Mimaki Japan has announced new grand-format solvent inkjet printers, the JV5-260S and JV5-320S and new wide-format inkjet printers the JV33-130 and JV33-160.
The JV5-260S and JV5-320S can print up to 3.2m (128") with a resolution of 540 x 1,080dpi at a speed of 42m2 (452sq.ft.). The JV33-130 and JV33-160, which succeeds the JV3 series, creates high quality prints at 540dpi x 1,080dpi with a print speed of 11.9m2/h (128sq.ft./h), while maintaining an affordable price.
However, as the market for solvent inkjet printers has matured Mimaki discovered that the market has begun to divide into two segments. First, is the need to carry out high speed printing on a grand scale with higher print quality. The second is the need for lower-priced solvent inkjet printers which maintain rapid print speed and print quality.
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| The JV5-260S & JV5-320S |
Mimaki introduced the JV3-130S and JV3-160S in 2002. These printers dispelled the commonly held belief that a solvent inkjet printer could not achieve both high definition and quality prints while maintaining vivid colours. Last year Mimaki once again introduced a ultra-high speed, high-quality solvent inkjet printers with the creation of the JV5-130S and JV5-160S.
These two types of printers we are announcing can satisfy the market's two main needs: First for grand format prints produced quickly while maintaining quality and second, the need for a more affordably-priced printer that does not suffer from lower print speed or lower print quality. By introducing these models we believe we can meet the various market needs." said Akira Ikeda, President of Mimaki Engineering.
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| The JV33-130 & JV33-160 |
The JV5-260S and JV5-320S are grand-format printers that have all the features of JV5-130S and JV5-160S while maintaining high print speeds and high print resolution, even for very large format prints. Unlike conventional grand-format printers which make only low-resolution prints the JV5-260S and JV5-320S have a high resolution setting of 1,440dpi and can create high resolution prints at 540 x 1,080dpi printing at a speed of 42m2 (452sq.ft/hr.).
Signage created for up-close viewing can be printed at (540 x 720dpi) at a speed of 60m2 (645sq.ft./hr). These models are equipped with feeding and take-up device to securely feed even heavy media of more than 100kg (220lbs.). The JV5-260S and JV5-320S also have all the same state-of-the-art functions of JV5-130S and JV5-160S such as: UISS (double cartridge automatic change function) for continuous printing without worrying about running out of ink and an automatic nozzle drop-out detection and recovery system. In addition the new models are also compatible with both types of Mimaki's solvent inks: HS ink which has high scratch resistance and fast drying and ES3 ink which is safe and low odor for general offices without ventilation system.
The JV33-130 and JV33-160 have the same print head as the JV5 series which has 8 lines of 180 nozzles (total 1,440 nozzles). These print heads can increase print speeds by 30% over the JV3 series. Printing signage for up-close viewing can be created at (540 x 1,080dpi) with a print speed of 11.9m2/h (128sq.ft./h). Having only one head helps prevent against alignment errors when setting the heads. A symmetric ink arrangement (MCYKKYCM) and newly developed 16 bit rendering function of the standard RIP, allows for enhanced print quality. In addition to pre-print heaters, a post heater has been added to increase drying time of ink on media allowing for faster uptake of the printed media. The JV33 series is also equipped with an UISS (uninterrupted ink supply system) for use during the 4-print mode. This feature allows the printer to produce large prints (long runs) without worrying about running out of ink. There are 4 types ink are available for the JV33 series; SS21 ink including white ink, ES3 ink as solvent inks,aqueous pigment ink and dye sublimation ink.
Both new models of printer have standard RIP software (Raster link Pro III) which has a 16 bit rendering function for smoother gradation.
DGS Mimaki Pty Ltd
www.dgsmimaki.com.au/
