Cutter Comparison
Beginner Models
Compare AllGraphtec 9" Silhouette SD
Roland 8" Stika SV-8
Roland 12" Stika SV-12
Roland 15" Stika SV-15
Intermediate Models
Compare AllGraphtec 15" CE5000-40
Graphtec 24" CE5000-60
Roland 24" GX-24
Graphtec 48" CE5000-120
Advanced
Compare AllGraphtec 24" FC8000-60
Roland 30" GX-300
Graphtec 30" FC8000-75
Roland 40" GX-400
Models
Graphtec 42" FC8000-100Roland 50" GX-500
Graphtec 54" FC8000-130
Graphtec 64" FC8000-160
Max. Cutter Area
Acceptable Media Width
Max. Accepted Thickness
Max. Force/Pressure
Max. Speed
Operating System Compatibility
Included Software/Plugins
Additional Software (But not necessary)
LCD Display Panel w/ Controls
Optical Eye/ Auto Registration Mark Detection
Print & Cut Ability
(When used with additional printer)
Video Training CD
Highlight/Extras
Stand
Media Catch Basket
Blade Choices
Dimensions
Weight
Graphtec 9" Silhouette SD
7.87" W x 39.37" L
8.5" - 11.25" wide
39.37" length
0.25 mm (9.8 mil)
230 gf
3.93 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
ROBO Master - auto-tracing and basic design features
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cut straight from your PC or from an SD card.
Not Available
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade - with 3 adjustment caps (pink, yellow, blue)
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades - custom made for far greater depth adjustments.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades - custom made for far greater depth adjustments.
16.53" W x 5.51" D x 4.4" H
4.4 lbs.
1 yr.
Graphtec 15" CE5000-40
Craft ROBO Pro
Craft ROBO Pro
14.76" W x 164' L
2" - 19" wide
164' length
0.25 mm (9.8 mil)
300 gf
23.6 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
ROBO Master Pro - auto-tracing and basic design features
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
24.53" W x 11.22" D x 8.78" H
20.2 lbs.
1 yr.
Roland 8" Stika SV-8
6.25" W x 39.31" L
7.5" - 8.5" wide
43.25" length
0.1 mm (3.9 mil)
Fixed between 100 - 110 gf
1.56 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
No
No
Yes
No
Not Available
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
13.37" W x 8.12" D x 4.5" H
4.9 lbs.
1 yr.
Roland 12" Stika SV-12
9.18" W x 39.31" L
11" - 12.5" wide
43.25" length
0.1 mm (3.9 mil)
Fixed between 100 - 110 gf
1.56 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
No
No
Yes
No
Not Available
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
17.37" W x 8.12" D x 4.5" H
6 lbs.
1 yr.
Roland 15" Stika SV-15
13.37" W x 39.31" L
11" - 15.5" wide
43.25" length
0.1 mm (3.9 mil)
Fixed between 100 - 110 gf
3.87 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
No
No
Yes
No
Not Available
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
20.62" W x 8.12" D x 4.5" H
7.3 lbs.
1 yr.
Graphtec 24" CE5000-60
23.7" W x 164' L
2" - 28" wide
164' length
0.25 mm (9.8 mil)
300 gf
24 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
ROBO Master Pro - auto-tracing and basic design features
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Not Avalable
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
33.5" W x 23" D x 39.5" H w/ stand
55 lbs. w/ stand
2 yr.
Roland 24" GX-24
22.9" W x 82' L
2" - 27.5" wide
82' length
0.25 mm (9.8 mil)
250 gf
20 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
33.5" W x 12.2" D x 9.25" H
35 lbs.
2 yr.
Graphtec 48" CE5000-120
47.8" W x 164' L
3.3" - 53" wide
164' length
0.25 mm (9.8 mil)
450 gf
40 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
ROBO Master Pro - auto-tracing and basic design features
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Not Available
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
58.5" W x 29.3" D x 47" H w/ stand
88 lbs. w/ stand
2 yr.
Graphtec 24" FC8000-60
24" W x 164' L
2" - 30.3" wide
43.25" length
1.5 mm (59 mil)
600 gf
58.5 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
52.3" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
83.8 lbs.(Stand: 22 lbs.)
3 yr.
Roland 30" GX-300
29" W x 82' L
2" - 36" wide
43.25" length
1 mm (39 mil)
350 gf
33 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Not Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
46.6" W x 28.62" D x 43.81" H
97 lbs.
3 yr.
Graphtec 30" FC8000-75
30" W x 164' L
2" - 36.2" wide
164' length
1.5 mm (59 mil)
600 gf
58.5 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
58.2" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
92.6 lbs. (Stand: 22 lbs.)
3 yr.
Roland 40" GX-400
39" W x 82' L
3.5" - 46" wide
82' length
1 mm (39 mil)
350 gf
33 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Included
Not Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
58.5" W x 29.3" D x 47" H
112.4 lbs.
3 yr.
Graphtec 42" FC8000-100
42" W x 164' L
2" - 48.2" wide
164' length
1.5 mm (59 mil)
600 gf
58.5 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
70" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
110.2 lbs. (Stand: 22 lbs.)
3 yr.
Roland 50" GX-500
47" W x 82' L
3.5" - 54" wide
43.25" length
1 mm (39 mil)
350 gf
33 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OS9 or later
Must have Adobe Illustrator
CutStudio - auto-tracing and basic design features
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
*CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Included
Not Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
70" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
112.4 lbs.
3 yr.
Graphtec 54" FC8000-130
54" W x 164' L
2" - 60.2" wide
164' length
1.5 mm (59 mil)
600 gf
58.5 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
81.8" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
127.9 lbs.
3 yr.
Graphtec 64" FC8000-160
64" W x 164' L
2" - 72.5" wide
164' length
1 mm (39 mil)
600 gf
58.5 in/sec
PC:
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
Window 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7
Both 32 and 64 bit
MAC:
OSX 10.2 - 10.6
Must have Adobe Illustrator
*Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9-CS4 and Corel Draw 10-X4 on PC and MAC
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
(Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw not included)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Included
Includes 1 Standard Blade (45° carbide)
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
Optional 60° blade sold separately.
SGS Blade Holder w/ SGS Blades
92" W x 17.8" D x 24.1" H
138.8 lbs.
3 yr.