Description
The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX 64″ 1625mm, award winning, high-end, dual head dye sublimation inkjet printer is designed for Sign and Print Makers, Print Service Providers and Commercial Printers looking for an unparalleled level of print quality and automation in the Indoor Digital Transfer application. The ValueJet VJ-1638WX combined with Mutoh’s new water-based transfer sublimation inks makes it possible to transfer onto polyester fabrics, mixed fibre fabrics (minimum 80% polyester) or onto polyester coated objects. The ValueJet VJ-1638WX is the successor of the award-winning ValueJet VJ-1638W, with improved DropMaster technology and improved ink performance and prints at production speeds between 42 and 65 m²/h.
Designed for the production of soft signage, clothing and gadgets: high quality in-store textile decoration & displays, textile banners, pop-ups, personalised home decoration, sportswear & shirts, mugs, phone covers and many more, the Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX delivers best-in-class speed and superior print quality. Recipient of the 2013 European Digital Press (EDP) Award for “Best Wide-Format Textile Printer”, the VJ-1638WX remains a robust successful solution.
Design Supply, a Mutoh Authorised Reseller, works closely with Mutoh to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities. With more than 28 years of experience in the large format printer market, Design Supply offers expertise and knowledge in tailoring the exact solution for your specific application.
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Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX (64 inch) Indoor and Digital Transfer Large Format Printer
Mutoh Intelligent Interweave Technology
Mutoh DropMaster How it works
How to Load Media
Setting Media type
Mutoh Cleaning and Maintenance
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KEY FEATURES
To deliver best-in-class speed and superior print quality, the high volume Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX features a high-precision mechanical design, latest generation piezo print head technology and new electronics including a powerful 64-bit RISC processor. The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX delivers an unprecedented level of ease of use, thanks to Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving and DropMaster technologies.
Maximise your profit with Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving print technology, which offers predictable and repeatable output quality fit for purpose every time in the shortest possible time and drastically reduces or even eliminates horizontal banding, step mismatch banding and the visible effects of missing or misfiring nozzles.
Mutoh’s proprietary DropMaster technology means constant and uncompromised print quality on any thickness/weight of transfer paper used with the ValueJet VJ-1638WX. DropMaster technology, specifically developed for Mutoh’s dual head ValueJet printers, eliminates the need for cumbersome and time consuming media dependent head adjustments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stunning performance from the ValueJet VJ-1638WX makes it ideal for both speed production and top quality print work. The ValueJet VJ-1638WX offers a wide range of easily selectable pre-defined print modes and speeds.
| Print Mode |
Passes |
Resolution dpi |
Speed m²/hr |
| High Quality – Super Fine |
9 |
1080 x 1080 |
11 |
| Quality |
4 |
720 x 720 |
25 |
| Production |
2 |
360 x 720 |
42 |
| Speed Production |
2 |
360 x 360 |
50 |
| High Speed Production |
1 |
360 x 360 |
65 |
The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX works with Mutoh’s new DS2-Series Dye Sublimation Inks. Developed specifically for the ValueJet VJ-1638WX print heads, Mutoh’s DS2-Series inks produce excellent nozzle stability for high speed and high volume printing, delivering superior image sharpness and definition. The DS2-Series inks can be used for transfer printing or direct printing onto fabrics such as polyester or mixed fibres. Mutoh’s new water-based dye sublimation inks are odourless, during both the printing and the transfer process and produce rich, vibrant colours and offer excellent colourfastness.
For transfer printing, Mutoh DS2-Series inks are optimised for use in combination with dedicated coated sublimation papers of different weights. In addition to transfer to synthetic fibres, they can also be sued for transfer onto pre-treated rigid substrates (e.g. mugs, plates, magnetic vinyls, wood, place mats, ChromaLuxe plates, tiles, mirrors, acrylic glass, metal, nylon, lighters, pens, CD’s and more). Direct printing on to fabric requires drying and fixation process equipment, a calendar or a heat press.
Mutoh DS2-Series Dye Sublimation Inks deliver top scores in washing, perspiration, and light fastness properties, including UV durability. DS2 inks are Oeko-Tex compliant. After printing with DS2-Series inks onto transfer paper or polyester fabrics, a sublimation follow-up treatment (transfer) is required, through high pressure and temperature (calender), to fix the colours. When printing directly onto polyester fabrics with this ink type and after sublimation, the fabric needs to be washed before use, to remove the brownish dispersant and to fully release the vibrant colours typical for sublimation inks. Average ink consumption is 8.5 ml/m².
The ValueJet VJ-1638WX comes with a set of pre-mounted and repositionable scroller supports at the back for easy single operator roll loading. These will enable non-motorised roll off of rolls up to a weight of 30kg.
Depending on your volume and application needs, Mutoh’s optional Take-Up Systems offer fully motorised roll-off and take-up systems for roll weights from 30 kg, 80kg, and 100kg.
Built to last, Mutoh ValueJets are renowned for precision engineering and meticulous production practices for years of profitable use. As you would expect from Mutoh, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, Mutoh ValueJet printers feature a 12-month on-site warranty.
There is a complete range of Mutoh and third party media, compatible with the ValueJet VJ-1638WX available from Design Supply’s media specialists whose expertise can help you determine the best solutions for your particular printing needs.
| Specifications |
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ValueJet 1638WX
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| Key Specifications |
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| Print Technology |
Drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology |
| Print Head |
2 (staggered setup) |
| Nozzle Configuration |
180 nozzles x 8 lines/head |
| Drop Mass Range (pl) |
5.9 to 45.3 |
| Head Heights |
Low: 1.5mm
Middle: 2.5mm
High: 4.0mm |
| Colour Set-Up |
2 x 4 CMYK (speed set-up) or 8 colour (gamut set-up) |
| Media Specifications |
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| Max Media Width |
900mm (36.8″) – 1625mm (63.97″) |
| Max Print Width |
1615mm (63.58″) |
| Max Media Thickness |
0.3/1.3/2.8mm (dependent on head height) |
| Media Measurements |
Ø150mm/2″ & 3″/30kg |
| Media Drying System |
Individually controlled pre-heater, fixer & dryer (30-50°C) |
| Performance |
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| High Quality (1080 x 1080) 9 p |
11 sqm/h |
| Quality (720 x 720) 4 p |
25 sqm/h |
| Production (360 x 720) 2 p |
42 sqm/h |
| Speed Prod (360 x 360) 2 p |
50 sqm/h |
| High Speed Prod (360 x 360) 1 p |
65 sqm/h |
| Ink Specifications |
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| Ink Type |
DS2-series Universal Transfer Sublimation Ink |
| Ink Volume |
1000 ml |
| Colours |
CMYK |
| Ink Consumption Average |
10ml/m² |
UV Durability
Light Fastness ISO 105-B02*
Wash Fastness ISO 105-C02*
Perspiration Fastness ISO 105-E02* |
3 to 6 months outdoor
C(5-6) / M(6-7) / Y(6-7) / K(6)
C(4-5) / M(4-5) / Y(4-5) / K(4-5)
C(4-5) / M(5) / Y(4-5) / K(4-5) |
| Score ranges (min-max): Light 1-8 / Wash 1-5 / Perspiration 1-5 |
| Power Consumption |
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| During Printing |
200W |
| Standby/Sleep/Power Off |
38W/30W/>3.8W |
| Power Supply |
AC 100-120V/AC 200-240 – 60/50 Hz |
| Rec Working Environment |
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| Temperature |
22°C – 30°C with max 2°C/h |
| Humidity |
40% to 60% (no condensation) with RH: max 5% RH/h |
| Dimensions/Weight |
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| Width x Depth x Height |
2698 x 885 x 1261mm |
| Weight |
219 kg |
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1638WX printer
Machine starter kit (cleaning liquid, pack of swabs, box of pipets, cleaning handbook)
Accessory bag (10 cleaning sticks, forceps, 5 flushing box sponge, 5 paper towels, waste fluid tank, tray, operation manual cd, installation manual, introduction of Windows Printer Driver)
12 months on-site warranty
Options:
Mutoh Take Up Systems 30 kg, 80 kg, 100 kg
Mutoh Motorised Torque Controlled Up System: VJ1619-TUP30
Mutoh SpectroVue VM-10 Spectrophotometer
Bulk Ink System – VMY-08907
Mutoh ValueCut cutting plotters 600(24″), 1300(52″) and 1800(72″)
Bulk Ink System for 1 litre bottles: VMY-08906
Mutoh UniFixer 65 Calendar
Consumables:
DS2-Series inks- 1 litre: VJDS2-100-(BK, MA, CY, YE, LC, LM)
CRO2: INK-0190
Cleaning: INK-0199