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Beginner/Hobbist Models / 8.5" - 15"

	Silhouette (8.5")	Stika SV-8 (8")	Stika SV-12 (12")	Stika SV-15 (15")	CE5000-40 (15")

Max. Cutting Area	7.87" W x 39.37" L	6.25" W x 39.31" L	9.18" W x 39.31" L	13.37" W x 39.31" L	14.76" W x 164' L
Acceptable Media Width	2"-8.5" wide	7.18" - 8.43" wide 43.25" length	11-12" wide 43.25" length	14.12"-15" wide 43.25" length	2"-19" wide
Max. Accepted Thickness	0.25 mm	0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm)	0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm)	0.1 mm (w/backing 0.3mm)	0.25 mm
Max. Force/Pressure	230 gf	No force control available, manual blade adjustments	No force control available, manual blade adjustments	No force control available, manual blade adjustments	300 gf
Max. Speed	3.93 in/sec	1.56 in/sec	1.56 in/sec	1.56 in/sec	23.6 in/sec
Operating System Compatibility	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: OS9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista /7MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5/Must have Corel Draw.
Included Software/Plugins	ROBO Master (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes/colors) / *Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) / Stika Navi Utility	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) / Stika Navi Utility	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included) / Stika Navi Utility	ROBO Master (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes/colors) / *Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)
Additional Software (But not necessary.)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	I-DesignR (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately)
LCD Display Panel w/controls	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Training CD	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Highlight/Extras	Cut from your PC or cut directly from SD Card! Plus Free Templates @ www.craftrobostore.com				Highly recommended for Print & Cut Applications
Stand	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Blade Choices	Includes 1 Standard Blade - with 3 thickness adjustment caps (pink, yellow, blue)	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately	Include 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 blade sold separately	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately
Dimensions	16.53"W x 5.51"D x 4.4"H	13.37"W x 8.12"D x 4.5”H	17.37"W x 8.12"D x 4.5”H	20.62"W x 8.12"D" x 4.5”H	24.53"W x 11.22"D x 8.78"H
Weight	4.4 lbs.	4.9 lbs.	6 lbs.	7.3 lbs.	20.2 lbs.
Warranty	1 yr.	1 yr.	1 yr.	1 yr.	1 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration

Intermediate Models / 24" - 48"

	CE5000-60 (24")	GX-24 (24")	CE5000-120 (48")

Max. Cutting Area	23.7" W x 164' L	22.9" W x 82' L	47.8" W x 164' L
Acceptable Media Width	2"-28" wide	2"-27.5" wide	3.3"-53" wide
Max. Accepted Thickness	0.25 mm	0.1 mm	0.25 mm
Max. Force/Pressure	300 gf	250 gf	450 gf
Max. Speed	24 in/sec	20 in/sec	40 in/sec
Operating System Compatibility	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5/Must have or Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5/Must have Corel Draw.
Included Software/Plugins	ROBO Master (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes/colors) / *Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	ROBO Master (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes/colors) / *Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)
Additional Software (But not necessary.)	I-DesignR (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately)	Not Available	I-DesignR (for more advanced design features-Purchased Separately)
LCD Display Panel w/controls	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection	Yes	Yes	Yes
Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Training CD	Yes	No	Yes
Stand	Included	Sold Seperately	Included
Blade Choices	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately
Dimensions	33.5"W x 23"D x 39.5"H w/stand	33.5"W x 12.2"D x 9.25”H w/o stand	58.5"W x 29.3"D x 47”H w/stand
Weight	55 lbs. w/stand	35 lbs. w/o stand	88 lbs. w/stand
Warranty	1 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration	2 yr.	1 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration

Advanced Models / 24" - 30"

	FC8000-60 (24")	GX-300 (30")	FC8000-75 (30")

Max. Cutting Area	24" W x 164' L	29" W x 82' L	30" W x 164' L
Acceptable Media Width	2"-30.3" wide	2"-36" wide	2"-36.2" wide
Max. Accepted Thickness	1.5 mm	1 mm	1.5 mm
Max. Force/Pressure	600 gf	350 gf	600 gf
Max. Speed	58.5 in/sec	33 in/sec	58.5 in/sec
Operating System Compatibility	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5 *Must have Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for MAC and PC.	PC: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5 *Must have Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for MAC and PC.
Included Software/Plugins	*Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw not included)	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	*Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw not included)
Additional Software (But not necessary.)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
LCD Display Panel w/controls	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARMS-Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection	Yes	Yes	Yes
Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Training CD	Yes	No	Yes
Stand	Included	Included	Included
Media Catch Basket	Included	Not included	Included
Sheet Cutter Max Thickness	11 mil (including the release liner)	Function not available	11 mil (including the release liner)
Blade Choices	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately	Includes 1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately
Dimensions	52.3"W x 17.8"D x 24.1"H	46.6"W x 28.62"D x 43.81”H	58.2"W x 17.8"D x 24.1”H
Weight	Unit: 83.8 lbs. Stand: 22 lbs.	97 lbs.	92.6 lbs. Stand: 22 lbs.
Warranty	2 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration	3 yr.	2 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration

Advanced Models / 40" - 64"

	GX-400 (40")	FC8000-100 (42")	GX-500 (50")	FC8000-130 (54")	FC8000-160 (64")

Max. Cutting Area	39" W x 82' L	42" W x 164' L	47" W x 82' L	54"W x 164' L	64"W x 164' L
Acceptable Media Width	3.5"-46" wide	2"-48.2" wide	3.5"-54" wide	2"-60.2" wide	2"-72.5" wide
Max. Accepted Thickness	1 mm	1.5 mm	1 mm	1.5 mm	1.5 mm
Max. Force/Pressure	350 gf	600 gf	350 gf	600 gf	600 gf
Max. Speed	33 in/sec	58.5 in/sec	33 in/sec	58.5 in/sec	58.5 in/sec
Operating System Compatibility	PC: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5 *Must have Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for MAC and PC.	PC: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista 32 bit (XP/Vista 64bit/Windows 7 beta version driver available online) MAC: 0S9 or later/Must have Corel Draw.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista /7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5 *Must have Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for MAC and PC.	PC: Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 MAC: OSX 10.2-10.5 *Must have Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw for MAC and PC..
Included Software/Plugins	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	*Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw not included)	CutStudio (auto-tracing and basic design functions-ex. text/shapes,drawing)*Includes CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS & CorelDraw 10/11/12 on PC or MAC. (Illustrator/CorelDraw not included)	*Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw not included)	*Includes Cutting Master 2 Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator 10-CS3 & CorelDraw on PC or MAC.(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw not included)
Additional Software (But not necessary.)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
LCD Display Panel w/controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARMS-Optical Eye/Auto Registration Mark Detection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Print & Cut Ability (when used with additional printer)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Training CD	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Stand	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Media Catch Basket	Not included	Included	Not included	Included	Included
Sheet Cutter Max Thickness	Function not available	11 mil (including the release liner)	Function not available.	11 mil (including the release liner)	11 mil (including the release liner)
Blade Choices	1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree carbide) Optional 25 & 60 degree blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately	1 Standard Blade (45 degree/.9mm) Optional 30 & 45 (1.5mm) blades sold separately
Dimensions	58.5"W x 29.3"D x 47”H	70"W x 17.8"D x 24.1”H	63.6"W x 28.62"D x 43.81”H	81.8"W x 17.8"D x 24.1”H	92"W x 17.8"D x 24.1”H
Weight	112.4 lbs.	110.2 lbs. Stand: 22 lbs.	121.2 lbs.	127.9 lbs. Stand: 22 lbs.	138.8 lbs. Stand: 22 lbs.
Warranty	3 yr.	2 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration	3 yr.	2 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration	2 yr. -PLUS- 1 Additional Year After Online Registration


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