JFX-plus Series LED UV flatbeds from Mimaki
November will see the first shipments of Mimaki’s new JFX-1631plus and JFX-1615plus UV LED large-format printers which the company says are 80% faster than its existing JFX-1631. The JFX-plus printers have a specified maximum print speed of 23.6m2/hr through the implementation of a post-curing unit, where the printed ink receives a secondary curing after the initial one from the head carriage mounted lamps. In addition, the printers can be equipped with a roll unit for uninterrupted printing.
The Mimaki JFX-plus series will be available in two different sizes: JFX-1615plus that features a maximum print size of 1,602 x 1,500mm and the JFX-1631plus with a maximum print size of 1,602 x 3,100mm.
The JFX-plus Series is able to print on non-coated substrates up to 50mm thick and two ink types are available to suit different applications – hard or flexible UV curable inks. Mimaki’s white LED UV ink makes vivid full colour print possible on transparent or coloured substrates and in addition, the clear ink from the hard inkset provides glossy or matte finish adding value to the printed product.
All inks can be applied with variable layer printing enabling dimensional printing to create textured effects. In addition to the low running costs associated with Mimaki’s LED UV printer range, the JFX-plus Series sports several other green credentials including the use of Mimaki’s Eco-Cartridges which reduce waste.
Existing owners of Mimaki JFX-1631 UV LED large-format printers can upgrade their machines to JFX-plus Series specification by buying the post-curing and/or roll unit.
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