Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX (64 inch) Indoor and Digital Transfer Large Format Printer

The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604X is a 64″/1625mm 4-colour, single head, high quality budget sign and display printer designed for starting Sign Makers and existing print providers looking for a wide printer or needing extra versatility for frequent material switches or for volume production of full colour stickers. The ValueJet VJ-1604X is flexible, reliable and able to develop excellent print quality for medium to low production print runs.

Designed for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor prints, the ValueJet VJ-1604X delivers excellent print quality including long-term outdoor posters, billboards, building announcements, signs and banners, backlit signage, POS displays, vehicle graphics, and fine art reproduction.

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 maximize your opportunities. With more than 26 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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Description

The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX 64″ 1625mm, a budget friendly dye sublimation printer is ideal for start-ups and established businesses looking for a wider printer, ideally suited for sublimation printing for Indoor and Digital Transfer applications. The ValueJet VJ-1604WX 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-1604WX features improved DropMaster technology and improved ink performance and prints at quality production speeds up to 22 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-1604WX delivers best-in-class speed and superior print quality.

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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KEY FEATURES

The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX is easy to operate and maintain and delivers constant quality for volume production runs as well as short print runs. 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-1604WX. DropMaster technology, specifically developed for Mutoh’s dual head ValueJet printers, eliminates the need for cumbersome and time consuming media dependent head adjustments.

The Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX works with Mutoh’s new DS2-Series Dye Sublimation Inks. Developed specifically for the ValueJet VJ-1604WX 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 DS2 inks, 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 less than 5 ml/m² on transfer paper.

SPECIFICATIONS

The ValueJet VJ-1604WX 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 ValueJet VJ-1604WX 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-1604WX available from Design Supply’s media specialists whose expertise can help you determine the best solutions for your particular printing needs.

ValueJet 1604WX – Technical Key Specifications
Print Technology	Drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology
Print Head	1
Nozzle Configuration	180 nozzles x 8 lines – 360 nozzles per colour
Drop Mass Range (pl)	3.5 – 7 – 12.5 – 14 – 21
Head Heights	Low: 1.5 mm / High: 2.5 mm
ValueJet 1604WX – Media Specifications
Max. Media Width	1625 mm (63,97”)
Max. Print Width	1615 mm (63,58”)
Max. Media Thickness	0.3 mm / 1.3 mm *
* : Max. media thickness is specified per head height
Media Measurements *	Ø 150 mm / 2” & 3” / 30 kg
* : Standard non-motorised roll-off system
Sheet Off Function	Integrated
Compatibility	Sublimation paper or closed non-stretch fabric
ValueJet 1604WX – Performance
High Quality (720 x 720 dpi – 8 p)	7 m²/h
Quality (720 x 720 dpi – 4 p)	14 m²/h
Production (360 x 1080 dpi – 3 p *)	16 m²/h
Speed Production (360 x 1080 dpi – 3 p *)	22 m²/h
Billboard (720 x 360 dpi 2 p)	29 m²/h
* : Speed depends upon weaving (i²) settings
ValueJet 1604WX – Ink Specifications
Ink Type	Water-based Universal Transfer Sublimation inks (DS2-series)
Features	• The DS2 inks are optimised for use in combination with dedicated coated sublimation papers of different weights. • Next to their usability for transfer to synthetic fibres, they can also be used 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, CDs … • DS2 inks are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 product class I compliant.
Fabric Compatibility	Polyester and mixed fibre (min 80 % PES)
Ink Volume	1000 ml bottle
Typical Ink Consumption	< 5ml/m² on transfer paper
Ink Colours	CMYK
ValueJet 1604WX – Power Consumption
During Printing	< 180 W
In Stand-by	66 W
Power Off	< 2.2 W
Power Supply	AC 100-120 V / AC 200-240 – 60/50 Hz
ValueJet 1604WX – Recommended Working Environment
Temperature	22 °C – 30 °C with ?t: max. 2 °C/h
Humidity	40 % – 60 % (no condensation) with ?RH: max. 5 % RH/h
ValueJet 1604WX – Machine Measurements
Width x Depth x Height	2698 x 885 x 1261 mm
Weight	155 kg

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX 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

DATA SHEETS

Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1604WX Data Sheet

Mutoh Edition SAi FlexiPrint SE12 RIP Software Data Sheet

Mutoh Edition Onyx12 RIP Center ValuePlus RIP Software Data Sheet

Mutoh Print Inspiration Brochure

Mutoh DS2-Series Dye Sublimation Inks Data Sheet

Mutoh SpectroVue VM-10 Data Sheet

Mutoh UniFixer 65 Heat Transfer Calender Data Sheet

Mutoh Universal Bulk Ink System Data Sheet

Mutoh ValueCut Series Cutting Plotters: (600, 1300, 1800) Data Sheet

Mutoh ValueCut 600, 1300 and 1800 Specifications

Mutoh ValueJet and ValueCut Series Brochure (June 2013)

Mutoh Motorised Torque Controlled Take Up Systems Data Sheet

Mutoh Optional Take Up Systems for ValueJet Series Data Sheet

Mutoh White Paper: How Green is Green

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Mutoh has been at the forefront of the wide format industry for more than 20 years. As an innovative developer and manufacturer of wide-format printers and cutters, Mutoh incorporates pioneering technology to bring you the best equipment for your application. The range of Mutoh ValueJet printers features best-in-class inkjet head technology, latest generation electronics and high quality inks.

Mutoh’s single wide piezo print head features an 8-channel drop-on-demand inkjet technology. The 180 nozzle head includes all four colour sections, configured in 8 lines, and capable of producing ink drops ranging from 3.5 picoliters to 21 picoliters, resulting in incredible accuracy, sharpness, and speed. Increased accuracy and consistency of dot size and dot release during printing improves the image, in addition to increased dot gain control, allowing for more latitude in profile settings. New generation electronics include higher carriage speeds and ink firing frequencies and adapted weaving algorithms give an impressive increase in productions speed as well as optimised ink spread and improved drying.

Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving print technology drastically reduces or totally eliminates the typical difficulties inherent to conventional digital inkjet printing, including defects such as horizontal banding, ink mottle, bleed and the visible effects of missing or misfiring nozzles. Ink is laid down in waves, as opposed to straight lines used on most wide format printers. The biggest benefit of this proprietary Mutoh print technology is that it offers predictable and repeatable output quality, bringing an unprecedented level of user comfort to the printer operator.

DropMaster technology is a revolutionary print automation technique which eliminates the need for media dependent head adjustments. Specifically designed for Mutoh’s dual head ValueJet models, DropMaster automatically calculates and adjusts the uni/bi-directional fire timings by analysing the media thickness and drop-throw distance between print head and media surface.