How to make perf cut/die cut stickers with HP Latex (summa)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ธ.ค. 2020
- Hey print fam. Today I walk you through my steps when setting up a perf cut on my hp cutter (summa d) after I printed the stickers using my HP Latex printer. These steps are used to make perf cut (most people call them die cut) stickers. This is a great way to provide individually cut stickers. I've found that straight lines are better, but you can do curves, it just takes longer and doesn't always look as good. Let me know if you have any questions about perf cut or die cut stickers.
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Love the video! Very helpful. Just wondering where you find the XML for the various cuts. I don't have the option to select "Self-Adhesive Vinyl Cut Through". I'm having troubles getting a perf-cut, regardless of what option I click in the Job Properties for the "Before Job" type of cut.
is there any setting when doing perf cuts that can smooth out the corners so its a cleaner and easier cut for the cutter
Darron -- one thing I've started doing which helps with blade wear is after I lay out my matrix of stickers, I draw another contour cut rectangle around the entire field for an overall kiss cut. When I send the job, I pause the cut through so once the kiss cut is finished, I can peel the entire matrix off of the sheet. This does two things -- it makes for a finished sticker with a clean border (with no vinyl) making peeling easier, plus it allows for lower blade force when I do my cut through (because the blade only needs to go through the liner and not the vinyl also), and helps the blade last longer. I used to do a full cut through and then manually peel the border off of each sticker (it's cleaner and neater for the end user that way), but peeling the entire matrix with the extra contour cut while the material is still on the cutter, and before the cut through really speeds up the process.
That's a good idea. I'll have to try that. I remove the matrix for some customers and this would make it so much faster. I'd almost rather send the design through twice and just turn the perf off the first time and the contour off the second. That way it realigns itself.
@@ttms Send it through twice -- that's what I do. Sorry if my thoughts got lost in translation ;)
@@swp466 Hi since Daron does not have this cutter anymore. Do you know of a video that can show how to do this please?
was looking at your videos trying to find a particular thing regarding the flexcut , my problem was :
i have to cut a specific vynyil made for letter cutting and i would've like to try and cut the interiors of the letters so i won't have to remove them manually , thing is i don't know the up's and down's of the problem , maybe if you ever experimented this particular thing i would like to know if you succeded cuz from what i tried it didn't really worked well , i wanted the interiors to fall on their own , which didnt really happened as i thought maybe its something about the overcut which tends to enter in the body of the letter and hence the size of the letter they and surface its getting applied they tend to break upon being transfered on the respesctive surface the vynil has to be applied
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What do I do if I don't have the "Self-Adhesive Vinyl - Cut Through" setting? The closest I have is "Cut Through".
Thanks mate 🎉😊
Well thanks for this! Validates what I've been doing. Including the not liking perf cuts very much.
I hate them so much.
Great video!
How did you send the test cuts without printing? Every time I try the cutter tells me it can’t find the barcode. It’s hard to tell from the video how you are sending the test cuts so I am not sure if I am doing it right.
Awesome thanks!. Do you need to replace cutting strips often? I was thinking maybe using a thin cutting mat like the cricut machines. What is your opinion?
I’ve had mine three years and never replaced it. It’s made out of a soft suede which doesn’t damage easily.
Have you ever had the issue where different settings are being sent to cutter? I dialed in settings after testing. Sent job and perf cuts where
different than tests.
Hi can the HP cutter that you are using in this video cut through grey back pvc banner material (roll up banner material) I have the same cutter so was wondering. Thanks for the videos. Appreciated.
No, it can't cut banner media. It's too thick.
Im using Flexi with a Mimaki Cutter. How would I get the presets you have here? I just have CT1, CT2, etc. I don’t seem to have access to the Fill and Flex cutting parameters. I couldn’t find any presets on Mimaki’s site.
Mine were just there. I'm not sure how to modify or add them.
Hello. Can you walk me through where to go on my settings to do a test cut? Thanks allot
That's what I do in the video.
Also just ran into a huge tracking issue that I fixed and thought it may be something you want to check with your lack of trust in running more than 2-3 feet. The knurling on the drive rollers was completely clogged with goo. I went from running 30+ feet of material at a time to having go off after about 2ft. Of course that was at 2am, so a quick prayer and deep breath I got to see what was happening. That’s on my 30” T series. Anyway, take a look it’s not that uncommon
Can you share how to get it to cut like this, please?
What type of needle or knife do you buy?
Hello. Where can i go to do a test cut on my cutter
Just wondering which Degree blade do you use as when I do it on mine, it’s leaving the paper edging thanks
I use the 35 degree blade.
@@ttms thanks
What is your minimum setting between perfcut decals? I do tiny insert decals and the Dc4sx does pretty good with just .2” between... but that thing is OLD. New HP latex is hopefully being delivered soon🤦🏻
I usually do .4" but I've don as small as .1". I tend to have less problems if I provide more space.
@@ttms I just upgrade to the hp115 print and cut but also got a new 54” summa t series along with the HP branded cutter. My 30” was being worked to death and I need a take up reel in a big way. I’m just hoping the T-series perf cuts as easily as the dc4... I changed the blade on that thing once in the 3 years and 100,000 stickers I’ve run through it. I know you have an issue with the blade life on your HP and the T-series blades are a lot more. I didn’t necessarily want the HP cutter but the only printer I could get my hands on right now was a demo unit and that had to be sold as a set. So, going from one 30” summa T series to 3 cutters my huge shop in the basement just got cramped 😂
Isn't there a built-in test-cut this cutter produces? Mine makes a small rectangle with an x-in the middle using my settings as a test sample.
There is, but the cutter will always honor the computer and it's easy to set on the PC.
Soon to have my own HP L115 and I'm wondering if I can cut different shapes of stickers in one job? I noticed that you usually do multiples of the same sticker. Is that necessary? Or can I upload 10 or so different designs and print and cut in one go? Also will you mention again what substrate you use and why? Look at Brightline and wondering what you think. Thank you!!
Yes, you can cut different designs, my orders are usually bulk. I made a video on all my sticker supplies th-cam.com/video/e-Lywlp_4Xk/w-d-xo.html
Also I DID see your video on substrates...do you still use HP Prime Gloss Air GP? And would you recommend it for stickers that will be applied to cars/car windows.
@@ttms Ok, one more thing...if you ever get a chance, will you do a video on sticker sheets?!? Like multiple kiss cut stickers on one perf. sheet? Yay. Thanks. You're the best. Heart eyes. Winky face.
I exclusively use Prime gloss for all stickers/decals both indoor and outdoor. I'll see what I can do for a sticker sheet video.
Is that thru cut option a plug in why does mine not have that option?
No, it has always just been an option in my software.
Did you ever try to contour, weed and then perf with the print/cut combo? I’m trying to figure that out and have done it a few times successfully... looks amazing as a finished product
No, I've only done a few perf jobs since the suggestion and I didn't have time to play. I need to try it to save my blade life.
@@ttms I just went for it... getting the cutter and flexi to cut/pause to weed then perf is still a bit confusing... just ran 1000 decals though and they look amazing
Question! Maybe u can do a test print ! What’s the small piece you can print and cut with your scraps !? Has anyone retarted the machines and printed anything under 4”x4”?
If you want to use scraps, the best thing to do is attach it to another roll. The machine has sensors and the curing unit so you need a good amount of space. To me it's not worth it. The media is cheap and my time is more valuable than trying to save $4 or less of media.
Can You Tell Me with a Cut Through- Perf Cut , Does It Damage The Cutting Strip????
Have you ever successfully perf cut custom shapes. Not square or circles, . Im trying to perf cut a custom shape of a logo but the cutter keeps shifting after about 20 cuts. Let me know, thank you !
I have. I usually do mine in 24 inch sections and I try to make them as simple as possible.
Which printer do you use to print before cutting with the summa
HP latex 315 for this video.
@@ttms is it better than the Roland ?
They both have pros and cons.
@@ttms which would you recommend i am in the market for a machine i am debating between the epson s80600 and a roland vg2-540
Can you do perf cut but also common cut for stickers
I don't know what you mean by common cut.
@@ttms without leaving any space in between stickers
Thank you.
Happy to help
@@ttms Hi, May I ask how do you make a larger test cut of about 2in. x 2in. My test cut is very small, I think its about 0.25in. x 0.25in. only. Thanks in advance.
Send it from your rip rather than using the menu on the cutter.
@@ttms Oh I see, you are right we are using the menu from the cutter. Thanks for the advise, we'll try it.
i have the new summa hp pro cutter i cannot get this thing to perf cut for the life of me i will try your method tomorrow the dude from grimco was absolutely no help
Let me know how it goes 🙂
It can hurt the pocket but under estimate the value of a fresh knife. I ruined mine in one moment madness using flexi cut.
Be kind to the knife people!
So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘
Thanks