Flagship addition to Mimaki’s dye sublimation line-up
Following the recent introduction of the Mimaki TS34 dye sublimation printer, Mimaki has added to its already broad range of models for this market with the launch of the world’s fastest sublimation inkjet printer along with a new ink. Designed to enhance productivity for the textile, apparel and soft signage markets, the Mimaki TS500-1800 printer and the new Sb300 sublimation ink are expected to be released in April 2012. “We are excited to bring to market the world’s fastest dye
sublimation printer, capable of printing at 150 square metres per hour on transfer paper,” said Sakae Sagane, Managing Director of Mimaki Europe. “This printer is ideal for production of textile apparel and soft signage, both of which are seeing growth in run lengths appropriate for digital printing. We believe the TS500-1800 will enable manufacturers of apparel and soft signage to capitalise on the growing demand for shorter runs and customised or even personalised products in these two burgeoning digital markets. Our new ink delivers brilliant colour, and using RasterLink 6 (see article below), printer operators can easily convert special colours to specific Pantone references to ensure colour integrity.” Commenting on the launch
of the new machine, Duncan Jefferies, from Mimaki’s exclusive UK & Ireland distributor; Hybrid Services Ltd said, “The combination of the new Mimaki printer and ink should allow customers seeking a volume dye sublimation solution to deliver a massive increase in productivity to their business. Mimaki’s digital textile heritage is enviable
so we’re confident that the larger polyester printing companies will see this as an important announcement.” The TS500-1800 features a number of new capabilities that set
it apart in the marketplace, including: unmatched printing speed for sublimation paper at 150sqm/hr in high-speed mode, mist removal filter, Mimaki degassing module, new dye sublimation ink, Auto Media Feeder (AMF) and larger roll media size. More details and full specification on the TS500-1800 and all
Mimaki products can be found at
www.hybridservices.co.uk or by telephoning 01270 501900.
New flagship TS500 dye sub printer from Mimaki. RasterLink6 RIP upgrade now available
Mimaki Engineering announces the availability of an upgrade to its feature rich and easy to use wide format RIP; RasterLink6 – sporting a range of new functions and enhancements ideally suited to Mimaki’s range of wide format inkjet printers. The new version of RasterLink6 offers an improved user
interface over previous versions, including intuitive icons that make selection of options easy for users, a single-window approach to selection of all options, and the ability to monitor printing progress from the main screen. “We have also enhanced our colour replacement functions with
RasterLink6,” said Yuji Ikeda, Product Marketing Manager of Mimaki Europe. “With RasterLink6, operators can easily convert special colours to specific Pantone references to ensure colour integrity. Selected colours from the RasterLink6 colour charts can easily be
added to colour swatches in Adobe Illustrator. In addition, users can measure a target colour with an optional colorimeter and use RasterLink6’s Colour Picker System to accurately reproduce those targeted colours.” Mimaki RasterLink6 also allows users to simulate colour
printing in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop without the need to create an actual print using Mimaki’s Profile Master 2, saving time and money in the design and production process. Mimaki is distributed by Hybrid Services Ltd in the UK & Ireland, and national sales manager for Hybrid, John de la Roche, describes the new features as “powerful developments from Mimaki.” “The features that Mimaki continues to introduce are key to our customers’ productivity,” he remarks, and his view is echoed by Ikeda. ”These improvements to our RasterLink RIP reinforce Mimaki’s
commitment to ongoing enhancement of our products for the textile apparel and soft signage markets,” adds Ikeda. “In these dynamic and rapidly changing businesses, time to market is increasingly critical, and Mimaki is dedicated to providing tools and solutions that enable users to keep up with the required fast pace while ensuring the highest quality and colour integrity.” For further information telephone Hybrid Services Ltd on 01270 501900 or visit
www.hybridservices.co.uk
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