Set to debut at Fespa, the 650mm-wide UJV300DTF-75 prints onto film at up to 1,200dpi. Fitted with six colour channels, the machine uses a combination of Mimaki’s new generation of UV inks to produce a ‘hard’ layer of white, printed over in CMYK ‘soft’ inks, with a ‘hard’ layer of clear ink over the top.
The new generation inks, ELS-170 and ELH-100 will likewise be launched at Fespa, having been designed specifically to comply with the EU’s REACH regulations.
The setup allows printers to produce print on film that can then be peeled and directly applied to objects of irregular shapes or sizes that would otherwise be impossible to print on in a rotary ‘kebab’ style printer or flatbed. No curing is required to adhere the print to the object.
The printer will be launched at Fespa, at Messe Berlin from 6-9 May, along with the commencement of the manufacturer’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which it is marking with the new slogan ‘Print Different’.
Danna Drion, Mimaki Europe’s general manager for marketing and product management, said: “Mimaki’s ethos is one of continuous innovation that combines the need for productivity, performance and improved sustainability.
“This is why ‘Print Different’ exemplifies everything Mimaki stands for and provides the perfect backdrop for our 50th anniversary celebrations. It reflects both our pioneering spirit and our ongoing commitment to shaping a more vibrant, sustainable future for digital printing – with our customers at the heart of it.”
On show alongside the new UJV300DTF-75 will be the recently launched direct-to-textile Tx330-1800, able to print on both fabric and paper, the JFX600 and CFX print-and-cut, and the CJV200-160, TS330-3200DS and TRAPIS pigment transfer printer, alongside Mimaki’s wider range of wide-format printers.
Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK distributor, will also have a presence at the show, with much of the company’s sales and marketing team in attendance.
Andy Gregory, Hybrid’s sales director, told Printweek: “Fespa is always an important date on the calendar, for both meeting customers and seeing the latest products, such as the new Mimaki UV-DTF model that’ll be on the stand. Fespa will provide a great backdrop for commencing Mimaki’s 50th anniversary celebrations and we look forward to sharing the occasion with our international colleagues and visitors to the show.”
Mimaki will also be supporting Girls Who Print and the Fespa Foundation at May’s event.
Drion added: “Fespa will be the official event to launch Girls Who Print Europe. This represents a powerful step towards a more inclusive print industry.
“At Mimaki, we know that true innovation comes from diverse voices, education and supporting communities. This is why we have pledged our commitment to the Fespa Foundation too.
“Together, these initiatives are empowering change and building a future where different opportunities are open to all.”
