54 or 63

[Ditchmiester]

I'm looking at Purchasing a new S2 Tangential Cutter and I wanted know if anyone out there has bought either size and wished they would have went the other way. I have an L26500 also to print my contour cuts on.

 

[FatCat]

I've got a Summa D140 (54") and after owning a 64" printer for almost two years I can say I've never needed it. Though I worried about it a little at first, the only material I run regularly at 64" is banner. All my adhesive vinyl I purchase is 54".

Your situation may be different...

 

[DigiPrinter]

Summa's a nice cutter. I'll be upgrading my cutter in the near future (I only have a 30" Graphtec). I plan to go to a 54" cutter. I've never bought 63" material and the majority of my print material is 54" or 30". My thought on a 54" is I'll have all three machines compatible - printer, laminator and cutter. If it has to be contour cut larger than 54 then it gets seamed.....

 

[Ditchmiester]

Thanks guys, I think I am in the same boat. I only ever print 54" vinyl and I think the 1000 dollars in savings over the 63" version.

 

[MagnificentBastid]

If we were talking printer, then I'd say go for the bigger size, but since its the cutter I also recommend sticking to 54". Most vinyl media's don't come wider than 54" anyway.

 

[ProColorGraphics]

I have a HP latex and just went with the 54" model. I can think of once it the entire time I have had it that a 64" model would have made it a little more convenient. I still made it work without it too. Unless you have a specific need for it, I wouldn't spend the extra money.

I do however HIGHLY recommend the S series T class!

 

[Ditchmiester]

I'm definitely getting the S2 T Series was just trying to figure out what everyone thought of the 54 vs. 63. It looks like most everyone is under the same thought process I was in that we hardly ever print vinyl larger than 54" so the cost savings seems to be worth it. Thanks for everyone's input I can't wait to get this thing ordered.

 

[bigben]

I have a L26500 and a summa D160. I use the ''over 54in'' maybe once a month because I cut 60in phototex for wall decals (large piece with contour cut). Exept that, I only use 54in.

I would love to try the S2 tangential, but I never had any problems or restrictions with the summacut series. Even for piece 58in X 120in. Maybe if I would to alot of small thing...

 

[Ditchmiester]

Just called and ordered the S2 T-140 should be here next week. I can't wait.

 

[Bly]

D160R here. Bigger is always better.
Sometimes we use 60" vinyl.
If your printer can print that wide why not make the most of it?

 

[ironchef]

I would go bigger, so you can cut stuff out from the 60"rolls that are standard for wrapping

 

[Ditchmiester]

Just finished setting up my new S2 T140 and this thing is a beast compared to my FC8000 30" cutter. I can't wait to see this thing in action.

 

[Jgentry]

54" Summa

I'm getting ready to sell my 54" Summa D140. I have been very happy with it. I can't say I used the extra size too much, but it was always nice having options. I just don't have enough work to keep it at this point.