Mimaki JV400 Series
The Rules Have Changed ...
We are delighted to annouce the new Mimaki JV400 range of printers. Available in two sizes (1375mm and 1600mm), the JV400 series is a new revolution in the world of exterior durable large format print technolgy. The JV400 Series offers a choice of two completely new ink types that are set to revolutionise the indistry: Low Temperature Latex ink and SUV UV ink.
The Mimaki JV400 series printers are available in two variants, the JV400 Lx series, which runs Mimakis new environmentally friendly Latex Inks, and the JV400 SUV series, which runs the new solvent UV inkset.
Taking the heat out of latex printing...
Mimaki’s latex ink delivers significant advantages over alternative solutions – requiring a very low heat to cure, opening up more materials, consuming substantially less energy and therefore minimising running costs. It is also the first latex solution to offer a white ink – which sits along side six process colours with a vibrant yield and extended gamut.
With the latex printers currently on the market, you need high temperatures and high powered electricity supplies to cure the ink - at temperatures of around 100-110ºc. This can cause all sorts of problems with the media, such as buckling and 'bowing' of the print - to say nothing of the energy consumption. With the new Mimaki Latex ink, the pre, print and post heaters typically run at below 60°c, giving you an environmentally friendly printer that is also friendly to your electricity bill !
With the JV400 series, the built in drying fans aid the fast curing of the Mimaki latex ink. With no gassing off required, any finishing and lamination can take place immediately, shortening production times and enabling print suppliers to respond to short lead times. Coupled to Mimaki’s class leading print speeds – up to 18m2 / hour at 900 x 900dpi – the JV400-LX range delivers a compelling solution across a broad range of applications, especially vehicle wrapping.
Worlds First White Latex Ink
The JV400 series also offers another world first. The JV400 can be configured with white latex ink. This will dramatically alter the types of products you can produce. In addition, the JV400 series features an ink re-circulation system (MCT), which will prevent the white ink from 'splitting' in the machine.
The Mimaki latex ink is an aqueous, resin based technology with proven eco friendly qualities and zero odour, making the machines ideal for installation in shops, education establishments and office spaces – as well as traditional print companies and graphics setups.
SUV Solvent UV ink Model
In addition to the new Latex ink, Mimaki will be lauching a new SUV solvent UV ink version - The JV400 SUV. Combining the flexibility of solvent with the durability of UV cured inks, the newly developed ink delivers a smooth, glossy result which is incredibly durable and vibrant. Featuring on the new Mimaki JV400-130SUV and 160SUV models, the same headline speeds of 18m2 / hour and high print quality as the latex models remain. The exceptionally high durability comes from the unique ink recipe – with components of the ink keying to the ink-receiving layer of the media. The surface of the ink is then cured using a UV process which results in a vibrant, durable and flexible finish making it ideal for banner production, pull ups and display materials – or any application where a combination of vibrant colour and a long lasting, scratch resistant print is important.
New Printer - New RIP
Coninciding with the launch of the JV400 series, is the the release of the latest version of Mimaki's RasterLink Pro software RIP. Both new models in the JV400 family take advantage of Mimaki’s powerful and user-friendly RasterLink6 RIP that allows the deposition of three layers of ink in one pass, including a base layer of white ink for printers that support white ink. The new software also offers an improved user interface, new Pantone colour matching and Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop integration.