A 64-inch (1.63m) wide, dual-head, dual-lamp, six-colour UV LED printer (CMYK, white, and varnish inks), the machine is built on Mutoh’s latest XpertJet printer platform.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses in the signage and decorative graphics sectors, the machine delivers productivity up to 27.3sqm/hr, innovative multi-layer printing and “futureproof, health-conscious ink technology”, according to the manufacturer.
“The XpertJet 1682UR is ideal for a wide range of applications, including in-store decoration, wall decor graphics, POP and retail displays, floor and window prints, fine art and more,” Mutoh stated.
“Offering resolutions up to 1,440x1,440dpi and powered by Mutoh’s VerteLith RIP software, it prints on white, transparent and non-white materials, high gloss film in gold and silver, fluo paper and more.”
The device can be equipped with a standard 30kg motorised take-up system with start/stop linked to the printing or a larger capacity 40kg take-up, which is suitable for overnight full roll printing.
Mutoh said the US61 ink used by the XpertJet 1682UR addresses health and safety concerns by being SVHC and CMR free, complying with current and near-future EU environmental regulations.
The inks are also Greenguard Gold certified, and offer “excellent abrasion and scratch resistance”, with up to 200% elongation possibilities for enhanced flexibility.
The machine can print up to five layers in a single pass, with no need to pull back the media, which enhances possibilities for special applications such as double-sided designs on transparent media, backlit/frontlit combi graphics, gloss or matt finishes and more.
User assistance features to save time and reduce waste include DropMaster automate bi-directional alignment, while FeedMaster adjusts media feed automatically.
Media Tracker manages media roll length through barcode printing and scanning, while Nozzle Area Select allows users to disable specific nozzle areas on the printhead, ensuring uninterrupted printing.
The XpertJet 1682UR will be available in the EMEA business area from mid-November through Mutoh’s network of certified distributors and partners.
