Mimaki announces release of two new high-speed LED-UV large flatbed inkjet printers

Mimaki has announced the release of  the JFX600-2513 and JFX550-2513 large flatbed UV inkjet printers, successor models of the JFX500-2131.

Equipped with drastically increased number of print heads, the JFX600-2513 and JFX550-2513 enable highly efficient printing and can improve productivity by approximately 300% for the JFX600-2513 and 150% for the JFX550-2513 compared to the JFX500-2131. In addition, the number of colours that can be installed has been increased from four in the previous JFX500-2131, to six, and a wide variety of ink sets can be selected to lead printing with vivid colours and high speed.

The maximum printable size is 2,500 mm x 1,300 mm, with a thickness of up to 60 mm. The printers support 1,220 mm x 2,440 mm boards, which are often used for signboard production. Since direct printing on media is possible, the printers can print on a variety of media such as resin, glass, and metal, as well as large sign boards -  making them perfect for applications such as large decorations, sign displays, and interior materials. With the ability to print directly on media up to 60mm thick, the printers are capable of 2.5D printing (Emboss print), which creates an uneven surface by printing with multiple layers of UV ink, offering high value-added printing applications.

Mimaki in-house developed UV inks used in JFX600-2513 and JFX550-2513 are environmentally friendly and have an extremely low VOC content. They have been certified as GREENGUARD Gold as they meet the world's most stringent standards for volatile organic compound (VOC) emission measurement tests specified by UL, a USA third-party safety science organisation, which guarantees their safety to the environment.

Mimaki Engineering is developing the Connected Digital Printing system that connects inkjet printers to peripheral devices such as robots, conveyor belts, inspection equipment, various sensors, and pre- and post- processing systems through intercommunication to enable integration into production lines, unattended on-demand production, and mass customisation.

The new models JFX600-2513 and JFX550-2513 support Mimaki’s original MDL command that allows users to control the printers from their production system or peripheral devices. By utilising MDL commands, it is possible to acquire information such as the amount of ink remaining in the printer and error information, as well as possible to control the table position and height where the print media is set, and printer operations such as the start of printing to deliver the unmanned, labour-saving, and automated printing of workpiece transfer.

It contributes to the realisation of digital transformation (DX) including pre and post processes of print and provides digital on-demand printing solutions for a new added value.

The JFX600-2513 and JFX550-2513 are scheduled to start sales in the summer (Northern Hemisphere) and winter (Southern Hemisphere) of 2021 and will be targeted at sign graphics applications, including large indoor and outdoor signs and advertisements.