If you’re an avid reader of the YPS blog then you will know that August is all about the printastic Mimaki UJF-3042 series. As part of our series of posts on the UJF-3042, we’ve taken a look at what makes this flatbed LED UV printer so popular for small and large businesses alike.
UJF-3042 series – the compact ‘baby’ flatbed
The UJF-3042 series boasts a compact design allowing the printer to be placed on a sturdy desktop or plinth. Don’t get us wrong, it still requires a small team to lift the machine into place but no specialist stand is required. We know plenty of people who have a UJF set up in the garage as part of a printing cottage industry.
Versatility
The UJF-3042 is great for short print runs and aiding the production of samples and prototype packaging. At YPS we use the UJF-3042FX as a demo machine and produce sample products to those interested in purchasing a machine.
Three types of UV inks available
There are three types of ink available for the UJF-3042 series, each with their own different properties depending on the application.
LH-100 are hard UV inks that scratch and chemical resistant. Available in CMYK, White, Clear and Primer. LF-200 are a flexible UV ink set. Ink can be stretched up to 200% during post production. Available in CMYK and white. LF-140 ink sets are more flexible than the LH-100 and offer a strong gradation in 6-colour printing. Available in CMYK, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, White and a Primer.
Gloss Finish
Clear ink can be used to create a glossy finish to enhance and protect your work. Use as spot gloss to highlight areas on a design or create detail against a block colour. How great does the gloss look on this design?
White Ink
We’ve already written a separate post about how fantastic white ink in the Mimaki UJF-3042FX is to use which can be found here. But in short, white ink can be used as an under print as an alternative to vinyl for clear or coloured substrates, as a frosted effect and easily as part of a design.
We haven’t found anything we can’t print on…
Coasters, house signs, door stops, pens, resin domes to name but a few! We’ve test printed lots of different objects for our customers on our in-house UJF-3042FX. There are a range of products available that promote adhesion allowing for a wide scope of printable products. Such a versatile printer and still only a baby flatbed. The UJF-3042 series really does offer unlimited possibilities!
So there you have it, our reasons why the Mimaki UJF-3042 series is an amazing piece of printing kit. If you think the UJF-3042 series could be for you, then why not give the team a call on 0191 256 6889 and we would be delighted to tell you more about this awesome machine.