31 Jan 2024

Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro wins BLI Pick Award

Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro wins BLI Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence.

Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, is proud to announce that it is being honoured with a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Pick Award for Outstanding Entry-Level CMYK Eco-Solvent/Latex 54”/64” Printer from Keypoint Intelligence.

“The Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro is a great choice in the entry-level, eco-solvent/latex CMYK space,” said David Sweetnam, Keypoint Intelligence’s Director of EMEA/Asia Research & Lab Services. “A class-leading colour gamut size, impressive halftone image reproduction, and accurate spot colour matching are just part of the story. Add in fast print times and a wealth of user efficiency improvements, and it’s clear that this device is a perfect fit for sign makers and print service providers.”

BLI Pick Awards are reserved only for products that have undergone a rigorous testing process and deemed ‘best in class’ by experienced analysts. Particular product features highlighted under the award for the XpertJet 1641SR Pro are:

  • Fastest print speeds for an entry-level CMYK device to date.
  • Largest colour gamut across all entry-level CMYK devices tested.
  • Excellent rating for skin halftone reproduction.
  • Excellent automated procedures for media setup, alignment and media length tracking reduces user setup times.
  • Auto nozzle blockage checking and nozzle area select system minimises risks during unattended printing periods.

Commenting on receiving the award, Mr. Takatsu, Managing Director of Mutoh EMEA said, “We are extremely proud to have our XpertJet 1641SR Pro printer recognized with a BLI Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence. We never compromise on quality and we have always put high print quality, productivity, and reliability at the top of our priorities list. To us, this award is a clear recognition of the true innovation that is under the bonnet of our XpertJet Pro printer line, which we released in Q1 of 2022. And since attribution of this award is based on intensive independent apples-to-apples testing, it offers true added value to print providers looking to invest in future-proof digital print equipment.”