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Mutoh has announced the release of the XpertJet 1682SR DS Pro, a 64-inch dye-sublimation press designed for high-repetition, colour-critical production
Japanese print press manufacturer, Mutoh, has introduced a new dye-sublimation printer to the market – the XpertJet 1682SR DS Pro.
The new 64-inch press, which is built on Mutoh’s existing XpertJet platform and manufactured in Japan, integrates two AccuFine HD 3200 nozzle printheads in a staggered setup designed to deliver high drop placement accuracy at production speeds of up to 86sq m/h.
The new XpertJet has been tailored for high-repetition, colour-critical production such as sportswear, interior textiles, and promotional items, developed for reliability in industrial environments.
The printer supports up to eight colour channels, including dual CMYK, and integrates Mutoh’s i-screen weaving algorithm which minimises banding.
The new sublimation printer is also equipped with multi-stage pressure rollers to allow for flexible media handling. The press comes with motorised take-up systems of 40kg or 100kg, offering media handling options which are tuned to the user’s production needs.
Alongside its core print capabilities, the 1682SR DS Pro features all of Mutoh’s existing automation tools such as DropMaster2, FeedMaster, Nozzle Area Select, and Media Tracker.
The press is designed for use with Mutoh’s newly-released DS4 ProFlex inks, which have been chiefly developed to support consistent, high-quality production printing results on a wide range of polyester-materials.
The ink, which is a successor of Mutoh’s previous DS3 ink, uses a refined formula with new colour ingredients. It reportedly provides improved grip on transfer paper, reduced sensitivity to temperature variations during printing, and more stable overall colour reproduction, even during long production runs.
Alongside the new 1682SR DS Pro press, the DS4 ProFlex inks are compatible with models including the XpertJet 1341WR Pro and 1642WR Pro.
The XpertJet 1682SR DS Pro, as well as the DS4 ProFlex ink set, will be available shortly across the EMEA region through Mutoh’s certified distributor network, with those interested encouraged to contact their local supplier.
