Summa of Belgium has announced it's latest DC series thermal transfer resin printer/cutters, the DC5 and DC5(sx).
The makers say the DC5 caters for a greater range of media widths, and includes an ethernet port and a new user interface.
Summa’s product engineer Mr Randi Kerkaert in Europe said, "resin ribbon printing can last outdoor for up to 5 years without lamination and one single 
machine will deliver durable full colour and accurate contour cut graphics with the ability to cut completely through the material. What's more, the automatic resin ribbon changer can combine process colours, a wide range of spot colours and mirroring metallic foil printing for high-profit effect graphics that only thermal transfer printing will provide.
"With the introduction of the DC5 series to our printing technology portfolio, more than ever our partners will have the opportunity to provide reliable printing solutions to customers, meeting the ever-changing and demanding workplace requirements within the thermal transfer printing market."
Thermal transfer printing is the most environmental friendly method available with no chemical waste, no VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) exhaust or noxious solvent fumes that could entail any health risk.
The new DC5 has not given any increase in resolution (609x304dpi) or speed - up to 8.7sqm/hr spot, 3.2sqm/hr process; DC5(sx) up to 10.7sqm/hr spot, 2.8sqm/hr process.
Maximum cutting speed is also the same at 600mm/second. A new user interface has been added, together with a touchscreen control, while both machines are available with the latest version of Summa's Colorcontrol RIP+Cut edition.
Summa
www.summa.eu
Positive Camtec
www.positivecamtec.com.au
