Clear ink added to Mimaki’s UV range
Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services has announced that a clear ink has been added to Mimaki’s LH-100 hard UV ink for the JFX and JFXplus series of UV LED curable inkjet printers. The ink will be available in March.
The new clear ink enables glossy and matte finishes that provide an effect close to that achieved traditionally with a spot varnish. In addition, the Mimaki clear ink can be output in multiple layers so that prints not only look more enticing, but also, a strong desire to touch the image is created.
Applications such as high end point of sale, labels, textured finishes and even Braille are possible with the new clear ink, so for companies involved in packaging proofing it opens up new possibilities for rapidly creating an accurate simulation of a finished product. With the cured UV ink becoming touch dry immediately after it has been printed, the overprint process to create a textured effect is rapid and impressive in its outcome.
Mimaki’s clear UV ink can be retro fitted to the JFX and JFXplus range of flatbed machines and only requires a minor hardware upgrade when used with the UJF-3042 desktop A3 flatbed. Users should ensure they have the latest firmware and version of Mimaki’s Rip – both of which are downloads available via Hybrid’s website.
www.hybridservices.co.uk.