TAGGED: MIMAKI

Mimaki textiles dance into the spotlight at Landa's drupa show

Mimaki textiles dance into the spotlight at Landa's drupa showNEWS: Visitors to Landa's Nanography presentation at drupa were treated to a pre-show dance performance exploring the history of printing, with dancers appearing in costumes printed on Mimaki's textile solutions, Hybrid Services has revealed.

Mimaki JV400 series global sales pass 200 since February launch

Mimaki JV400 series global sales pass 200 since February launch

NEWS: Hybrid Services reports that the JV400 series printers have amassed more than 200 sales world-wide since their launch earlier this year.

Latest Mimaki printers and applications on show at drupa

Latest Mimaki printers and applications on show at drupa

NEWS: Mimaki will demonstrate its latest printer developments and applications at drupa next month, including the new Mimaki JFX500-2131 UV-LED flat-bed.

Hisayuki Kobayashi appointed president of Mimaki

NEWS: Hisayuki Kobayashi is to take over as Mimaki president following Mikio Noguchi's retirement in June.

FESPA Digital 'massive success' for Mimaki

FESPA Digital 'massive success' for Mimaki

NEWS: Mimaki has described its presence at FESPA Digital as 'a massive success', with the launch of its printers with white latex ink causing 'a stir'.

Mimaki adds to textile solutions with direct-to-polyester printer

Mimaki adds to textile solutions with direct-to-polyester printer

NEWS: Mimaki has announced the impending launch of the TX500-1800DS direct-to-polyester printer.

Mimaki latex sees '150 pre-orders' at FESPA Digital

Mimaki latex sees '150 pre-orders' at FESPA Digital

NEWS: More than 150 Mimaki JV400-series wide-format printers with latex ink were pre-ordered at FESPA Digital, with British visitors 'positive' about the newly launched product, according to distributor Hybrid Services.

Mimaki updates RasterLink RIP software for Pantone matching

NEWS: Mimaki has released the latest version of its RasterLink RIP software, which offers Pantone colour matching and Adobe integration capabilities.

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

NEWS: Mimaki has unveiled new latex inks, including the first white latex ink on the market.

Mimaki to rise to the challenge of its rival with massive launch

Mimaki to rise to the challenge of its rival with massive launch

FEATURE: James Matthews-Paul looks at the significance of Mimaki's latest product launches, including a rival latex ink.

Mimaki adds 'super fast' dye-sub printer to ranks

Mimaki adds 'super fast' dye-sub printer to ranks

NEWS: Mimaki has added to its dye-sublimation printer range with the Mimaki TS500-1800.

New desktop UV printer from Mimaki gives wider scope to product decoration

New desktop UV printer from Mimaki gives wider scope to product decoration

NEWS: Mimaki has announced a new desktop LED UV printer, the UJF-3042HG, will make its debut at FESPA Digital.

Mimaki to highlight sustainability and new products at FESPA Digital

Mimaki to highlight sustainability and new products at FESPA Digital

NEWS: Mimaki plans to showcase new products and emphasise sustainability at FESPA Digital. The Mimaki TS34-1800A will be demonstrated alongside the JFX-1631plus and UJF-3042FX printers.

Mimaki digital textile printing 'core' of fashion brand Agi & Sam

NEWS: Agi & Sam, a menswear label described as a 'fast rising' brand on the UK fashion scene, has commented on its use of digital polyester printing for its collection.

Mimaki to present value-added print kit at promotional products show

NEWS: Mimaki will show how its UJF-3042FX UV flat-bed printer can be used for value-added printing at the PSI Trade Show 2012.

Mimaki distributors look ahead to Trophex 2012 with personalisation solutions

NEWS: Hybrid Services will be exhibiting with authorised reseller Lineker Machines at Trophex 2012, taking place in Birmingham, UK in January.

Mimaki to introduce dye-sub printer for soft signage and apparel

Mimaki to introduce dye-sub printer for soft signage and apparel

NEWS: Mimaki printing equipment distributor Hybrid Services has announced that Mimaki is to launch a new dye-sublimation printer in early 2012.

Hybrid celebrates Viscom Best of 2011 win with Mimaki JV34-260

Hybrid celebrates Viscom Best of 2011 win with Mimaki JV34-260

NEWS: Hybrid Services, distributor of Mimaki printing equipment in the UK and Ireland, says it was 'delighted' to see the Mimaki JV34-260 receive an award at Viscom Düsseldorf.

Mimaki to launch new UJF-3042FX flat-bed ink-jet printer in November

Mimaki to launch new UJF-3042FX flat-bed ink-jet printer in November

NEWS: Mimaki has announced it will introduce a new UV-LED ink-jet printer at the end of November, following the launch of its UJF-3042 flat-bed A3 printer.

Mimaki wide-format double cut and print investment boosts Minprint's capabilities

Mimaki wide-format double cut and print investment boosts Minprint's capabilities

NEWS: Belfast-based commercial printer Minprint has purchased a new Mimaki JV33 wide-format printer, using new SS21 ink, and a CG-FXII cutting plotter.

Exclusive: Five new Mimaki products to be unveiled at Sign and Digital UK

Exclusive: Five new Mimaki products to be unveiled at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: A total of five Mimaki product launches will take place on the stand of distributor Hybrid Services at next month's Sign and Digital UK.

Northprint to feature 'double Mimaki presence', confirms distributor Hybrid

Northprint to feature 'double Mimaki presence', confirms distributor Hybrid

NEWS: Hybrid Services, UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has announced the wide-format printer manufacturer will have double the presence at May's Northprint exhibition, with displays at both Hybrid's own stand and in the Wide Format Application Showcase.

Mimaki to go superwide at FESPA Digital with JV34-260 launch

Mimaki to go superwide at FESPA Digital with JV34-260 launch

NEWS: Mimaki will host a showcase of 'a substantial portion' of its printer and cutter collection at FESPA Digital in May including the new JV34-260.

Mimaki extends textile printer range with 2.6m JV34-260

Mimaki extends textile printer range with 2.6m JV34-260

NEWS: Mimaki will release a new high-production, 2.6m-wide addition to its wide-format printer range in April, its UK and Ireland distributor Hybrid has announced.

Mimaki adds clear ink to range for 'creativity and value'

Mimaki adds clear ink to range for 'creativity and value'

NEWS: Mimaki has announced a new clear ink has been added to its LED UV hard inksets, which the company says will add 'creativity and value' to jobs completed on its ink-jet printer range by producing glossy and matt finish effects.

Mimaki CJV30 Series

Mimaki CJV30 Series

PRODUCT PROFILE: The CJV30 Series printer/cutter is an award-winning integrated print-and-cut solution from Mimaki, and is available in four sizing options for flexibility, from the 60cm model through to the 1.6m companion for larger sign-making companies.

Distributors comment on Mimaki's SGIA award wins

Distributors comment on Mimaki's SGIA award wins

NEWS: Hybrid Services and Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT), distributors of Mimaki wide-format printing equipment in the UK, have commented on the SGIA awards won by Mimaki recently.

Mimaki UJF-3042

Mimaki UJF-3042

PRODUCT PROFILE: The Mimaki UJF-3042 is a flat-bed LED UV-curable A3 printer, with adjustable head height that allows product up to 50mm thick to be printed to.

Mimaki releases latest version of cutting software

Mimaki releases latest version of cutting software

NEWS: Hybrid, UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has announced the release of the latest version of Mimaki's plugin cutting software.

Digital Blanks fills a space with Mimaki UJF-3042

Digital Blanks fills a space with Mimaki UJF-3042

NEWS: Aldershot-based printer and promotional products supplier Digital Blanks has commented on how its purchase of new equipment has enabled it to add to its service offering.

'Higher print speeds' for Mimaki JFX-plus Series

'Higher print speeds' for Mimaki JFX-plus Series

NEWS: Mimaki has announced its JFX-plus Series LED UV flat-bed printers now achieve higher speeds, thanks to the introduction of a post-curing unit.

Mimaki breaks Roland's exclusivity on the wide-format metallic market

Mimaki breaks Roland's exclusivity on the wide-format metallic market

FEATURE: It was never going to take too long: Mimaki, represented in the UK by Hybrid Services, has announced that it, too, will bring to market a metallic ink type for wide-format production.

The wider elements of drupa

The wider elements of drupa

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul rounds up the new wide-format technology on show at this year's drupa.

GPT announces open days with new Mimaki printers

GPT announces open days with new Mimaki printers

NEWS: Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) is inviting wide-format print companies to its showroom in Reading, UK for another three-day open house event.

Two EDP Awards won by Mimaki printers

Two EDP Awards won by Mimaki printers

NEWS: Mimaki's JV400-LX Series latex printer and TS500-1800 dye-sublimation printer have each won European Digital Press (EDP) Association Awards.

Digital diversity across the board: low- and mid-range wide-format at drupa 2012

Digital diversity across the board: low- and mid-range wide-format at drupa 2012

FEATURE: Visitors can expect to see a comprehensive range of low and mid-range ink-jet machines at this year's drupa. Sophie Matthews-Paul reports.

Hybrid Services records 'an excellent' Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services records 'an excellent' Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services 'enjoyed an excellent' appearance at Sign and Digital UK 2012.

First looks at the NEC: new technology at Sign and Digital UK

First looks at the NEC: new technology at Sign and Digital UK

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines some of the new technology additions at this year's Sign and Digital UK.

Hybrid Services prepares for Mimaki launches at Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services prepares for Mimaki launches at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hybrid Services has confirmed its line-up for its Sign and Digital UK stand, which will feature a number of 'huge' launches of Mimaki wide-format products.

Over 1,000 samples of Foamalux taken away at FESPA

Over 1,000 samples of Foamalux taken away at FESPA

NEWS: Brett Martin's direct-to-print Foamalux White foam PVC sheet was demonstrated successfully on a Mimaki JFX-1631 plus printer at FESPA Digital.

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 1: the opportunity gamut

FESPA Digital 2012 pt 1: the opportunity gamut

FEATURE: FESPA's visitors last week were invited to explore the wider opportunities of printed matter, and while a couple of key names were absent there were some valuable new additions to the exhibitor roster.

FESPA Digital review: a show driven by software

FESPA Digital review: a show driven by software

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul comments on the key features at this year's FESPA Digital.

Turning down the heat: alternative inks

Turning down the heat: alternative inks

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at latex ink technologies and alternatives likely to come on-stream.

Man Utd stars to drop in to Hybrid stand at Sign and Digital UK

Man Utd stars to drop in to Hybrid stand at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Arthur Albiston and Lou Macari, former Manchester United stars, will be at Sign and Digital UK to help Hybrid Services mark the trade show's 1980s beginnings.

Reseller GPT shows support for new Mimaki latex printers

Reseller GPT shows support for new Mimaki latex printers

NEWS: GPT has commented on the predicted popularity of Mimaki's JV400LX latex ink-based wide-format printers and states it expects to be a 'key reseller'.

First appearances among established technologies: FESPA Digital preview pt 2

First appearances among established technologies: FESPA Digital preview pt 2

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at some of the printer and software introductions due at FESPA Digital.

On the road: developments in traffic signs

On the road: developments in traffic signs

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at the importance of traffic signs.

GPT 'really pleased' with first day of open event

GPT 'really pleased' with first day of open event

NEWS: The first day of GPT's three-day open event was a success, with a steady number of visitors viewing the Mimaki, Canon, Epson and Agfa printers on show.

GPT invites wide-format community to open days

GPT invites wide-format community to open days

NEWS: Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) is again opening up its Reading, Berkshire showroom this month.

On a steady growth path: LED curing

On a steady growth path: LED curing

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at the increasing popularity of LED curing.

Doing their bit: print and signage recycling schemes

Doing their bit: print and signage recycling schemes

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns catches up with some new and developed recycling programmes.

EcoPrint names Mimaki as newest founding exhibitor

NEWS: Mimaki Europe is to be a founding exhibitor and supporter of the inaugural EcoPrint trade fair, its organiser has announced.

Prime cuts: vinyl cutting software

Prime cuts: vinyl cutting software

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines some of the vinyl cutter options now available.

'Innovative achievements' honoured in Viscom Düsseldorf awards

'Innovative achievements' honoured in Viscom Düsseldorf awards

NEWS: The winners of the Viscom Awards were announced during the Viscom Düsseldorf trade fair last week.

RIPs: the hidden power of wide-format production

RIPs: the hidden power of wide-format production

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at RIPs, the software used to drive today's wide-format printers.

Hybrid Services offers £5,000 trade-in on 2.6m Mimaki

Hybrid Services offers £5,000 trade-in on 2.6m Mimaki

NEWS: Mimaki's UK and Ireland distributor Hybrid Services has announced a deal for wide-format print companies, whereby they can upgrade to a Mimaki JV34-260 printer.

Digital printing takes on the textile giants in Barcelona

Digital printing takes on the textile giants in Barcelona

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul reports on her recent visit to Itma.

Seeing the light: UV-curing

Seeing the light: UV-curing

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul discusses today's UV-curing technologies.

Wrapped Aygo to promote Toyota till the cows come home

Wrapped Aygo to promote Toyota till the cows come home

NEWS: Morgan Signs has completed a vehicle wrap for Toyota World in Newport, which involved turning a new Aygo into a cow with Mimaki CG-FX-cut black spots.

Color-Logic's metallic system on show at Graph Expo

Color-Logic's metallic system on show at Graph Expo

NEWS: Colour software developer Color-Logic says its Process Metallic Color System is currently on show at Graph Expo.

Signmaster hosts own signage exhibition

Signmaster hosts own signage exhibition

NEWS: Signmaster Systems is to hold its own sign-making and printing exhibition in October.

Something special: using unusual effects for signage and displays

Something special: using unusual effects for signage and displays

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at the growing market for different effects using wide-format digital printers.

Create Signs calls on Robert Horne for its production needs

Create Signs calls on Robert Horne for its production needs

NEWS: New printing and signage company Create Signs has commented on the purchase of a Mimaki JV33 printer and a Seal 62 base laminator, which it bought from Robert Horne with a view to producing multiple display projects, including vehicle graphics, banners, large-format posters and exhibition work.

Hybrid emphasises labels as lucrative option for display producers

Hybrid emphasises labels as lucrative option for display producers

NEWS: Hybrid Services has highlighted labels as an additional market for display producers to explore.

Gifts and giveaways: promotional and personalised items

Gifts and giveaways: promotional and personalised items

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at how digital processes have brought value to the promotional goods sector.

Training specialist revamps facility with digitally printed wallpaper

Training specialist revamps facility with digitally printed wallpaper

NEWS: SpanSet has revamped its Height Safety and Specialist Access Training School with digitally printed, photographic wallpaper from The Printing House.

Done to a T: apparel

Done to a T: apparel

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns gives an overview of the opportunities in the apparel market for printers.

The icing on the ink-jet cake: white and clear inks

The icing on the ink-jet cake: white and clear inks

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul discusses the novel and practical advantages of white ink and clear varnish.

AA Signs finds faster route from A to Z with Mimaki print-and-cut

AA Signs finds faster route from A to Z with Mimaki print-and-cut

NEWS: AA Signs, a division of the AA and major provider of temporary event signage, has invested in a Mimaki CJV30-130 print-and-cut device for its Belfast plant.

Colour me right

Colour me right

FEATURE: No-one will dispute that a big minefield in today's wide-format production lies in getting the colour right.

Mimaki wide-format kit 'well received' at Northprint

NEWS: Hybrid Services, UK and Ireland distributor of Mimaki equipment, says its debut at Northprint was 'worthwhile and productive'.

FESPA preview pt 2: evolution to the fore

FESPA preview pt 2: evolution to the fore

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines the hardware trends appearing at FESPA.

GPT has 'best year yet' at Sign and Digital UK 2011

GPT has 'best year yet' at Sign and Digital UK 2011

NEWS: This year's Sign and Digital UK was Graphic Printing Technologies's (GPT) 'best year yet', the large-format digital printing solutions provider has reported.

FESPA Digital preview: beneath the covers

FESPA Digital preview: beneath the covers

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks under the bonnets of this year's FESPA exhibits.

Replacing old print equipment: for and against

Replacing old print equipment: for and against

FEATURE: Production houses usually have two choices when they want to increase their print capabilities.

The future of solvents

The future of solvents

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at today's chemistries, and what their future will bring to the market.

Robert Horne launches wide-format media offers

Robert Horne launches wide-format media offers

NEWS: Materials company Robert Horne has announced a number of offers for the wide-format digital market for the next month.

Showtime: Sign and Digital UK 2011 preview

Showtime: Sign and Digital UK 2011 preview

FEATURE: Sign and Digital is, essentially, the biggest date on the calendar for many in the industry in the UK, whether they are manufacturers or suppliers, or sign shops or printers.

Inks: Our flexible friends

Inks: Our flexible friends

FEATURE: If there has been one area which has largely remained faithful to solvent-based printing to date, it's the ability of this ink chemistry to be able to retain its flexibility across all shapes and surfaces.

Bordeaux reports success at Italy's MedPrint show

Bordeaux reports success at Italy's MedPrint show

NEWS: Bordeaux Digital PrintInk and its distribution partner LFDP have reported a busy stand at the recent MedPrint 2011 exhibition, held in Rome, Italy.

'Strong presence' for digital textile printing at Sign and Digital UK

'Strong presence' for digital textile printing at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Next month's Sign and Digital UK exhibition will feature a number of exhibitors displaying digital textile technology, its organiser has revealed.

Hybrid reports 'extraordinary success' for Let's Do More recycling scheme

Hybrid reports 'extraordinary success' for Let's Do More recycling scheme

NEWS: Mimaki wide-format printer and ink distributor Hybrid Services has announced its Let's Do More rebate-linked ink cartridge recycling programme has achieved 'extraordinary success' in the three years since its launch.

More than just a pretty face: UV-curable ink-jet in industrial and specialist areas

More than just a pretty face: UV-curable ink-jet in industrial and specialist areas

FEATURE: We might all associate the use of wide-format digital print with the display sector yet, in reality, ink-jet is moving relentlessly into other areas of production including industrial and three-dimensional developments.

Hybrid to take part in 'all that's great in digital print' at Sign and Digital

NEWS: Hybrid Services says it will welcome visitors to April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition with a wide range of Mimaki digital printing kit on display right at the halls' entrance.

The soft touch: textiles

The soft touch: textiles

FEATURE: A couple of years ago, FESPA saw enough potential in the textile printing market to devote a sub-exhibition to it within its overall show, and in June 2010 FESPA Fabric was born.

Hybrid to unveil new Mimaki flat-bed at Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid to unveil new Mimaki flat-bed at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hybrid Services, UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has announced it will reveal the new Mimaki JFX-1615plus at April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition.

Cross-discipline supplier enters display graphics market

Cross-discipline supplier enters display graphics market

NEWS: Reprographic Technology International (RTI) has announced expansion from its traditional repro arena into sign and display graphics, adding to its range of OEM spares and consumables to suit this sector.

Prime cuts: computerised cutting can save time and money

Prime cuts: computerised cutting can save time and money

FEATURE: The terms print-and-cut and print-to-cut have become increasingly common in wide-format digital parlance as display producers and sign-makers are pushed increasingly towards diversification in their applications.

GMG helps Mimaki pick up SGIA prizes

NEWS: Colour management software solutions from developer GMG helped Mimaki on its way to collect a range of prizes at the 2010 SGIA Product of the Year awards recently.

SGIA award winners announced

SGIA award winners announced

NEWS: The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has announced the winners of its 2010 Product of the Year Winners Awards, which recognises innovations in digital imaging.

Hybrid supports growing Irish network with appointments

NEWS: Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor of Mimiaki products in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of a new general manager to oversee its Irish reseller network.

Spandex customers to 'Learn, Discover and Benefit'

Spandex customers to 'Learn, Discover and Benefit'

NEWS: Spandex is inviting digital printing and sign-making supplies customers to its Netherlands sites this week, in order to see new solutions and techniques.

Mimaki goes for the green with bulk ink sacks

Mimaki goes for the green with bulk ink sacks

NEWS: Mimaki says the introduction of two-litre sacks of its outdoor durable SS21 ink-set will offer environmental and financial advantages to its users.

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