Cut with Confidence: A Cutter Built for DTF Workflows

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing has opened the door to new revenue opportunities across apparel, décor, and soft signage. But while printing on PET film is straightforward, cutting DTF transfers accurately and efficiently remains one of the biggest challenges for production shops.

DTF film behaves differently from vinyl. It can slip, stretch, curl, or misfeed, leading to poor cut quality, wasted material, and slower production. That’s where the Summa S Class 3-DTF Bundle changes the game.

Cutting DTF Isn’t the Same as Cutting Vinyl

Standard cutters aren’t designed for PET film. Shops often struggle with:

• Inconsistent tracking and skewing.

• Rounded or inaccurate corners on detailed designs.

• Film damage caused by friction or poor media handling.

• Extra manual steps to manage cut film after production.

These issues add time, waste, and frustration to what should be a streamlined DTF workflow.

Why the Summa S Class 3-DTF Bundle is the Solution

The S Class 3-DTF Bundle brings together precision cutting technology and purpose-built media handling to simplify DTF production from start to finish. At the center of the bundle is the Summa S3 TC75 cutter, engineered to meet the unique demands of PET film.

Key features that make it DTF-ready:

• True Tangential Cutting Technology: A motor-driven tangential knife delivers perfect corners and precise detail- essential for DTF transfers with fine text and intricate shapes.

• Frictionless Roll Feed: Prevents damage by eliminating contact between the media and support surfaces, reducing drag, skewing, and surface wear on PET film.

• Integrated Roll-Up System: Keeps cut PET film neatly rolled after cutting, making it easy to move into a secondary process like powder application or heat pressing.

• GoSign Pro Pack Software: Advanced cutting control designed for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatable results in production environments.

• Multi-function capability: Seamlessly switch between cutting, creasing, or drawing without tool changes, giving shops flexibility beyond DTF.

Built to Simplify the DTF Workflow

By combining precision cutting, controlled media handling, and workflow-friendly features into a single bundle, the Summa S Class 3-DTF Bundle eliminates guesswork and reduces manual intervention. The result is cleaner cuts, less waste, and a more predictable DTF production process.

For shops serious about scaling DTF or tired of fighting their cutter, the Summa S Class 3-DTF Bundle delivers the control and reliability DTF demands.

To learn more, contact a Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.