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UJV LED curable UV printer,

Drying time is eliminated with UV LED curing

Cool UV LED curing prevents media deformation

People wishing to broaden their use of PVC and vinyl media are often afraid of drying times, deformation of media and cracking of ink. Mimaki has the solution. The UJV-160 using breakthrough UV LED curing technology eliminates all problems associated with printing on PVC and vinyl so broadening the print service provider's portfolio.

Vulnerability to heat is one of the problems associated with printing on PVC. With the UJV-160 printers will not have to worry. Apart from PVC, the UJV-160 can also print on a multitude of other heat sensitive materials as well as most other materials normally used in UV inkjet printing. Mimaki's first roll-to-roll inkjet printer using UV LED technology does not emit infrared rays which are the cause for thermal deformation of PVC. Effectively and efficiently only the relevant UV-rays are emitted. This new UV LED curing technology enables problem free printing on PVC and other heat sensitive materials.

Flexible ink allows forming without cracking

Conventional UV curing ink has drawbacks such as cracking when forming printed media to curved surfaces. Mimaki's new flexible UV LED curable ink employs a formula which enables expansion up to 200%. Thus, no cracking during post processing will occur. The cured ink membrane does not crack, even when the surface is bent or curved. This enables printing on thin PVC to be used for vehicle wrapping, shutters and many more similar applications.

Print heater increasing image quality

The UJV-160 can be equiped with temperature-controlled pre-print heaters. Control of ink dots on the film media enables a glossy finish without ink bleed.

Head height adjusts for media thickness

ECO compliant ink

Depending on the thickness of the media the head height can be adjusted (stepless) from 1.5mm to 12.5mm. Media with various thickness can be handled with uniformly high printing quality.

Mimaki's flexible UV curing ink does not contain any VOC (volatile organic compounds) that emit organic solvents into the air. This eliminates the need for ventilation equipment and creates an environmentally friendly workplace.

Media holding plate

Media plates on both sides preventing warping of the media during printing. Jamming is avoided and reliable and precise printing is achieved.

ECO complient UV LED lamps

UV LED lamps have a longer lifetime in comparison to conventional metal halide lamps. Their energy consumption is about half or less of conventional UV curing lamps. Additionally, UV LED curing technology does not emit short wave length ultraviolet rays that generate ozone, so the environmental footprint is further reduced.

Hybrid large format inkjet printer for rigid materials

As standard, the UJV-160 comes with feed and delivery tables in order to enable printing not only roll-to-roll but also rigid material. Printing on foam boards and other light weight materials up to a thickness of 10mm (0.4") is made possible. The tables are foldable thereby saving space when not needed.

High image quality with 1200 dpi printing

The UJV-160 achieves its high image quality with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi and prints in three variable dot sizes. This enables rich and vivid colours bringing the designers intended images to life.

Software comes standard

8-bit rendering

16-bit rendering

Smooth gradients with 16-bit rendering Tonal jump or 'stepping' may appear in gradients when using only 8-bit rendering. RasterLink ProIII now using 16-bit rendering allows for ultra smooths gradients.

Quality at high speeds

Maintaining high quality with variable dots at a print speed of about 7sqm/h with a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi 4 pass.