Mutoh announces 4th generation UMS inks for roll-to-roll sign & display printer portfolio

Mutoh Belgium has announced the availability of its 4th generation mild solvent inks - Universal Mild Solvent (UMS).  Developed specifically for Mutoh’s roll-to-roll sign and display printer portfolio and available in bulk 1 litre bottles and 440 ml cassettes, these new inks offer compatibility with both installed-base Mutoh mild solvent printers as well as Mutoh’s ValueJet series outdoor sign and display printers.  Mutoh CMYK UMS inks will replace the Mutoh MS and MS+ first and second generation mild solvent inks.

The UMS inks offer an outdoor UV resistance of up to three years without lamination. They are virtually odour-free and do not require any forced ventilation.  They offer an unrivalled colour gamut and a unique gloss preservation.  The inks cover 83% of the Pantone C® colour chart.  They also hardly require any printer maintenance.  The inks are fixed and dried at regular heating temperatures and are suited for both high quality and high speed printing.

“Mutoh UMS inks have been specifically formulated for Mutoh and offer a unique and innovative blend of high quality durable colour pigments, a new mix of resins and, last but not least, a new combination of milder and non-aggressive solvents,” says Arthur Vanhoutte, Mutoh Belgium’s General Manager.

“The new inks are yet another result of Mutoh’s ongoing commitment to develop environmentally responsible ink solutions, fully compliant with the most stringent health & safety regulations, which at the same time perfectly address the application needs of the outdoor sign & display industry”.

“The UMS inks are compatible with our latest generation ValueJet sign & display printer family and are also fully compatible with installed-base Mutoh mild solvent printers.  This way, Mutoh is offering installed-base users an opportunity to upgrade to a new more environmentally responsible ink without having to invest in new hardware”, Vanhoutte concludes.