Case Study

Challenges
Improvements
The COVID-19 made it imperative to develop new sales channels.
Purchased sublimation transfer printers, UV printers, laminators, cutting plotters, etc., and launched an in-house manufacturing and sales business specializing in sports-related goods to meet detailed needs.
Collaboration
Efforts of Mimaki
Artist Yumie Shirai, Chikuma City Art Machikado Gallery
We cooperated with the printing of fabric and outdoor soft signage for the venue's spatial presentation.
Product used
Challenges
Improvements
Delivery within 3 days required even for large orders. Until now, several different printers had been used to handle large orders, but there was no room for production capacity.
The investment of the Tiger600 has tripled daily production, enabling the company to accept orders for three to four time the previous volume. In addition, orders for one-of-a-kind banners can be printed immediately for quick delivery.
Product installed
Collaboration
Efforts of Mimaki
Photographer: Kodo Chijiiwa
We have conducted printouts of the exhibition works using "JV330-160" and "TS330-1600".
Product used
Challenges
Improvements
Want to print on cotton towels with inkjet, but have high hurdles such as installation of pre- and post-printing equipment, use of water, etc.
Started printing on pile polyester towels with the introduction of a dye sublimation transfer printer. After installing the TS330-1600, production efficiency and print quality improved, and the company is satisfied with the results.
Product installed
Challenges
Improvements
Since the company's main clientele is private customers, they were looking for machines that could work efficiently to handle high-mix, small-lot production.
The company introduced the "TS100-1600" sublimation transfer printer and the "CJV300-160 Plus" print & cut machine. In addition to stable operation, the ID cut function of the print & cut machine has improved work efficiency.
Product installed
Challenges
Improvements
Responding to the diverse needs for broad-width digital printing exceeding 3 meters in width, the introduction of new equipment was absolutely necessary to achieve further success in business.
It is stimulating previously hidden demands within the advertisement and signage industry, leading to expansion of market share. Furthermore, we managed to grasp the opportunity to lead the curtain/table-cloth sector with the innovative broad-width digital printing technology.
Product installed
Challenges
Improvements
Replacement was urgently required for the sublimation transfer printer JV4-180 upon termination of the maintenance/support term for the product.
High-speed printing capability accomplishing a maximum production speed of 115 sqm per hour enhanced productivity while declining the running cost. Additional fluorescent ink compatibility broadened the range of options offered to our customers.
Challenges
Improvements
The limit of print width sometimes forced us to print in an inefficient way. Inefficient imposition caused waste of materials and raised cost challenges.
Now, print width of 3.2m enables us to print large signage at one time now, including the finishing width for post print processing. Faster printing generated some cushion on the delivery schedule.
Challenges
Improvements
We wanted to introduce to our studio a textile printer that allows to express envisioned ideas more easily than honzome-dyeing, silk screen and digital textile printing.
With the user-friendly sublimation transfer, we gained the ability to visualize free imaginations directly on textiles, being free from design limitations. We can print it on site and immediately start sewing, which is convenient for workshop and well-received by beginners.

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