Best Vinyl Cutters For Small Business & Office Reviews In 2022
According to the maximum width and length of the material you want to cut, the market offers a lot of small vinyl cutter models. These are often the best choices if you are running your own projects in the advertisement field, fashion design, label making etc. These computer-controlled machines are enabling you to cut the certain material according to set pattern or image.
Some of these models will have more advanced software such as VinylMaster Cut, SignCut Productivity Pro, SignBlaser etc and therefore more professional features. These will be one of the best vinyl cutters for small business available on the market. For example, one of the software has a spool function that allows you to do make multicolor products with different colored vinyl without switching the rolls which is more practical and it saves time.
Of course, you can cut a wide range of other materials with these devices. Just take notice of the blade type and material. Often product includes in the package three different types of a blade according to on their angle (30°, 45°, and 60° angle).
If you have a smaller amount of work and want to use small vinyl printer now and then (so it is more of a hobby to you) we would recommend a simple device that is practical for home. If you are doing real projects and have a lot of materials to cut, the small professional devices will be ideal for you.
Larger devices such as 24, 34 or 51 inches allow you to use wider and longer materials, but they are more convenient for large signs, logos, banners etc. Models that we will show to you in this review are ideal if your goal is making smaller products which can be used in indoor decoration, automotive decoration or smaller signs.
In this article, we will represent 5 models that we found available on the market. We will describe you their technical specifications, mechanisms, and design. Therefore, you can found out important information that will help you to decide which model is best for you.
Review of 5 Small Vinyl Cutter Models
Cricut Explore Air 2 Model
This model is 24 inches long, 9.5 inches wide and high. It weighs 16.93 pounds. Its dimensions are practical and it’s the best vinyl cutter for small business. You can use it for making vinyl stickers, greeting cards or other design materials for projects.
You can upload your own images for free or use Cricut’s library with more than 60 000 patterns and images which you can than download and cut. The software can be used with your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
There is a Cricut design app for iOS and Android devices. The product has a double tool holder for cutting and writing. The system has embedded Bluetooth for wireless cutting. The blade is made from carbide.
It can cut vinyl but other materials also such as leather, foils, poster board, cardstock etc. Besides cutting, the device has a feature of writing also and you can choose between 270 fonts or use your favorite font from your computer for free.
Characteristics:
Length is 24 inches, width and height are 9.5 inches
Weighs 16.93 pounds
Carbide made blade
Blade can cut a wide range of materials
270 different fonts available
Silhouette America Portrait 2 Model
This small vinyl cutter is 12 inches long, 4 inches wide and 5 inches high. It weighs 6.6 pounds. The device has one year warranty in case of damage. Package includes USB for data transmission, the power cord, blade and 8 inches wide cutting mat.
Like the previous model, it cuts over 100 materials including vinyl, cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material, transparencies etc. It includes auto blade and Bluetooth. The machine can also register and cut printed materials and it’s suitable with PixScan.
Maximum print and cut size are 8 inches wide and 10ft long. It has 0.08 inches clearance so it’s compatible with the deep-cut blade. The software is available on the manufacturer’s website for free download and its suitable with mobile devices, tablets, and computers.
There is a free Silhouette studio for Mac and PC in which you can design images and patterns that are later cut. Its dimensions and features are ideal for your home or office if you running a business as a designer for example.
Characteristics:
12 inches long, 4 inches wide and 5 inches high
It weighs 6.6 pounds
Auto blade and Bluetooth feature
8 inches wide and 10ft long maximum print size
Deep-cut blade compatible
VEVOR Model
Unlike previous models, it has a control panel with backlight LCD display. The display shows you cutting pressure and speed. The navigation and enter button allows you to control and set function according to your needs. In case something goes wrong during the working process, you have an emergency stop/reset button so you can stop the cutting and restart the device.
According to the dimension of material it can cut, this is a small vinyl printer. It has a maximum paper feed of 13.8 inches and a maximum cutting width of 11.2 inches. Its dimension is practical for holding the device on the table. The device is 23.6 inches long, 13.4 inches wide and 14.6 inches high. The blade holder is compatible with economical Roland blades.
Considering all advanced features and compact dimensions, this is one of the best vinyl cutters for small business. Its cutting is flexible because you can adjust the cutter pressure between 0.02 pounds and 1.1 pounds and cutting speed between 0.4ips and 31.5ips.
Package includes two pinch-rollers that can be adjusted on a guide rail which enables you to use a wide range of materials considering their width. The software is compatible with Pentium processor-based PC and 32 bit or 64 bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, but it’s not compatible with Mac system.
The system supports both DMPL and HPGL languages. It has digital readout which allows you to cut professional customized designs and signs. Operating voltage is 110V and frequency is 60Hz. Package includes sign master software, blade holder, serial cable and power cord. You will also get 3 blades, pen holder and USB cable.
Characteristics:
Speed between 0.4ips and 31.5ips
Cutting force between 0.02 pounds and 1.1 pounds
2 inches maximum cutting width
8 inches maximum paper feed
Emergency stop/reset function
USCutterMH Craft Model
This small vinyl cutter includes VinylMaster Cur software which is compatible with PC and 32 and 64 bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10. It’s not compatible with Mac operating systems. You will get two adjustable pinch rollers so you can use materials of different width.
Maximum cutting pressure is 0.8 pounds, maximum cutting width is 10 inches and the maximum cutting length is 8 feet. Both pressure and cutting speed are adjustable. The device has three connectivity options: parallel, serial and USB interface which has a serial conversion.
The device weighs 25 pounds. Its dimension is compact so this small vinyl printer is ideal for holding on your working desk. Control panel has a backlight LCD display which shows you cutting force and speed. With navigation buttons, you can adjust a wide range of settings and control the working process.
In case of damage in situations described in the user manual, the manufacturer offers you a 1-year warranty. Besides the warranty, manufacturer guarantees free lifetime phone support. The package also includes three blades, pen adapter, and the cover.
The system comes with VinylMaster Cut software but it’s compatible with other software too. The blade holder is compatible with Roland blades. There is dual position carriage where the first position is for cut-through and rear position is for standard vinyl.
Characteristics:
8 pounds maximum force
10 inches maximum cutting width
8ft maximum cutting length
Three connectivity options: USB, parallel and serial
Dual position carriage
USCutter Table Titan Craft Model
The exterior of this small vinyl printer is made of aluminum and ABS high-density plastics. There is an LCD display which shows you all settings such as cutting pressure and speed. Also, the control panel has navigation buttons for controlling the settings. This model has laser registration for contour cutting function. It cuts the material according to the set design very precisely.
According to its practical dimensions and advanced features, it’s one of the best vinyl cutters for small business. The carriage has 4 wheels. There is a USB interface. The software is VinylMaster Cut so it’s not compatible with Mac system. It supports both LAPOS (laser positioning sensor) for manual contour cutting or ARMS (automatic registration mark sensor) for automatic contour cutting.
The command sets are compatible with HPGL language. The device can be compatible with PC or Mac with USB and RS-232 connection. The speed and cutting force is adjustable with navigation on the control panel. Maximum speed is 31.5ips and maximum force is 1.1 pounds.
Package includes floor stand and media catch basket. This is a very user-friendly addition because you can let the working process continue unattended since the resulted product is safely put in the basket. The high-quality Stepper motor is very quiet. Pinch roller and grit rollers are high quality made and they allow maximum cutting width of 15 inches.
Maximum cutting length is 240 inches. Maximum paper feed is 19.5 inches. This small vinyl cutter is 28 inches long, 17 inches wide and 12 inches high. It weighs 26 pounds. The package also includes 3 titan blades, pen holder, USB cable and serial cable. Blade holders are Roland compatible. The internal memory is 4MB and the CPU is 16bit MCU. It has 512MB of RAM and 50MB of hard disk space. Operating voltage is up to 120V. Repetition accuracy is 0.0003 inches and resolution is 0.001 inches/pulse.
