PHOENIX–Wokingham, UK – Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading independent provider of testing services and analytical information to the document imaging industry, today announced that the Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro has claimed a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Wide Format Pick Award for Outstanding Entry-Level CMYK Eco-Solvent/Latex 54"/64" Printer. BLI Wide Format Picks acknowledge the products that gave the best performances in field testing over the previous year.

“The Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro stands out in a highly competitive market, raising the bar in several areas of our rigorous test program,” said David Sweetnam, Keypoint Intelligence’s Director of EMEA/Asia Research & Lab Services. “The output quality was a standout feature of the device, with a larger colour gamut than many tested devices that offer additional inks to expand the gamut even more. This aided in its ability to match our 15 challenging corporate logo spot colours, with the average being below the visible threshold of DeltaE 4.0. Our halftone image suite was also well handled—in fact, skin tones achieved our highest rating of Excellent.”

Martin Soane, Keypoint Intelligence’s European Lab Manager, added, “Output speed and operator efficiency has also been elevated. The automated paper feed adjustment and bi-directional control, an automated nozzle checking unit coupled to Mutoh’s nozzle area select technology, as well as high-yield ink supplies that can be quickly changed, and improved printhead and pressure control to accommodate challenging media all allow the operator to save valuable time throughout the day as well as keep the device printing.”

“We are extremely proud to have our XpertJet 1641SR Pro printer recognized with a BLI Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence,” said Mitsuo Takatsu, Mutoh Europe’s Managing Director. “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.”

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