The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution is a 64-inch (158 cm) standalone cutting plotter designed for contour cutting of self-adhesive vinyl, clear film, and flexible substrates produced by HP Latex wide format printers. It delivers a maximum cut speed of 113 cm/sec (44 in/sec) diagonal with up to 600 grams of adjustable downforce in 5-gram increments. Substrates from 0.05 to 0.25 mm thick are cut with the standard blade; the optional sandblast blade extends this to 0.8 mm. TurboCut and Tangential emulation modes are selectable from the included HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP without changing the blade. The cutter connects to any HP Latex printer via USB and Ethernet and operates as an independent device, allowing printing and cutting of separate jobs simultaneously. HP part number 9TL91A. Sold and installed in South Africa by Graficomp, an HP Amplify Commercial Specialist and certified HP ASDP service partner.
HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution (9TL91A) — 64-inch standalone cutting plotter with HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP for contour-cut stickers, decals, and vehicle graphics
Integrated print-and-cut units are a single device. The HP Latex 64 Plus is a second device. That distinction drives every operational advantage below.
The cutter operates as a completely independent device. Send a cut job to the HP Latex 64 Plus while the printer is running a different production job. On integrated print-and-cut units, the printer is unavailable until cutting is complete. With a standalone cutter, both processes run in parallel.
Tangential emulation reorients the blade before entering sharp corners and tight curves, reducing overcut and improving shape accuracy on complex paths. TurboCut provides high-speed straight-line and gentle-curve cutting. Both modes are selectable from the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP without changing the blade or reconfiguring hardware.
The HP Latex 64 Plus connects to any HP Latex printer via USB and Ethernet and accepts cut jobs from the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP or HP Cutter Control software. Cut pre-printed rolls from storage, batch-cut a week of sticker jobs in one run, or feed output from any HP Latex in the range without being tied to a single printer workflow.
HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP includes True Shape Nesting, automatically arranging shapes on the media to eliminate waste. HP testing shows up to 50% media savings versus printing without nesting. For operations cutting large quantities of irregular shapes, the media cost reduction compounds significantly over a year of production.
HP Barcode and Optical Position System configurations automatically identify cut jobs from HP Latex output and align the cutting path to printed registration marks. No manual positioning of cut files to match printed output. Job recognition is handled by the RIP before the roll reaches the blade.
South African print businesses on working with Graficomp.
We bought the cutter separately to pair with our existing Latex printer. Best decision — we can cut while printing and our throughput almost doubled on decal production days.
Graficomp set up the cutter and trained us on the RIP in a single day. The Tangential emulation mode made an immediate difference on our tight-curve sticker work.
The True Shape Nesting in the RIP alone paid for itself in vinyl savings within six months. We were cutting with so much waste before.
When our printer went in for a service, we kept cutting from pre-printed stock for two days. An integrated machine would have stopped our operation completely.
We bought the cutter separately to pair with our existing Latex printer. Best decision — we can cut while printing and our throughput almost doubled on decal production days.
Graficomp set up the cutter and trained us on the RIP in a single day. The Tangential emulation mode made an immediate difference on our tight-curve sticker work.
The True Shape Nesting in the RIP alone paid for itself in vinyl savings within six months. We were cutting with so much waste before.
When our printer went in for a service, we kept cutting from pre-printed stock for two days. An integrated machine would have stopped our operation completely.
The HP Latex 64 Plus delivers precision drag-knife cutting in TurboCut and Tangential emulation modes. All speeds are measured on self-adhesive vinyl at standard operating temperature with the standard blade.
| Cut Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Cut Width | 158 cm (62.2 in) |
| Max Cut Speed (Diagonal) | 113 cm/sec (44 in/sec) |
| Max Acceleration (Diagonal) | 3G |
| Cut Accuracy | 0.2% of movement or 0.25 mm (0.01 in), whichever is greater |
| Cut Force Range | 0 to 600 grams (in 5-gram steps) |
| Media Thickness — Standard Blade | 0.05 to 0.25 mm (2 to 9.8 mil) |
| Media Thickness — Optional Sandblast Blade | Up to 0.8 mm (31.5 mil) |
| Cut Modes | TurboCut · Tangential emulation |
| Connectivity | USB and Ethernet (LAN) |
The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution connects directly to the HP Latex 100, 300, 500, 600, and 700 Printer Series via USB or Ethernet. Connecting to the HP Latex 800 Series requires an upgrade of the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. Contact Graficomp to confirm compatibility with a specific printer model before purchasing.
| HP Latex Range | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HP Latex 630 / 630W | Yes | Direct connection. Standard HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. |
| HP Latex 730 / 730W | Yes | Direct connection. Standard HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. |
| HP Latex 830 / 830W | Yes | Direct connection. Standard HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. |
| HP Latex 800 Series | Yes (with upgrade) | HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP upgrade required. Contact Graficomp. |
| HP Latex 500 / 300 / 100 Series | Yes | Direct connection. Standard HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. |
The HP Latex 64 Plus accepts media up to 158 cm (62.2 in) wide. The standard drag-knife blade handles self-adhesive vinyl, clear and frosted film, label stock, and lightweight banner material from 0.05 to 0.25 mm thick. The optional sandblast blade extends the cut thickness range to 0.8 mm, covering thicker vinyl laminate combinations and specialty substrates. The cutter ships with a standard holder, two standard blades, and a cut-off knife, plus a media basket for collecting finished cut output.
Card, board, and foam-back vinyl above 0.8 mm thickness require a dedicated heavy-duty cutting plotter. Contact Graficomp if your media specification is outside this range.
TurboCut is the standard high-speed drag-knife mode: the blade is dragged through the media at full speed, relying on the knife tip to follow the direction of motion. It is the correct mode for straight lines, gentle curves, and any shape where cut speed is more important than corner precision.
Tangential emulation reorients the blade to the exact angle of the next path segment before the cut head reaches a corner or curve change. This prevents the overcut and rounded corners that TurboCut produces on tight geometry. For sticker artwork with sharp angles, intricate die-cut shapes, or fine lettering, Tangential emulation produces cleaner results without slowing total production speed significantly. Both modes are available from the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP without changing blades or adjusting hardware.
The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution ships with everything needed to begin production: the cutter unit, cutter stand, media basket, HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP software, HP Cutter Control software, quick reference guide, setup poster, documentation software, power cords, standard holder (1), standard blades (2), cut-off knife (1), and 3-inch media flanges (set of 2). HP Applications Center design tools are included for creating new cut applications in three steps via the online platform.
HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP is the production workflow software included with every HP Latex Plus Cutting Solution. It manages both the print job sent to the connected HP Latex printer and the corresponding cut job sent to the cutter, coordinating registration mark printing and optical recognition so contour paths align accurately to printed output. True Shape Nesting is built into the RIP and runs automatically during job preparation.
For operations that already own a third-party RIP (such as Caldera), the HP Latex 64 Plus also accepts cut jobs through the HP Cutter Control software via USB and Ethernet. Contact Graficomp to confirm your existing RIP's compatibility before purchasing.
Sourced from HP product datasheet 4AA7-1558ENE (May 2021). All measurements metric-primary; imperial in brackets. HP part number 9TL91A.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Number | 9TL91A |
| Max Cut Width | 158 cm (62.2 in) |
| Max Cut Speed (Diagonal) | 113 cm/sec (44 in/sec) |
| Max Acceleration (Diagonal) | Up to 3G |
| Cut Force Range | 0 to 600 grams (in 5-gram steps) |
| Cut Accuracy | 0.2% of movement or 0.25 mm (0.01 in), whichever is greater |
| Media Thickness — Standard Blade | 0.05 to 0.25 mm (0.002 to 0.01 in) |
| Media Thickness — Optional Sandblast Blade | Up to 0.8 mm (0.03 in) |
| Cut Modes | TurboCut · Tangential emulation |
| Connectivity | USB and Ethernet (LAN) |
| RIP Software Included | HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP (Windows only) |
| Control Software Included | HP Cutter Control software (Windows only) |
| What's in the Box | Cutter unit, cutter stand, media basket, HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP, HP Cutter Control software, quick reference guide, setup poster, documentation software, power cords, standard holder (1), standard blades (2), cut-off knife (1), 3-in media flanges (set of 2) |
| Cutter Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,960 × 704 × 1,112 mm (77.2 × 27.7 × 43.8 in) |
| Cutter Shipping Dimensions (W × D × H) | 2,230 × 420 × 710 mm (87.8 × 16.5 × 28 in) |
| Cutter Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) |
| Cutter Shipping Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Power Consumption (Working Mode) | 34 W |
| Power Requirements | AC 100–240 V; 50/60 Hz; 2 A |
| Compatible Printers | HP Latex 100, 300, 500, 600, and 700 Series (direct connection). HP Latex 800 Series requires HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP upgrade. |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Graficomp is not a box-mover. Every HP Latex 64 Plus installation includes commissioning by a certified HP engineer, RIP configuration, and operator training on cutting modes, blade setup, and media handling before the system enters production. We carry 40 to 50 years of combined engineering experience on the HP DesignJet and Latex ranges.
HP Amplify Partner Programme
HP Amplify is HP's global partner programme. Specialist status requires demonstrated technical competency, customer satisfaction metrics, and a minimum volume of certified deployments. Graficomp holds designations across two solution areas — Large Format Design Solutions and Large Format Production and Textile Solutions — plus Synergy Commercial Partner status.
When you buy an HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution through Graficomp, you are buying through a partner HP recognises as qualified to deliver the full solution: hardware, installation, RIP configuration, training, and ongoing service.
Graficomp engineers serve customers across South Africa. HP delivers equipment free to any SA location — a genuine advantage for operations in outlying areas.
The HP Latex 64 Plus is the cutter behind two purchasing paths. As a standalone unit it pairs with any HP Latex printer you already own. As part of the HP Latex 630 Print and Cut Plus bundle it ships with the HP Latex 630 printer as a matched set. Either way, printer and cutter are always separate physical devices connected by USB or Ethernet, which means both can run at the same time.
Why HP Latex print and cut outperforms solvent all-in-one devices. Solvent print-and-cut machines integrate the cutting blade directly into the printer carriage. You print a job, wait for the print cycle to finish, then cut. The two processes cannot run simultaneously — the device is always doing one thing at a time.
With any HP Latex print and cut configuration, printer and cutter are always separate units connected by USB or Ethernet. The cutter receives jobs from the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP independently of what the printer is doing. You can print one job on the printer while the cutter finishes the previous one. If the printer goes in for service, the cutter keeps running from pre-printed stock.
A dedicated cutting plotter also gives you far more versatility than a blade built into a printer: a broader media thickness range, dedicated TurboCut and Tangential emulation modes, True Shape Nesting, and OPS barcode registration. Cutting plotters outlast printing hardware. When you replace the printer, the cutter stays.
| If you need | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Standalone cutting plotter to pair with an existing HP Latex printer | HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution (this page) |
| New printer and cutter together in a single purchase | HP Latex 630 Print and Cut Plus |
| New HP Latex printer without a cutter | HP Latex 630 or HP Latex 730 |
| White ink print-and-cut for window graphics and clear film | HP Latex 630W Print and Cut Plus (use toggle on that page) |
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The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution is a 64-inch (158 cm) standalone cutting plotter designed to pair with HP Latex wide format printers for contour cutting of self-adhesive vinyl, clear film, label stock, and other flexible substrates. It uses a drag-knife in TurboCut or Tangential emulation modes, delivers up to 600 grams of adjustable downforce, and cuts at up to 113 cm/sec diagonal. HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP and HP Cutter Control software are included. HP part number 9TL91A. Sold and installed in South Africa by Graficomp.
The HP Latex 630 Print and Cut Plus is a bundled system combining the HP Latex 630 printer with the HP Latex 64 Plus cutter in a single purchase. The printer and cutter in that system operate as a coordinated workflow within a single footprint.
The standalone HP Latex 64 Plus is the cutter component purchased separately, to pair with an existing HP Latex printer you already own. Because the two devices connect via USB and Ethernet and operate independently, the cutter can run cutting jobs while the printer is in a different production run. An integrated print-and-cut system does not allow this — the printer is occupied until the cut cycle completes.
The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution connects directly to the HP Latex 100, 300, 500, 600, and 700 Printer Series using the included HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. Connecting to the HP Latex 800 Series requires an upgrade of the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. Contact Graficomp at sales@graficomp.co.za to confirm compatibility with your specific printer model before purchasing.
The standard drag-knife blade cuts substrates from 0.05 to 0.25 mm thick (2 to 9.8 mil). This covers self-adhesive vinyl, clear and frosted film, label stock, and lightweight banner material. The optional sandblast blade extends the maximum cut thickness to 0.8 mm (31.5 mil), covering thicker vinyl laminate combinations and specialty substrates. Card, board, and foam-back vinyl above 0.8 mm require a dedicated heavy-duty cutting plotter.
TurboCut is the standard high-speed drag-knife mode. The blade is dragged through the media and follows the direction of motion. It is the correct mode for straight lines, gentle curves, and production where speed is the priority over corner precision.
Tangential emulation reorients the blade to the angle of the next path segment before reaching each corner or curve change. This prevents overcut and rounded corners on tight geometry, intricate die-cut shapes, sharp angles, and fine lettering. Both modes are available from the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP without changing blades or adjusting hardware on the cutter.
HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP is included with the HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution. It runs on Windows only. Mac-based studios and design practices require a third-party RIP with cut support, such as Caldera. HP Cutter Control software, also included, runs on Windows only. Graficomp can advise on the correct workflow configuration for Mac-based operations before purchase. Contact us at sales@graficomp.co.za.
True Shape Nesting is a feature built into the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. It automatically arranges irregular cut shapes on the media to minimise wasted material between shapes. HP testing shows up to 50% media savings compared to printing without nesting, based on performance demonstrations by HP in September 2020. For operations cutting large volumes of irregular shapes (stickers, labels, contour-cut decals), the reduction in substrate waste directly reduces per-unit material cost.
HP Barcode and Optical Position System (OPS) is a job recognition system built into the HP Latex 64 Plus and the HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP. When a job is printed on an HP Latex printer, the RIP adds a barcode and optical registration marks to the media. When the printed roll is loaded into the cutter, the cutter reads the barcode, identifies the correct cut file, and uses the optical marks to align the cutting path precisely to the printed output. This eliminates manual alignment and reduces cut registration errors on production runs.
Yes. The HP Latex 64 Plus accepts cut jobs from HP Cutter Control software and HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP via USB and Ethernet, independently of any connected printer. You can load pre-printed rolls from storage, output from any HP Latex printer in the range, or any substrate where a cut file has been prepared. The cutter does not require a printer to be active or connected to execute a cut job.
The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution ships with: the cutter unit, cutter stand, media basket, HP FlexiPrint and Cut RIP software, HP Cutter Control software, quick reference guide, setup poster, documentation software, power cords, standard holder (1), standard blades (2), cut-off knife (1), and 3-inch media flanges (set of 2). HP Applications Center design tools are included via online access for creating new cut applications.
The HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution carries a 1-year limited hardware warranty from HP. Graficomp is an HP ASDP Certified Service Centre, authorised for in-warranty and out-of-warranty service on the full HP Latex range including the HP Latex 64 Plus. Extended service plans are available — contact Graficomp for options.
Not sure the standalone HP Latex 64 Plus is the right configuration for your workflow? Tell us what you are currently running and we will advise on the best configuration — without overselling.
