Mutoh ValueJet 1324X June 2015

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Digital Equipment Evaluation Report

Mutoh ValueJet 1324X June 2015

Description of MachineThe ValueJet 1324X is a 54” (1371 mm) printer with an optional SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer. The ValueJet 1324X accom-modates 220ml and 1,000ml cartridges (with the use of optional bulk ink adapters). The 1324X features improved paper feed ac-curacy, standard take-up system, and three individually controlled heaters for faster drying. Mutoh’s patented intelligent interweave print technology is standard. Also available on the 1324X is Drop-Master, which assures dot placement accuracy and eliminates the need for individual head adjustments per individual media type.

SpecificationsHeight: 48 in. (1219 mm)Width: 75 in. (1905 mm)Depth: 27 in. (686 mm)Weight (w/stand): 181 lbs. (82 kg)Country of Manufacture: Japan

Print Width/Print DimensionsMax Print Width: 53.6 in. (1361 mm)Max Print Length: Limited by roll lengthMax media roll weight 42 lbs. (19 kg)Roll outer diameter (maximum) 6 in. (152 mm)Max Media Thickness (for printing): 39 mil (1.0 mm)Media Core Sizes 3” and 2”

Number of Colors (in model reviewed)CMYK

Printing Resolutions/Modes360 dpi540 dpi720 dpi1080 dpi1440 dpi12 modes (resolutions and passes)

Operating Environment/ConnectivityAmbient temp.: 20° to 31° C (68° to 89° F)Max. humidity: 40-60%, non-condensingEthernet ready

Media Heating SystemPre-heater 30° to 50° C (86° to 122° F)Print heater 30° to 50° C (86° to 122° F)Post-heater 30° to 50° C (86° to 122° F)

Features• Take-up reel standard• Dropmaster (media height adjustment)• Automatic sheet off function• Color verify process control system• Intelligent Interweave• ValueJet Status Monitor (Smart phone app to monitor printer

status)

Activities for Standard Routine MaintenanceTest print/Nozzle check 1x a day 2 minutes (appx.)User cleaning 2x a week 5 minutes (appx.)

RIP Availability/CompatibilityMutoh Flexi Print SE is Mutoh’s OEM Version of PhotoPrint from SAinternational and is included with this printer. Flexi Print SE has Adobe® PostScript® 3 support. ICC Profile Creation is an add-on that can be purchased for this RIP software.

Ink Capacity and Cost (MSRP)220ml $69.991 liter* $259.99*Must purchase optional bulk ink adapter

Options and Cost (MSRP)• SpectroVue VM-10 $995.00• Optional Bulk Ink Adapter $449.00

Print HeadDrop-on demand, piezo print head180 nozzles per channel (8 channels)Replacement cost (out of warranty) Call Manufacturer

Power and Venting RequirementsPower is AC 100 to 120 V or AC 220 to 240 V / 20 AMP

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail PriceValueJet 1324X $14,995.00 (USD)



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Spot

CMYK

185C 300C 512C 375C 7548C 165C 102C 297C

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

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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0 HC HR SC R G B100 100 100100 100x3

Tucanna ColorWedge “Quick Check”

75 50 25 185C 287C 343C

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B

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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5

5 5 90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B

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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5

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Print Quality TestsThe SGIA test image was printed on the Mutoh ValueJet 1324X us-ing 3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Film IJ180 printed at 720x1440dpi. RGB input profile set to Adobe RGB (1998) and CMYK input profile set to GRACol2006_Coated1 using Mutoh’s FlexiPrint SE RIP. The Rendering intent was set to Relative Colorimetric. 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 evaluation 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 Mutoh ValueJet 1324X)#1 Pantone Spot Colors* ∆EPantone 185C 3.84Pantone 300C 7.30Pantone 512C 2.65Pantone 375C 5.55Pantone 7548C 4.03Pantone 165C 6.88Pantone 102C 2.78Pantone 297C 3.95*All spot colors above were measured from the SGIA test image printed by the Mutoh ValueJet 1324X 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 0.51; Magenta density of 0.56; and Yellow density of 0.55. Neutral gray was created by mixing 50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow. In the density measurements above, a neutral gray would typically 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 ml of ink 2.93 was used.

Spectral Evaluations (L*a*b* comparison)#3 Control Print Mutoh ValueJet 1324 PrintL*30.29 a*6.15 b*-47.98 L*30.68 a*7.07 b*-45.75#4 Control Print Mutoh ValueJet 1324 PrintL*51.95 a*65.71 b*34.51 L*50.33 a*61.29 b*37.01#5 Control Print Mutoh ValueJet 1324 PrintL*91.29 a*6.03 b*5.47 L*89.89 a*2.06 b*1.75#6 Control Print Mutoh ValueJet 1324 PrintL*71.73 a*22.60 b*34.87 L*71.76 a*19.24 b*37.92

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Gamut and Density2D Gamut Comparison with Adobe® RGB and Coated GRACol2006 (known industry specifications). Mutoh ValueJet 1324X Gamut built by printing the IT8.7-4 CMYK Random test chart on 3M™ Controltac™ IJ180 at 720x1440 dpi using Mu-toh’s Flexi Print SE RIP with the Rendering intent set to Relative Colorimetric. The paper white was measured at L*94.84, a*-1.31, b*-0.69. 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 represents almost no cast on the blue/yellow axis.

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 2.21Magenta 2.10Yellow 1.40Black 2.27

Print Speeds for Bi-Directional PrintingThe SGIA test image was run across the width of printer for an im-age size of 53.49” x 35.663” or 13.25 f².

Resolution pass/drop size time to print Speed in f²*360x360 dpi (1 pass) 1 min. 20 sec. 596 f²/hour720x1440 dpi (8 pass) 8 min. 35 sec. 93 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.

Single line from 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 63”) 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 0.46100% Magenta patch ∆E averaged 0.23100% Yellow patch ∆E averaged 0.11

Less than 2 is excellent and these are less than 1.

Adobe RGB(1998)

Mutoh ValueJet 1324Xno color management

Mutoh ValueJet 1324Xw/color management

Coated GRACol 2006(black line)

100 100 25 100 10 90 5 75 P 50 100 5 75 10 50 5 90 90 25 75 SC 50 75 25 HR 10 90 5 CMY100 H MY HC CY 25 CM 10 S 50RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip - 1.0 - www.tucanna.com



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Service/Warranty PackageThe ValueJet 1324X comes with a two-year on-site limited war-ranty.

Training and SupportMutoh has strategic partnerships that offer a variety of seminars and classes in its five Learning Centers nationwide. These Learn-ing Centers are open to the public and frequently host training seminars for RIP software partners, car wrap seminars, and indi-vidual training on how to operate and optimize Mutoh printers and demonstrate their Smart Printing Technologies. Please check out the Learning Center closest to you at http://www.mutoh.com/ dealers/mutoh-sales-offices/. Technical service classes are of-fered at Mutoh headquarters in Phoenix, AZ for our Authorized Dealer partners. Mutoh’s Customer Care Center, located in Phoenix, and vast network of Dealer support staff ensure prompt service to all of their customers. Customers also have access to media profiles, firmware, manuals, and other technical information at http://www.mutoh.com/support/.

For More Information:Mutoh America2602 S. 47th St., Suite 102Phoenix, AZ 85034

SGIA10015 Main StreetFairfax, VA 22031 [email protected]

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 Spectrophoto-meter, 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.

If you have questions about this report or any of the data, please e-mail [email protected] and reference Mutoh ValueJet 1324X in the subject line.

Prices listed in this report are subject to change.

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Mutoh ValueJet 1324X June 2015