Summa Cutter Drivers for CorelDRAW

Direct integration between Summa vinyl cutters and CorelDRAW is achieved through specialized drivers and proprietary plug-ins designed to bridge vector artwork with cutting hardware. This guide details the primary software drivers and plug-ins—specifically Summa GoSign, legacy WinPlot, and standard Summa Windows printer drivers—that enable direct communication, contour cutting, and registration mark generation inside CorelDRAW.

Summa GoSign CorelDRAW Plug-in

The primary modern method for interacting with Summa cutters from CorelDRAW is the Summa GoSign CorelDRAW Plug-in. GoSign is Summa’s current standard cutting software, replacing legacy applications for the S Class and SummaCut series (including S Class 2, S Class 3, and SummaCut).

When you install the GoSign software package, it embeds a custom macro toolbar directly into CorelDRAW. This integration allows users to:

  • Automatically generate OPOS (Optical Positioning System) contour-cutting registration marks around vector artwork.
  • Define cut types (such as kiss-cut, flex-cut, or perforation) based on CorelDRAW spot colors or specific cut layers.
  • Send jobs directly from CorelDRAW to the GoSign cut queue without manually exporting intermediate file formats such as DXF or EPS.

Summa WinPlot Plug-in (Legacy)

For older Summa roll cutters, the Summa WinPlot CorelDRAW Macro/Driver was the standard utility. WinPlot functions as a lightweight cutting driver and plot manager.

The WinPlot plug-in installs a direct launch button within CorelDRAW:

  • One-Click Export: Clicking the WinPlot icon inside CorelDRAW immediately transfers selected vector paths into the WinPlot cutting window.
  • OPOS Integration: Earlier versions of OPOS marks can be generated and formatted to ensure scale accuracy between design and plot.
  • Compatibility: While largely superseded by GoSign, WinPlot remains functional for legacy hardware and older 32-bit or 64-bit CorelDRAW installations.

Summa Windows Printer Driver (Direct Output)

Summa provides official Windows Print Drivers that register the cutter as a generic plotting or printing device in Windows.

Using this driver, CorelDRAW can communicate directly with the cutter via the standard File > Print dialog:

  • Vector Output: Hairline strokes in CorelDRAW are interpreted as cut lines rather than raster print lines.
  • Color Mapping: The driver can distinguish between different cut pressures and speeds using CorelDRAW pen colors (e.g., black for kiss-cut, red for full cut).
  • Limitations: The direct printer driver bypasses advanced OPOS alignment routines available in the GoSign or WinPlot plug-ins, making it best suited for basic, non-printed vinyl lettering and direct vector cutting.

For standard workflows involving print-and-cut graphics, install the complete Summa GoSign package and enable the CorelDRAW macro during setup. This provides the most stable communication, full support for OPOS CAM and barcode reading, and native vector interpretation without requiring secondary file exports.