The manufacturer explains that the UJF-3042HG takes the maximum height for printing materials up to 150mm, and applicable ink colours are 6-colour plus white by adding two ink slots.

Mike Horsten, marketing manager, of Mimaki Europe says, “The introduction of the UJF-3042HG underscores our commitment to continuing innovation in the development of wide format printing products.

“Even most larger, more expensive printers can only print on materials with a thickness of up to 51mm, making this a huge breakthrough for the industry. The printer can also print directly on A3 media (420 x 297 mm).”

The UJF-3042HG is being shown at FESPA Digital 2012, in addition to the UJF-3042FX which was introduced in September 2011. FESPA Digital 2012, the largest European event for the digital wide-format print industry, is scheduled for February 21-24.

Mimaki adds that the range of printable substrates, including plastic, metals and wood, continues to grow and to boost business opportunities. The UJF-3042HG’s small environmental footprint is another differentiating factor for this printer, with long-life, low power consumption LED curing.

The UJF-3042HG also features a newly developed white ink circulation system that prevents pigment sedimentation. This not only improves the yield of white ink for more efficient consumption and reduced waste, but it also improves production throughput with less risk of wastage of expensive substrates, according to Mimaki.

In addition, the UJF-3042HG uses a nozzle recovery function that temporarily restores print quality, reducing potential downtime if maintenance issues should arise.

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