"I absolutely LOVE my Summa Cutter. I am totally, completely happy. It works perfectly with Flexi; no problems at all!"
TJ - Industry Graphics
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Check out the latest review on Summa DC4 in the March, 2007 Sign of the Times Magazine. Or click here to see the review online. (pdf; 286K)
 Prints and cuts up to 50.2 inches wide
Contour-cuts at up to 24 inches per second
Auto-exchanges up to 8 colors
ColorControl RIP software for Windows
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304x304 and 304x609 dpi print resolutions
Variable width media from 24 to 54 inches
Process, spot-color and metallic printing
Double-density mode for back-lit signs
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Vibrant outdoor graphics that never need
UV lamination, die-cut and ready-to-install
What good is print and cut if you have to laminate? Not much, for what many sign companies do most: permanent signs and vehicle graphics. That’s the real difference between thermal resin and every other type of printing. With thermal transfer, images are installation-ready. So you just print, weed and apply.
Like its predecessor, Summa DC3 Plus, the new 54-inch, 8-color Summa DC4 prints images that are guaranteed outdoor-durable for up to 5 years without lamination. And of course, auto ribbon changing and ultra precise contour cutting built right in. But our 4th generation DC-class printer does so much more. It accepts variable width media from 24 to 54 inches wide. And it has a host of new printing modes for higher resolution, faster printing and for printing on specialty films, including banner material.
Best of all, the new Summa DC4 is just as affordable as our older Summa DC3 Plus. Only $19,995, including our blazing-fast ColorControl RIP software.
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The built-in ribbon-changer holds up to 8 high-capacity SmartRibbon™ cassettes. Each cassette can accommodate any ribbon color, and the printer intelligently identifies the ribbon color, location and usage.
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The OptiPrint™ media pre-cleaning system removes dust and debris that can cause image flaws. It delivers optimal print quality in a unique process that cleans the media immediately before the color pass is printed.
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Our media roll flanges work with the supply and take-up rollers. They attach to any width roll in seconds. Or with shorter print-run, the standard media baskets keep your prints clean and organized.
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| Width |
54" (140 cm) |
| Speed |
Printing (standard mode):
93 Ft2/hour (8.7 m2) — Spot;
34 Ft2/hour (3.2 m2) — Process CMY
Printing (high-resolution mode):
67 Ft2/hour (6.2 m2) — Spot;
25 Ft2/hour (2.3 m2) — Process CMY
Printing (double-density mode):
58 Ft2/hour (5.4 m2) — Spot;
22 Ft2/hour (2.0 m2) — Process CMY
Cutting:
24 inches-per-second (600 mm/sec) max |
| Method |
Printing:
Thermal transfer, using outdoor-durable process and/or spot color resin ribbons, and; metallic gold and silver polyester ribbons (indoor use)
Cutting:
Drag-knife, using standard Summa D-Series blades |
| Resolution |
Printing:
609 x 304 dpi (24 x 12 dpmm) maximum hardware;
609 x 609 apparent dpi (24 x 24 dpmm) software
Cutting:
0.001" (0.025 mm), 0.005" (0.1 mm) selectable |
| Media width |
Variable width from 24 - 54 inches (61cm - 137cm);
Recommended widths:
24, 36 or 54 inches (61, 76 or 137 cm) |
| Production width |
Printing:
Up to 50.2 inches wide (127.5 cm)
Cutting:
Up to 50.2 inches wide (127.5 cm)
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| Media loading |
Auto alignment system built-in |
| Media drive |
Summa OptiTrac™ active-steering drive using variable-position traction-feed pinch rollers |
| Media tracking |
Optical laser tracking system built-in |
| Media supply |
Motorized media supply and take-up rollers built-in |
| Memory |
RAM (cache):
64 MB
Hard disk (reprint storage):
2 GB |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 and Centronics parallel |
| Baud rate |
USB 2.0: (1.5Mbps & 12Mbps);
Parallel: up to 38,400 baud |
| File support |
EPS, PDF and all generic PostScript |
| Power requirements |
Connection: standard USA power outlet;
Requirement: 100-240 Vac, 48-62 Hz, 85 VA max |
| Operation environment |
60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C), 35% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Dimensions |
Shipping:
100.8" x 35" x 63" (256 x 88 x 160 cm);
Equipment:
90.6" x 24.8" x 51.2" (230 x 63 x 130 cm) |
| Weight |
Shipping:
800 Lbs (360 kg);
Equipment:
550 Lbs (250 kg) |
| Warranty (USA) |
Printer:
1 year parts and labor limited warranty
Images:
Up to 5 years, outdoors, without lamination; restrictions may apply for desert areas or exposure to harsh chemicals or abrasives. |
| Support policy (USA) |
Unlimited toll-free technical support for the life of the equipment (transferable) |
| Accessories included |
ColorControl RIP + Cut software
Print & Cut plug-in for CorelDRAW 10 thru X3 and Illustrator CS and CS2
Universal SmartRibbon cassettes (8)
C, M, Y and K ribbons (1 each)
Premium 3M vinyl (53" x 150')
Media roll-end flanges (4)
OptiPrint cleaning roller refill (1)
Blade holder (1)
Standard 36 degree D-blades (2)
Coupy cut-off knife (1 with 1 spade blade)
Media-handling gloves (1 pair)
Printhead cleaning swabs
Power cord (grounded 110v)
USB cable (15 foot)
Spare fuse (1)
CD with drivers, software and on-disc manual
Printed manual
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Standard Supplies & Accessories
 50-yard roll of premium 3M® white vinyl
8 high-capacity refillable ribbon cassettes
1 each: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black refill ribbon
1 OptiPrint cleaning roller refill
ColorControl RIP + Cut software with USB dongle
Summa Printer Control software
2 sets (4 total) media roll-end flanges
Standard 36° blade holder and 2 blades
USB connection cable
Complete owner's manual on CD-ROM
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Optional Supplies
Spot color ribbons
Speciality media
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