Tunbridge Wells based printer Signal UK has purchased a Mutoh ValueJet 1324 wide format inkjet and Kona Cutter from Colourgen reseller, PSW Paper & Print.

Signal UK offers a full in-house design to print facility including screen and textile printing, large format digital and litho printing, vehicle wraps, promotional items, signage and more.

Director Gary Rose said: ‘We are primarily a trade printer and our objective is to do as much as we possibly can inhouse. We first moved into large format digital printing when we purchased a Mutoh ValueJet 1604 around four years ago. This printer was very reliable and has served us well, but after seeing the latest technology at Sign UK earlier in the year, we decided it was time for a new one.’

Mr Rose and his fellow director Paul Chapman, looked at several options for their new printer. ‘This was a big decision for us and we looked at a number of printers, Mr Chapman said. ‘We were quite interested in the latex technology, particularly as it appeared to offer faster production because the output doesn’t need to gas out and so dries faster than eco solvent. However, in comparison to the ValueJet 1324, this advantage was very easy to offset by more efficient production planning. In addition, the Mutoh offers excellent quality, reliability and cost – both initial outlay and cost of ownership.’

He continued: ‘We decided a 1.3 metre machine was enough for the type of work we mainly do and we still have the 1.6 metre Mutoh for larger jobs. We have already used the combination of the ValueJet and the Kona cutter to deliver some cut vinyl products for customers and the colour accuracy and speed of production is fantastic.

We are really pleased with the Mutoh, it does exactly what it is supposed to very well indeed. We have also been very pleased so far with the level of support, service and responsiveness we have received from both Colourgen and PSW.’

The Mutoh ValueJet 1324 eco-solvent printer has a media width of 1371.5 mm. The use of Eco_sol ink makes it easy to use without daily cleaning. Typical production speeds are up to 14 m² per hour on banner and soft signage textiles and up to 7 m2 per hour on uncoated vinyl.

The Mutoh Kona 55′ is a stand-alone cutting plotter for kiss-cutting lettering, contour cutting stickers and cut-through for sign applications.

Contact: www.colourgen.com and www.psw.co.uk