Mimaki launches UJ330H-160 hybrid UV press

Mimaki has announced the launch of the UJ330H-160, a new hybrid UV inkjet printer designed to help sign-makers and print service providers expand their print capabilities within a small footprint.

As part of Mimaki’s existing 330 Series, the UJ330H-160 is designed to bring the series’ image quality and productivity into a more versatile hybrid configuration.

Developed in response to market demand across EMEA for flexible, investment-conscious production environments, the system enables switching between roll media and rigid substrates in a single platform.

Arjen Evertse, director of sales at Mimaki Europe, says: “In today’s printing industry, companies need to be more agile than ever.

“They are expected to deliver diverse applications with fast turnaround times and uncompromising quality, often within limited production space. With the UJ330H-160, we provide a hybrid UV printing solution that enables customers to do more with one system, without sacrificing performance.”

A newly developed conveyor belt transport system has been developed to ensure stable feeding of various roll materials without wrinkling or sagging, including previously challenging substrates such as thin window films, fabric, and synthetic leather.

For rigid materials, integrated vacuum functionality and lock roller units enable more reliable handling of large and thick media up to 50.8mm, including aluminium composite panels and foam boards.

The press uses Mimaki’s UV inks, which are designed to deliver strong adhesion and scratch resistance on demanding substrates. Low-temperature UV curing technology further expands substrate compatibility, including for heat-sensitive materials.

A clear ink option expands the creative possibilities of the press further, enabling gloss and matte finishes as well as textured and embossed effects.

Thanks to its LED UV curing technology, the system does not require warm-up time, supporting faster job changeovers. The press offers estimated production speeds of up to 14sq m per hour when configured with white ink and up to 22sq m per hour when configured with CMYK inks.

Evertse adds: “The UJ330H-160 represents the next step in our UV strategy. It combines versatility, stability, and advanced UV printing capabilities at a competitive price point, helping customers future-proof their business in an evolving sign and graphics market.”

Mimaki is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services, with the company’s sales director, Andy Gregory, saying: “The introduction of the new hybrid model delivers a powerful combination of Mimaki’s wide-format UV printing and flatbed technologies, in a device that offers real-world productivity gains, low energy consumption, and Mimaki’s latest and most sustainable UV inks.”

The UJ330H-160 will be available from April 2026 and will be showcased at industry exhibitions across Europe including FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 and in the UK at Crewe Alexandra FC’s Hybrid Lounge on April 15^th.