Mimaki has unveiled the JFX-1631 UV LED flatbed printer.
Mimaki claim the JFX-1631 model will be the top of the line flatbed inkjet printer model in their range.
The new UV LED curing system drastically reduces the amount of generated heat, allowing the printer to support a broader range of heat-sensitive media, such as foam and channel boards, PVC, acrylic and styrene panels. The ink is instantaneously cured by ultra-violet rays irradiated from UV LEDs, thus totally eliminating the need for post-printing drying time necessary for solvent and other inks. This considerably improves job turnaround time.
In comparison to conventional metal halide lamps UV LEDs save 2/3 of energy. Furthermore, the lifetime of LEDs is five times as long as that of conventional UV lamps. Another decisive benefit of UV LED technology is the fact that UV LEDs do not need any warm-up time. They can be switched on and off whenever needed.
The JFX-1631 incorporates eight new print heads to achieve a print speed twice that of previous models. The new head positioning system uses high-resolution linear motors for ultra fine step accuracy of dot placement. This results in far fewer banding artifacts and even the possibility to print legible three-point type.
Two types of UV ink are available, flexible and hard, for a wide range of printing applications. White hard ink is also available to enable vivid full-colour printing on transparent and coloured materials. In addition Mimaki is offering new workflow software, which enhances productivity and efficiency even further.
Main Features
1. The new head positioning system uses high resolution linear motors for ultra fine step accuracy of dot placement even on large format media up to 1,602 mm (63.1in) x 3,100 mm (122in).
2. UV LEDs do not generate heat thus preventing thermal deformation of media.
3. Incorporates newly developed print heads to ensure twice the speed of its predecessor models.
4. Direct printing on non-coated media up to 50 mm thickness is made possible.
5. Two types of UV inks are available, flexible and hard, for a broad range of printing applications.
6. White hard ink enables vivid full-colour printing on transparent and coloured materials.
7. Optional page feeding mechanism also enables high-precision printing on roll media. (start of sales scheduled for end of 2009) .
Mimaki Engineering
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