Focus on Ink Hybrid Services
Printing Braille with Mimaki’s UV LED inks
Mimaki’s UV LED ink technology is known for its versatility, from the ability to add striking gloss effects to creating eye-catching 2.5D textures. But it’s also helping to make signage more inclusive. Using clear UV ink and advanced layering capabilities, Mimaki’s flatbed printers can produce accurate, tactile Braille, that opens up valuable opportunities for accessible design. Thanks to instant ink curing, precise registration, and powerful software, creating raised text and Braille characters is quick and efficient. Mimaki’s LH-100 clear ink, combined with Mimaki’s RasterLink 7 RIP’s built-in tools, allows designers to build accessible signage directly from standard design software like Adobe Illustrator. With over two million people in the UK living with sight loss, and of these, 340,000 registered as blind or partially sighted, accessible signage is no longer a niche need, it’s a vital consideration. Mimaki’s UJF Series flatbed printers give sign makers the flexibility to produce Braille and raised print on everything from plaques and wayfinding signs to packaging prototypes. And with three bed sizes, from the compact A3 bed size UJF-3042 MkII e to the larger UJF-7151plus II, there’s a model to suit every production demand. The ability to layer clear ink over existing graphics also means Braille can be added without interrupting the overall design,
InkTec
Cost-effective compatibility without any compromise
• LUS-170 inks: Fully compatible with UCJV300 and UCJV150-160 roll-to-roll printers.
InkTec’s UV inks are compatible with Mimaki printers
As the demand for high-performance UV inks continues to grow, InkTec offers a range of cost-effective, compatible UV inks for Mimaki printers, delivering exceptional performance while significantly reducing operational costs. Now available for both LUS-120 and LUS-170 systems, these UV inks are 100% compatible and come with chips for easy plug-and- play integration. That means a seamless switch with no need for re-profiling, all while maintaining the quality you rely on.
• LUS-120 inks: Perfect for Mimaki JFX and UJF series flatbed printers.
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InkTec’s UV inks deliver outstanding adhesion on a wide variety of substrates – from vinyl and PET to acrylic, PVC, glass, and metal. Instant curing helps speed up production and reduces downtime, while excellent flexibility makes them ideal for soft signage and curved surfaces. Resulting in vibrant colour reproduction, excellent durability, and a more efficient print workflow. But that’s not all – InkTec offers an extensive range of high-quality UV inks that are fully compatible with a wide selection of printer brands, including Mimaki, Gibson, Handtop, and Yotta. Its UV ink solutions cover a variety of printer types, including flatbed, roll-to-roll, and hybrid printers, making them ideal for diverse printing applications across signage, packaging, promotional products, and more. Supplied in 1L bottles these inks are engineered for performance and built for savings – all without compromising quality.
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A Braille sign printed using Mimaki’s LH-100 clear ink
ideal for applications such as medical packaging, where both visual clarity and tactile information are essential. With Mimaki’s UV LED ink technology, it’s never been easier to
deliver high quality, inclusive signage, packaging and tactile prints.
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