Mutoh Europe Introduces Hazard Free Sign And Display Inks For Long Term Outdoor And Indoor Commercial Graphics
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September, 2022 : Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA subsidiary of the Japan-based wide-format digital printer manufacturer, announces the EMEA release of a pioneering sign and display CMYK ink set – called MS51 series.
Available in litre packs and specifically developed for Mutoh’s new AccuFine piezo drop-on-demand print head technology integrated in the latest XpertJet Pro printer line-up, the new MS51 inks do not require health and safety pictograms and are also gBL free.
The inks are ideally suited for long term outdoor & indoor signage applications.
“We are proud to release this innovative ink for sign & commercial print professionals. The new MS51 ink series are the cherry on the cake for our high quality XpertJet SR Pro series sign & display printer models which we released in January 2022,” says Mitsuo Takatsu, Mutoh Europe’s Managing Director. “The inks will initially be available for Mutoh’s XpertJet 1641SR Pro device, with more models following later this year”, Takatsu concludes.
Stephan Heintjens, Product Marketing & Product Application Manager for Mutoh Europe says “With our MS51 inks, we definitely fulfill the requirements of today’s sign professionals with regards to outdoor and indoor signage applications : wide media compatibility including heat sensitive substrates, superior colour gamut, vibrant prints, unrivalled gloss preservation of prints, 3 years outdoor UV durability, low odour, excellent abrasion and chemical resistance.”
Heintjens continues : “The MS51 inks are also future-proof. Taking into account the current CLP regulations, they do not require any danger or hazard pictograms and do not contain gBL (gamma-Butyrolactone1).”
“In addition, our MS51 ink formulation contains a new mix of evaporating liquids which will substantially improve the drying behaviour of the output”.
The new Mutoh MS51-series CMYK inks will be marketed exclusively by Mutoh Europe in the EMEA business area through its network of certified distributors. The inks will initially be available for Mutoh’s XpertJet 1641SR Pro device, with more models following later this year.
Mutoh MS51-inks – Key Specifications
4 colours – C, M, Y, K
1 litre ink packs in disposable foil, reducing waste
Hazard free ink : no danger or hazard symbols
gBL1 free ink formulation
Quick dry inks – door opener to same day lamination
Low odour
Vibrant high density prints, excellent dot gain & media gloss preservation
Superior colour gamut
Suited for long term outdoor and indoor commercial graphics
UV durability without lamination up to 3 years outdoors2
Excellent abrasion and chemical resistance scores.
About MUTOH EUROPE nv
Mutoh is one of the world's leading manufacturers of large format digital printers and sign cutting plotters designed and manufactured in Japan.
We serve the territories of Europe, the Middle East and Africa through a wide network of certified distributors.
Mutoh Europe nv are a fully owned subsidiary and EMEA headquarters of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
Founded in 1991, the company’s activities encompass sales, sales support, warehousing and logistics, marketing, product and application support, service training and after-sales service of Mutoh hardware (professional sign cutting plotters and small size desktop & large-format full-colour piezo printers for commercial inkjet printing, sign & display, specialty/industrial, digital transfer & direct textile applications).
