TIGER CORP INSTALLS FIRST MUTOH 1462UF

Melbourne’s Tiger Corp has become Australia’s first user of the new Mutoh 1462UF flatbed printer, installed to improve the company’s competitiveness and production.

Tiger Corp was particularly looking for a Braille and wayfinding signage solution, and turned to Total Image Supplies, which had previously installed its smaller Mutoh XpertJet 661UF UV-LED flatbed device.

The company said that when Mutoh released its new XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED it could see it would be perfect for its growth plans, and ordered it immediately, becoming Australia’s first user of the technology.

Larry Sbisa, Tiger Corp director said, “As per the smaller Mutoh printer, we were attracted to the quality of its output but also the ease of operation. Also, the ability to print raised text was vital for our Braille tactile sign production.

“We had operated other machines for many years before discovering Mutoh, and it has proven to be an excellent choice. We have found Total Image Supplies and Mutoh Australia excellent to deal with, both are very responsive and knowledgeable,” said Sbisa, adding, “We are gradually moving into other markets such as retail, and medical. Without the new Mutoh 1462UF, we have been uncompetitive for quick-short-run retail signs, and expect to be able to secure more work in that space now that it is up and running, producing beautiful work.”

Located in the tiger territory of Richmond, Tiger Corp is a provider of a broad array of retail, business, building, construction and architectural signage solutions. With a 130-year history in Melbourne, Tiger Corp has always sought to be ahead of the curve and innovation, by investing in the latest and best technology available.

Tiger Corp invested in Mutoh XpertJet 661UF A2 UV-LED Flatbed Printer from Total Image Supplies a few years ago to focus on small format Braille tactile signs. The experience with this device was only positive and demand for higher productivity meant either considering a second machine or looking for a larger format more versatile solution.

When Mutoh announced the XpertJet 1462UF at FespaGlobal Print Expo, Munich earlier this year, it immediately caught Tiger Corp’s attention. Here was a UV-LED production printer, based on already successful technology, capable of printing at double the speed and up to 150mm in height on an extended print area of 1420mm x 700mm. Additionally, it featured white and varnish ink for printing specialty finishes, and full blockout on coloured and clear media.

Sbisa said, “As per the smaller Mutoh printer, we were attracted to the quality of its output but also the ease of operation. Also, the ability to print raised text was vital for our Braille Tactile sign production.”

Tyson Buechler, director of Total Image Supplies said, “The Mutoh 1462UF came to market at the perfect time, with many existing clients needing faster production speeds, larger bed size, all with the same reliability and features the Mutoh 661UF offered.

“With the 1462UF now featuring dual print heads, a larger bed, and the ability to print up to 150mm thickness in CMYK plus white and varnish, we have found the Mutoh 1462UF to be a hot-ticket item and in-demand printer for various markets, such as braille and tactile signage, bespoke and niche signage, promotional print, homeware and display.”

Immediately after being released the Mutoh XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED won the USA Pinnacle Product award in the UV / Latex Flatbed (under USD$70,000 category).