information on the page where the product is offered for sale. |
PC: 8/7/Vista /XP/2000 MAC: OSX 10.4-10.8 Standard Interface: 25 pin RS-232C or the Full Speed USB 2.0 control interface |
PC: Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64 bit) Vista Home Premium (32 bit) Business (32/64 bit) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: 8/7/Vista /XP/2000 MAC: OSX 10.4-10.8 Standard Interface: 25 pin RS-232C or the Full Speed USB 2.0 control interface |
| Included Software/Plugins | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator CS5/CS6/ CC/CC 2014 - (Windows & Mac) CorelDraw X3/X4/ X5/X6/X7 (Windows) | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. |
| Additional Software (But not necessary.) |
Not Available | R Wear Studio (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately) | Not Available |
| LCD Display Panel w/controls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Training CD | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stand | Included | Sold Separately | Included |
| Blade Choices | Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
| Dimensions | 34.5"W x 23.3"D x 41.2"H w/stand | 33.9"W x 12.56"D x 9.17"H w/o stand | 60.7"W x 29"D x 49.2"H w/stand |
| Weight | 66 lbs. w/stand | 40 lbs. w/o stand | 99 lbs. w/stand |
| Warranty | 2 yr. | 3 yr. | 2 yr. |
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FC8600-60 (24") |
GX-300 (30") |
FC8600-75 (30") |
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| Max. Cutting Area | 24" W x 164' L | 29" W x 82' L | 30" W x 164' L |
| Acceptable Media Width | 2"-30.3" wide | 2"-36" wide | 2"-36.2" wide |
| Max. Accepted Thickness | 1.48 mm | 1 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Max. Force/Pressure | 600 gf | 350 gf | 600 gf |
| Max. Speed | 58.5 in/sec | 33 in/sec | 58.5 in/sec |
| Operating System Compatibility This chart is intended to compare basic features. We recommend that you confirm the most up to date information on the page where the product is offered for sale. |
PC: *Runs on all major sign making software including Adobe & Corel Draw. |
PC: Windows 98/Me /2000/XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: *Runs on all major sign making software including Adobe & Corel Draw. |
| Included Software/Plugins | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)/ | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. |
| Additional Software (But not necessary.) |
Not Available | R Wear Studio (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately) | Not Available |
| LCD Display Panel w/controls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ARMS-Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Training CD | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stand | Included | Included | Included |
| Media Catch Basket | Included | Not included | Included |
| Sheet Cutter Max Thickness | 11 mil (including the release liner) | Function not available | 11 mil (including the release liner) |
| Blade Choices | Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
| Dimensions | 44"W x 28"D x 48"H | 46.6"W x 28.62"D x 43.81"H | 50"W x 28"D x 481"H |
| Weight | 106 lbs. | 97 lbs. | 115 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 yr. | 3 yr. | 3 yr. |
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GX-400 (40") |
FC8600-100 (42") |
GX-500 (50") |
FC8600-130 (54") |
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| Max. Cutting Area | 39" W x 82' L | 42" W x 164' L | 47" W x 82' L | 54"W x 164' L |
| Acceptable Media Width | 3.5"-46" wide | 2"-48.2" wide | 3.5"-54" wide | 2"-60.2" wide |
| Max. Accepted Thickness | 1 mm | 1.5 mm | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Max. Force/Pressure | 350 gf | 600 gf | 350 gf | 600 gf |
| Max. Speed | 33 in/sec | 58.5 in/sec | 33 in/sec | 58.5 in/sec |
| Operating System Compatibility This chart is intended to compare basic features. We recommend that you confirm the most up to date information on the page where the product is offered for sale. |
PC: Windows 98/Me /2000/XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: *Runs on all major sign making software including Adobe & Corel Draw. |
PC: Windows 98/Me /2000/XP /Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later |
PC: *Runs on all major sign making software including Adobe & Corel Draw. |
| Included Software/Plugins | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. |
| Additional Software (But not necessary.) |
R Wear Studio (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately) | Not Available | R Wear Studio (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately) | Not Available |
| LCD Display Panel w/controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ARMS-Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Training CD | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stand | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Media Catch Basket | Not included | Included | Not included | Included |
| Sheet Cutter Max Thickness | Function not available | 11 mil (including the release liner) | Function not available. | 11 mil (including the release liner) |
| Blade Choices | 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately |
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
| Dimensions | 58.5"W x 29.3"D x 47"H | 61.8"W x 28"D x 48"H | 63.6"W x 28.62"D x 43.81"H | 73.6"W x 28"D x 48"H |
| Weight | 112.4 lbs. | 133 lbs. | 121.2 lbs. | 150 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 yr. | 3 yr. | 3 yr. | 3 yr. |
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FC8600-160 (64") |
GX-640 (64") |
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| Max. Cutting Area | 64"W x 164' L | 62"W x 984-1/8" L |
| Acceptable Media Width | 2"-72.5" wide | 5.5"-72.5" wide |
| Max. Accepted Thickness | 1.5 mm | x |
| Max. Force/Pressure | 600 gf | 350 gf |
| Max. Speed | 58.5 in/sec | 33 in/sec |
| Operating System Compatibility This chart is intended to compare basic features. We recommend that you confirm the most up to date information on the page where the product is offered for sale. |
PC: *Runs on all major sign making software including Adobe & Corel Draw. |
PC: Windows 98/Me /2000/ 32 bit XP/ Vista/ Windows 7 ( 32 & 64 bit ) MAC: 0S9 or later |
| Included Software/Plugins | Graphtec Studio design software (Mac & Windows compatible) and the completely new Cutting Master 3 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW® and Adobe® Illustrator. (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included). Cannot use Cutting Master with CorelDraw Download (Home) version or Education version since they do not include Visual Basic. Users with these two versions have to contact Corel and upgrade to full versions. | CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions (ie: text/shapes, drawing) *CutStudio software includes Plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 (CS4-5 available online) & CorelDraw 10 – X4 ( X5 available online) for PC or MAC (Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) |
| Additional Software (But not necessary.) |
Not Available | R Wear Studio (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately) |
| LCD Display Panel w/controls | Yes | Yes |
| ARMS-Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection |
Yes | Yes |
| Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer) |
Yes | Yes |
| Video Training CD | Yes | No |
| Stand | Included | Included |
| Media Catch Basket | Included | Not Included |
| Sheet Cutter Max Thickness | 11 mil (including the release liner) | Function not available |
| Blade Choices | Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree) Optional blades sold separately |
1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately |
| Dimensions | 84"W x 28"D x 48"H | 83.25"W x 28-5/8"D x 43-13/16"H |
| Weight | 161 lbs. |
140.8 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 yr. | 3 yr. |
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