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Maybe the U.S. files are supposed to be different?

I don't know, but the Cutter Control file is 4.3 at the U.S. site and 4.5 at the Belgium site.

The USB drivers are the same.

The firmware for the Summa D60 and 120 are revision 11 at the U.S. site and revision 13 at the Belgium site, but revision 13 seems to have the wrong file extension.

Don't upgrade the firmware without calling Summa tech support first. I don't know why, but that's what they said.

 

I've updated to all the latest [Belgium files] with no problems whatsoever. The firmware has a cool new function called TurboCut that supposedly speeds up the cutting substantially - which is most noticeable with detailed stuff. I can't really comment on that FACT myself, but all the latest drivers and updates work fine. Now, don't hold my nuts to the fire if you do the same and hose your plotter.

 

So, with my four year old D750 Pro, will I benefit from a newer cutter control?

 

Hey speaking of summas, I just got a friends Summa and he can't seem to find any of the driver info. He was in the sign business a few years ago and this plotter has just been sitting in his shop pretty much unused... so he decided to give it to me!!! Says on the back it is a GRC-61....anyone know what driver? thanks!

 

I'd say yes, as long as you have Firmware Revision 5 or newer.

Cutter Control 4.5 for Windows
(2.46 MB - Revised 17-Jun-04) — software interface for adjusting all Summa cutter parameters, including speed, mode, pressure, blade offset and much more. Supports Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP, and is compatible with all Summa cutters.

I'm not sure how to check the firmware version yet though.

 

Thanks Terry......I need to do that. I am still using my old Roland (that I still love) but am looking forward to trying out the new cutter.

 

Are you sure it's a Summa?
I did a search for GRC-61 and came up with these cutters.

GCC SignPal ultra GRC-61 Link to GCC
Vinyl Express GRC-61 Link

 

OK I just called the friend who gave me his plotter. He said it is a Vinyl Express......summa cutter? hmmm

 

I've added a link to the above post for Vinyl Express.

 

Thanks Bill....he says he is bringing over the book and all the other stuff he can find soon. He is rather unorganized, so I hope he can find the CD. I love my old Roland....but it will be nice to have a faster plotter too. Anybody know if these vinyl express plotters are ok? Wonder why he said it is a Summa?

 

The firmware revision is displayed on the control panel when you first turn on the machine.

 

Mine didn't do that, it just says it's testing something and then displays speed and blade pressure, but it does say the Rom Revision (firmware) in the Cutter Control Software.

 

Maybe it's like asking for a Band-Aid instead of an adhesive bandage or a Coke instead of an artificially and naturally flavored carbonated soda.

Maybe Summa is the word for vinyl cutters?

 

maybe vinyl express sells a plotter that is made by summa with the brand name removed for vinyl express to sell? I don't know......or maybe vinyl express has a plotter that is the equivalent of a summa? I am really anxious to see it cut....

 

I think it will cut great. The specs on it looked good, and the price you paid for it couldn't be beat! I'm working on getting my Summa D60 set up today with VMP. Same here, really anxious to cut something too!