S Class 3 DTF (S3DTF75) - Dedicated bundle for DTF Print & Cut Workflow

Modified on Mon, 7 Apr at 10:09 AM

This article explains in short the specific settings that should be done on the S3DTF75 to make it work for DTF application. The S3DTF will have to be setup for the DTF as the unit will not work for this specific application new out of the box.

S3DTF75 content

The S3DTF75 is basically a bundle that Summa offers where all equipment is inside to run DTF applications.

S3DTF75 consists of:

S3TC75 SUMMA S CLASS 3 75	Summa’s proprietary tangential cutting technology with camera technology
S CLASS 3 75 ROLL-UP system	Summa's well know Roll-Up system designed for S Class 3
S CLASS 3 75 ROLL SUPPORT (FOR DTF)	"Frictionless Roll Feed" designed to prevent the scratches or roller marks that typically occur when transporting PET film. This was specific designed for the DTF application
GoSign PROPACK	License key to fully support the camera functionality of the S3TC75 unit

S3DTF75 installation

Build up of the unit:

S3TC75 SUMMA S CLASS 3 75	S Class 3 - Roll Cutter Complete Installation
S CLASS 3 75 ROLL-UP system	S Class 3 - Assembly instructions for the Roll-up system (MI9135)
S CLASS 3 75 ROLL SUPPORT (FOR DTF)	S Class 3 - Assembly instructions for the DTF roll support (MI9136)
GoSign PROPACK	GoSign User manual

S3DTF75 configuration

The S3TC75 machine needs to be configured for the DTF application. Some basic parameters need to be taken care of to be able for your cutter to process DTF jobs. Below you will find some suggested parameters, fine tuning could be necessary when these do not work or do not provide expected results:

Calibrate media (OPOS)

set value on -75

FlexCut settings

Full pressure	120 gr
Full pressure length	40 mm
Flex pressure	40 gr
Flex pressure length	0,4 mm
FlexCut velocity	400 mm/s
FlexCut panel size	200 mm
Grid Cut	On

Job design

Make sure to use rectangle for FlexCut as the material is often not rigid

Loading media

Make sure the media path follows the yellow curve

Make sure the ink (printed side) is facing up (towards the knife).
This way the ink is not making any contact with the cutter base.
FRICTIONLESS FEED:

DTF and Printer RIPs

Automation is also possible if your rip allows to mirror the PostNET barcode which is printed alongside the print. The PostNET barcode still needs to be positioned on the bottom right hand side of the print.

DTF on S One

Cutting DTF on S One is also possible however in that case you will need to cut the DTF prints with the print visible towards the top. Glue side facing downwards:

It is not the perfect setup as the glue will touch the base and there is no friction free feeding system. Also the S3DTF75 has more flexibility with the camera system.

For more details on the setup see document attached.

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