Certified Mimaki SS21 & Roland TrueVIS TR2 Fast-Drying Solvent Inks
For industrial fleet markings, heavy-duty equipment decals, and rugged outdoor signage, eco-solvent and solvent inks remain an industry benchmark for deep substrate etching and chemical durability. By utilizing specialized organic solvents that chemically bite directly into the PVC vinyl faceplate, solvent inks fuse color pigments deep into the polymer matrix.
BendiShop stocks 100% authentic, factory-sealed solvent inks from premier Japanese equipment manufacturers: Mimaki SS21 440mL cartridges and Roland TrueVIS TR2 500mL pouches. These genuine OEM formulations are engineered specifically for high-speed piezo micro-piezo drop-on-demand printheads.
With rapid drying times, broad color gamuts including Light Cyan, Light Magenta, and high-opacity White, and proven resistance to solar UV degradation, rain, and road salts, our solvent inks provide commercial print shops with reliable outdoor performance.
Verify your printer model and OEM ink supply compatibility:
| Ink Model | Format & Volume | Printer Series | Color Channels | Outdoor Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimaki SS21 | 440 mL Cartridges / 220 mL White | CJV30, CJV150, CJV300, JV33, JV150, JV300 | CMYK, Lc, Lm, White | Up to 3 Years Unlaminated |
| Roland TrueVIS TR2 | 500 mL Pouches / 250 mL White | TrueVIS VG3, SG3, VG2, SG2, VG, SG Series | CMYK, Lc, Lm, White | Up to 3 Years Unlaminated |
Direct OEM rolls and certified supplies available with same-day commercial shipping.
In Stock Mimaki SS21 is an industry-benchmark fast-drying eco-solvent ink formulated specifically for Mimaki CJV and JV series integrated print-and-c...
In Stock Roland TrueVIS TR2 ink pouches represent the premier eco-solvent chemistry for Roland TrueVIS series printer/cutters, including the latest V...
Standard shop workflows engineered to prevent warranty claims, adhesive pop-out, and visual defects.
Configure pre-heater to 95°F (35°C), print platen heater to 104°F (40°C), and post-dryer to 113°F (45°C) to accelerate initial surface drying.
Wind finished prints loosely onto the take-up core to allow air circulation between vinyl wraps.
Stand the printed roll vertically on a drying rack in a ventilated room (68°F - 77°F / 20°C - 25°C) for 24 to 48 hours before lamination.
Once verified completely dry and odor-free, apply cold roll overlaminate and proceed to contour cutting or installation.
Eco-solvent inks operate through an aggressive chemical bonding mechanism. The glycol ether solvents temporarily dissolve the top micro-layer of the PVC vinyl, allowing micronized pigment particles to embed directly inside the plastic web. As the printer platen heaters (104°F to 113°F / 40°C to 45°C) warm the substrate, the carrier solvents evaporate, leaving the pigments permanently fused into the vinyl.
However, complete evaporation of all solvent fractions requires time. Freshly printed solvent vinyl contains residual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) trapped in the vinyl matrix. If an operator laminates a solvent print immediately, these trapped solvent vapors will attack the pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive of the overlaminate, causing bubbles, hazing, and edge curling.
Proper outgassing requires standing printed rolls vertically in a climate-controlled room with ambient air movement for a minimum of 24 hours (48 hours for heavy, high-density dark ink coverage). Once outgassed, the graphic is completely chemically stable and ready for cold roll lamination.
Achieving photographic print quality, vibrant chromatic saturation, and maximum outdoor service life on eco-solvent & solvent inks requires precise synchronization between the RIP raster engine, ink deposit volume, curing heat profiles, and paired overlaminates. When using BendiRIP, operators gain access to certified native color profiles that optimize drop placement and limit excessive ink loads. Over-inking vehicle media or banner substrates leads to prolonged outgassing cycles, ink re-tack, and localized adhesion failure.
For digital sign shops producing commercial fleet markings and outdoor signage, always observe the 24-hour outgassing requirement when printing on solvent or eco-solvent hardware. Un-outgassed volatile organic compounds (VOCs) trapped beneath an impervious overlaminate will soften the pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, causing severe clouding, tunnel delamination, and adhesive bubbling in direct sunlight. Conversely, HP Latex ink platforms polymerize instantly in the curing module platen, allowing finished graphics to transition directly to the cold roll laminator without drying racks.
Ensure roll tension is properly calibrated on your feed and take-up assemblies. Uneven feed drag induces diagonal media skew and media wrinkling inside the platen area, risking catastrophic printhead strikes that ruin both the print substrate and thermal nozzle plates. Consult the BendiRIP hardware integration utility to automatically synchronize media advance factors (OPI / OMAS) for every roll in our catalog.
High-volume commercial sign production requires rigorous process discipline to maintain repeatable chromatic fidelity and mechanical bond strength across multiple rolls. When processing eco-solvent & solvent inks, production supervisors should implement pre-flight verification covering incoming media lot inspection, platen humidity monitoring, and automated printhead nozzle health testing. A single uncorrected clogged nozzle can manifest as micro-banding across hundreds of square feet of finished graphics, resulting in costly waste and missed installation deadlines.
Environmental stability is vital for digital media dimensional integrity. Calendered and cast PVC films, scrim banners, and polyester textiles expand and contract in response to ambient thermal fluctuations and moisture gradients. Maintain print production environments at 68°F to 74°F (20°C to 23°C) with stable 45% to 55% relative humidity. When receiving rolls during severe winter or summer transport, enforce a mandatory 24-hour acclimatization window inside the print room prior to slicing shrink-wrap. Unrolling cold media onto hot printer platen heating elements causes immediate platen condensation, localized media cockling, and severe ink droplet coalescence.
Establish strict take-up tension calibration for all continuous production runs. Over-tensioning take-up reels stretches elastic cast films and lightweight banner media around the windup mandrel. When finished graphics are subsequently sheeted and cut on cutting tables, the stretched elastic vinyl recovers, inducing curl along panel perimeters. Utilizing BendiRIP automated media feed compensation (OMAS optical calibration) ensures micro-step accuracy and zero media skewing across full 50-yard roll runs.
Profitable sign shop operations depend on maximizing square-footage yield per roll and minimizing consumable waste. When nesting multi-panel vehicle wraps or large banner layouts in BendiRIP, utilize the automated true-shape nesting engine to rotate and interlock irregular vector shapes. Strategic nesting can improve substrate utilization by 18% to 27%, directly reducing media expenditure per job.
Always account for bleed, overlap margins, and cutter registration lead-in when estimating yardage requirements for eco-solvent & solvent inks. For multi-panel architectural wall murals and fleet box wraps, standard industry practice specifies a 0.5-inch to 1-inch panel overlap with matched vertical tile alignment. Failing to calculate panel overlap during media quoting leads to short rolls and costly emergency shipping fees.
Implement barcode tracking for partial rolls. Every time a roll is removed from the printer spindle with remaining yardage, generate a BendiStudio inventory tag indicating the exact footage remaining. Storing tagged partial rolls vertically in dedicated suspension racks protects valuable inventory from edge impact damage, dust contamination, and accidental obsolescence.
Direct operational guidance addressing real-world sign shop installation, curing parameters, and substrate selection.
Solvent inks soften the PVC vinyl. Trapped solvent fumes that cannot escape after premature lamination will chemically dissolve the laminate adhesive, causing bubbling, tunneling, and graphic failure.
Standard prints require a minimum of 24 hours. High-density coverage jobs (such as solid dark backgrounds and vehicle wraps) should outgas for 48 hours in a clean, ventilated room.
Yes. TrueVIS TR2 is fully backward-compatible with original VG and SG series printers via the official Roland TR2 ink conversion kit and firmware update in VersaWorks.
While SS21 is classified as low-odor eco-solvent, print shops running multiple high-speed machines should maintain standard commercial air exchange and ventilation systems.
Unlaminated Mimaki SS21 and Roland TR2 prints provide up to 3 years of vertical outdoor durability, though lamination is always recommended for vehicle graphics.
Perform daily automatic cleaning cycles, inspect and clean capping station wiper blades weekly using 20/20 foam swabs and OEM flush, and never leave the printer powered off for extended periods.
Yes. The cardboard outer cartridge box is fully recyclable, and the empty foil pouch contains 80% less plastic waste than traditional rigid cartridges.
Store in a cool, dry place between 50°F and 86°F (10°C to 30°C). Shelf life is typically 18 to 24 months from manufacture date.