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  1. Advice on Rasterlink 7 UV Strength Settings and Primer Usage with Mimaki 7151 Plus II

    Hey everyone, I’m currently using Rasterlink 7 with a Mimaki 7151 Plus II printer and LH-100 inks, Primer and Clear, and I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma when it comes to optimizing the UV strength settings and primer application. The manuals and Mimaki’s support haven’t been very helpful, as...
  2. Acrylic ink adhesion

    I have a JFX200-2351EX wirh LUS-150 inks (lus-100 clear). We primarily print on acrylic. Due to the variety of acrylics we print on, it is not practical to get digital acrylic. We also did not opt for a primer channel in favor of an extra white channel. I have the GL-1 Mimaki primer which seemed...
  3. EPSON V7000 UV ink adhesion problem on Plexiglas/PMMA/PERSPEX

    Hello, We have acquired a year ago an EPSON V700, mainly for having a more affordable price point that our standard plexi-face-mount process (gluing a fineart pigment print on 3mm acrylic front+3mm back) The EPSON is quite okay, but we have observed that the ink adhesion is quite not optimal on...
  4. Blistering From Paint Mask Removal

    Hey guys I could really use one help right now. I have done HDU signs before, I’m having some serious issues with paint blistering when removing paint mask l. I am in the process of finishing 2 6’x8’ signs. In the center of the signs there is a large crest that Im attempting to gold leaf but...
  5. Question JFX 200, problems with adhesion, formula changed for LH-100 CL

    We observed a change in adhesion in the last two month regarding extruded acrylics. We used to print 1% of LH-100 Clear Ink under our LUS-150 Color Inks as a primer and had really good results. After complaining for quite a time now one of the technicians told us that Mimaki changed something in...
  6. Need Help ink not sticking to acrylic?

    Hi i have a mimaki UJF3042 MK2 I'm having issues with the ink coming off when I'm printing onto acrylic blocks and getting orders sent back. when its first printed it seems pretty solid but im not scratching it enough to try to damage it, lots of the complaints are that the corners chip off. i...
  7. Mimaki JFX-200 LH-100 Ink cracking

    I own a Mimaki JFX-200 running LH-100 ink CMYK PR CL W. Printing exterior acrylic and pre coat white aluminum faces. Has anyone had the problem of this ink cracking with or without primer? The Distributor of this printer said that printing on these substrates with this ink set using primer or...
  8. Need Help primer for magnets digital printing

    I'm printing on magnet material with a JFX200 mimaki and get pretty good adhesion using Kolorcure primer, but when to go cut these magnets on our Colex cutter the ink slightly chips off of the edges. Are there any primers out there anyone uses that are really good or specifically for magnet...
  9. Discussion Mimaki's UV Flatbed Onboard Primer

    Looking for feedback from anyone running Mimaki's Onboard Primer System. In particular, I need to know the effectiveness of the primer on acrylics (all types) and ACM (aluminum composite materials). What are the strengths and weaknesses?
  10. Is clear ink and primer worth it?

    I'm thinking about updating my Mimaki JFX200 to have a clear ink channel as well as a primer channel. Any thoughts on this? Experiences? Is this a useful option to have or just a gimmick that won't ever get used?
  11. UV ink printing on corregated yard sign material

    I have a Mimaki JFX200 flatbed printer that uses UV ink. I'm having some trouble getting it to bond well printing on corrugated material like the material used for yard signs. I have 2 primers from Nazdar that I've tried that work great for most everything else, except it doesn't help bond to...
  12. Painting Acrylic Letters?

    Hello! We are painting some 1/4" acrylic sign blanks and letters. We were told to use a special latex acrylic paint and primer from Sherwin Williams. From what I remember, I always had used a oil base paint. Can anyone myth bust or recommend what to use with painting and priming acrylic letters...
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