The direct disperse inks are water-based and have no harmful VOC content.
UV-resistance is claimed to offer one-year's outdoor durability, and the inks are also water and perspiration resistant.
Like dye sublimation, the direct disperse inks need to be heat fixed, which can be done using a pressure free heater or a calendar.
The inks are available in one-litre bottles and are compatible with Mutoh's BIS high-volume ink delivery system. Mutoh printers that can use the new inks include the Viper, Viper Extreme and Viper TX Extreme.
Mutoh is distributed locally by Sydney-based Omnitech Graphics.
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