Mimaki USA, Suwanee, Ga., recently announced the availability of the new Tiger-1800B MkII digital textile printer.
Developed from its predecessor, the Tiger-1800B, the new version offers a higher print resolution and several enhancements to improve quality, including reduction of banding and other printing defects, according to the company.
The Tiger-1800B MkII printer is available in two models: the direct-to-textile and transfer sublimation versions. Both have a maximum print speed of 4,144 square feet per hour, which can cover a wide production range, from sample making to small and medium print runs. Additionally, a 1,200 dpi print mode is also available for enhanced print quality.
Some of Mimaki’s unique core technologies have been added to the machine, including the company’s inkjet technology, which builds images with straight lines. To further avoid a slight misalignment between boundaries of each pass of the print head that can cause banding or uneven color printing, the Mimaki Advance Pass System (MAPS) also has been incorporated. It uses an advanced algorithm to reduce visible banding and uneven color printing with blurred boundaries, similar to gradation printing.
Mimaki’s Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) and Nozzle Recovery System (NRS) also are integrated in the new printer. The NCU monitors nozzle outages and immediately activates a series of recovery functions, while the NRS automatically assigns operational nozzles when an outage is detected. These core technologies enable continuous high-quality printing, even if nozzle errors do occur, according to the company. — D.S.
