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UPGRADE INFORMATION

Ver.2.18

Release date: July 1, 2024

Updating to RasterLink6Plus ver.2.18

This version of software is available in the following method;
- Mimaki website: Please clickhere to download the update installer from MIMAKI website.

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 There are cases where valid pixel plate generation cannot be done with RGB images. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0

Ver.2.17

Release date: December 28, 2023

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When multiple jobs are arranged and printed, they may be printed at unintended rotational angles. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0

Ver.2.16

Release date: February 20, 2023

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 Abnormal printing data sends, when "Cutline" and "Special Color Size Correction" are combined. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
Target printers:
Any printers supporting Special Color Composition.
2 Color data of composited with Special Color job does not print, when the RIP process is canceled or stopped by error. RasterLink6 Ver.1.3.2
Target printers:
Any printers supporting Special Color Composition.
3 Shows "Cutline" title with inappropriately position, at [General Print]-[Favorite]. RasterLink6 Ver.4.6

Ver.2.15.1

Release date: September 16, 2022

Fixed bug

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 Gloss effects does not work enough. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.15
Target printers:
UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII
Target color:
4Color+SP

Ver.2.15

Release date: September 1, 2022

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 Incomplete curing will occur. RasterLink6 Ver.5.1
Target printers:
UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII
Target color:
6Color+SP
2 Gloss effects does not work enough. RasterLink6 Ver.5.1
Target printers:
UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII
Target color:
6Color+SP
3 RasterLink window will freeze, after changes [Printing page range] to other than "All". RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
4 "This Print Condition is different from the selected job" message shown when composites jobs, even though these conditions are completely same. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
5 Only one of "White" will show checked at [Mono Color] dialog when re-open the dialog after checked two of "White". But correctly prints as mono-colored with two of White. This is a bug only on the UI. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.1
Target printer:
JFX200EX(CMYKWWWW)
6 When [Print bottom clear liquid] of Clear(Glossy) job is enabled, the consumption of "bottom clear liquid" is not included in the consumption of Clear ink. RasterLink6 Ver.4.0
Target printers:
JFX200EX, JFX200, JFX200-2531
7 Ink consumption of White ink is shown as 25% less value. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.1
Target printer:
JFX200EX(CMYKWWWW)

Ver.2.14

Release date: April 9, 2022

Fixed bug

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When jobs execute ([Immediate Print], [RIP and Print], [RIP Only], or [Print Only]) with multiple jobs selected in the [Job List] window, only the last job in the selected job is executed.
Other jobs display "Aborted the execution" message and they are not executed.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.13

Ver.2.13.1

Release date: March 16, 2022

Fixed bug

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 One of the following problems occurs when creating a printer driver on a Windows client OS (Windows 7 to 10).
 (a) The printer driver cannot be shared from the client OS
 (b) The printer property settings cannot be changed on the client OS.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.13

Ver.2.13

Release date: January 18, 2022

Improved the functions

  1. In [Properties] window, display accuracy of [PIP] and [Immediate Print] which is displayed in [Time] of [Results] is improved.
    Previously (RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.12 or less) displayed the time until the data transfer to the printer was completed, but after improvement (RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.13 or later), the time until the drawing operation is completed is displayed.
    - Target models:
    JV150, JV300, JV300 Plus, JV400-LX, JV400-SUV, CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, SIJ-320UV, UCJV150, UCJV300, SWJ-320S, SWJ-320EA, SUJV, Tx300P, Tx300PMkII, Tx500, Tx500P, UJV100, UJV500, UJV55-320, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX, JFX500, UJF-7151, TS300P, TS55, TS500, TS500P
  2. 2.5D function of RasterLinkTools Ver.1.11.0 is supported.
    From RasterLinkTools Ver.1.11.0, [Layers] which adjust the height in 2.5D function is changed to [Level]. According to this change of RasterLinkTools, data can be read by RasterLink6Plus even when specifying with [Level] in RasterLinkTools. However, display of RasterLink6Plus is [Layers].

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When executing [RIP and Print] for the tiling job which specified special color overlapping print in [Layer] window after executing the color replacement to special color in [Color Replacement] window, nothing is printed. For [Immediate Print], it is printed normally. RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
Target printers:
JV33, JV33-260, JV300, JV300 Plus, JV400-LX, CJV30, CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, UJV500, UJV55-320, UJV100, UCJV300, JFX500, JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX, UJF-3042FX, UJF-3042HG, UJF-6042, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151, SUJV
2 In the [Properties] window of job after executing [Immediate Print], an unusually short time is displayed in [Print] of [Time] of [Results]. RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
Target printers:
JV150, JV300, JV300 Plus, JV400-LX, JV400-SUV, CJV150, CJV300, CJV300 Plus, SIJ-320UV, UCJV150, UCJV300, SWJ-320S, SWJ-320EA, SUJV, Tx300P, Tx300PMkII, Tx500, Tx500P, UJV100, UJV500, UJV55-320, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX, JFX500, UJF-7151, TS300P, TS55, TS500, TS500P
3 When arranging the arrangement job to nest in the width direction and add the following (a) or (b), the following error message is displayed during ripping does not be possible depending on the image size and media width.
 (a) When selecting other than [OFF] with mark shape of register mark and [ID Cut] is valid.
 (b) When [Fill around the register marks] is valid.
 - Error message:The jobs with register-mark cannot be arranged out of the print area.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.2

Ver.2.12

Release date: July 30, 2021

Updating to RasterLink6Plus ver.2.12

This version of software is available in the following method;
- Mimaki website: Please clickhere to download the program update from MIMAKI website.
- Program update function

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When executing the special color over print by using the color plate and special color plate at one time, the following settings make incorrect printing.
- When [Cut Line] is enabled:
 Color plate is printed incorrectly, and it make the cut lines shift and do not print on top of each other.
- When [Add label] in [Information Label] is enabled:
 Information labels is misaligned and do not print on top of each other.
- When [Piece] is selected in [Location] when adding register mark:
 Register mark is misaligned and do not print on top of each other.
RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
Target printers:
- Printers which above defect occurred when creating two layers composition Jobs:
  JFX500, JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX
- Printers which above defect occurred when creating three or more composition jobs:
  JV400-LX, JV300Plus, UCJV150, UCJV300, UJV500, UJV55-320
2 Job which is composed with color plate and special color plate, register mark is printed both color plate and special color plate, and then register mark is misaligned.
 a. When adding register mark, select [Piece] in [Location].
 b. In the [Composition] window, enable [Pull back after Print] and then click [Composite].
Register mark detection errors occur when cutting after printing due to the print position misalignment of register mark which is caused by pulling back the media.
RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
Target printers:
CJV150, CJV300, CJV300Plus, UCJV150, UCJV300
3 When the following two jobs are composed and printed, the color plate is trimmed.
 a. 2.5D Texture Maker job
 b. Color plate of resolution 1200x1200VD
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.5.1
Target printer:
JFX200EX
4 When [Quality] is selected in [Priority policy] of the [Composition] window and compose the color plate and special color plate, the positive position correction of special color plate is not effective only in the feed direction (X direction). RasterLink6 Ver.5.4
Target printers:
UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX
5 The following functions are displayed in UJV100.
 a. [Use Headunit] in the [Quality] window
 b. the [Print progress] window
 c. Print time estimation in the [Quality] window
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.10
Target printer:
UJV100
6 When executing the print of 2-layer job which is primer-> color, message of confirming the UV Lamp position is not displayed.
In the 6Color+SP model, this message is not displayed.
RasterLink6 Ver.4.0
Target printers:
JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX
Target color:
4Color+SP, 6Color+SP
7 Maximum value for manual entry of media width is not correct. RasterLink6 Ver.4.3
Target printers:
TS300P, Tx300P, Tx300PMkII
8 When the inch unit is specified, the dash line of cut line and overlap line is not printed with the specified length. RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
9 All the following color collection output is empty.
 - Mimaki RasterLink
 - EM System Color
RasterLink6 Ver.4.15
Target printer:
UJV55-320(6Color+1)

Ver.2.11

Release date: March 19, 2021

Improved the functions

  1. i1Pro 3 and i1Pro 3 PLUS (colorimeter) are available.
    Note: The driver of the colorimeter is not installed with RastesrLink7.

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When 2.5D Texture Maker is printed with firmware Ver.2.00, special color ink is uncured. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.5
Target printer:
JFX200 EX (FW Ver.2.00)
2 Job of 5 layers cannot be created (composed). RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.10
Target printer:
UCJV300
3 When changing composition order of Print and Cut Job, cut preview may not display. RasterLink6 Ver.2.1
Target printer:
Print and Cut machine
4 When executing printing with using Target printer after enabling [Save execution result to a file], it goes to the state of [Waiting for Print finish] and printing is not complete. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.4
Target printers:
JV5, JV5-320, JV33 series, JV34, UJF-3042, UJF-3042HG, UJF-6042, CJV30 series, TPC, TS3, TS5, TS30, TS34

Ver.2.10

Release date: December 1, 2020

Newly supported ink types

  1. The following inks are available in UJV100.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    UJV1004ColorLUS-170 CMYK 
    LUS-190 CMYK 
    6ColorLUS-170 CMYKWW, WCl
    LUS-190 CMYKWW, WCl

Improved the functions

  1. The size of the [Printer Settings] dialog can be changed.

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 The pre-RIP and RIP times are unusually slow when connecting to a network. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.7
2 The clear plate is printed at a position off in the feed direction when printing three layers in the order of Color -> Clear (Matte) -> Color. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.3
Target printer:
UCJV300
3 The maximum value of [Overprint] is 2, but can be specified up to 9. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.8
Target printer:
UJV100
4 No error message is displayed when composing jobs in composite order that is not supported by the printer. Also, it prints the composite jobs with incorrect UV mode settings. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.3.1
Target printer:
UCJV300, CJV300 Plus, JV300 Plus
5 Auto cut is not executed, when performing ID cut on a print & cut machine that supports ID cut. - Jobs that added register marks in FineCut, enabled auto cut, and then output ID cut. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.2
Target printers:
UCJV300, UCJV150, CJV300 Plus

Ver.2.9

Release date: August 20, 2020

Fixed bug

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When printing the multi-layer printing job with the following marks, the special color plate may shift in the feed direction and print.
 - FOTOBA mark
 - Fill around the register mark
 - Register mark for ID cut
RasterLink6 Ver.5.0
Target printers:
JV300 Plus, JV150, JV300, JV400-LX, JV33 series, CJV30 series, CJV300 Plus, CJV150, CJV300, UJV100, UJV500, UJV55, UCJV150, UCJV300, JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX200EX, JFX500, UJF-7151, UJF-3042, UJF-3042HG, UJF-6042, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX
2 The image is printed clipping when the color bar and the arrange in the center are enabled for the following job.
 - Job: The image is out of the media width by moving the image with [Position].
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.7
Target printer:
TS500P
3 The [Quality] Window displays an incorrect value for the printing time estimate. RasterLink6 Ver.4.11
Target printer:
TS500P

Ver.2.8

Release date: July 13, 2020

Newly supported ink types

  1. Clear ink is available in UJV100.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    UJV1006ColorLUS210 CMYKWCl
    Please refer to "UJV100 Clear Ink Print Guide" for details of precautions when printing clear ink.

Fixed bug

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When Special Color Over Print is executed in Step & Repeat job, the underlying layer will not print correctly. RasterLink6 Ver.4.11

Ver.2.7

Release date: April 15, 2020

Newly supported printers

The following printer is available.

Printer Color Ink set Special colorset
UJV1004ColorLUS210 CMYK -
8ColorLUS210 CMYK WW

Added the functions

  1. Color patterns can be now printed on both ends of the media to improve ink firing stability.
    - Target printer: TS500P

Improved the functions

  1. "2.5D Texture Maker" function has been improved.
    - Target printer: JFX200EX
    i) 2.5D Texture Maker can be now printed with LUS-350 ink.
    ii) When creating a 2.5D Texture job from a gray scale image, the appearance of the layer to be piled up is improved.
    iii) When creating a 2.5D Texture job from a grayscale image, the image is mirrored in RasterLink6Plus. Along with this, the preview/thumbnail image is also mirrored.

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When printing and cutting is performed after one of the following settings, the register mark detection fails and the cut is not executed after the print is completed.
- Enable [Center Alignment]
- Move more than a certain distance in the scan direction
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.5
Target printers:
CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300, UCJV150, CJV30, TPC
2 When [Center Alignment] is enabled on the Tiling window, it is arranged to be centered on the preview window. However, when executing [Print after RIP] or [RIP only] -> [Print only], it is right- aligned to print. In [RIP & Print], printing is performed correctly as shown on the preview window. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
3 When two or more layers with clear (grossy mode) are overprinted by color composition job, print mode error occurs during printing and printing cannot be performed. In RasterLink6Plus, the error message is not displayed. RasterLink6 Ver.4.9
Target printers:
UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151
4 Profile names may not be printed at test printing for multiple profiles. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1
5 When Color Replacement of spot color that two-byte character is included is set and the printing is performed using the V3.5 profile, an error occurs at doing RIP and the color that is created before the color replacement is printed. RasterLink6 Ver.4.11

Ver.2.6

Release date: February 10, 2020

Added the functions

  1. Size correction for White plate can be now performed with a 2.5D Texture (High speed mode) Job.
    For details, see 2.5D Texture Maker Guide.

Improved the functions

  1. Simple POP is available in the following printers:
    - Target printers: CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus
    - Use Simple POP Ver.1.0 or later.
  2. The following condition is available in TS55.
    Printer Color Resolution Wave form Remarks
    TS554Color480x600VDDot valume L (WF2) A waveform cannot be selected on RasterLink6Plus. Select the dedicated profile.
  3. The following color library has been added to the color collection:
    Color collection name Color number Type
    PANTONE(R) Solid Coated-V42161Spot color:Lab
    PANTONE(R) Solid Uncoated-V4

Temporary countermeasure

The temporary countermeasure against the following defect is taken.

No. Bug Found version
1 Wrong expected printing time is displayed in the [Quality] window. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1
Target printers:
UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151
Temporary countermeasure:
The expected printing time is non-displayed.

Ver.2.5.1

Release date: January 11, 2020

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 RIP speed may slowed down on specific Print Condition. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.5
2 "Use Head Unit" function may not be displayed on RasterLink6Plus when printer that is turned on is connected. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.4
Target printers:
CJV300 Plus, JV300 Plus, TS55

Ver.2.5

Release date: December 20, 2019

Newly supported ink types

  1. The following ink is available in JFX200EX.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    JFX200EX4Color+SPLUS350 CMYKClClWW, WWWW
  2. The following ink is available in SWJ-320EA.
    Printer Color Ink set
    SWJ-320EA4ColorCS200 CMYK

Added the functions

  1. The following functions are added in 2.5D Texture Maker.
    1. Printing speed increased
    2. You can use the 2.5D Texture Maker even when the spot color set is "CLPWW".
    3. Dedicated profiles for the 2.5D Texture job has been added.
      In this version or later, be sure to use the pforiles for the 2.5D Texture job in "2.5D Texture Job".
    For details, see 2.5D Texture Maker Guide.

Improved the functions

  1. The following resolution is available in SWJ-320EA.
    Printer Color Ink set Resolution
    SWJ-320EA4ColorCS100 CMYK450x600 VD
    CS200 CMYK
  2. The following condition is available in SWJ-320EA.
    Printer Color Ink set Resolution Pass
    SWJ-320EA4ColorCS100 CMYK 300x900 VD 3
    CS200 CMYK

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When a spot ink set is "WWWW", the ink consumption is not calculated correctly, and the property screen displays double amount of the ink consumption. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.4
Target printer:
JFX200EX
2 When changing the value of an existing spot color with a color collection, character corruption occurs by displayed popup. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.4

Ver.2.4

Release date: October 18, 2019

Newly supported printers

The following printers are available.

Printer Color Ink set Special color set
SWJ-320EA4ColorCS100 CMYK
Tx300PMkII4ColorSb420 BMYK
TP400 CMYK
6ColorSb420 BMYKLbLm
7ColorTP400 CMYKLkRB
8ColorAc400 CMYKLkOrRB
Rc500 CMYKLkOrRB
Rc400 CMYKLkOrRB
DD400 CMYKRGrViPi
Tx300PMkII-Hybrid- Sb411 BMYK
TP400 CMYK
Sb420 BMYK
TP400 CMYK
Sb411 BMYK
Sb420 BMYK
Before you use
-Please register a printer for each ink set to use the Tx300PMkII-Hybrid function.
[Registration procedures of Tx300PMkII-Hybrid]
(1) Select the model name, [Tx300PMkII-Hybrid], on the printer setting dialog.
(2) Select output port.
(3) Select ink set, [Sublimation ink 420 BMYK].
(4) Input the printer name and click [OK] button.
(5) Open the printer setting dialog again, and select the model name, [Tx300PMkII-Hybrid].
(6) Select output port.
(7) Select ink set [Textile pigment ink 400 CMYK].
(8) Input the printer name and click [OK] button.

Newly supported ink types

  1. The following ink set is available in JFX200EX.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    JFX200EX6Color+SPLH-100 CMYKLcLmWCl
  2. The following Special color set is available in JFX200EX.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    JFX200EX4Color+SPLH-100 CMYK WWWW
    LUS-150 CMYK
    LUS-120 CMYK

Added the functions

  1. On the [Job Properties] window of the 2.5D Texture job, the following information for the layers to be printed is displayed.
     - Ink Consumption
     - RIP time
     - Print time

Improved the functions

  1. The following conditions are available.
    Printer Color Resolution Pass
    JV300 Plus4Color720x1440 VD 16
    1440x1440 VD 10
    CJV300 Plus4Color720x1440 VD 16
    1440x1440 VD 10
  2. The expected printing time is displayed in [Print time] on the [Quality] window.
     - Applicable Printer: JFX200EX
  3. When changing the value of the existing spot color name in the Color Collection, a confirmation popup is now displayed. 

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When selecting inclination in [Slant] at creating a 2.5D Texture job from vector data, the output results of (steep slope) and (gentle slope) are reversed. RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.1
Target printer:
JFX200EX
2 When the following jobs are output in RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.3 to 2.3.2, the Print pinch roller pressure may not work as set on the printer side.
 - Job: the Job created by setting print pinch roller pressure to [User Definition] in RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.1 or earlier.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.2.3
Target printer:
UCJV300

Ver.2.3.2

Release date: October 7, 2019

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When the ID cut of the following jobs is performed from Rasterlink6Plus, the Auto Cut may not work as specified.
 - Job 1: Job that is outputted ID-cut in FineCut.
 - Job 2: Job that creates a cut path using RasterLinkTools, etc.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1
Target printer and plotter:
Printers and Plotters supporting ID-cut function excluding Print & Cut printer
2 When the ID cut of the following job is executed in CG-FXII Plus, Auto cut is performed after one copy is completed, and ID cut is ends.
 - Job that is validated [Auto Cut] and outputted ID cut in FineCut, before setting multiple copies and place it on multiple lines in FineCut or RasterLink6Plus.
RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.1
Plotter execute ID-cut:
CG-FXII Plus

Ver.2.3.1

Release date: September 17, 2019

Newly supported printers

The following printer is available.

Printer Color Ink set Special colorset
JV300 Plus4ColorSS21 CMYK-
ES3 CMYK-
BS3 CMYK-
BS4 CMYK-
Sb54 BMYK-
8ColorSS21 CMYKLcLmWW
SS21 CMYKLkOrWW
SS21 CMYKLcLmLkOr-
ES3 CMYKLcLmWW
Sb54 BMYKLbLm-
CJV300 Plus4ColorSS21 CMYK-
ES3 CMYK-
BS3 CMYK-
BS4 CMYK-
Sb54 BMYK-
8ColorSS21 CMYKLcLmWW、WSi
SS21 CMYKLkOrWW、WSi
SS21 CMYKLcLmLkOr-
ES3 CMYKLcLmWW
Sb54 BMYKLbLm-

Newly function

  1. Simple POP is now supported.
  2. In UCJV300, the special color over print can be now performed in the following order.
    Printer 1st layer 2nd layer 3rd layer
    UCJV300WhiteColorClear(Matte tone)
    ・Use firmware Ver. 2.5 and later.
    ・When performing three-layer printing including clear (gross tone), refer to "UCJV300 Clear Ink Print Guide (Ver. 1.1)".

Improved Function

  1. In JFX200EX, 600x600dpi and 1200x1200dpi can be now used.
    Use firmware Ver. 1.20 and later.
  2. The last print date and time of the job can be now displayed in the [Job List] screen.
  3. By enabling [Fill around the register marks] with FineCut 8/9, the following functions can be executed for the [Output to RasterLink] Job.
    ・The 0.5 mm margin around the data is eliminated.
    ・Color collection for filling up register marks, [Mimaki Around Register] has been added to the existing color collection.
    Target printers: CJV300, CJV150, UCJV300
    Target ink set when white ink is installed
  4. The following error message is displayed when the RIP core terminates unexpectedly.
    ・When reading a job:
    Unexpected abort from RIP CORE. [PREVIEW]
    ・RIP only / Print after RIP / RIP & printing:
    Unexpected abort from RIP CORE. Please restart RasterLink6Plus. [RIP]

Ver.2.1

Release date: May 24, 2019

Newly supported printers

The following printer is available.

Printer Color Ink set Special colorset
JFX200EX4Color+SPLH-100 CMYK ClClWW, ClPWW
LUS-120 CMYK ClClWW, ClPWW
LUS-150 CMYK ClClWW, ClPWW
6Color+SPLUS-150 CMYKLcLmWCl

Added the functions

  1. 2.5D Texture Maker
    Target Model: JFX200EX
    Please refer to "2.5D Texture Maker Guide" for details of this function.
  2. Read-only feature has been added to the Favorite settings.

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 After changing the ON/OFF of the following functions on the [Quality] window, when restarting RasterLink6Plus without executing RIP with the job, the setting returns to the previous setting.
Target functions:
 - To print a Primer ink at the recommended density.
 - To print a White ink at the recommended density.
 - Print white in fine mode.
RasterLink6 Ver.5.4
Target printer:
UCJV300, UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, JFX200, JFX500

Ver.1.10

Release date: March 12, 2019

Improved the functions

  1. "720x600VD" is available in TS55.
    Printer Color Ink set
    TS554ColorSb610 BMYK
  2. The following restrictions are canceled with other than JP's OS.
    - In RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.4, the data with special characters in the file name cannot be read.
    Applicable version: RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.4 to Ver.1.9

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 For the combination of the following applicable printer and ink set, [Print white in fine mode] check box is not displayed on the Quality window. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.7
Target printers:
UCJV300
Target ink sets:
LUS-170 CMYK+ClClWW, LUS-175 CMYK+ClClWW
2 PDF (SilverInkLimitTestChart_KOnly.pdf) of silver single color sample cannot be replaced with silver, a single color. RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.9
Target printer:
UJF-7151 (with Silver ink)

Ver.1.9

Release date: February 1, 2019

Newly supported ink types

  1. The following ink sets are available in TS55.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    TS557ColorSb610 BMYKLbLmLk 
    8ColorSb610 BMYKLbLmFyFp
  2. MUH-100 ink(Silver ink) is available in UJF-7151.
    Printer Color Ink set Special color set
    UJF-71516ColorLH-100 CMYKWSi
    ClSi

Improved the functions

  1. When printing the multi-layer of 3 or more layers using RasterLinkTools, you can now arrange the cut path on the top layer.
    Target Printer: UCJV300

Ver.1.8

Release date: November 15, 2018

Improved the functions

  1. The Print & Cut data outputted with RasterLink6Plus from FineCut8 can be now automatically executed.
  2. For the Print & Cut data outputted with RasterLink6Plus from FineCut8, the favorite of Auto Special Color Composition can be now applied.
  3. When outputting with RasterLink6Plus from FineCut8, the set rotation, number of copies, mirror, and offset values are now reflected in automatic execution.
  4. Braille printing function is available in UJF-3042MkII EX.
    Printer Ink set
    UJF-3042MkII EXLH-100 (with Clear, and Primer)
  5. Use Headunit function is available in TS55.
  6. In RasterLink6Plus, [Print Count] and [Execution Time] are unified to [Execution Time].

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When spooling the Hot folder of Print & Cut data created with "None Specified" setting in cut condition, the cutting condition in the RasterLink6Plus side is set to "User Definition". RasterLink6 Ver.2.1
Target printers:
All printers except TS ***, and Tx ***
2 When setting fan heater to [Middle] or [High] on the [Quality] window and do one of the following operations, "ATTENTION 202 parameter error" occurs in the printer side and the printing cannot be done.
- Click the [Apply to printer] button on the [Device adjustment] dialog box on the [Quality] window.
- Execute printing
RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.6
Target printer:
TS55
3 Fan heater name has been corrected.
[Existing] Fan-heater -> [Corrected] Extended-heater
RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.6
Target printer:
TS55

Ver.1.7

Release date: October 15, 2018

Newly supported printers

The following printer is available.

Printer Color Ink set Color matching preset
TS554ColorSb610 BMYK(Mimaki_Expand_Color)
(Gray balance)
6ColorSb610 BMYKLbLm

Newly supported ink types

Clear ink is available in the following printer.

Printer Color Ink set Special color set
UCJV3008ColorLUS-170 CMYKClClWW
LUS-175 CMYKClClWW

Added the functions

  1. You can print with clear (glossy mode) in the following printers at Kebab printing.
    Printer ink Special color set Resolution Pass
    UJF-3042MkIILH-100
    LUS-150
    All including Cl600x600VD10 / 16
    UJF-3042MkII EX
    UJF-6042MkII

Improved the functions

  1. The maximum length of Step & Repeat has been increased from 600m to 950m.

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When multiple printers are connected to RIP-PC with USB, the printer status cannot be obtained during output. And the error occurs, and the printing stops halfway. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
2 For the job that prints colors and spot color in one feed (simultaneous printing), you cannot change UV mode setting. RasterLink6 Ver.5.14
Target printers:
UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII
3 Even when setting Hyper Job Threading to level 2, it acts like level 1. RasterLink6 Ver.2.1
All printers except textile printers (TS***, Tx***)
4 Even when setting the conditions that the primer (glossy mode) can be printed, the following warning message is always displayed in RasterLink6Plus.
Message: This job is set print-mode that printer do not support.
RasterLink6 Ver.5.5
Target printer:
UJF-7151
Target ink:
LH-100

Ver.1.5

Release date: July 7, 2018

Newly supported ink types

LUS-200 ink is available in the following printers.

Printer Color Ink set Special color set
UCJV3004ColorLUS-200 CMYK-
6ColorWhite (W)
UCJV1504Color-

Added the functions

  1. Addition of print direction mark
    Add a ▼ mark when register mark is created.
    Target Printers: CJV30, CJV150, CJV300, UCJV150, UCJV300
  2. In the following printers, braille can be now printed.
    Target printers: UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-7151
    Target ink set: LH-100, Primer, and White ink.
    Refer to "Braille print guide" for details.

Improved the functions

  1. When printing white ink in UCJV300, the halftone graininess is now reduced.
    - When checking [Print white in fine mode], the White graininess is reduced to print.
    - When unchecking [Print white in fine mode], it is printed with the same granularity as RasterLink6Plus Ver.1.4 or earlier.
    Target Printer: UCJV300 (installed with LUS-170/ LUS-175 ink)
  2. In UCJV300, the function that the white ink is adjusted automatically to the recommended density to print, is now used.
    - When checking [To print a White ink at the recommended density], the White is printed at the recommended density.
    Target Printer: UCJV300

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When setting copy to 4 or more on the General print window and arranging the scan x feed at 2 x 2 or more, the part of the image is shifted and printed in the scan direction. RasterLink6 Ver.1.0
2 The part of the image is not shifted and printed in the scan direction. When selecting "Colorless" as the interval color to output at setting the dashed line of the tiling, the dashed line interval parts are white, and nothing is printed. RasterLink6 Ver.4.7

Ver.1.4

Release date: May 31, 2018

Added the functions

  1. Save execution result to a file
    When the "Save execution result to a file" is enabled, in the specified destination to save, every time the printing of a job is completed, with CSV file format, the following information is saved for each job.
    - File name
    - Execution result
    - RIP start time / end time
    - Print start time / end time
    - Ink consumption result
    - Print count
    - Execution result details

Improved the functions

  1. The display of the execution screen has improved.
    On the Excution window, [Execution Option] position has been changed. So that when entering numbers on the [Execution times], you do not press "Delete ripped data after print" or "Delete job after print" anymore mistakenly.
  2. When there is the problem with a file name and cannot be read, the displayed message has been changed so that you understand the message easily.
    Message: The file name contains prohibited characters. Please change the file name.
  3. The profile of following media types can be used.
    Media group Media type
    ClothCanvas
  4. When the number of jobs registered in RasterLink6Plus has reached the maximum number (200), and a new job is tried to be added, the operation has been changed as follows.
    -The following message is displayed, and the job tried to add becomes "waiting to be read" state.
    Message: The number of Jobs are more than limit. No more jobs can be registered. Please delete unnecessary jobs. ** Jobs are waiting to be read.
    -When the number of jobs registered in RasterLink6Plus becomes less than the maximum number (200), the job is added to RasterLink6Plus from the "waiting to be read" state.

    This function improvement can be used to add a job to RasterLink6Plus in the following ways.
    - Using a printer driver
    - Using a hot folder

Fixed bugs

The following bugs are fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When loading a job into RasterLink6Plus, the job applying the following favorite settings are not output under the correct conditions at the time of output, and the special color ink (white, clear, primer) may not be cured normally.
- The favorite settings to replace with special color ink, using mono color replacement or color replacement function
RasterLink6 Ver.4.9
Target models :
UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkII EX, UJF-6042MkII, UJV55, UCJV300, UCJV150
2 After the printing of the following job ends, when trying to load a new job while deleting the Register marks of job list screen, the loading may stop abnormally.
-The job that on the normal print screen, selecting other than [OFF] for Register marks shape, and [whole] for arrange.
RasterLink6 Ver.1.0

Ver.1.2

Release date: February 5, 2018

Added the functions

  1. ID cut function (operating with FineCut)is available.

Improved the functions

  1. Square register marks can be selected on the General Print screen.
  2. Added printing condition that enables multilayer printing with UCJV 300.
    Firmware Version : Ver.1.5

Fixed bugs

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 When printing special color plate with a register mark on the target printer,
some printing is not done.
RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
Target models :
JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX500
2 When two layers are printed on the target printer,
the special color layer and the light color layer position differs when printed.
RasterLink6 Ver.2.0
Target models :
JFX200, JFX200-2531, JFX500

Ver.1.1

Release date: January 9, 2018

Newly supported printers

The following printers are available.

Printer Color Ink set Special color ink Color matching preset
UCJV1504ColorLUS-170 CMYK-(Mimaki_Expand_Color)
(Gray balance)
LUS-175 CMYK-
UCJV3004ColorLUS-170 CMYK-
LUS-175 CMYK-
8ColorLUS-170 CMYKWhite(W)
LUS-175 CMYK

Newly supported ink types

The following special colorset is available in UJF-7151.

Printer Ink set Special color set
UJF-7151LH-100 CMYKClP

Added the functions

  1. Multilayer printing function is available.
    Target printer: UCJV300 (with White)
  2. ID cut function is available.
    Target printer: UCJV300
  3. Job name search function (barcode search) is available.
  4. FAQ Page link function is available.

Improved the functions

  1. Profile for silver ink can be searched easily with profile update function.
  2. The following information can be selected by printing information label.
    Model name, engine version, command version, status version, version information of RasterLink6Plus
  3. Output size is added on "Image Editing Parameter" of print information label.
  4. The profile of following media types can be used.
    Media group Media type
    PaperPaper
    IlluminationWhite film
    Photo paperPhoto paper
    Synthetic paperSynthetic paper
    ClothCloth
  5. It is possible to estimate printing time with target printer.
    Target models : UJF-7151, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-3042MkIIEX, UJF-6042MkII
  6. When selecting other than [OFF] with mark shape on the General Print window and enabling the [Fill around register marks] setting, the area filled with red around register marks has been expanded.
    The filled range is the same as the current FineCut8.
  7. In the following Job, when selecting other than [OFF] with mark shape on the General Print window, the gap between register marks is 0 mm.
    - Setting multiple copies on the General Print window, and selecting [Individual] for location in register mark.

Added the default profile

  1. Default profile for UJF-3042MkII EX is added.
    Printer Ink set Resolution Use
    UJF-3042MkII EXLUS-150 CMYK600x600 VDClear(glossy) for printing
  2. Default profiles for UCJV300 and UCJV150 are added.
    Printer Color Ink set Resolution
    UCJV1504ColorLUS-170 CMYK600x600 VD
    UCJV3004ColorLUS-170 CMYK600x600 VD
    8ColorLUS-170 CMYKLcLm600x600 VD

Fixed bugs

The following bug is fixed.

No. Bug Found version
1 For the target printer installed with White / Clear / Primer, when creating a favorite
and spooling the job, the UV is not correctly irradiated.
RasterLink6 Ver.4.9
Target models :
UJF-7151, UJV55-320, UJF-3042MkII, UJF-6042MkII, UJF-3042MkIIEX
2 A run-time error occurs during output, and the printing may stop. RasterLink6 Ver.5.0

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