If you are using a script or cursive font, the tail of one letter often overlaps the body of the next.
Most DIY or CNC plotters require a G-code file (the machine's "instructions"). plotter
Plotters cannot "read" text as editable characters; they only understand geometric paths. If you are using a script or cursive
Select your text and go to Object > Expand or Type > Create Outlines . plotter
If using standard fonts, the plotter will draw or cut the perimeter of each letter. 2. Convert Text to Curves/Outlines