"Stay sharp" More profit per cut
CG-AR Series: Roll to Roll Cutting Plotter

"CG-AR Series" are the entry-model of cutting plotter with improved cutting performance, compatibility with a wide range of cutting materials, and enhanced usability, all at an affordable price.

In addition to cutting letters, labels, and stickers, the CG-AR newly supports full cutting and folding lines of cardboads. It can also produce packages up to A3 size by using dedicated options.

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Product outlines

• Realizing a cut pressure of 550 g, which is the highest in the entry class, expanding the range of cuttable materials
• The maximum cutting speed is 105% of the previous model for greater productivity
• New lineup options for cardboard full cutting
• Easy to cut output from Windows plotter driver
• Equipped with an ID cut function, realizing efficient print & cut in seamless coordination with Mimaki's printers
• "Mimaki Remote Access (MRA)" enables to check the machine operation status and operate the panel from a distance

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Production Example of CG-AR Series

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Label		Window display		Paper craft		Package

Best-in-class cutting pressure of 550 g and the speed improved to 105% of the conventional model

The cutting pressure can be selected from 10 g to 550 g, and three types of cutting are possible: normal cutting, complete cutting, and half cutting. The machine can cut a wide variety of materials, including PVC, fluorescent and reflective sheets, and rubber sheets.

Optional products for cutting cardboard can be added to produce packages up to A3 size

CG-AR Series are now capable of producing high-quality cutouts from plain paper to cardboard with the use of optional products for cardboard cutting, such as a Sheet table, Cutting sheet, Blade for heavy paper and Creasing tool. Using this machine, you can produce paper crafts and packages.

Examples of production

Supporting for Windows plotter driver allows you to cut without the need for dedicated software

With use of familiar software such as Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, cutting is now as easy as outputting from a general office printer.

"ID Cut function" provided for efficient Print & Cut

"ID cut" is a function for automatically cutting data included in an ID simply by scanning the ID register marks output by Mimaki's optionally available printer*. Data transmission from the PC is completed with one-time operation, which drastically saves labor for print & cut and enhances work efficiency.
* Compatible with the JV330 Series, JV300Plus Series and the JV/UJV100 Series

"Mimaki Remote Access (MRA)" enables to check the machine operation status and operate the panel from a distance

It is now possible to check the status of the cutting plotter remotely from your iPhone or PC. This function enables operators to check the operation status of the machine and to operate the panel from a distance, allowing them to work more efficiently.
Mimaki Remote Access

Various convenient functions

Over cutting and corner cutting

Over cutting and corner cutting of starting & ending points and other corners are possible, which prevents incomplete cutting.

Continuous Crop Mark Detection

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Segment Compensation

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Other functions and improvements

• Division Cut Function: Cut is performed by splitting a space larger than the sheet width or splitting long data in the X-axis (feed) direction and the Y-axis (width) direction to avoid cut position gap.
• Ethernet Connection: Network control via integration into office LAN.
• Improved assembly and installation: Up to 30% weight reduction for simplified assembly. The addition of rubber feet makes it easier to adjust the rattle when installing on a tabletop.
• Improved cutter holder: The cutter blade can be changed with less operation than conventional products. (4.5 turns of the knob -> 2.5 turns)

Bundled with two exclusive software programs

Professional sign making software "FineCut/Coat9"

FineCut/Coat9 is plug-in software for Illustrator and CorelDRAW, which meet all high level cutting needs, such as the creation of contour cut data from images, or division cutting with a tiling function.
FineCut/Coat9 for Illustrator
FineCut/Coat9 for CorelDRAW

Software for POP and shop interior designs using templates "Simple POP"

The "Simple POP" is our original software that specializes in creating POP and in-store decorations. Such POP and in-store decorations can be designed through a simple operation using templates in the Simple POP.
Simple POP

Creating Unlimited Originality

The new UJF-6042MkII e is the successor model to the UJF-6042MkII.

Supports A2 size & 153 mm height.
UJF-6042MkII e is a flatbed UV inkjet printer that has further improved image quality and machine stability, while maintaining the operability that was highly acclaimed in the current model.

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• “MFD2 (half-toning)” support for improved image quality.
• Incorporation of the reliable Mimaki technology.
• Support for “MDL commands” achieves automation and labor saving of printing process such as workpiece transfer.
• “RasterLink7" enables numbering and variable data insertion printing (Variable print function).
• The optional deodorizing unit efficiently removes odors.

Production Example of UJF-6042MkII e

3D lenticular		Nameplate (Full-color)		Nameplate (Etching)		Card
Key chain		Novelty		Flip wallet smartphone case		Paper package
Switch		Photo album		Wedding board		Water bottle

Amazing quality, Blazing speed, Uncompromising versatility.

The UJF-7151 plusII is a high-performance UV inkjet printer model with high accuracy, high image quality, and high speed, and is a further improvement in quality and stability from the current model, the UJF-7151 plus, which offered high accuracy and high image quality in addition to class-leading productivity and stability.

It offers new expression with the color gloss function, high-definition printing at 1800 dpi, and the ability to automate workpiece transport with “Mimaki original MDL (Mimaki Device Language) commands”.

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• High productivity and high image quality are realized by installing 8 heads, 2 more than the current model.
• The new "Color Gloss" function achieves a unique expression with a glossy feel.
• Realizes high-definition printing at 1800 dpi.
• Supports "MDL (Mimaki Device Language) commands" to automate the printing process.
• Equipped with reliable Mimaki technology
• Supports numbering and variable data insertion printing with "RasterLink7".

Production Example of UJF-7151 plusII

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3D lenticular		Nameplate (Full-color)		Nameplate (Etching)		Card
Switch		Novelty		Flip wallet smartphone case		Seat name card
Photo album		Molded face sign		Wedding board		Water bottle

High production - High speed printing of up to 8.0m²/h

The CMYK staggered (4C+4C) setting can be selected without special colors, primer or clear, to achieve print speeds approximately twice as fast as conventional machine.

Printhead Configuration: High productivity and high image quality are realized by installing 8 heads, 2 more than the current model.

For a 8-printhead configuration, two set-ups are available: 6+2 stagger (6C+2SP) or 4+4 stagger (4C+4C/4SP).
The 6-color configuration, including the newly added light colors (Lc, Lm), enables more natural and smooth gradations and beautiful prints without graininess.

* Head configuration is selectable at the time of installation, and later modification is also possible. Our service personnel perform such modifications.

Color Gloss Function - Glossy texture realized without using a clear ink!

Equipped with a color gloss function that realize glossy colors with color inks alone. Realize impressive textures different from those of conventional clear inks. Realize impressive textures different from those of conventional clear inks. When exposed to ultraviolet radiation, high ink-density portions become hardened to a glossy tone, and low ink-density portions become hardened to a mat tone.
Unlike convetional clear ink printing, a just one time printing is very effective.
* Depending on the media and data, an adequate effect may not be possible, so carry out test printing in advance.

High-definition printing - 1800 dpi maximum, MFD2

The new 1800x1800 dpi mode is even better than the 1200x1200 dpi mode of the previous model. It is capable of beautifully and accurately reproducing images such as miniature paintings and tiny text.
In addition, "MFD2" which controls the position of the dots, delivers beautiful image quality with reduced graininess and color irregularities.

Ink landing system: 1800 dpi maximum

Strengthened structure of the printer body reduces shaking during printing, allowing ink droplets ejected from the print head to land in more precise positions. This provides for sharp edges and fine lines, and less color irregularities in solid printing.

Ball screw mechanism: Mechanical structure for high-precision printing

Ball screw

To reduce vibration during printing, the 7151 Series has been modified by having the print table move during printing and installing a fixed Y-bar. Two ball screws have also been added to both sides of the table to assist with its movement.

Furthermore, the UJF-7151 plusII uses a ball screw system for the Z-axis as well, which greatly increases the load capacity from 10 kg to 30 kg, making it possible to use heavy media and high-precision jigs for industrial applications.

Improved image quality by supporting MFD2 (Mimaki Fine Diffusion 2)

Supports MFD2 (Mimaki Fine Diffusion 2) for improved image quality. MFD2 controls the position of the dots to reduce graininess, suppress unintended noise and color irregularities, and enable beautiful prints.

Patent number / JPN: 5230816

Mimaki Advanced pass System 4 (MAPS4)

Generally, swath boundaries are straight lines. Therefore, a slight misalignment between boundaries causes banding or uneven color printing. MAPS4 reduces banding and uneven color printing with blurred boundaries similar to gradation printing.

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Reliable operating support package

Ink and media shortage, clogged nozzles, and other minor problems influence stable productivity.
The UJF-7151 plusII fully supports continuous printing with reliable technologies.

Printhead ink-circulation system reduces clogging nozzles

The ink-circulation system in the head reduces ink settling and thus provides stable ink jetting. In addition, this system removes air bubbles, which plug the nozzle.. Thanks to this function, the nozzle-cleaning frequency is reduced, and accordingly, cost-effective stable printing is achieved.

Head Comparison

Self-recovery

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Highly functional inks realize a variety of expressive effects and printing stability

Metallic

The MMC (Mimaki Metallic Control) is the system dedicated to metallic printing using Mimaki's unique "Surface Imaging technology". The MMC printing technology that separately prints one type of metallic ink in gloss and matte tones.
Using separately the beautiful glossy tone print like mirror finish and the matte tone print of metallic texture with suppressed gloss feeling will expand the range of expressions. Texture expression with embossing effect can be printed by changing the inkjet concentration. The texture expression whose appearance changes according to the light reflection provides a higher level of performance appeal. Color metallic expression is possible by printing with colored ink on top of metallic ink. By combining the application of metallic, color and color metallic, high-quality design print can be available.

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Trophy

Bottle (flat surface)

Wooden item

Greeting card

Card case

Gift box

White

Printing with high-concentration white ink as the basic color on transparent or deep-color media makes full-color images more vivid.

Clear

It is a clear ink that can give an additional value such as both gloss and matte tones, texture expression according to the application. UJF-7151 plusII mounting system for clear print control, " MCC (Mimaki Clear Control)" allows the minimization of uncured time to prevent dust from sticking and to avoid bubble generating. It provides high-grade glossy representation and expressive embossing feeling with highly-concentrated clear to lead a fine and beautiful texture print.

Primer

It is an inkjet primer that improves the adhesion of materials such as resin, glass, metal and those surface-finished.
Expanding the range of material selection, high value added applications can be produced.

As the primer, PR-200 is applied simultaneously with color printing, the PR-200 applying only to the necessary part of material is possible, too.
Therefore the texture of the base material that was lost by conventional manual primer applying can be maintained.
Patent number / JPN: 5817059 USA: US9,132,685 B2

Connected digital printing

Supports MDL (Mimaki Device Language) commands to automate the printing process

Mimaki offers command sets to enable customer production systems and peripheral devices to control our printers. Through applying these commands, the position and height of the media setting table, the start of printing, and other printer operations can be controlled. It also allows for the acquisition of remaining ink level and error information from the printer.

Regarding the MDL command, customers are able to build systems optimized to their individual applications by developing the necessary software using technical information (SDK) provided from Mimaki. The system will contribute to automation and labor saving in customers business.

Creating Unlimited Originality

The new UJF-3042MkII e is the successor model to the UJF-3042MkII.

Supports A3 size & 153 mm height.
UJF-3042MkII e is a flatbed UV inkjet printer that has further improved image quality and machine stability, while maintaining the operability that was highly acclaimed in the current model.

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• “MFD2 (half-toning)” support for improved image quality.
• Incorporation of the reliable Mimaki technology.
• Support for “MDL commands” achieves automation and labor saving of printing process such as workpiece transfer.
• “RasterLink7" enables numbering and variable data insertion printing (Variable print function).
• The optional deodorizing unit efficiently removes odors.

Production Example of UJF-3042MkII e

3D lenticular		Nameplate (Full-color)		Nameplate (Etching)		Card
Key chain		Novelty		Flip wallet smartphone case		Paper package
Switch		Photo album		Indoor sign		Water bottle

A3 size: 297 mm ✕ 420 mm (11.69 in ✕ 16.54 in)

Dependable productivity with industry-leading printing speed

The UJF-3042MkII e is capable of printing approximately 38 A4-size sheets per hour.
*Print conditions: 4-color, draft mode (600 × 600 dpi, 8 Pass)

UJF-3042MkII e: Print speed /4-color (C, M, Y, K) printing

Head layout capable of simultaneous two-layer printing

The staggered printhead arrangement enables simultaneous printing of two layers of color and spot colors, maintaining high productivity.
UJF-6042MkII e and UJF-3042MkII EX e can be equipped with light color inks (Lc / Lm), thus CMYK + LcLm + Spot colors (W+W, W+Cl, W+Pr or Pr+Cl) color set is possible.
By adding light colors, smoother gradation and natural skin tones can be expressed.
*Dependent on the ink-setting; simultaneous printing might not be possible in every case.

Configuration of printhead

Advanced mechanical structure assists value-added print products

Table-driven printing delivers superior quality image

To reduce printer unit vibration, the print table moves vertical direction during printing without moving the upper unit of the printer. In addition, to achieve higher positional accuracy, two ball screws are installed on both sides of the table to assist table movement. The precise droplet placement reduces-gloss banding issues and enables creating more valuable print products. In addition, the noise level of this model is remarkably reduced compared to the conventional model; thus, this printer can be installed in an office.

Direct printing on an object up to 153 mm thick

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Fully covered print table improves the safeness of the printer

Lift-up table cover

The fully covered print table prevents accidents involving operator contact with the printer carriage. It also maintains print quality by reducing dust adhesion.

High-performance UV-curable inks expand the range of applications

Flexible LUS-120 ink can print on soft materials

The flexible LUS-120 ink stretches up to 170% and delivers beautiful and durable print results on soft materials including leather or polyurethane.

Flexible LUS-150 ink has versatile adhesion capability on to various materials

The LUS-150 ink stretches up to 150% and delivers vibrant color representation. In addition to its use on soft materials, this ink adheres very well to rigid materials such as glass or acrylic. Examples of ideal applications are indoor signs or trophies.

Rigid LH-100 ink is highly scratch resistant

The LH-100 ink features high scratch-resistant, is chemically resistant, and has excellent color reproducibility. Ideal applications are smartphone cases, key fobs made of resins or plastics.

PR-200 primer increases ink adhesion

The PR-200 primer enhances the ink adhesion. The primer can be applied to the required areas by ink-jetting. This feature retains the texture of the material, which is not possible with manual primer application. The PR-200 can be used on resin, glass and metal materials without affecting their texture.

Patent number / JPN: 5817059 USA: US9,132,685 B2

The clear varnish ink offers valuable new print effects

MCC (Mimaki Clear Control) controls high-quality clear prints. This technique adds a glossy finish on desired areas and a premium appearance to the print. However, clear-ink prints tend to be ruined by dusts adhering to uncured inks. In order to minimize dust adhesion and air bubbles on the print, MCC shortens the ink curing time by processing the clear ink print and UV-light irradiation simultaneously. MCC provides a gorgeous gloss finish and a stylish matte finish. Moreover, an embossed print is available by multiple applications of clear ink on specific areas; it adds a dimensional appearance to the print and enables representing the freshness of food or elaborate designs.

Print images with MCC

129 types of texture library are ready

By installation of Mimaki RIP software [ RasterLink ], the [ ARTISTA UV Texture Library ] of the equipment of 129 types of texture pattern will be registered to your PC as the swatch in Adobe Illustrator. Various textures are ready starting the [ BASIC ] pattern for elemental expression and the [ ARTISTIC ] pattern with floral-motif and symbols, the [ MODERN ] with visual effect.
Expression of those textures with the clear ink can realize the print for more elaborated design.

ARTISTA UV Texture Library Texture List

[ARTISTA UV Texture Library] (129types)
* BASIC (44 types) : Basic pattern
* ARTISTIC (45 types) : Patterns give a design effect with floral-motif and symbols
* MODERN (40 types) : Patterns give a visual effect

MIMAKI's image quality control technology to ensure beautiful prints

Improved image quality by supporting MFD2 (Mimaki Fine Diffusion 2)

Supports MFD2 (Mimaki Fine Diffusion 2) for improved image quality. MFD2 controls the position of the dots to reduce graininess, suppress unintended noise and color irregularities, and enable beautiful prints.

Patent number / JPN: 5230816

Mimaki Expand Color improves color representation

The input profile "Mimaki Expand Color" included in our genuine RIP software enables representing more vibrant solid colors and brighter skin tones than a conventional input profile and provide more attractive print results with high-contrast color shades; bright parts are brighter and dark parts are darker.

Effectiveness of "Mimaki Expand Color"

Mimaki Advanced pass System 4 (MAPS4) minimizes banding and uneven color printing

Generally, swath boundaries are straight lines. Therefore, a slight misalignment between boundaries causes banding or uneven color printing. MAPS4 reduces banding and uneven color printing with blurred boundaries similar to gradation printing.

Illustration of MAPS4

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Waveform control and variable dot printing achieve smooth and quality print image

Each ink color has its own specific gravity and viscosity. To achieve a precise placement of ink droplets onto the media, Mimaki has designed an optimum waveform control technique that allows the printhead to jet each ink color at an optimum angle, maintaining excellent ink droplet circularity. Thanks to precise ink droplet landing, three different droplet sizes (5 pl to 22 pl *) are properly used for providing optimum print results.
* The maximum droplet size is 27 pl when using white high-dense mode.

Maintenance functions ensure worry-free operation

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Fig. 3: NCU and NRS

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Mimaki Circulation Technology (MCT) minimizes downtime

MCT is used in the ink tank and channel. The white ink is circulated at regular intervals to prevent pigment sedimentation that leads to malfunctions of the printhead.

Connected digital printing

Supports MDL (Mimaki Device Language) commands to automate the printing process

Mimaki offers command sets to enable customer production systems and peripheral devices to control our printers. Through applying these commands, the position and height of the media setting table, the start of printing, and other printer operations can be controlled. It also allows for the acquisition of remaining ink level and error information from the printer.

Regarding the MDL command, customers are able to build systems optimized to their individual applications by developing the necessary software using technical information (SDK) provided from Mimaki. The system will contribute to automation and labor saving in customers business.