Mimaki Europe (12-F10) is utilizing Fespa International Print Expo because the launchpad for a raft of latest machines and units.
The producer’s new merchandise embody the JFX600-2531 flatbed UV printer and the CFX-2531 flatbed cutter.
The two.5×3.1m JFX600-2531 printer responds to market demand for a bigger print space, following the discharge of the JFX600-2513 in 2021.
Providing productiveness of as much as 200sqm/hr in four-colour mode and 120sqm/hr when configured with white ink, and a most decision of 1,200dpi, Mimaki stated the elevated print-bed dimension of three.1m in size opens up new prospects, notably in signage and architectural functions.
Printing on architectural substrates generally includes making use of a printed movie onto the floor, so direct printing permits for the unique floor texture of the substrate to stay, excluding the design space.
One other function carried over from the JFX600-2513 is the two.5D printing operate, which creates texture to the floor of the print for added customisability and worth.
Arjen Evertse, normal supervisor gross sales at Mimaki Europe, instructed Printweek: “One other huge profit coming from the bigger desk is the Toggle Print Operate, the place we are able to function the machine as one giant mattress printer however we are able to additionally function it as if it might be two smaller machines subsequent to one another. You load media on one aspect whereas it’s printing the opposite aspect, and when it’s completed it goes again to the opposite aspect. This all occurs mechanically, so it permits for continuous printing.”
This function additionally implies that guide processes, like changing, fixing, and cleansing the floor of a substrate, can happen whereas the printer continues to print on the opposite aspect.
Additionally new is the modular CFX Sequence of cutters. The two.5×3.1m CFX-2531 joins two different fashions, the two.5×1.3m CFX-2513 and the two.5x5m CFX-2550. Mimaki stated this discipline upgradable sequence is designed for corporations seeking to develop their providing, with prospects in a position to broaden their mannequin from a smaller desk dimension to a bigger dimension at a later date ought to they need.
Mimaki stated that improved accuracy, with the inclusion of a desk airplane monitoring operate, helps to make sure minimal materials is wasted and is crucial in relation to V-cuts. The cutter can be geared up with as much as 4 sorts of instruments directly to cut back the time required for instrument altering and adjustment.
The JFX600-2531 and CFX-2531 can be demonstrated collectively for the primary time throughout Fespa 2024 on the close by Mimaki Expertise Centre in Amsterdam. EMEA transport for the brand new machines is due round June.
Individually, following a preview of the expertise at ITMA 2023, Mimaki is utilizing Fespa to commercially launch its textile pigment switch printing system, Trapis, which can be demonstrated stay on the corporate’s sales space.
Out there round July, Trapis is claimed to supply a easy two-step course of, consisting of an inkjet printer and a calender. The design of selection is printed by the inkjet printer with a devoted ink onto switch paper, which is then transferred to the appliance by way of a calender.
Not like each analogue and digital standard dye-printing strategies, Mimaki stated Trapis generates virtually no wastewater, solely that which is produced in the course of the printer’s computerized upkeep.
On account of no pre-treatment or washing of the material being wanted, this protects round 14.5 litres per sq. metre of water when in comparison with digital dye printing. Moreover, this eliminates the necessity for wastewater remedy services.
As the method solely includes printing and transferring, Mimaki stated it doesn’t require specialised expertise to function when in comparison with the extra advanced seven- or eight-step system for digital and analogue standard printing. The dearth of a material conveyor belt within the system additional minimises the necessity for time intensive upkeep.
Additionally new and debuting on Mimaki’s Fespa sales space is a extra productive model of its Kebab, an optionally available system for Mimaki’s UJF Sequence of flatbed UV printers that permits 360-degree direct printing on cylindrical objects, corresponding to bottles and tumblers.
Named ‘HS’ after its excessive velocity, it’s thrice sooner than the earlier Kebab MkII, taking roughly 10 minutes to print per materials, and is due to this fact extra suited to dealing with medium volumes. Kebab HS also can print straight on tapered objects with sloping sides, together with glasses and cups.
The choice may be shortly put in, requiring solely the attachment of the principle unit to the UJF Sequence print desk. The present Kebab MkII and Kebab MkII L machines will stay out there and are really helpful by Mimaki for patrons printing on small diameters (50mm or much less) and supplies longer than 280mm.
Industrial availability for Kebab HS is predicted round April.
Fespa is going down on the RAI in Amsterdam from 19-22 March.
