Mimaki to Showcase Latex and Solvent UV Print Solutions at drupa

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—March 26, 2012—Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, is to present its latest latex and solvent print solutions at drupa 2012. The company will also unveil its new high-gap UV-LED flatbed printer. Mimaki can be found in hall 9 at stand C21.

Delegates visiting the stand will see the high-speed, high-quality JV400LX series, which uses environmentally friendly latex ink, including the world’s first white latex ink. Also on show will be the JV400SUV series, which combines the flexibility of solvent printing with the durability of UV-curing inks.

Both systems employ Mimaki’s easy-to-use RIP, RasterLink6, which enables three ink layers in one pass with white and color inks. And they offer outstanding print speed without compromising quality. The systems can print up to 18.1 m2/h, while a minimum dot size of four picoliters and the ability to use variable-sized ink dots ensures smooth gradation without a grainy appearance.

The advanced system opens up new opportunities by enabling print houses to print on a wider range of substrates. Other benefits include a new white ink circulation system that prevents pigment sedimentation, and a nozzle recovery function that temporarily restores print quality if a maintenance issue should arise. Plus it enhances print service providers’ green credentials thanks to its small environmental footprint and long-life, low power consumption.