MUTOH’s new Flatbed UV-LED printer, XpertJet 1462UF

Mutoh has released a new, high-volume, larger format UV promotional printer. Designed to produce high-volume braille signage, promotional items, and industrial and personalised print,  the new XpertJet XPJ-1462UF combines high productivity and high image quality to meet diverse user needs.

 “We showed the XPJ-1462-UF at Fespa Munich in May, and it generated much interest. With its larger bed area, and higher speed, the XPJ-1462-UF dramatically increases the amount of pieces you can produce per hour at a lower unit cost,” says Mutoh Australia Managing Director Russell Cavenagh.

The XpertJet 1462UF has two newly developed 4-inch UV-LED lamps and staggered dual print heads with independent CMYK and white/varnish for faster two-layer printing. The highly rigid and precise chassis and MUTOH's unique aluminium rail mechanism deliver high ink dot placement accuracy. The printer supports media up to 1,420 mm (55.9”) x 700 mm (27.5”), 150mm (5.9”)  thick, and 50 kg/m2 in weight. The table unit has a 4-zone vacuum table with 4-stage suction force control and service holes for fixing jigs, allowing greater flexibility in media selection. The XpertJet 1462UF is suited to various markets, such as personalised items, store decoration, signs, industrial products and more.

Newly developed 4-inch wide UV-LED lamps are placed on both sides of the print head. Combined with "UV-LED local dimming control technology," which individually controls the UVLED lamp irradiation for each segment according to the printing conditions, it achieves optimal ink curing even in bi-directional printing.

The staggered dual print heads ensure high productivity. The first head prints CMYK, and the second head prints white/varnish, which enables 2-layer printing without speed loss. It is also ideal for braille and 2.5D structure prints.

Highly rigid and precise chassis and adjustment of MUTOH’s high-precision aluminium rail mechanism deliver high ink dot placement accuracy. It enables stable and high-quality printing.

The XpertJet 1462UF has both sufficient table area and strength; it is capable of printing on heavy or thick media. The media size of 1,420mm x 700mm (55.9” x 27.5”) supports various applications, from large signage to small print runs. It improves productivity and shortens the delivery time. The 4-zone vacuum table can be configured for single or multi-area vacuum suction, securing virtually any media in place. Select from four levels of suction force  (strong, medium, low, and off).

Designed for ease of use to improve operability, the Table function for easy media fixation. Suction holes and predrilled holes outside the printable area can be used to secure custom jigs. In addition, a unique ferromagnetic table easily attaches various products with magnets.

Nozzle checks can be performed at any time in a dedicated area next to the print table, even after the jig and media to be printed are set on the table.

Other key features of the XpertJet 1462UF include a Signal tower light signalling the status of the printer, an automatic nozzle checking unit, and the Nozzle area selection, which temporarily prints using selected areas of active nozzles when clogged nozzles fail to recover.

Automatic media detection by the onboard laser sensor and three circulating pumps for white, black and yellow inks, which are installed to ensure stable colour reproduction. An optional ioniser neutralises static charges on the media surface to support stable printing.

US61, a newly developed environmentally friendly UV ink, is available for the XpertJet 1462UF. The ink complies with the latest chemical substance regulations in the EU, which has strict environmental regulations. In addition, in anticipation of future regulations, it is free of substances classified as CMR Category 1 (1A, 1B), referring to substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxic to humans, and SVHC (substance of very high concern). In addition, it combines “flexibility" and “scratch resistance" at a high level, which has been a trade-off in conventional UV inks, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

The XpertJet 1462UF will be released sequentially in Japan, the U.S., Europe, Australia, and other countries.