Mutoh brings out new ValueJets
At ITMA Mutoh is introducing the 64in (162cm) ValueJet 1628TD and 104in (264cm) ValueJet 2628TD which can print on both open and closed structure fabric and on dye sublimation paper. They are aimed at producers of soft signage, garment/apparel and industrial applications such as home furnishings.
The new eight channel ValueJet TD printers incorporate two new generation 1440 nozzle piezo drop-on-demand printheads. Each head has four colour sections, with 360 nozzles per section. Tuned to Mutoh’s proprietary Intelligent Interweaving print technology, the ValueJet TD printers allow typical production speeds up to 24m²/h. Mutoh said there is a top engine speed of 41m²/h.
Set up for direct-to-fabric printing, the ValueJet TD can print on non-stretch fabrics with open or closed structure thanks to an ink gutter positioned under the printing path, which collects all the ink that is not absorbed by the fabric. The ValueJet TD can also be used for sublimation printing onto transfer paper.
The printers use Mutoh’s water-based direct disperse inks (for direct-to-fabric printing) or Mutoh’s high-speed dye sublimation inks (for transfer paper printing), available in 1l bottles. The printers are ready for connection to Mutoh’s continuous ink delivery system.
Unattended roll-to-roll printing is made possible via a media tensioning system and different optional motorised unwinding/winding systems, for unrolling and straight winding of finished prints up to 100kg.
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