I have a D75 I've been using for about 6 months. Generally it has done a good job, but my work is very specific, so I can't change my work to compensate for some issues/possible limitations I've had with the D75. I'm wondering if the S2 model along with tangential will resolve these. Issues below.
1. I print sheets of stickers on my 4sx along with opos marks for my D75. The way it prints I maximize the single pass width (~3.8"?) for my 4sx, so my copies end up being about 1/2" apart. When I load into my D75 it sometimes picks up the wrong opos mark and naturally cuts the entire sheet high, which means I end up babysitting. I read the S2 model has mechanical opos camera, would this help this issue?
2. I have to cut my graphic very close to the 2 marks and black bar on the bottom of the row. When the D75 hits the left of the machine to drop the opos and drags it back across it leaves light scratches on the bottom of the stickers. Usually not an issue unless I'm printing metallics (which I do frequently), but when I do I don't have a way to resolve this currently. Again, will the S2 mechanical opos resolve this issue so the camera is never dragging across the print?
3. Flexcutting - I flex cut every sheet I print. Usually it is pretty good, but it will randomly start to cut poorly and then randomly start cutting better with no settings changed. Will tangential improve the consistency of flexcutting? Any other suggestions on sheeting my output other than flexcut?
4. WEEDING!!! - This one is absolutely killing me. I've actually posted another thread a while back with no resolution. I've spoken with Summa tech support and everything I've tried has not helped. I use a Avery 1360 laminate and Summa clear vinyl. The summa vinyl without laminate weeds perfect, but once I apply the laminate I have to hold down the sticker to weed or they come off the backing. Needless to say, it takes way too long. Could the tangential be my key to smooth weeding?
1. I print sheets of stickers on my 4sx along with opos marks for my D75. The way it prints I maximize the single pass width (~3.8"?) for my 4sx, so my copies end up being about 1/2" apart. When I load into my D75 it sometimes picks up the wrong opos mark and naturally cuts the entire sheet high, which means I end up babysitting. I read the S2 model has mechanical opos camera, would this help this issue?
2. I have to cut my graphic very close to the 2 marks and black bar on the bottom of the row. When the D75 hits the left of the machine to drop the opos and drags it back across it leaves light scratches on the bottom of the stickers. Usually not an issue unless I'm printing metallics (which I do frequently), but when I do I don't have a way to resolve this currently. Again, will the S2 mechanical opos resolve this issue so the camera is never dragging across the print?
3. Flexcutting - I flex cut every sheet I print. Usually it is pretty good, but it will randomly start to cut poorly and then randomly start cutting better with no settings changed. Will tangential improve the consistency of flexcutting? Any other suggestions on sheeting my output other than flexcut?
4. WEEDING!!! - This one is absolutely killing me. I've actually posted another thread a while back with no resolution. I've spoken with Summa tech support and everything I've tried has not helped. I use a Avery 1360 laminate and Summa clear vinyl. The summa vinyl without laminate weeds perfect, but once I apply the laminate I have to hold down the sticker to weed or they come off the backing. Needless to say, it takes way too long. Could the tangential be my key to smooth weeding?
My other cutter is s120d and i'm fed up with it. Bought it 2008, and this week ordered new s2 120t. I have replaced (in last 3 years) 2 motors, pinchrollers, cutting strip (many times), knife holder and cutting head (it broke down) but i think the tangential cutter makes my life easier and weeding more flawless.