13 June 2024

MUTOH wins 2024 EDP award“Direct to Shape Printer”
for its XpertJet 1462UF
MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.

MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, President:
Yasuhiko Isobe; hereafter referred to as "MUTOH"), a subsidiary of MUTOH
HOLDINGS CO., LTD. that develops, manufactures, and sells large-format inkjet and3D printers, is pleased to announce having received the European “EDP Award 2024” forits flatbed UV-LED printer XpertJet 1462UF that combines high image quality, highproductivity and handling a wide range of media.

The EDP Award is given annually by the European Digital Press Association (EDP), anorganization made up of European printing magazines, to the digital printing-related
products or technology that are ranked highest in each of the categories.
XpertJet 1462UF is a gantry-driven flatbed
UV-LED printer with a distinctive printing
table size of 1,420mm x 700mm.
Equipped with two newly developed 4-inch UVLED lamps and a staggered dual print head withseparated coloured and white/varnish inks, itachieves high-speed two-layer printing. The
highly rigid printer body, that has beendeveloped to maximize precision, and MUTOH'sunique aluminum rail structure ensure high ink
dot placement accuracy, enabling stable andhigh-quality printing.
With 4-section vacuum control table and media placement up to 150mm thick, this printercan flexibly handle a variety of three-dimensional objects and media sizes. Even if media orprinting tools are placed on the table, it is equipped with a mechanism that allows nozzle

checks in the area next to the table, as well as an automatic nozzle check function. It is
designed with the emphasis on ease of use for customers.
This model supports the use of the new UV ink “US61”. Which is free of CMR Category 1(1A, 1B)* and SVHC* substances, and is compatible with a wide range of materials, while
being considerate to the health of users and its environmental impact.
※ CMR meaning cancerogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic.

Category 1 is the category of substances classified as cancerogenic, mutagenic or reproduction toxic.
SVHC meaning Substances of Very High Concern.

The EDP Association's Technical Committee, which was in charge of the evaluation,commented that "MUTOH XpertJet 1462UF flatbed printer prints in 4 colours white andvarnish (C, M, Y, K, Wh, Va). With a table size of 1420mm x 700mm and height adjustment
up to 150mm, this printer is more versatile than usual in this category. The XpertJet1462UF
can print on objects up to 150 mm thick and has a 4-zone magnetic vacuum bed that cansupport weights of up to 50 kg/m². This makes the XPJ-1462 UF an attractive solution forscreen printers looking to expand into digital direct-to-object printing, as well as forindustrial printers looking for more versatility and colour".
Receiving this award is proof that MUTOH has been recognized on a higher level for its
hardware development technology and the added value that its innovative products bring tocustomers. MUTOH will continue to improve its technological development and provide
unique products that meet customer expectations and needs.
For more information on MUTOH’s XpertJet 1462UF please visit:https://www.mutoh.co.jp/en/products/xpj/xpj-1462uf/index.html

About the EDP（European Digital Press Association）
The European Digital Press (EDP) Association is an independent non-profit organizationthat represents digital printing companies and professionals across Europe. Founded in 2006
and headquartered in Austria, it serves as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing,and advocacy for publishers of trade magazines in the digital printing industry.
The EDP Association’s main purpose is to honor best-in-class innovations in digital printing,publishing and packaging. Each year the EDP Awards are presented at leading industry
events like FESPA or DRUPA. The EDP Association is a not-for-profit organization which
recognizes the latest innovations in the digital print industry. The EDP awards andnominations are attributed by a committee of consultants, editors, engineers and printing
industry professionals appointed by the European Digital Press Association (EDP).
For more information on the EDP please visit:www.edpawards.com
Inquiries:
MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD.
Product Marketing Department
E-mail: info.pm@mutoh.co.jp