Mimaki has launched its new UJF-7151plus II e next-generation flatbed UV printer at PRINTING United Expo in Florida, claiming the printer ‘sets a new benchmark for direct-to-object and industrial printing’.
The new Mimaki UJF-7151plus II e delivers 1800 dpi image quality at high-speed, 5mm emboss printing, and advanced ink-saving features for cost-efficient, high-value production.
As digital printing continues to expand across the custom goods and industrial sectors, manufacturers increasingly demand solutions that combine high print quality with cost-efficient, flexible and sustainable performance. Mimaki is confident that their new UJF-7151plus II e directly responds to these needs, building on the proven reliability of its predecessor while solving three key challenges that have long affected the market:
- maintaining consistent precision at high printing speeds;
- printing on curved or uneven surfaces; and
- reproducing sophisticated three-dimensional textures.
Arjen Evertse, Director Sales at Mimaki Europe, says: “This is another step forward in industrial-grade direct-to-object printing. This model offers advanced features that unlock new levels of versatility, efficiency, and cost control. It’s designed to empower customers to produce high-value, high-impact applications, with even greater sustainability and accuracy.”
The UJF-7151plus II e prints at resolutions of up to 1,800 dpi and supports light cyan and light magenta inks, alongside CMYK, enabling smooth and natural reproduction of delicate gradations such as skin tones and landscapes. In practical mode, the printer can print 19 sheets per hour (710 x 510 mm), offering a fast and flexible digital alternative to screen printing for on-demand, short-run production.
The printer also enables emboss printing up to 5mm, allowing richly textured surfaces and three-dimensional effects that elevate both the visual and tactile appeal of printed products. But in its new LD Mode, the printer maintains the same level of precision during direct printing on substrates, but with height differences of up to 10mm, ensuring stable results on curved, stepped, or moulded parts.
Mimaki claims that when printing two colour layers plus primer and white, the process is approximately 3.7 times faster than with previous models, but the Ink Saving Function cuts ink use by up to 40%, maintaining colour accuracy and image quality while lowering operational costs. The printer also features a high-load capacity table supporting media up to 30 kilograms, allowing users to print on heavier, rigid materials than comparable systems.
In addition to the new features, the UJF-7151plus II e integrates Mimaki’s core technologies, including the Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) and Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) for uninterrupted printing, the Colour Gloss function for achieving glossy or matte finishes without clear ink, and RasterLink 7 RIP software, which supports variable data printing and efficient workflow automation.
