Summa DC5sx

Summa DC5: The ultimate all-in-one print-and-cut powerhouse. Now, more versatile and easier-to-use than ever.

Say goodbye to the harmful fumes, clogged print heads, expensive daily upkeep, messy inks and complicated contour cutting routines other thermal printers can saddle you with. And say hello to Summa's seventh-generation DC5.

Nearly 30 years after thermal transfer revolutionized sign and label making, the technology is still producing graphics far superior to anything inkjet printers can generate. Thermal's ability to produce instantly dry, installation-ready graphics with an outdoor durability of up to five years (without lamination) makes it the go-to technology for industry experts.

The go-to printer for all those projects: the Summa DC5 – the one and only thermal transfer printer that still reigns supreme. No other competing model even comes close.

The user interface has been completely redesigned on this version to accommodate a full-color, strikingly vivid, touch-sensitive display. The included printer-control desktop program gives users the power to remotely change settings and save custom user configurations directly to the DC5.

State-of-the-art mainboard technology delivers seven-times faster data processing. Plus, the DC5 supports multiple printers via USB, which enables as many as four DC-series machines to be connected to a single computer. Meanwhile, Ethernet connectivity allows for advanced networking and super-fast, long-distance data transmission speeds.

Summa DC Series is available in two sizes to suit any spatial requirements. The 54-inch (137 cm) model is the industry's largest wide-format thermal transfer printer, operating at over four times the width of its nearest competitor. The DC5sx is the more compact and affordable alternative, yet retains all the top-of-the-line features of the DC5 (equipment durability, print quality, production speed, tracking and cutting features), assuring the same spot-on accuracy Summa owners have come to expect.

An eight-station ribbon-changer (on the DC5) eliminates the tedious change-outs common on competing thermal transfer systems, allowing for unattended printing of up to 625 square feet (58 m2). The DC5sx is capable of handling as many as 5 cassettes.

Variable-width media handling supports all the most popular material widths. The DC Series prints and cuts on a wide variety of media in 20-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 40-inch, 48-inch or 54-inch widths (20-inch, 24-inch, and 30-inch on the DC5sx). Using the automatic tiling feature found in Summa's ColorControl™ 8 RIP software, images as small as tiny labels to those as large as massive fleet graphics can easily be reproduced.

The DC series includes power take-up rollers (a factory option on DC5sx), media baskets, 8 universal ribbon cassettes (5 for DC5sx), a full set of CMYK ribbons, and a 54-inch (137 cm) by 50 yard (45 meter) roll of high-performance Summa 3M vinyl (30-inch roll with DC5sx).

If you're in the market for a printer that's equally adept at delivering both single- and long-run graphics, offers odor-free, zero-maintenance printing that outlasts inkjet, and prints durable print-and-cut graphics instantly, Summa DC Series is by far your best option. Just plug it into a computer and get ready for some serious outdoor graphics production.

 

Specifications

MODEL	Summa DC5sx
PRINT / CUT WIDTH	30-inch (76 cm)
PRINT TYPE	Thermal Transfer
PRINT 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
CUT SPEED	24 inches-per-second (600 mm/sec) max
METHOD	Printing: Thermal transfer, using outdoor-durable process and/or spot color resin ribbons, and; stunning mirror metallic 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) softwareCutting: 0.001″ (0.025 mm), 0.005″ (0.1 mm) selectable
MEDIA WIDTH	Variable width using 20-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 39.37-inch, 48-inch or 54-inch wide media (50cm – 137cm)
PRODUCTION WIDTH	DC5sx Printing: Up to 26.4 inches wide (67 cm)DC5sx Cutting: Up to 26.4 inches wide (67 cm)
MEDIA HANDLING	Motorized media supply rollers; built-in motorized media take-up system (available as factory upgrade options on the DC5sx)
MEDIA DRIVE	Summa OptiTrac™ active-steering drive with variable-position traction-feed pinch rollers
MEDIA TRACKING	Built-in optical laser tracking system
MEMORY	64 MB print processing RAM; 2 GB reprint storage
CONNECTIVITY	USB; Ethernet
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 80°F (15°C to 27°C), 30% to 75% relative humidity, non-condensing
DIMENSIONS	DC5sx Shipping: 76.8″ x 35″ x 63″ (195 x 88 x 160 cm)DC5sx Equipment: 66.5″ x 24.8″ x 51.2″ (169 x 63 x 130 cm)
WEIGHT	DC5sx Shipping: 639 Lbs (290 kg)DC5sx Equipment: 430 Lbs (195 kg)
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED	ColorControl RIP + Cut Software, Print & Cut plug-in for CorelDRAW and Illustrator, 5 SmartRibbon cassettes (DC5sx), C, M, Y, and K Ribbons (1 each), 30” x 150’ White 3M Vinyl (DC5sx), Media Guide Flanges (set of 2), 1 OptiPrint™ Cleaning Roller Refill, Standard 36° Blade Holder, 2 Standard 36° Drag Blade, Cut-off Knife (with 1 spare blade), Media-Handling Gloves (1 pair), Printhead Cleaning Swabs, Power Cord (grounded 110v), USB Cable (15 foot), 1 Spare Fuse, CD w/ Manuals and Drivers, Quick Start Guide.
WARRANTY	Printer: One-year parts and labor limited warranty, toll-free technical support Images: Up to 5 years, outdoors, without lamination; restrictions may apply for desert areas or exposure to harsh chemicals or abrasives.