Find in this article the settings specific to the Summa GoSign driver used in PrimeCenter. These settings are available from Cutter options .
- To learn more about creating and editing cutters, read this article.
- To learn more about how the different options work, read this article.
Info
This cut driver is intended for use with Summa GoSign software. If you are using Summa GoProduce, make sure to select the Summa GoProduce cut driver instead. The two drivers differ in how cut marks are generated and placed.
Specifications
Job submission method
| Hotfolder: cut files are generated in a folder. | Supported |
| Network: cut files are directly sent to the controller. | Not supported |
Cut file format
| Format | SGP |
Supported cutters
History
PrimeCenter V4.5
Fixed |
Cut files can now be opened correctly in the GoSign software. |
PrimeCenter V4.4
New |
Summa GoSign driver is available. | ||
Cutter options
Cut mark shape and size
| Field | Cross | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Size (mm) |
min = max(2, thickness x 3)
default = 3
max = 5
|
min = 2
default = 3
max = 5
|
| Thickness (mm) |
min = 0,5
default = 1
max = min(size/3, 4)
|
n/a |
Cut marks
Options
For further details on each option, refer to this article.
| Origin extra mark | Not supported |
| Placement | Left and right edges |
| Placement priority | Cut marks over optical codes |
| Internal cut marks only | Not supported |
Ranges
Info
There is a non-reducible minimum distance of 10 mm between the cut marks and any other element.
| Field | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Margins from media borders (mm) | min = 0 | default = 10 | max = 999 |
| Margins from image trimbox (mm) | min = -999 | default = 10 | max = 999 |
| Spacing between edge marks (mm) | min = 40 | default = 350 | max = 9 999 |
| Spacing between internal marks (mm) | min = 40 | default = 350 | max = 9 999 |
Summa-specific options
This cut driver does not support standard optical codes, such as QR codes or traditional barcodes, unlike the Summa GoProduce cut driver.
📌 Summa OPOS bars
OPOS (Optical POsitioning System) bars are printed registration marks used by Summa cutters to detect and align printed jobs accurately before cutting. For more information about OPOS bars, refer to this article.
The Summa OPOS bar is always placed at the bottom of the print by default. An optional second bar can also be placed at the top. You can define a margin from the image trimbox.
| Field | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Margins from image trimbox (mm) | min = 10 | default = 10 | max = 999 |
📌 Summa PostNet barcode
In addition to OPOS bars, you can also place a Summa PostNet barcode at the same position selected for the OPOS bar. You have the option to print the code as text for visual reference.
| Print code as text | Supported |
| Add orientation information in the code | Not supported |
| Bar code position | Top and bottom |
Summa PostNet bar codes are specialized codes used by Summa cutting devices to automate job recognition and ensure precise alignment during the cutting process.
Summa PostNet barcode
Warning
Summa PostNet bar codes are available only with the GoSign Pro package. Make sure you have selected the correct package in the cutter configuration from Settings > Cutters tab.
Additional options
Methods and contours association
In Cutter options, for a chosen material, you need to associate methods with contours.
Good to know
- It is mandatory to associate at least one method to a contour to run the recipe.
- You can associate a method with multiple cut contour names!
- Cut contours that are not associated with a method will not be exported.
- If you modify the methods or the materials on your controller while PrimeCenter is running, refresh (ctrl/cmd + R) or restart the software to update the list.
Custom materials and methods
You can use custom materials and methods. To do this, first export the required XML file from your Summa software:
- Go to the General tab,
- Then click Create RIP XML. (⚠️ using the Backup function will not work)
Summa software
Next, import this XML file into the cutter configuration in Settings > Cutters tab. Once imported, you can select the custom material in the Cutter options tool, and the associated methods will be automatically retrieved. Here is an example of an XML file: MaterialManager.xml
Need help creating materials in your Summa software? Check this article.