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For years the preserve of pad and screen printing, direct-to-object printing has been transformed by digital technology like Mimaki’s UJF Series LED UV flatbed printers. Delivering all the advantages of inkjet printing: photo quality reproduction, short runs, zero setup cost and fast turnaround, it has enabled a vast array of industries to leverage the technology and brought new revenue streams to print providers whilst revolutionising the manufacturing process.

Events so far this year have brought into sharp focus the importance of promoting your business; and whatever that business may be, the need to communicate, reassure and remind customers of the role that it plays in their lives has currently never been more critical.

Following their much publicised global launch that Hybrid was proud to host at The Print Show last autumn, Mimaki’s Plus series printers, cutters and integrated printer/cutters have been very warmly received, with many already installed in sign making businesses and graphics producers across the UK and Ireland. Here’s an exclusive in-depth look at the cutting-edge technologies included in the new range.

Mimaki has long been synonymous with digital textile printing. It was back in 1998 when the company’s first digital textile printer – the Mimaki TX-1600S – was launched. Since then Mimaki has continued to innovate, enhancing its portfolio and capabilities even further in the digital textile printing industry. In fact, Mimaki has launched an abundance of ground-breaking new products and solutions, such as the JV5 in 2006 or the TS5, the first industrial printer that reached 30-40 linear meters/hour, in 2009, just to name a few. And now Mimaki is doing it again! Following the acquisition of Italian company La Meccanica, Mimaki launched the Tiger series, high-volume digital textile printing systems. The latest model, the Mimaki Tiger-1800B MkII, is yet again revolutionising the textile printing market.

Mimaki has long been famous for its SS21 solvent ink; a great all-rounder that has stood the test of time due to its vibrant colour reproduction and lasting durability. Over the years, the SS21 ink range has expanded from CMYK to include light black, white, orange and metallic to offer a full spectrum of colours across far reaching applications. The outdoor durability of these inks is superb, with unlaminated prints lasting up to 3 years and that can be up to 5 if lamination is carried out. Like all of Mimaki’s ink ranges, the solvent inks are available in small cartridges for short runs and smaller production setups, but there’s a bulk ink system available that provides huge capacity and can be left unattended, even overnight.