Description of MachineThe CJV150-130 is a 54 inch large-format digital integrated cut and print device (other models include the 32”, 43”, and 63”). The CJV150 uses piezo technology print heads and can be set up either with the SS21 eco-solvent inks or the Sb53 dye-sublimation inks (the model reviewed had the SS21 Eco-solvent inks). The CJV150 utilizes variable drop printing, a Nozzle Check Unit (NCU) and a Nozzle Recovery System (NRS). The CJV150 has continuous registration mark detection, over-cut and corner-cut functions and the ability to pre-cut before printing.
SpecificationsHeight: 55 in. (1392 mm)Width: 99 in. (2525 mm)Depth: 28 in. (700 mm)Weight (w/stand): 346 lbs. (157 kg)Country of Manufacture: Japan
Print Width/Print DimensionsMax Print Width: 53.5 in. (1361 mm)Max Print Length: Limited by roll lengthMax media roll weight 88 lbs. (40 kg)Roll outer diameter (maximum) 8.3 in. (210 mm)Max Media Thickness (for printing): 39 mil (1.0 mm)Media Core Sizes 3” and 2”
Number of Colors (in model reviewed)CMYKlclmW*lc = light cyanlm = light magentaW = white ink
Operating EnvironmentAmbient temp.: 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F)Max. humidity: 35-65%, non-condensingUSB 2.0 Interface
Media Heating System (info not verified by manufacturer)Print heater 30° to 45° C (86° to 112° F)Dryer 30° to 50° C (86° to 122° F)
Features• Metallic (silver) ink available• Mimaki Circulation Technology (only for white/silver ink)• Orange and Light Black Ink available with SS21 ink set
Activities for Standard Routine MaintenanceTest print/Nozzle check 1x a week 2 minutes (appx.)User cleaning 2x a month 5 minutes (appx.)
RIP Availability/CompatibilityMimaki™ RasterLink 6 RIP with continuous print and cut, simulta-neous white layer printing, nesting, 16-bit rendering, and an intui-tive and user-friendly interface.
Ink Capacity and Cost (MSRP)SS21 and ES3 440 ml cartridges $ not providedSb53 Dye Sub ink 440 ml cartridges $ not provided
Options and Cost (MSRP)• Mimaki bulk ink system $ not provided
Print HeadDX 7 Gold-plated Print Head (1 print head)180 nozzles per channel (8 channels)Replacement cost (out of warranty) $ not provided
Power and Venting RequirementsPower is AC 100 to 120 V or AC 220 to 240 VPower consumption during operation 1440W x2 or less (100 V)
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail PriceCJV150-130 $ not provided
Neutral gray (50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow)100% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100%Yellow, and 100% BlackAlso used for Cross Hatch Adhesion test with UV inks
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Print Quality TestsThe SGIA test image was printed on the Mimaki™ CJV150-130 us-ing 3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Film IJ180 printed at 720x1440dpi. RGB input profile set to sRGB and CMYK input profile set to WideMimaki using Mimaki’s™ RasterLink 6 RIP. The Render-ing intent was set to Perceptual. An SGIA control print using an Epson 7800 with semi-matte proofing media and validated with Color*Metrix ProofPass software was used for the spectral evalua-tion comparisons -- measurements are taken in the areas that are designated with the circled numbers and compared in the column at the right.
Objective measurements (taken from Mimaki™ CJV150-130)#1 Pantone Spot Colors* ∆EPantone 185C 11.10Pantone 300C 7.09Pantone 512C 9.78Pantone 375C 12.08Pantone 7548C 9.74Pantone 165C 17.18Pantone 102C 8.27Pantone 297C 10.55*All spot colors above were measured from the SGIA test image printed by the Mimaki™ CJ150-130 and using an X-Rite Exact with
the following measurement conditions: D50/2°, CIE ∆E 2000, and M1. The paper was measured before all measurements were taken (see paper values in the section under Gamut and Density).
#2 Neutral Gray DensityCyan density of 0.65; Magenta density of 0.66; and Yellow density of 0.65. Neutral gray was created by mixing 50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow. In the density measurements above, a neutral gray would measure CMY at 0.52, if a color above is off by more than 0.02 from the 0.52 you may be able to see a color cast.
Ink UsageThe SGIA test image was printed and the RIP reported a total of 5.94 cc of ink was used.
Gamut and Density2D Gamut Comparison with Adobe® RGB and Coated GRACol2006 (known industry standards). Mimaki™ CJ150-130 Gamut built by printing the IT8.7-4 CMYK Random test chart on 3M™ Controltac™ IJ180 at 720x1440 dpi using Mimaki’s Raster-Link 6 RIP with the Rendering intent set to Perceptual. The paper white was measured at L*91.43, a*-0.85, b*-2.54. For reference purposes The L* value represents a white value in darkness and lightness. The higher the number, the whiter the paper. The a* value represents almost no cast on the green/red axis, and the b* value of -2.54 indicates a slight blue cast.
The color managed gamut shows how this model printer ships to the end-user with the RIP software and color management settings determined by the manufacturer and described above.
The second gamut image is with color management turned off to show the overall gamut available with this printer.
For density readings, the initial ink limiting chart was measured to test the overall density available before any color management. The density readings are: Cyan 2.41Magenta 2.11Yellow 1.26Black 2.85
Print Speeds for Bi-Directional PrintingThe SGIA test image was run across the width of printer for an im-age size of 50” x 33” or 11.5 f².
Resolution pass/drop size time to print Speed in f²*540x360 dpi (6 pass) 5 min. 57 sec. 116 f²/hour720x720 dpi (10 pass) 10 min. 25 sec. 66 f²/hour720x1440 dpi (24 pass) 24 min. 51 sec. 28 f²/hour*square feet per hour
Visual Evaluation of 6 pt. typeThis image is from a 10x digital microscope. The test results are from an individual printer that has been calibrated as directed by the manufacturer and run by an expert operator. The images are 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Magenta background (Blue), 6 pt. Cyan type on a Magenta and Yellow background (Red), 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Yellow background (Green), and finally a knock-out from Pantone Process black ink.
Print Registration Mark shown CMYK on white background and then the Bas Relief dot structure using the 20x digital microscope.
Print Repeatibility and UniformityA Tucanna Color Wedge RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip 1.0 was printed across the width of the print area (in this case over 53”) and multiple LAB readings are taken at the right, center, and far left to compute ∆E values across the width of the print area.
The 100% Magenta, 100% Cyan, and 100% Yellow were used for this calculation and the ∆E across the width is shown below. Eight (8) measurements were taken to show any difference across sheet.100% Cyan patch ∆E averaged 0.63100% Magenta patch ∆E averaged 0.86100% Yellow patch ∆E averaged 0.88
Less than 2 is excellent, and until you reach a ∆E of 4 it’s not likely you would see a color shift.
L* change with White ink (showing white ink opacity)Black substrate reading L*8.95Black substrate with white ink L*75.42White substrate reading L*91.43White substrate with white ink L*88.05
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Digital Equipment Evaluation Reports are produced by the Spe-cialty Graphic Imaging Association in order to provide an objective comparison tool for companies utilizing wide-format digital imaging equipment. Equipment is evaluated in controlled conditions using a qualified operator and a representative of SGIA, who works as an objective observer and recorder of findings.
A special thanks to X-rite for providing the i1 Pro2 Spectrophotom-eter, and the Exact Spectrophotometer for taking the necessary measurements in these evaluations. Also thank you to Tucanna software for their RapidCheck® software and the Tucanna Color Wedge for the Repeatibility test and to Color*Metrix for the use of ProofPass verification software, which was used to validate the Epson 7800 reference print.
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