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Add to SafariWhen comparing GCC Jaguar 4 24” vs Silhouette CAMEO 3 kit, the Slant community recommends Silhouette CAMEO 3 kit for most people. In the question“What are the best vinyl cutters?” Silhouette CAMEO 3 kit is ranked 1st while GCC Jaguar 4 24” is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Silhouette CAMEO 3 kit is:
The starter pack contains all the products required to experiment with sign vinyl and heat transfer vinyl, and it is an excellent solution for those that want something that's ready to work with straight out of the box.
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Pros
Pro Excellent for large productions runs
This machine features the highest maximum cutting speed among professional vinyl cutters. It can cut at the speed of 60 inches per second. This is almost twice the speed competitors (Graphtec, Roland, or USCutter) can offer. Due to its very fast cutting speed, this machine is perfectly suitable for large volume production runs.
Pro Can handle any vinyl
Due to the high precision blade control mechanism and 5.9 N of maximum downforce, this machine can cut any 24" sheet vinyl available on the market.
Pro Simple workflow
The software this cutter comes with can import design files from Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw. After you have the design file, simply import it to GreatCut 3 and set the simple cut parameters. The machine will take care of the rest of the work.
Pro No need to purchase software separately
This machine comes with a free copy of GreatCut 3 software.
Pro Well-rounded kit, ready to use out of the box
The starter pack contains all the products required to experiment with sign vinyl and heat transfer vinyl, and it is an excellent solution for those that want something that's ready to work with straight out of the box.
Pro User-friendly, free software
This vinyl cutter comes with a free copy of Silhouette Studio software. This software is a great tool for taking the first steps in vinyl cutting. Its user interface is clear and simple. The main functions (shape drawing, exporting, and cutting) have their own separate toolbars. It's also very good for experimenting and trying out new cutting parameters.
Pro Can adjust the blade automatically
After the blade depth is initially calibrated, using the Silhouette Studio software, the cutter will automatically adjust it, if needed. This can significantly reduce the machine preparation time and also allows for fast switching between different materials.
Pro Can be used wirelessly
It's capable of data communication using a standard Bluetooth communication protocol. No USB cables are required whatsoever, allowing it to be placed/used wherever you'd like.
Cons
Con Expensive
This is one of the most expensive 24” vinyl cutters available, being priced at $2090. On top of that, your expenses will not stop there as the machine, by default, comes without a stand. The problem is that this 60 inches/s machine is useless without it (as you will not be able to cut long vinyl rolls). Getting the stand will add another $400 to your expenses.
Con Requires CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator software
The GreatCut 3 is only capable of receiving design files from either Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw. There are two main reasons why this may be problematic. First, both of the programs are quite expensive. Second, the transition to either of those programs can be time-consuming if you already have a massive design library in any other design software.
Con Not very precise
The Z axis of this machine is not accurate enough to cut vinyl thinner than 3 mils. This is a typical downside of almost any vinyl cutting machine with a stepper motor controlled Z axis.
Con Can't do complicated cuts
Due to the absence of the overcut feature, the Silhouette CAMEO 3 will also struggle to follow complicated curves.
