Mimaki has announced the release of its 'much anticipated' white ink for the JV400-130LX and JV400-160LX latex printers. The 'vibrant and highly opaque' ink will allow display producers to create two-way viewed graphics on clear substrates, says exclusive UK and Ireland Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services.

The latest version of Mimaki's RasterLink RIP software will allow users to print three-layer output, with the white ink sandwiched between layers of colour to provide an opaque backing, which Hybrid says is ideal for window graphics and retail signage.

"Adding creative tools for our customers ensures they are able to generate new profit areas," says John de la Roche, national sales manager, Hybrid Services. "The Mimaki latex printer range already provides a broad creative capability, but the addition of the unique white ink means our customers can deliver exciting new products onto clear substrates with a vibrant colour yield."

White ink for the Mimaki JV400 series is available now through Hybrid's network of authorised Mimaki dealers.