Mimaki Wide Format Printers: Complete History & All Models
Every Mimaki wide format printer — JV solvent, CJV print-and-cut, TS sublimation, Tiger textile, UJF UV flatbed, and the complete model history. Japan's most versatile wide format range and India guide.
Mimaki Engineering was founded in 1975 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan — the same region known for precision manufacturing. Mimaki's range covers more substrate types and ink technologies than any single competitor: solvent, eco-solvent, UV, sublimation, and resin inks for substrates from vinyl and paper to textiles, ceramics, glass, and 3D objects. In India, Mimaki is particularly strong in the sublimation textile and dye-sublimation sectors — the TS series is widely used in India's garment and soft signage printing market.
| Model | Years | Width | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV33 / JV5 | 2006 – 2015 | 54" / 64" | Early Mimaki eco-solvent. Established Mimaki in India's signage market. Used RF-640 equivalent for outdoor banners, vehicle graphics. | Discontinued |
| JV150 / JV150-160 ★★★ India signage standard | 2014 – present | 54" / 64" | The most widely installed Mimaki in India. Outdoor signage, vehicle wraps, retail display, exhibition banners. Competitive pricing versus Roland RF-640 and HP Latex 365. New JV150: ₹5–10 lakh. Official ↗ | Current |
| JV300 / JV300 Plus ★★ Premium India signage | 2016 – present | 54" / 64" | Premium eco-solvent — higher quality, faster speed, 8 colour (CMYK + light set) for photo-realistic output. Used by India's higher-end signage shops and photo print labs. Official ↗ | Current |
| Model | Width | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJV150 / CJV300 Series ★★ India labels & stickers | 54" / 64" | Print and cut in one pass — sticker labels, vehicle decals, apparel tags, signage with contour cut. Used by India's label converters, sticker producers, and garment brand tag printers. Official ↗ | Current |
Dye-sublimation printing transfers ink to polyester fabric using heat — the ink converts from solid to gas and bonds permanently with the polyester fibres. The result: vibrant, wash-fast colour on fabric with no hand (the fabric feels like normal fabric, not printed material). Applications in India: soft signage (fabric banners, exhibition backdrops, retail displays), sportswear and activewear customisation, home décor (cushion covers, curtains, bed linen), and fashion sampling. India's growing events sector, e-commerce customisation market, and sports team apparel market are all driving demand for dye-sublimation printers. Mimaki TS series and Tiger are the preferred choice for production sublimation in India.
| Model | Width | Speed | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS100-1600 / TS55-1800 ★★★ India textile standard | 64" / 74" | Up to 105 sqm/hr | The production sublimation press for India's garment, home décor, and soft signage sector. Used by Indian sportswear manufacturers, fabric printing bureaus, and soft signage producers. Print on sublimation paper, then heat press transfer to polyester fabric. Official TS100 ↗ | Current |
| Tiger-1800B ★★ Production textile India | 74" (1800mm) | Up to 385 sqm/hr | High-production sublimation for fabric printing factories. India's largest textile printing operations use the Tiger-1800B for production-scale output. Used by home furnishing manufacturers and large-scale sportswear suppliers. Official Tiger ↗ | Current |
| Model | Max Size | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJF-3042 / UJF-6042 / UJF-7151 ★★ India gifting & décor | 30×42cm / 60×42cm / 71×51cm | Direct UV printing on rigid objects — phone cases, tiles, wood, leather, metal, glass, acrylic. Very popular in India's gifting and personalisation sector. Used by thousands of Indian gift shops, corporate gift suppliers, and interior décor businesses. Competing with Roland DG VersaUV LEF2. Official UJF ↗ | Current |
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Inks and media: Mimaki inks (SS21, ES3, SB54 sublimation) available through Mimaki India and authorised distributors. Third-party compatible inks available from Indian suppliers at lower cost — check compatibility with your specific model before using.
| Feature | JV150 (eco-solvent) | JV300 Plus (eco-solvent) | CJV300 (print+cut) | TS100-1600 (sublimation) | Tiger-1800B (production sub) | UJF-6042 (UV flatbed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Eco-solvent | Eco-solvent 8-colour | Eco-solvent print+cut | Dye-sublimation | Dye-sublimation high speed | UV flatbed |
| Max width | 64 inch | 64 inch | 64 inch | 64 inch | 74 inch | 60×42cm bed |
| Speed | Up to 30sqm/hr | Up to 50sqm/hr | Up to 30sqm/hr | 105sqm/hr | 385sqm/hr | Direct object |
| Substrate | Vinyl/banner | Vinyl/banner high quality | Vinyl/banner + cut | Sublimation paper → polyester | Sublimation paper → polyester | Rigid objects up to 152mm tall |
| India price new | ₹5–10L | ₹8–15L | ₹6–12L | ₹7–13L | ₹20–40L | ₹6–12L |
| Best India use | Outdoor banners signage | Premium outdoor high quality | Stickers labels contour cut | Garment soft signage | Production textile printing | Gift items ceramic tiles |