The MTuTech MT-UV2513 is a high-productivity large-format UV hybrid flatbed printer designed for both rigid and flexible media, including custom promotional items. It features a spacious print area of 2500mm by 1300mm and can handle media up to 250mm thick. The printer uses Ricoh Gen5 or Gen6 industrial printheads and supports an 8-colour ink configuration with CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, white, varnish, and primer inks to deliver vibrant, high-quality prints.
A standout feature of the MT-UV2513 is its advanced visual positioning technology, which allows precise identification and alignment of small or irregular products, eliminating the need for positioning fixtures. This improves print accuracy and production efficiency, especially for printing small promotional items like USB drives, bottle caps, phone cases, keychains, and more.
Other notable features include a powerful vacuum zone to secure media firmly in place, an automatic thickness sensor for printhead height adjustment, anti-collision sensors to protect the printheads, and a white ink circulation system to maintain consistent ink quality. The printer delivers print speeds up to 80 square meters per hour and uses UV LED curing for instant drying, suitable for a wide variety of materials including wood, acrylic, metal, glass, ceramics, PVC, leather, and canvas.
This versatile machine is ideal for signage, promotional products, packaging, and industrial applications, combining high productivity, exceptional image quality, and labour-saving intelligent features into one large-format UV printing solution.
The MTU Tech large format flatbed UV printer MT-UV2513 is the ultimate game-changer for signage, promotional products, packaging, industrial printing, and more. It features an 8 by 4-foot wide format and prints directly onto media up to 250 millimetres thick using premium UV ink. Equipped with the latest generation Ricoh Gen 5 or Ricoh Gen 6 printheads, it delivers superior print quality. These printheads produce high-resolution, high-quality images thanks to their piezoelectric and variable dot technologies.
The printer also features visual positioning technology for precise printing.
In the printing industry, precision and quality are non-negotiable. Visual Positioning UV Printers have transformed production standards, delivering exceptionally accurate and reliable results. Using advanced visual positioning technology, these machines ensure every print is perfectly placed on the material — reducing errors, improving efficiency, and saving valuable time.
Pinpoint Accuracy: Visual positioning ensures perfect alignment for every print, even if the material is slightly misaligned.
Greater Efficiency: Fewer manual adjustments and reduced reprints mean faster turnaround times and lower production costs.
Broad Material Compatibility: Prints on plastics, metals, glass, wood, textiles, and more — ideal for multiple industries.
Environmentally Friendly: UV printing emits fewer VOCs (volatile organic compounds) than traditional methods, making it a more sustainable choice for businesses.
Durable Prints: UV inks are highly resistant to scratching, fading, and weathering, ensuring prints remain vibrant and intact even in demanding conditions.
The Ricoh Gen5 is an industrial-grade printhead renowned for its combination of speed, reliability, and ink versatility. It features 1,280 nozzles with variable drop size technology (7–21pl) for true greyscale imaging and smooth colour transitions. With a maximum operating frequency of 30kHz, it delivers stable print quality at high speeds and is compatible with UV, solvent, and aqueous inks. The Gen5 is widely adopted in large-format and UV printing due to its robust construction and broad ink compatibility.
The Ricoh Gen6 represents the next evolution, offering even finer detail and increased productivity. Key advancements include:
Higher Precision: Minimum droplet size reduced to 5pl for sharper, more detailed printing and smoother gradients.
Faster Speeds: A boosted firing frequency of up to 50kHz (compared to 30kHz in Gen5), enabling faster and more efficient printing—ideal for high-volume production settings.
Improved Maintenance and Structure: Gen6 has a more modular design, with separate printhead and data cables, making servicing easier and reducing maintenance costs.
Greater Ink Compatibility: Suits UV, solvent, and water-based inks, with improved tolerance for a variety of applications.
Increased Lifespan: Enhanced durability and longer service life, especially for aqueous ink printing
Signage and Advertising: Accurate printing on large banners, signs, and billboards.
Packaging: Custom-printed packaging materials with precise positioning.
Promotional Products: Personalised items such as branded merchandise and gifts.
Industrial Printing: Printing on irregular surfaces or three-dimensional objects.
