Redsail Cutting Plotter Software Installation New!

The installer will automatically detect your installed version of CorelDRAW. Select your version version and click .

| Software | Best For | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hobbyists, small shops, SVG users | Easy | | FlexiSTARTER | Professional sign makers (includes design tools) | Medium | | VinylMaster Cut | Budget-friendly alternative | Medium | | SignMaster | Industrial production | Hard |

Select your specific model (e.g., , RS800C , or RS1360C ) from the right-hand list. Click Add , then close the device list. Click on Link To or Port Settings .

Do not plug the USB cable into the computer until instructed to do so by the installation wizard to prevent driver conflicts. Step 1: Installing the Redsail USB Driver (Crucial) redsail cutting plotter software installation

Click the icon, open the settings menu, and map the output destination to your verified . Option C: SignMaster Setup Open SignMaster and navigate to the Vinyl Spooler . Click on the Connection tab. Select Redsail and your model from the dropdown lists. Set the Connection Type to Direct COM Port . Select your specific COM Port number . Set the Baud Rate to 9600 and click Apply . 5. Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors Error: "Cannot Open Port" or "Device Not Found"

Look for . Note the specific COM port number (e.g., COM3). You will need this later. Step 2: Choosing and Installing Cutting Software

With your software and driver correctly configured, your RedSail plotter will deliver years of reliable service cutting vinyl, heat transfer material, masking tape, cardstock, and even thin magnetic sheets. If you get stuck, RedSail’s official tech support (or the reseller's support team) generally requests your Device Manager screenshot and the specific COM port number – so keep that information handy. Click Add , then close the device list

If the software says "Cannot open port", check if another program is using that COM port.

Ensure all shipping brackets and foam inserts are removed from the plotter carriage.

The most common issue with Redsail plotters is a failure to establish communication via USB. Windows often needs a specific driver (often or CH340 drivers) to recognize the plotter as a COM port. Do not connect the USB cable yet. Step 1: Installing the Redsail USB Driver (Crucial)

Connect the plotter to your PC (avoid using USB hubs).

: Verify the COM port number in your cutting software matches the exact number shown in the Windows Device Manager.

: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit).

RedSail does not officially support macOS. However, many users succeed using these workarounds: