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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. |
Features
- 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
- 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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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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ColorControl, our exclusive PostScript 3 compatible RIP software, is full featured, easy to use and fast. Blazing fast!
On the same computer, we ripped a 66.7 MB Photos EPS file (the girl with the green parasol) in ColorControl , Onyx and FlexiSIGN. ColorControl ripped in in just 11 seconds! Onyx took over 2 minutes and FlesiSign took over 1 minute - and that's just one medium-sized files. In a typical year imagine how many hours you'll save using ColorControl. |
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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) |
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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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ELM GROVE, WI 53122
PHONE: 262-814-7000
FAX: 262-814-7017
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