Cutting plotter operates similarly to a printer, but instead of using ink, it uses a sharp blade. The machine follows digital design files (usually created in vector-based software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW) and moves the blade across the material to cut along specified paths.
Materials it can cut
Vinyl (for stickers, decals, signage)
Paper and cardstock
Fabric
Thin plastic sheets
Heat transfer material (for T-shirt printing)