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How to make money with a cutting plotter: what to produce and sell
What you can produce and sell with a cutting plotter, how to choose the model based on material width, and what to consider before buying.
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How to make money with a cutting plotter?
A cutting plotter generates revenue by cutting stickers, labels, lettering, and films from a vector file. Revenue comes from the finished product, not the machine: that is why the first step is defining what you will sell, not the model you want to buy.
What can be sold: sticker sheets with contour cutting, labels and tags for small producers, lettering and logos for visual communication, decorative cutouts, and wrapping and paint protection films for vehicles. These are confirmed applications for the KUTT line in the TEKNOVA catalog: stickers, films, visual communication, and cutting.
Choose by material size. The KUTT A3 accepts media up to 33 cm and contour cuts in A3 Plus format (32.9 × 48.3 cm): it is a desktop machine, suitable for labels, decals, and small sticker sheets. The KUTT A3 Double works with media up to 38 cm and features dual holders for cutting and creasing. The KUTT Camera 135 accepts media up to 131 cm and contour cuts up to 120 cm. The KUTT Camera 160 accepts media up to 166 cm and contour cuts up to 143 cm, making it the recommended model for window tint and PPF.
What goes into the cost. Beyond the equipment, factors include the roll of vinyl or adhesive film, blades, pinch rollers, and weeding time after cutting. Models with camera-based registration mark recognition cut the contour of pre-printed artwork, enabling the sale of printed stickers without manual cutting. TEKNOVA provides quotes upon request: pricing depends on the model and configuration and is provided in writing prior to any purchase.
Before purchasing, confirm material compatibility with the technical team and set aside bench space. The KUTT A3 occupies 78 × 48 cm without the tray, while the Camera 135 and Câmera 160 include a stand and occupy approximately 156 and 186 cm in width. All run SignMaster software, and the desktop versions operate on automatic 220 V.
After the purchase, TEKNOVA offers online training courses, remote installation, technical support, and a 12-month warranty. To start safely, list two or three products you want to sell, measure each material, and ask for a model recommendation based on your production volume.