Mutoh Releases New Generation Water-Based Inkjet Printer

The new XpertJet was engineered and manufactured in Japan based on Mutoh’s new XpertJet printer platform.

The XpertJet 1642WR is based on two new generation extra wide 1600 nozzle AccuFine print heads, installed in a staggered setup. They offer best-in-class drop placement accuracy. With their new proprietary i-screen weaving technology the new print heads will deliver print quality at high production speeds. It will deliver sellable high quality production speeds up to 61 m²/h. The top engine speed of the machine is 98 m²/h.

The XpertJet 1642WR dye printer is targeted at the sublimation transfer market and will deliver high quality graphics for transfer onto all viable flexible and rigid polyester materials: in-store textile décor graphics and displays, soft signage and graphics for events and trade shows, home decoration, flags and pennants, sports goods (snowboards, helmets), gadgets (mugs, umbrellas, mouse mats) and apparel (fast fashion, blouses, sportswear, outdoor jackets, T-shirts). The printer will also print directly onto closed coated polyester fabrics or mixed fibres.

The printer has pressure rollers with adaptable pressure which can be individually disabled. Four different head heights can be used, from 1.5 mm to 4 mm.

It also integrates an automatic nozzle check unit which detects missing nozzles and clean them. The machine may be equipped with three different motorised take up systems of 30 kg, 40 kg and 100 kg. To top it off there is a front media drying unit and replaceable mist collection filters.

The new XpertJet 1642WR comes with Increased Colourant which means reduced ink consumption, faster drying and compatibility with lightweight papers and the new ink comes in degassed 1kg pouches.

The new 1642WR combines existing and new Mutoh core technologies:

DropMaster2 will perform an automatic bi-directional alignment through the built-in colour sensor

FeedMaster will perform an automated paper feed adjustment through the built-in colour sensor

Nozzle Area Select will eliminate downtime by allowing the user to select active nozzle blocks if missing nozzles cannot be recovered. This function can be used automatically in combination with the integrated nozzle check unit or manually by the operator.

Media Tracker prints a barcode on the roll in use before it is removed from the printer. When you reload the same roll, the XPJ-1642WR’s integrated colour sensor will scan the barcode and the machine will tell you how many metres of media are left on it.

Highlights

• Water based inkjet printing up to 1625 mm (63.97”) – 4 colour setup
• Brand new AccuFine print head technology on board:
• Double gain: speed and quality!
• New i-screen weaving technology delivers exceptional print quality
• Four different print head heights
• Front media drying unit incorporated
• Integrated replaceable mist collection filters
• Sellable production speeds: 10 – 15 – 30 – 41 – 52 and 61 m²/h
• Top engine speed: 98 m²/h
• Illuminated print bed for job checking visibility

Unrivalled usability thanks to multiple new unique Mutoh core technologies:

• DropMaster2, Feed Master, Nozzle Area Select, Media Tracker.
• Enhanced media handling & transport
• Ready for volume printing: 30, 40 or 100 kg motorised take up systems
• Environmentally responsible printing - high level of operator safety