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My vinyl cutter is tearing or lifting the vinyl while cutting. How do I fix this?

Vinyl tearing or lifting usually happens when:

  • Cutting pressure is too high
  • Cutting speed is too fast
  • Vinyl is not properly secured
  • The blade doesn’t match the vinyl thickness

This is especially common when users reuse old settings across different vinyl types.

Fix:

  • Reduce cutting pressure
  • Slow down cutting speed
  • Secure the vinyl firmly on the mat
  • Match the blade type to the vinyl material

Clean, repeatable results come from balanced settings, not aggressive force.

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