Is the UJF-3042MkII e worth it for a small promo shop?

If most of your work is small custom items on wood, acrylic, metal or glass, it can pay off by removing outsourcing. If you need large flat panels or high volume, its 11.8 x 16.5 in area and 26.7 sq ft/hr speed will hold you back.

What is the difference between the MkII and MkII-EX versions?

The MkII has three piezo print heads; the MkII-EX has four. More heads generally means faster throughput or extra ink channels, so choose the EX if speed or ink configuration matters to you.

What can it print on?

Wood, acrylic, PVC, metal, glass, leather and laminates, plus other rigid and semi-rigid media up to 6.02 in thick and 11 lbs. It is built for objects, not roll media.

What comes in the box?

The printer and RasterLink7 RIP software. Inks, media and any jigs or fixtures for holding objects are separate purchases.

How much space and power does it need?

It weighs 297.6 lbs, so plan a sturdy bench, and it draws up to 1,000W at 100V on single-phase AC100-240V. Ethernet 1000BASE-T or USB 2.0 connects it to your RIP workstation.

When is the best time to buy?

Watch for trade-show and end-of-quarter promotions from sign-equipment dealers, which often bundle ink or installation. Compare quotes across dealers, since pricing on this class of printer is usually quoted rather than listed.

Mimaki UJF-3042MkII e

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$36,088.02at SignWarehouse, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Mimaki UJF-3042MkII e

The Mimaki UJF-3042MkII e is a desktop UV-LED flatbed printer that prints directly onto objects up to 6.02 in thick, with an 11.8 x 16.5 in print area and 1200 x 1200 dpi maximum resolution. It uses LH-100, LUS-120 and LUS-150 UV inks on wood, acrylic, PVC, metal, glass, leather and laminates, and ships with RasterLink7 RIP software. It is a production tool for promo items and awards, not a home printer: it weighs 297.6 lbs and draws up to 1,000W at 100V. Print speed is modest at about 26.7 sq ft/hr, so it suits short runs and one-offs rather than volume work.

Best forSign and promo shops printing on blanks and awardsPersonalization businesses doing short runs on wood, acrylic and metal