MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Announcement: Discontinuation of SPC-0370 and Sb51 Inks

Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. announces that sublimation transfer inks SPC-0370 and Sb51 will be discontinued due to the restructuring of the material supplier, which resulted in their withdrawal from the ink business. Sales of the aforementioned inks will be terminated once stocks are sold out and other sublimation inks will be offered, including the new Sb53 ink, which features high density and low vapor emission at a more competitive price.

1. Discontinued Ink

Sublimation transfer ink SPC-0370 (C/M/Y/K/LC/LM)
Sublimation transfer ink Sb51 (BL/M/Y/K/LBL/LM)

2. Estimated out-of-stock date

The end of May to the middle of June, 2012

3. Alternative ink products

Product name		Colors(*1)
Sb52 (Sublimation transfer ink)	440ml cartridge	BL / M / Y / NK / NRK / LBL / LM / BB / LBB
	2L aluminum pack(*2)	BL / M / Y / NK / NRK / LBL / LM / BB / LBB
Sb53 (Sublimation transfer ink)	440ml cartridge	BL / M / Y / K / LBL / LM
	2L aluminum pack(*2)	BL / M / Y / K / LBL / LM

*1　BL：Blue, M：Magenta, Y：Yellow, K：Black, NK: Normal black, NRK, Normal reddish black
LBL: Light blue, LM：Light magenta, BB: Brilliant blue, LBB: Light brilliant blue
*2　An optional MBIS (Mimaki Bulk Ink System) is required for using 2L aluminum ink package.

- Depending on the printer type, some products or colors might not be compatible.
- Color differences may occur depending on the printed materials, such as polyester or transfer paper, and other print conditions.

Global sales promotion department
Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.,
Tel: +81-(0)268-64-2281, Fax: +81 (0)268-64-2285