The wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems manufacturer says its new MUH-100-Si UV-curable metallic ink pushes the boundaries of graphic expression beyond that of ordinary UV flatbed inkjet printers.
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| Print sample created using the MUH-100-Si metallic ink |
Mimaki's new ink is compatible with its UJF-7151plus printer, which produces high-quality print in range of applications from gifts and novelty items to wide-format boards.
Created by mixing a bright pigment into the ink, MUH-100-Si can place metallic ink directly onto the product without the need for a separate manual transfer process, as is the case when applying glitters or foils to produce a metallic effect.
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| Texture with embossing effect using Mimaki's new metallic ink |
Decorative options such as printing both gloss and matte tones, texture expression with embossing effect, and full-colour metallic expressions can be achieved in-house by printing coloured ink overlaid on metallic ink. The metallic ink can be used for a wide range of applications, including items such as paper containers, films and novelty items.
“We are very excited to launch this metallic ink and have the opportunity to display it at C!Print in Lyon,” said Bert Benckhuysen, senior product manager, Mimaki Europe. “At Mimaki we dedicate ourselves to providing customers with products that will allow them to stand out within their markets. Not only will the new metallic ink ensure this, but it will also provide a much more efficient way for our customers to manufacture more luxurious and sophisticated products. Broadening our range of inks really helps our customers to optimize the use of their Mimaki printers and differentiate themselves from competitors.”
The MUH-100-Si UV-curable metallic ink will be demonstrated to the French market for the first time at C!Print 2019 (5-7 February 2019, Lyon, France – Stand 2L22).
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| Mimaki's UJF-7151plus printer |
