Mutoh's new high speed sublimation transfer inkjet printer
Mutoh recently showed its large range of wide format digital piezo drop on demand inkjet printers, at Heimtextil 2017, an international trade fair for home and contract textiles.
On their stand was the new ValueJet 1948WX, a 1900 mm (75”) wide high speed sublimation transfer printer that has print speeds exceeding 100 m²/hour.
Other “showstoppers” were the ValueJet 1938TX, a 1.9 meter (75”) wide direct-to-textile printer; and the ValueJet 1638X, a 1625 mm (64”) wide high quality sign and display printer suited for a wide variety of durable and high quality interior deco applications.
ValueJet 1948WX dye sublimation printer
The VJ-1948WX is a newly designed sublimation transfer printer, with a staggered four print heads set up, and large built-in dual heaters, to enable high speed printing and improved productivity. The 1948WX delivers a top speed of 117 m²/h.
The printer is ideally suited for businesses looking for a high volume production printer for roll-to-roll digital transfer prints, says the company.
The new printer can be used for the digital production of high quality dye sub prints such as personalised home textile decoration and deco fabrics, fast fashion, soft signage and textile banners.
ValueJet 1938TX direct textile printer
The VJ-1938TX is a wide, dual staggered head printer specifically targeted at sampling of short run, on demand, digital production of home textiles, upholstery, interior deco fabrics, fast fashion and flags.
Utilising pigmented textile inks or direct sublimation inks, and integrating a sophisticated fabric feeding; front and back tensioning; and motorised take-up system for media rolls up to 100 kg; the printer delivers typical production print speeds up to 40 m²/h.
ValueJet 1638X printer for interior decoration
The ValueJet 1638X printer, developed for sign and display applications, can be loaded with Mutoh Eco Ultra or Universal Mild Solvent (UMS) inks to deliver production speeds at 720x720 dpi up to 36 m²/h.
For its UMS inks, Mutoh recently obtained a pan European Indoor Air Comfort Certificate, which makes the VJ-1638X ideally suited for the digital production of certified long term indoor deco prints such as wall papers, art deco papers and canvas.