Mimaki unveils its first UV-DTF printer

Mimaki has released its first UV curable, direct to film printer to the market.

The UJV300DTF-75 combines Mimaki’s expertise in sustainable, energy-efficient UV technology with its proven DTF textile printing capabilities. This latest entry produces high-quality, customisable prints, ideal for decorating items of all shapes and sizes, including those with uneven or rounded surfaces.

The brand-new UJV300DTF-75 uses a transfer printing method, where the design is printed directly on a glued film, applied to a transfer sheet which is then applied to the object. This further expands application and creative possibilities with reduced risk of misprinting. Equipped with proprietary silicon film pinch rollers, this printer effectively addresses issues such as film peeling off or glue being removed, maintaining print stability for desired quality and accuracy. The printer incorporates Mimaki’s core technologies, including automatic nozzle check, nozzle recovery function, ink circulation function and anti-collision sensor, to ensure consistent reliability with minimal user intervention.

Arjen Evertse, director sales at Mimaki Europe, said: “Mimaki led the way with the release of its first DTF printer in 2023, which continues to be incredibly successful within the textile market. Building on this achievement, we are extending the core concept – printing on a film first, then transferring it to surfaces that are challenging to print on directly – to new markets. With the UJV300DTF-75, we have also leveraged our expertise in UV printing to deliver a reliable solution for object decoration, enabling high-quality, durable prints on surfaces that were previously unsuitable for direct UV printing.”

Further expanding its expert UV offering, Mimaki has also released its next generation of UV inks, ELS-170 and ELH-100.

The range abides by EU’s REACH regulation (SVHC regulation) and is GREENGUARD Gold certified, making it both environmentally and health conscious. The UJV300DTF-75 uses a unique combination of the two: ELH-100 (hard ink) for white and clear, and ELS-170 (flexible ink) for CMYK, ensuring industry-leading durability with both strength and flexibility.