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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: mcmorrison on July 18, 2010, 07:41:33 pm

Title: iPF5100 Roll Cutting
Post by: mcmorrison on July 18, 2010, 07:41:33 pm

Hello,

What experience have folks had with the roll cutters in the 5100 cutting heavier papers like Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308, or Epson Premium Canvas Matte?

I had an 8100 and it had trouble with these and wonder if the 5100 is the same/better/worse.

Thanks!

Michael

Title: iPF5100 Roll Cutting
Post by: neile on July 18, 2010, 07:53:51 pm

Quote from: mcmorrison

Hello,

What experience have folks had with the roll cutters in the 5100 cutting heavier papers like Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308, or Epson Premium Canvas Matte?

I had an 8100 and it had trouble with these and wonder if the 5100 is the same/better/worse.

Thanks!

Michael

I've never had trouble cutting thick papers with it. I generally print on Ilford GFS or Hahnemuhle FA Baryta. Of course, as with all 5100s, mine leaves a slightly crooked edge at the leading end of the cut. Such is life with this beast

Neil

Title: iPF5100 Roll Cutting
Post by: mcmorrison on July 18, 2010, 08:20:39 pm

Hello Neil,

Thanks!

Glad to hear that the 5100 cuts relatively well. Perhaps the shorter bar length (vs 8100) makes the difference.

Yes, I remember the crooked leading edge now as well. How do you handle this? Do you leave extra border and then recut with a Rotatrim? Or?

Thnaks!

Michael

Quote from: neile

I've never had trouble cutting thick papers with it. I generally print on Ilford GFS or Hahnemuhle FA Baryta. Of course, as with all 5100s, mine leaves a slightly crooked edge at the leading end of the cut. Such is life with this beast

Neil

Title: iPF5100 Roll Cutting
Post by: neile on July 18, 2010, 08:44:57 pm

Quote from: mcmorrison

Yes, I remember the crooked leading edge now as well. How do you handle this? Do you leave extra border and then recut with a Rotatrim? Or?

I live with it. It gets covered up by a mat anyway.

Neil

Title: iPF5100 Roll Cutting
Post by: Josh-H on July 18, 2010, 10:34:57 pm

Hi,

The IPF5100 has a particularly vicious little cutter that in my experience will pretty much cut anything - including thick Polyester film materials.

Thick heavy weight fine art matt papers are just not a problem for it. I was regularly printing on Hahnemuhles very think Museum Etching and it cut this with ease.