Staggered Dual Head Setup

 

The ValueJet 1638 printer incorporates a staggered dual head setup with latest generation piezo drop-on-demand variable drop

Staggered Dual Head Setup

 

The ValueJet 1638 printer incorporates a staggered dual head setup with latest generation piezo drop-on-demand variable drop “wide model” print heads. Each 1440-nozzle head (8 lines of 180 nozzles) incorporates four colour sections, each divided in two nozzle rows with 360 nozzles per colour.

 

The integrated print heads are capable of producing ink drops ranging from 3.5 pl to 35 pl. Bottom line, they can produce a wider range of ink dots, which are moreover jetted at a much faster speed compared to other print heads on the market. The result is faster output speeds and moreover a much better print quality at higher output speeds.

 

Trustworthy Eco Ultra Inks for Graphics Creating a Lasting Impression

 

Mutoh Eco Ultra Inks are by far the most popular inks on the market for outdoor sign applications on a wide range of uncoated and coated substrates. The inks are based on non-aggressive solvents and do not spread any harmful VOCs in the working environment. As a result, there is no need for forced ventilation. Available in easy-to-use cassettes, Eco Ultra inks are Mutoh’s third generation of eco inks featuring improved ink fixation, better drying, higher print speeds and improved scratch resistance. Prints made with Eco Ultra inks are UV and water resistant for up to three years outdoors*.

 

* : For heavy-duty applications where mechanical stress is involved (floor & vehicle graphics), lamination is required. Stabilisation is required prior to lamination.

 

Stunning Performance

 

The ValueJet 1638 printer offers you a wide range of print modes and speeds. The overview below lists the most popular ones with which impeccable printing quality can be obtained.

 

Quality – 720x1440 dpi: 15.0 m²/h

Production – 720x720 dpi: 29.0 m²/h

Billboard – 360x720 dpi: 48.0 m²/h

Maximize your Profit with Mutoh Intelligent Interweaving (i²) Print Technology

 

The ValueJet 1638 incorporates Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving (i²) print technology, enabling a drastic reduction or even total elimination of the typical difficulties inherent to conventional digital inkjet printing, such as horizontal banding, step mismatch banding and the visible effects of missing or misfiring nozzles.

 

One of the biggest benefits of this proprietary Mutoh print technology is that it offers predictable and repeatable output quality, therefore bringing an unprecedented level of user comfort to the printer operator. ValueJet printer users will be able to print ideal quality images fit for purpose every time, in the shortest possible time.

 

Print Resolutions

 

The ValueJet 1638’s print heads offer different print resolutions: 360 x 720 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi, 720 x 1080, 720 x 1440 dpi and 1080 x 1440 dpi.  Pre-defined print modes will enable the ValueJet operator to easily select the appropriate settings for the required speed / quality. Experienced users can also set up print mode parameters to their satisfaction.  The ValueJet 1638 printer produces top quality graphics with vibrant and crisp colours, flawless solid colours and unrivalled smooth gradations.

 

Wide Choice of Media

 

The ValueJet 1638 printer can handle 2” and 3” rolls. To cope with the higher print speeds and in view of drying efficiency, the machine incorporates a redesigned print platen structure with three individually controlled heating elements. The heating elements will tackle media pre-heating, ink fixation and drying of the prints.  The ValueJet 1638 printer using Eco Ultra ink is ideally suited to deliver top quality images when printing directly onto a wide range of low-cost standard available uncoated PVC, banner and soft sign materials as well as for coated substrates.

 

The printer comes with a stand with integrated roll holders.  Different motorised winding/unwinding systems are available for roll-to-roll production.

 

Intelligent Design Features for Extra User Comfort

 

Next to the well-known ValueJet features enabling easy set up and usage of the unit, even by inexperienced operators, intelligent design features have been added for extra user comfort on the ValueJet 1638.

Newly designed keyboard with easy & logical layout

Automatic cutting function

Special ink subtanks enabling the user to remove empty ink cassettes & load new ones during printing, without any interruption of the printing process . A tiltable ink cassette holder to save space & enable the use of different ink volumes

i² print technology – offers predictable output quality, therefore bringing an unprecedented level of user comfort to the printer operator

 

Applications

 

Targeted at the sign & display market, the Mutoh ValueJet high speed, high quality ValueJet 1638 printer will address the needs of sign makers & commercial printers focusing on high volume production of outdoor prints. The Eco Ultra printer is suited for the production of long-term outdoor posters, signs and banners, backlit signage, POS displays, vehicle graphics as well as high quality durable prints for indoor use.

 

Fast Return on Investment

 

Rapid return on investment is available to beginners as well as skilled operators. The combination of affordable pricing, ease of use with consistent high quality output, hardly any periodic maintenance required, flexibility for switching quickly between print jobs and low ink consumption (average 8 ml/m² on uncoated PVC) means the ValueJet 1638 will swiftly turn investment into profit.

 

Optional Spectrophotometer

 

The ValueJet 1638 printer can be equipped with Mutoh’s optional SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer.  Directly attachable to the print head carriage or shuttle of the printer, the VM-10 allows monitoring colour drift over time, from job-to-job or even within a large job. The VM-10 can also be used to build ICC colour profiles and linearisation files, in combination with supporting software.