Looking for a high volume printing solution whilst requiring media compatibility with media rolls up to a width of 2.6 m? Discover Mutoh’s ValueJet 2638X, our second generation 102” (260 cm) wide dual head sign & display printer, featuring latest piezo inkjet head technology & high-precision mechanical design, latest generation electronics and high quality inks.
In line with our core philosophy to deliver products with technology proven to be faster, more reliable, more cost effective and more efficient, we incorporated our pioneering print automation technology into the VJ-2638X wide format printer to bring you the best equipment for your application.
2.6 m wide high quality volume print runs
Targeted at the sign and display market, Mutoh’s ValueJet 2638X (2600 mm – 102”) printer is ideal for established sign makers who need extra versatility and for larger operations that want to extend their capacity and flexibility. The dual head VJ-2638X delivers unrivalled print quality thanks to its high-precision mechanical design, latest piezo inkjet head technology and an unprecedented level of print automation!
Flexible, reliable and able to deliver excellent print quality for volume production, the printer addresses the needs of businesses focusing on both high speed production and top quality print work. Mutoh’s ValueJet 2638X will deliver best-in-class speed and superior print quality at sellable production speeds up to 39 m²/h.
Quality … Time After Time
Mutoh’s award-winning Intelligent Interweaving (i²) & DropMaster print technology offer predictable and repeatable output quality. The VJ-2638X produces best-in-class speed and the highest levels of quality to satisfy your customers with output which will simply stand out and make heads turn.
First-class Print Production Efficiency
The VJ-2638X is suited for the production of long term outdoor prints on a wide range of uncoated and coated substrates : posters, backlit signage, wall coverings, point-of-sale displays, vehicle graphics, stickers and much more.
Apart from outdoor applications, the ValueJet 2638X is also an excellent choice for durable photorealistic prints for indoor use. The ValueJet 2638X printer will deliver you money-making flexibility for many years to come !
The Printer’s Heart Beats Quality
A staggered dual head setup with latest generation variable drop piezo print heads is at the heart of the VJ-2638X’s stunning performance. 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 3.6 pl to 35.2 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.
Maximize your Profit with Mutoh’s Intelligent Interweaving (i²) Print Technology
The ValueJet 2638X 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 peace of mind 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.
Extreme Print Automation with Mutoh DropMaster Technology
Get constant and uncompromised print quality effortlessly on anything you feed into your VJ-2638X, from thin blue back paper to thick pvc banner …, thanks to Mutoh’s proprietary DropMaster technology!
Specifically developed for Mutoh’s latest generation ValueJet models, DropMaster is a revolutionary print automation technique which eliminates the need for cumbersome and time consuming media dependent head adjustments.Knowing the media thickness and consequently the drop-throw distance between print head and media surface, DropMaster is capable of automatically recalculating and adjusting the uni/bi-directional fire timings. It does this regardless of resolution and print speed.
Getting the Job Done
The VJ-2638X printer offers you a wide range of print modes and speeds. Here are the most popular ones at which impeccable printing quality can be obtained.
High Quality – 720 x 1440 dpi: 12 m²/h
Quality Production – 720 x 1080 dpi: 22 m²/h
Speed Production – 720 x 720 dpi: 39 m²/h
Ready for Volume Production
The ValueJet 2638X printer can handle 2” and 3” rolls. To cope with the higher print speeds and in view of drying efficiency, the machine incorporates a redesigned print platen structure with three individually controlled heating elements. The heating elements will tackle media pre-heating, ink fixation and drying of the prints. For roll media the ValueJet 2638X is equipped with a heavy-duty motorised unwinder / winder 100 system for media rolls up to 100 kg.
Dual Ink Type – Wide Media Compatibility
The ValueJet 2638X printer using Eco Ultra / UMS ink is ideally suited to deliver top quality print results onto a wide range of low-cost standard available uncoated PVC, banner and soft sign materials as well as for coated substrates.
Mutoh’s Universal Mild Solvent inks (UMS)
Mutoh’s Universal Mild Solvent inks (UMS) are Mutoh’s fourth generation mild solvent inks. The UMS inks have been specifically developed for volume-oriented users. Available in cassettes, liter bottles & ink packs, UMS inks feature best-in-class ingredients for optimum speed and quality performance.
The inks are based on a new generation of milder & non-aggressive solvents and do not spread any harmful VOCs in the working environment. They are virtually odour-free and do not require any forced ventilation. Prints made with UMS inks are water resistant and offer an outdoor UV-resistance of up to three years*.
* : For heavy-duty applications where mechanical stress is involved (floor & vehicle graphics), lamination is required. Stabilisation is required prior to lamination.
Trustworthy Eco Ultra Inks for Graphics Creating a Lasting Impression
Mutoh Eco Ultra Inks are by far the most popular inks on the market for outdoor sign applications on a wide range of uncoated and coated substrates. The inks are based on non-aggressive solvents and do not spread any harmful VOCs in the working environment.
Available in easy-to-use cassettes & 1 litre ink bags, Eco Ultra inks are Mutoh’s third generation of eco inks featuring improved ink fixation, better drying, higher print speeds and improved scratch resistance. Prints made with Eco Ultra inks are water resistant and offer an outdoor UV resistance for up to three years outdoors*.
* : For heavy-duty applications where mechanical stress is involved (floor & vehicle graphics), lamination is required. Stabilisation is required prior to lamination.
It’s simply ‘job done’ with a Mutoh ValueJet!
Targeted at the sign & display market, the Mutoh ValueJet high speed, high quality VJ-2638X printer will address the needs of PSPs and commercial printers looking for a high volume printing solution whilst requiring media compatibility with media rolls up to a width of 2.6 m.
The VJ-2638X printer is suited for the production of long-term outdoor posters, signs and banners, backlit signage, POS displays, vehicle graphics as well as high quality durable prints for indoor use.
Fast Return on Investment
Rapid return on investment is available to beginners as well as skilled operators. The combination of affordable pricing, ease of use with consistent high quality output, hardly any periodic maintenance required, flexibility for switching quickly between print jobs and low ink consumption (average 8 ml/m² on uncoated PVC) means the ValueJet 2638X will swiftly turn investment into profit.
Using the Mutoh ValueJet 2638X printer and Mutoh + 3M™ Universal Mild Solvent inks in combination with qualified 3M products, 3M-certified graphics manufacturers will be able to provide warranties up to 5 years for various fleet and sign applications and up to 8 years for indoor applications, with the full support of 3M as total solution provider. More about the 3M MCS Warranty.
ValueJet 2638X – Technical Key Specifications
Print Technology
Drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology
Print Head
2 (staggered setup)
Nozzle Configuration
180 nozzles x 8 lines
Drop Mass Range (pl)
3.6 to 35.2
Head Heights
Low: 1.5 mm / Middle: 2.5 mm / High: 4.0 mm
ValueJet 2638X – Media Specifications
Max. Media Width
2600 mm (102,36”)
Max. Print Width
2590 mm (101,97”)
Max. Media Thickness
0.3 / 1.3 / 2.8 mm *
* : Max. media thickness is specified per head height
* : Prints made with Mutoh UMS inks on Grafityp GEF non pvc film have obtained an indoor air comfort certificate issued by Eurofins. The first European certificate for interior deco prints.
Ink Volume
220 ml, 440 ml & 1000 ml * / 440 ml & 1000 ml *
* : 1000 ml ink bag requires optional adapter
Ink Colours
CMYK
Ink Consumption *
8 ml / m²
* : Average ink consumption at @720 dpi – coverage of 67 %
UV durability—without lamination
3 years outdoor *
* : For heavy duty applications where mechanical stress is involved, lamination is required. Stabilisation is required prior to lamination.
ValueJet 2638X – Power Consumption
During Printing
< 1000 W
In Stand-by
160 W
Warming Up
≤ 2200 W (main) & ≤ 1850 W (heat)
Power Supply
AC 100-120 V / AC 200-240 – 60/50 Hz
ValueJet 2638X – Recommended Working Environment
Temperature
22 °C – 30 °C with Δt: max. 2 °C/h
Humidity
40 % – 60 % (no condensation) with ΔRH: max. 5 % RH/h
