The ValueJet 1938WX (1910 mm – 75”) high speed sublimation inkjet printer effortlessly delivers a production speed range from 14 to 73 m²/h. Ideally suited for both digital transfer and direct printing on polyester-based fabrics, the VJ-1938WX will be a top choice for production oriented customers! The machine supports all typical dye sublimation transfer paper weights (from 66 g/m² to 150 g/m²).
The dual head ValueJet 1938WX printer will offer you the well-known and much appreciated ValueJet product line features and more.
Extreme print quality at high speeds and at amazingly high resolutions
Unrivalled overall dot control, leading to better image definition for all speeds
Excellent cost per print performance and reliability
Targeted at the sublimation transfer market, the ValueJet 1938WX dye sublimation printer delivers high quality graphics for transfer onto all possible flexible and rigid polyester materials:
The ValueJet 1938WX printer incorporates a staggered dual head setup with latest generation piezo drop-on-demand variable drop print heads. Each 1440-nozzle head (8 lines of 180 nozzles) incorporates four colour sections, divided in two nozzle rows with 360 nozzles per colour.
The integrated print heads are capable of producing ink drops ranging from 3.3 pl to 45.3 pl. Bottom line, they can produce a wider range of ink dots, which are moreover jetted at a much faster speed compared to other print heads on the market. The result is faster output speeds and moreover a much better print quality at higher output speeds.
Mutoh DS2-series Universal Transfer Sublimation inks are 100 % VOC free and do not require any risk labelling. The inks offer excellent nozzle stability for high speed and high volume printing and will produce perfect image sharpness and definition. The Mutoh DS2 inks are odourless both during the printing and the transfer process. They offer a wide gamut with bright and vibrant colours and furthermore give you comfortable light, washing and perspiration fastness properties. Mutoh’s genuine DS2 inks are ÖKOTEX STANDARD 100 compliant.
Stunning Performance
The ValueJet 1938WX printer offers you a wide range of print modes and speeds. The overview below lists the most popular ones with which impeccable printing quality can be obtained.
Quality – 720×1080 dpi: 21 m²/h
Production – 360×720 dpi: 44 m²/h
Speed Production – 360×360 dpi : 53 m²/h
High Speed Production– 360×360 dpi: 73 m²/h
Maximize your Profit with Mutoh Intelligent Interweaving (i²) Print Technology
The ValueJet 1938WX incorporates Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving (i²) print technology, enabling a drastic reduction or even total elimination of the typical difficulties inherent to conventional digital inkjet printing, such as horizontal banding, step mismatch banding and the visible effects of missing or misfiring nozzles.
One of the biggest benefits of this proprietary Mutoh print technology is that it offers predictable and repeatable output quality, therefore bringing an unprecedented level of ease of use to the printer operator. ValueJet printer users will be able to print ideal quality images fit for purpose every time, in the shortest possible time.
Dye Sublimation Transfer Papers
The ValueJet 1938WX prints on all typical dye sublimation transfer papers from 66 g/m² to 150 g/m². The printer is equipped with an automatic sheet-off function. Manual cutting is also possible using the dedicated cutting groove on the media guide.
Media Handling
The ValueJet 1938WX printer can handle 2” and 3” rolls.
The printer comes with a stand with integrated roll holders. Different motorised winding/unwinding systems are available for roll-to-roll production.
ValueJet 1938WX – Technical Key Specifications
Print Technology
Drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology
Print Head
2 (staggered setup)
Nozzle Configuration
180 nozzles x 8 lines / head
Drop Mass Range (pl)
3.3 to 45.3
Head Heights
Low: 1.5 mm
Middle: 2.5 mm
High: 4.0 mm
ValueJet 1938WX – Media Specifications
Max. Media Width
1910 mm (75,19”)
Max. Print Width
1900 mm (74,80”)
Max. Media Thickness
0.3 / 1.3 / 2.8 mm *
* : Max. media thickness is specified per head height
Media Measurements *
Ø 150 mm / 2” & 3” / 30 kg
* : Standard non-motorised roll-off system.
ValueJet 1938WX – Performance
Super Fine (1080 x 1080 dpi 9 p)
14.0 m²/h
High Quality (720 x 1080 dpi 6 p)
21.0 m²/h
Quality Production (360 x 720 dpi 4 p)
31.0 m²/h
Production 1 (720 x 720 dpi 4 p)
37.0 m²/h
Production 2 (360 x 720 2 p)
44.0 m²/h
Speed Production (360 x 360 dpi 2 p)
53.0 m²/h
High Speed Production (360 x 360 1 p)
73.0 m²/h
ValueJet 1938WX – Ink Specifications
Ink Type
DS2-series Universal Transfer Sublimation ink
Ink Volume
1000 ml
Ink Colours
CMYK
Ink Consumption Average
8.5 ml / m²
UV durability
Light fastness – ISO 105-B02(*) Washing fastness – ISO 105-C02(*) Perspiration fastness – ISO 105-E02(*)
3 to 6 months outdoor
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