Summa Cut D140 vs D140RL vs D140FX

Since summer last year, all SummaCUT-Models except the 60s and the FX-Models are equipped with a LAN-Interface (10/100BaseT, no serial interface anymore). This models are the RL-Models (L stands for LAN). You can't buy these models without LAN-Interface anymore.

The HP Latex Cutters are rebranded SummaCUTs, so the one who told you they aren't was wrong. I work at an HP- and Summa-Dealer, and I know both very well. There are a few differences: HP uses an own barcode design for OPOS-barcode, and in opposite to the 140FX, the HP Latex 54 Basic Cutter is equipped with a LAN-Interface.

 

The barcode is not hardware-based, it is generated by the RIP-Software. And most RIP-Softwares (current versions of Flexi, Caldera, Onyx for example) are supporting the Summa and the HP with their specialties. But, by the way: contour cutting is possible too without barcode. It is just a feature for more automation.

If buying a Latex 115, the HP Flexiprint Basic Edition will not support any contour cutting ... the upgrade to the Premium Edition then will support all common cutter manufacturers and models, as the summa and HP too.

Have you checked the prices? The additional costs for the print & cut bundles are incredible low. Could not make sense to buy a separate summa, even if buying a 315 with the non-FX Cutter.

 

I don‘t know the prices in the US, I‘m from europe. But in europe the price of a Latex 115 with a separate D140R and a print & cut rip is very near to a 315 print & cut bundle as far as I remember. And you should consider that if buying a print & cut bundle, a Flexisign-Pro (Since v12 = FlexiSIGN & PRINT) is included, it have a different name and drives the HP Cutter only, but will have the same features. Using that and cancelling subscription will save another $600 a year.

 

You‘re welcome.