Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. will release its newly developed aqueous pigment ink AP50 for sign graphics applications. This ink will be equipped in Mimaki’s high-speed sublimation transfer inkjet printer, the Tiger600-1800TS, with sales commencing in February 2026.

This will provide a print system capable of consistently producing high-quality, vivid graphics for volume production of short-term posters, POP displays, and similar applications.

The Tiger600-1800TS”is a sublimation transfer inkjet printer that combines Mimaki’s proprietary image processing technology with a high-speed drive print head to achieve both high productivity and high image quality, earning high praise for textile printing applications. To bring its key feature—high-speed, beautiful expression—to the poster and POP graphic printing market, it now supports the newly developed aqueous pigment ink AP50.

The newly developed AP50 ink is designed to maximize the performance of the high-speed, high-quality Tiger600-1800TS printer. It delivers vivid color reproduction and features excellent drying properties for sharp, smudge-resistant images. With its high saturation in the red spectrum, it is particularly suited for applications requiring high visibility and impact, such as campaign visuals and food posters.

Furthermore, its large-capacity ink tanks holding 10kg each of CMYK ink enable long-run operation while reducing ink costs per print. In addition, the Ink Save Function included in the standard RIP software optimizes ink consumption based on application, allowing for more cost-effective output of large volumes of posters and POP displays.

The AP50, primarily composed of water, is scheduled to obtain GREENGUARD Gold certification before the launch of this product, contributing to the creation of a safe and comfortable production environment.