Wide-format Inkjet Printer for Solvent and Water-based Sublimation Inks
Nagano, Japan (May 15, 2014)
Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd., a global industry leader and manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters, announced today that it will launch the JV300-130/160 in June 2014. The JV300-130/160 is compatible with solvent and water-based sublimation inks, and provides a wide range of applications including outdoor signage, posters, interior decorating, vehicle wrapping.
High-speed, high-quality printing is strongly demanded in the sign and graphics market. Mimaki has introduced model JV300-130/160, which delivers outstanding speed and stunning beauty, as a new global standard. The JV300-130/160 outputs high-quality printing achieved by reliable and patented inkjet technologies and ensures high-speed printing at 105.9 m2/h* by combining two newly developed staggered printheads and high-performance, quick-drying SS21 ink. Two ink colors, orange and light black, have been newly developed for the SS21 ink. The orange ink achieves higher color reproducibility with a wider color gamut, and the light black presents beautiful gradation printing. The SS21 creates value-added printing. Furthermore, using water-based Sb53 sublimation ink, the JV300-130/160 can be used for sublimation transfer printing.
*Print conditions:
Media: Banner / Super draft mode 360×360dpi / 1 pass / Bi-directional
◎Product outlines
- High ink performance and machine technology that achieves outstanding speed
- Newly developed ink that creates value-added printing
- Print quality control technique that achieves stunning beautiful printing
- Continuous print operation solutions
◎Main features
1. High ink performance and machine technology achieves outstanding speed.
Highest-speed printing is achieved in the same product category through Mimaki’s high technological standards and ink performance.1）Newly developed printhead and ink jet technology
Two newly developed staggered printheads deliver a wider print swath. Each ink color has its own specific gravity and viscosity. To achieve precise placement of the ink droplets onto the media, Mimaki designed an optimum waveform that allows the printhead to jet each ink color at the appropriate jetting angle without losing excellent ink droplet circularity (Figure 1). Moreover, various ink droplet sizes are precisely placed from the minimum size 4pl to the maximum size 35pl. Small droplets create beautiful high-resolution printing, and large droplets are very useful for high-speed printing. Thus, the JV300-130/160 satisfies a wide range of needs including beautiful high-quality printing and productive high-speed printing.
2）Quick-dry SS21 ink that achieves outstanding speed
SS21 ink was developed through the concentrated knowledge and technology of Mimaki. The SS21 ink dries quickly on the media due to a good balance between ink penetration and solvent volatilization. High productivity is achieved through high-density printing at high-speed modes without blocking and bleeding.
2. SS21 ink creates value-added printings
1）A wide range of ink colors, including newly developed colors.
SS21 ink has nine colors, including newly developed orange and light black. Depending on the application, the optimum ink set is selected.
■Ink colors
Cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), black (K), light cyan (Lc), light magenta (Lm), white (W), orange (Or), and light black (Lk)
■Ink set
| 1）Four-color for speed printing |  |
| 2）Eight-color for smooth and vibrant printing |  |
| 3）Six-color plus double-white inks for rapid white printing |  |
2）Orange ink broadens the range of color representation.
By using the newly developed SS21 orange ink as a process color, 92% of the PANTONE color chart is covered with approximate colors. Thanks to a wider gamut with the orange ink, food freshness can be simulated, and corporate colors can be faithfully represented (Figure 2).
3）Light black ink assists in beautiful monochrome image printing.
The newly developed SS21 light black ink and superior gray-balance control produce accurate grayscale printing without unexpected color shifts. Smooth and non-grainy skin tones and grayscale gradation are delivered (Figure 3).
4）White ink accentuates ink colors
Due to larger ink droplet size, the JV300-130/160 is able to print white ink at higher density than that by conventional models. Accordingly, the degree of white ink opacity is increased. White base layer printing accentuates the brightness of color printing on transparent or opaque media.
3. Water-based sublimation ink Sb53 achieves high-density printing.
Sb53 ink is a water-based sublimation ink that produces bright colors and enables high-density printing. The sedimentary degree of the Sb53 ink is lower than a conventional sublimation ink. Thus, much stable printing is achieved without uneven color print results. The ideal print material is polyester, which is used for apparel fabric, sports uniforms, and swimsuits.
4. Superior print image quality control technology delivers stunningly beautiful printing.
1）Mimaki advanced pass system 3 (MAPS3) delivers stable high-quality printing
Generally, swath boundaries are straight lines. Therefore, a slight misalignment between boundaries causes banding or uneven color printing. MAPS3 reduces banding and uneven color printing with blurred boundaries similar to gradation printing (Figure 5).
■MAPS3 ON
Banding and uneven color printing are
reduced by scattering swath boundaries.
Beautiful print image is obtained.
■MAPS3 OFF
Bandings appear on swath boundaries.
Print quality is remarkably degraded
because banding is recognizable on each
boundary.
2）Three-way intelligent heater system also supports the delivery of the optimum ink droplet form and size.
When the temperature of the media is not optimized, the perfect shape and size of droplets are not appropriately adhered onto the media (Figure 6). A patented three-way intelligent heater is built into the JV300, and each heater maintains the temperature appropriately to obtain high-quality printing. The details of each heater are given in Figure 7.
■Patent number■ Japan: 4889059 USA: 8.444.262 China: ZL 200910222559.8
*Click to view larger image.
5. Solutions for uninterrupted print operation
Ink and media shortage, clogged nozzles, and other minor problems influence stable productivity. JV300 fully supports continuous printing with reliable technologies.
1）Nozzle check unit (NCU) automatically detects clogged nozzles and unclogs them.
Clogged nozzles are detected automatically by monitoring ink droplets with sensors. When clogged nozzles are found, the nozzles are automatically cleaned (Figure 8).
A monitoring interval is set for each print dataset at specified time intervals. The NCU reduces waste printing after the occurrence of clogged nozzles.
2）Nozzle recovery system (NRS) for maintaining productivity
Previously, when the issue was not resolved after nozzle cleaning, the printhead needed to be repaired by a technician, and printing operation had to be stopped until the maintenance work was completed. The NRS allows the printer to continue print operations without interruption by using non-defective nozzles as substitutes for defective nozzles until the technician arrives.
3）E-mail notification function notifies
printer status
Via Internet*, printer status is sent to a registered e-mail address when the printing is started or finished. In addition, this function sends a notification when an unexpected print stop occurs due to an ink or media shortage, or other errors. The operator is continually informed of the printer status while unattended print is operated.
*Internet and LAN access is required to activate this function.
◎Specifications
| JV300-130 | JV300-160 | ||
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| Printhead | On-demand piezo head (2 staggered printheads) | ||
| Print resolution | 360dpi, 540dpi, 720dpi, and 1,440dpi | ||
| Maximum print width | 1,361mm (53.5") | 1,610mm (63.3") | |
| Maximum media width | 1,371mm (53.9") | 1,620mm (63.7") | |
| Ink | Type/Color | Eco-solvent ink ・SS21（C,M,Y,K,Lc,Lm,Lk,Or,W） ・BS3（C,M,Y,K）*Only available in specific emerging countries ・ES3 *Available in the future Water-based sublimation ink ・Sb53（Bl,M,Y,K,LBl,Lm） |
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| Package size | SS21: 440ml Ink cartridge / 2L Ink pack (*White is provided in 220ml Ink cartridge only) BS3: 600ml Ink pack / 2L Ink pack Sb53: 440ml Ink cartridge / 2L Ink pack |
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| Circulation system |
MCT（Mimaki Circulation Technology）* Only applies to white ink | ||
| Media thickness | 1.0mm or less | ||
| Rolled media weight | 40kg (88lbs.) or less | ||
| Certifications | VCCI class A, FCC class A, ETL UL 60950 CE Marking (EMC, Low voltage, and Machinery directive), CB, RoHS REACH, and Energy Star (CCC is in the process of being acquired.), RCM |
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| Interface | USB 2.0, LAN for E-mail notification function | ||
| Power supply | Single-phase (AC 100–120V / AC 200–240V) ×2 | ||
| Power consumption | 2.88kVA (1.44kVA×2) | ||
| Operational environment | Temperature: 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) Humidity: 35–65% Rh (Non condensing) |
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| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 2,495mm×700mm×1,445mm (99"×28"×57") |
2,745mm×700mm×1,445mm (108"×28"×57") |
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| Weight | 153.4kg (338.2lbs.) | 173.4kg (382.3lbs.) | |
Note: Optional Mimaki bulk ink system 3 (MBIS3) is required for using 2L Ink pack.
Data in the above specifications are subject to change without notice.
◎Contact
Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.
Global Marketing Department
Postal code: 389-0512
Address: 2182-3 Otsu Shigeno Tomi Nagano, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)268-64-2281, Fax: +81-(0)268-64-2285
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