Mutoh America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced its new ValueJet 1617H. Featuring a half inch print height and white ink printing capability, the 1617H is the most affordable hybrid printer on the market.
Available for shipment in May, the ValueCut 1617H is priced at $49,995 msrp.
The ValueJet 1617H uses MP Ink, a UV alternative bio-based ink to create high quality prints on both rigid and roll substrates.
With multiple substrate printing capabilities, the 1617H is the ideal choice for print shops. Create trade show graphics, POP displays, vehicle wraps, packaging prototypes, promotional products and indoor and outdoor signage.
Smart Printing features include:
1. Intelligent Interweave (i2) print technique – virtually eliminating banding
2. ValueJet Status Monitor (VSM) – monitor your printer settings with this smart phone app
3. SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer (optional) – on board spectrophotometer for easy profile making
4.ColorVerify and ColorVerify Pro (optional) – a simple way to implement process control into your workflow
The ValueJet 1617H was first showcased at the SGIA Expo in 2013. Mutoh will announce the official launch of the printer at the International Sign Expo in Las Vegas from April 4 through 6, 2013.

About Mutoh Mutoh Industries, Ltd. founded in 1952 in Tokyo, celebrates 60 years of business beginning as a manufacturer and distributer of mechanical drafting products. Since then, ISO 9000-certified Mutoh Industries, Ltd. & has become the world’s foremost manufacturer of large format piezoelectric printers. In April, 2007, Mutoh Holdings Co, Ltd was established as a holding company of affiliates including Mutoh Industries, Ltd. Mutoh has engineering, manufacturing and distribution centers in Japan, Belgium, Germany, Singapore, Australia, China and Phoenix, Arizona.