STEP 2- This is more dependent upon the software you're using, ie: Flexi, SignCut, SignBlazer but the principle is the same. If the cutter is still not recognized, try a different cable altogether. and/or B: Try connecting the cable to a different place on the computer. You need to A: reinstall the driver which can be found here. (the COM numer should be between 1 & If you don't see the PORTS listing, or you get USB not recognized your cutter is not connected or not being recognized by the Computer. Plug it back in the one that reappears is the cutter's COM port. Double check which com port the PC has assigned it by unplugging the cutter from the computer. If you have your cutter connected with a USB cable you'll see something like USB serial device (COM'x'). You should see something like 'Communications Port (Com1)' and 'ECP Printer Port (LPT1)'.
Expand the '+' or the arrow symbol to see what is present under Ports. Vista/7 click the windows orb, then control panel, then Device Manager) You should see a listing named ports if you have the cutter turned on and plugged in to the PC. (if you're using XP you can get there via: Start, Control Panel, then click System, then click on the Hardware tab.
STEP 1- Navigate to the 'Device Manager' on your computer.
Have you even tried a different USB cable?