Also, the media’s registration must be precise because dots must be overlaid in exactly the same position as an earlier pass. For one, a fixed printhead (non-moving) that would accommodate this width would be very long. This fairly simple idea also offers some interesting technological problems, especially if you want to print over a 54-in.-wide area. A peeler plate scrapes the dot(s) of color onto the media, which passes through pressure rollers to affix the resin to the media. The base technology’s array of heating elements melt a special resin. Thermal printing solves many of these issues. In many cases, a laminate can protect the image further. Eco-friendly solvents counter some of the nasty chemicals that you don’t want to inhale, but even these can emit an odor that some people find objectionable. Usually, special solvent inks must be used to adhere to adhesive vinyl and to insure outdoor durability. In many cases, heating systems or UV lamp units insure prints can be handled without smearing. The ink then needs to dry or, if UV based, cured. This isn’t just an incremental, DC3 update – this is a whole new product.īy now, just about anyone who has any interest in printing must be familiar with inkjet printing, where an ink is sprayed onto the media. If use of solvents in your workplace has stopped you from adding a wide-format printer/cutter to your arsenal, then pay close attention. Summa has introduced a print/cut device that will handle wide media without using any liquids.

So, with our interest piqued, we thoroughly examined the printer, and what we saw was exciting. The new DC4 contains many improvements that aide usability, and it handles media widths up to 54 in.

When we talked to Summa, we were surprised to learn the DC series’ latest version was now available.

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