Mimaki Launches UV-DTF Printer “UJV300DTF-75” – Solve Print Shape Issues, Creating High-Value add Print Business
12 May 2025: Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. specializing in industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters and 3D printers has released Mimaki’s first UV-DTF (UV curable – Direct To Film) printer “UJV300DTF-75.” Mimaki exhibited this product for the first time at “8th PROMOTIONAL GOODS EXPO – SPRING (at Tokyo/Japan)” which was held from 2nd April 2nd and propose new possibilities for the production of custom-made goods using the UV-DTF printing method.
UV-DTF is a decoration method in which a design printed on a special film is transferred to the target material. It can easily decorate the surface of materials with uneven or curved surfaces, which has been difficult with conventional UV printing. UV-DTF’s exclusive film consists of two parts: a glued film and a transfer sheet.
Since only the design printed on the film is transferred to the object, UV-DTF eliminates the need for weeding (removal of margins) manually as with sticker sheets. Also, since the design is not printed directly on the material, the risk of misprinting is low due to misalignment of the material setting position, so that expensive items can be decorated with confidence.
In conventional roll-to-roll printers, the film is held down by pinch rollers while being fed to achieve stable conveyance. However, UV-DTF films have glue on the printing surface, so pressing the film down with pinch rollers causes the glue to peel off. In addition, if the film is conveyed only by the force of the film take-up without using pinch rollers, the film would become serpentine, resulting in poor print quality, and the risk of the head hitting the raised film and causing it to malfunction would increase.
The UJV300DTF-75 is equipped with our proprietary silicon pinch rollers that prevent film glue from peeling off and ensure stable transfer (Figure 3). Furthermore, the machine is designed to be easy to use even for beginner operators, as it can easily set even thin and difficult-to-handle transfer sheets.
Less graininess and beautiful gradation. Accurate printing of small characters and fine lines
Support functions to minimize trouble. Automatic nozzle check and nozzle recovery functions reduce equipment downtime.
Ink circulation function keeps white ink density constant and prevents nozzle clogging
Anti-collision sensor prevents collision between the head and the film to prevent malfunctions due to operation errors.
In addition, the “UJV300DTF-75” is equipped with our newly developed UV ink. This ink is a next-generation ink that is safe and does not contain substances that are expected to be restricted under the European SVHC regulation and is scheduled to obtain GREENGUARD GOLD certification.
Mimaki’s UV-DTF printing combines hard and soft inks to achieve both strength and flexibility in decorative designs, and has achieved industry-leading durability. The fusion of our long-cultivated UV printing technology, newly developed film transport system, and next-generation inks will greatly expand the possibilities of the made-to-order goods business.
The UJV300DTF-75 is scheduled to go on sale around June 2025 and price will be announced on the official website and other media in conjunction with the release date. Mimaki expect to sell 400 units of this product (worldwide total) in the first three years after its release. Recommended specifications for the exclusive film will be presented to customers at the time of printer sales.
At Mimaki Engineering, our management vision is “Something New, Something Different” and we are constantly working on new technological innovations. We will continue to provide the market with higher value-added visual communication by beautifully expressing our customers’ creations with our unique technology.
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