New from Mutoh is the 64in-wide ValueJet 1638X and ValueJet 1638WX, successors to the ValueJet 1638 and ValueJet 1638W dual head printers introduced in 2012.
The ValueJet 1638X is targeted at long-term outdoor and indoor sign and display applications and can be configured with Mutoh Eco Ultra inks as well as Universal Mild Solvent (UMS) inks.
Utilising Mutoh’s new DS2 series dye sublimation inks, the ValueJet 1638WX model is aimed at those undertaking for digital transfer applications - soft signage, apparel and gadgets.
Integrating ‘i.a.’ a newly developed mainboard for faster data communication and data processing as well as advanced print automation features, the X-series printers have been designed for volume users wanting high image definition.
ValueJet 1638X’s production print speeds start at 10m²/h at 1080 x 1440dpi and go up to 15, 20, 29 and 36m²/h, the latter still at 720 x 720dpi. The ValueJet 1638WX dye sub model offers production speeds of 11m²/h at 1080 x 1080dpi, 25, 42, 50 and 65m²/h, the latter at 360 x 360dpi.
Both printers incorporate two micro piezo heads, mounted in a staggered configuration. The area over which the printers actively spread the ink dots covers nearly two inches. Depending on the Mutoh ink used, the heads produce droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters up to 35 picoliters for ValueJet 1638X and 5.9 up to 45.3 picoliter for the VJ-1638WX.
Specifically developed for Mutoh’s dual head ValueJet models, DropMaster is a revolutionary print automation technique which eliminates the need for media dependent head adjustments. DropMaster automatically recalculates and adjusts uni/bi-directional fire timings. The technology does this regardless of resolution and print speed.
The VJ1638X can be configured with two different ink types. Mutoh Eco Ultra inks, available in 220 ml and 440 ml cassettes, are Mutoh’s third generation eco inks. Mutoh Universal Mild Solvent (UMS) inks are available in 440 ml cassettes and litre bottles, for use with Mutoh’s bulk ink system.
For the ValueJet 1638WX dye sublimation printer model, Mutoh is introducing a new generation of cost-effective dye sub inks called DS2 series inks, which are 100 % VOC-free and do not require any risk labelling.
Different optional motorised take-up systems for roll weights up to 30 kg are available for the ValueJet X-series printers. Mutoh also offers fully motorised roll-off/take-up systems for rolls up to 80kg and 100kg.