Mutoh America Inc.

What Mutoh America Inc. does

Mutoh America, Inc. is the North and Latin American distribution and support subsidiary of Mutoh Industries, Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters founded in Tokyo in 1952. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with a Western Regional Learning Facility in Torrance, California, Mutoh America sells exclusively through a national network of certified authorized dealers across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, with regional sales managers overseeing channel relationships and a dedicated dealer login portal supplying reseller tools, battle cards, and technical resources.

The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into three printing technologies: eco-solvent roll-to-roll printers (XpertJet C641SR Pro, 1341SR Pro, 1641SR Pro II, 1681SR Pro, 1682SR Pro, and the 104-inch ValueJet 2638X), UV-LED and multi-purpose flatbed/hybrid printers (HydrAton 1642, XpertJet 461UF, 661UF, 1462UF, ValueJet 628MP, 1628MH, 1638UH Mark II), and dye-sublimation printers for textiles (XpertJet 1341WR Pro, 1642WR Pro, ValueJet 2638WX, and the entry-level RJ-900X), supplemented by ValueCut 2 cutting plotters and the VerteLith RIP software. Core proprietary technology is built around patented piezoelectric AccuFine printheads, Intelligent Interweave (i²) banding-reduction algorithms, DropMaster automatic head adjustment, FeedMaster media-feed automation, and AQUAFUZE water-based UV ink co-developed with Fujifilm — all engineered and manufactured in Japan.

Mutoh America monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales ranging from $7,560 to $69,995 MSRP, recurring revenue from proprietary ink bag systems (MS41, MS31, DH21, MP31, US11, UH21, AQUAFUZE) sold through the dealer channel, equipment financing via Mutoh Financial Services, and standalone VerteLith RIP software licenses at $1,200 MSRP. The company serves print service providers, sign shops, commercial wrap installers, dye-sublimation decorators, and specialty/short-run printers, with notable customers including Spire Motorsports (NASCAR wraps). The company has won PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Product Awards for 11 or more consecutive years through 2026 and is GREENGUARD Gold, CPSIA, and California Proposition 65 certified across multiple ink lines.

Name

Mutoh America Inc.

Legal name

Mutoh America, Inc.

Website

https://mutoh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mutoh America, Inc. is the Phoenix-based North and Latin American subsidiary of Japan's Mutoh Industries, Ltd., selling wide-format eco-solvent, UV-LED, and dye-sublimation inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and VerteLith RIP software exclusively through certified authorized dealers serving print shops, sign makers, and specialty printers across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide-Format Printing Equipment

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wide-format printers
• Eco-solvent inkjet printers
• UV-LED flatbed printers
• Dye-sublimation printers
• Cutting plotters

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wide-Format Printer Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters. Products range from entry-level 24-inch models ($7,560 RJ-900X) to super-wide 104-inch production printers ($49,995 ValueJet 2638X). Sold exclusively through authorized dealer network. Includes certified refurbished printer options.
2. VerteLith RIP Software: Standalone sale of VerteLith RIP software at $1,200 MSRP. Bundled as complimentary inclusion with all new MUTOH printer purchases along with SAi Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition ($1,600 combined value).
3. Mutoh Financial Services: Equipment financing services offering 100% financing, fixed monthly payments, and flexible payment options. Financial consultants help customize programs to preserve working capital and conserve bank credit lines. Contact at (800) 550-2392.
4. Ink and Consumables: Sale of proprietary inks including MS41, MS31, DH21, MP31, US11, UH21, and AQUAFUZE inks. Available in 1,000ml and 2,200ml ink bags. Ink delivery systems, maintenance supplies, and SDS sheets available through dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Mutoh America Inc. manufactures and distributes wide-format piezoelectric inkjet printers, UV-LED flatbed and hybrid printers, dye-sublimation printers, cutting plotters, and proprietary VerteLith RIP software. Products are engineered in Japan and sold exclusively through a certified authorized dealer network serving North and Latin America.

Product overview

Mutoh America Inc. manufactures wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional printing solutions. The product lineup is organized by printing technology: Eco-Solvent Printers (XpertJet C641SR Pro, XpertJet 1341SR Pro, XpertJet 1641SR Pro II, XpertJet 1681SR Pro, XpertJet 1682SR Pro, ValueJet 2638X) ranging from 24 to 104 inches; UV-LED/Multi-Purpose Printers (HydrAton 1642, XpertJet 461UF, XpertJet 661UF, XpertJet 1462UF, ValueJet 628MP, ValueJet 1628MH, ValueJet 1638UH Mark II) for flatbed, hybrid, and specialty applications; Dye-Sublimation Printers (XpertJet 1341WR Pro, XpertJet 1642WR Pro, ValueJet 2638WX, RJ-900X) for textile and fabric printing; ValueCut 2 series of cutting plotters in three sizes; and VerteLith proprietary RIP software bundled with Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition. All printers are engineered in Japan and come with bundled VerteLith RIP software as standard. The company has been in business for over 70 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XpertJet: High-performance wide-format eco-solvent, UV-LED, and dye-sublimation printer series
• ValueJet
• HydrAton
• ValueCut
• VerteLith
• THINK MUTOH

Products and services

• XpertJet C641SR Pro 24-inch eco-solvent printer/cutter combo with built-in contour cutting capability for sign and graphics professionals. Features AccuFine printhead, DropMaster2, FeedMaster, i-screen Intelligent Interweave, and MediaTracker.
• XpertJet 1341SR Pro 54-inch eco-solvent printer with AccuFine Print Head offering 20% improved dot placement accuracy. Includes i-screen, Nozzle Area Select, FeedMaster, DropMaster2, and MediaTracker. Bundled with VerteLith RIP and Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition.
• XpertJet 1641SR Pro II 64-inch eco-solvent single-head 4-color CMYK printer for sign and graphics professionals. Features AccuFine HD Pro printhead, smart take-up unit, i-Screen EX, DropMaster 2, FeedMaster. Uses MS41 GREENGUARD Gold certified ink.
• XpertJet 1681SR Pro 64-inch roll-to-roll eco-solvent 8-color printer for sign/graphics professionals and vehicle wrap specialists. Features AccuFine HD Pro printhead, flat-type front dryer, 66lb smart take-up unit, MS41 GREENGUARD Gold certified ink with 3-year outdoor durability.
• XpertJet 1682SR Pro 64-inch eco-solvent roll-to-roll printer featuring AccuFine printhead technology. Includes DropMaster, FeedMaster, and MediaTracker for efficient production workflows.
• ValueJet 2638X 104-inch super-wide eco-solvent production printer with staggered dual print heads. Features Variable Dot, i² Intelligent Interweave, DropMaster, multi-stage heater system, 220lb motorized feed/takeup. Uses MS31 GREENGUARD Gold ink.
• HydrAton 1642 64-inch dual printhead water-based UV roll-to-roll printer using AQUAFUZE ink technology. Combines water-dispersed chemistry with UV curing for low VOC output. AccuFine HD print heads, 1,200 x 2,400 dpi, GREENGUARD Gold certified. No primer or overcoat required.
• XpertJet 461UF Compact 19 x 13-inch UV-LED flatbed printer with CMYK + White and Varnish ink options. Prints on substrates up to 5.91 inches thick. Local Dimming Control Technology for glossy finishes.
• XpertJet 661UF 19.02 x 23.3-inch UV-LED flatbed printer for tabletop applications. Automatic table height adjustment, included vacuum table, local dimming control technology for matte and glossy textures. Prints Braille and layered textures. Includes StartRight Kit.
• XpertJet 1462UF Large-format 55 x 27-inch UV-LED flatbed printer with moving gantry. Two 4-inch UV-LED lamps, staggered dual print heads, laser height detection sensor, 4-zone vacuum table. Prints ADA-compliant braille and 2.5D textured prints. Uses UH-21 hard/rigid ink.
• ValueJet 628MP 24-inch multi-purpose inkjet printer supporting both roll and sheet media. Uses MP31 multi-purpose ink with weather resistance and color development equivalent to eco-solvent. Supports up to 8 colors including spot colors (orange, blue, green).
• ValueJet 1628MH Multi-purpose hybrid printer for roll or rigid materials. MP31 multi-purpose inks with outstanding adhesion and color properties. Up to 8 colors in CMYKx2 and CMYKWhWh. Includes blower heater, built-in circulation system for white/magenta inks.
• ValueJet 1638UH Mark II 64-inch UV-LED hybrid printer with staggered dual print heads and UV-LED lamps on both sides. Prints on roll and rigid materials. Supports US11 flexible or UH21 rigid UV-LED inks. Features Media Thickness Detection Sensor. Multi-layer printing capability.
• XpertJet 1341WR Pro 54-inch high-speed dye-sublimation inkjet printer with AccuFine print head. Features i-screen print effect technology. Production speeds up to 314 ft²/hr. Uses DH21 dye-sublimation transfer ink in CMYK 1,000ml. Compatible with Wasatch RIP software.
• XpertJet 1642WR Pro 64-inch high-speed dye-sublimation inkjet printer with dual AccuFine print heads. Uses DH21 dye-sub ink in CMYK (1,000ml or 2,200ml). DropMaster2, FeedMaster, MediaTracker, Nozzle Area Select. Optional 220lb heavy-duty take-up system.
• ValueJet 2638WX 104-inch grand format dye-sublimation printer with staggered dual-head design. Prints up to 1,168 sq ft/hr with print widths over 8 feet. Up to 8 colors. Open ink architecture with Eco-Ultra or Dye-Sub ink configurations.
• RJ-900X 44-inch open-source dye-sublimation printer with no ink chips. DX-5 print head (4 color sections, 360 nozzles/color) up to 2,880 dpi. Print speeds up to 676 sq ft/hr at 360 dpi. Open RIP software architecture.
• ValueCut 2 Multi-purpose cutting plotter line in three models: ValueCut 600 (30-inch, $3,323), ValueCut 1300 (62-inch, $6,209), ValueCut 1800 (74-inch, $8,033). USB, Ethernet, serial port. Includes Flexi Starter software and 2-year limited warranty.
• VerteLith RIP Software Award-winning genuine RIP software designed to optimize MUTOH printer output. Features MUTOH Clear Tone half-tone technology, soft proof, RIP preview, Pantone spot color libraries, color management, jig layout function. Bundled with Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition.

Quantifiable outcome

• AccuFine printhead improves dot placement accuracy by 20% over previous print head generation
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fujifilm GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUTOH uses Fujifilm Group's proprietary technology for the AQUAFUZE water-based UV ink system in the HydrAton 1642 printer. This technology enables stable water dispersion of photopolymers, combining water-based safety with UV-level durability. The partnership enables MUTOH to offer a unique ink technology not available from other printer manufacturers.
• SAi (SAi Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition)coreTechnology or IntegrationMUTOH bundles SAi Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition with all new printers along with VerteLith RIP software, representing a combined value of $1,600. Flexi DESIGN MUTOH Edition is a customized version of SAi's sign and print software optimized for MUTOH printer workflows.
• Spire MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpire Motorsports NASCAR team depends on the MUTOH XpertJet 1641SR Pro for vehicle wraps that deliver speed, durability, and standout color under racing conditions. This relationship showcases product performance in a demanding motorsports environment.
• Avery DennisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMUTOH co-hosts Avery Commercial Wrap Classes with certified Avery Dennison wrap instructors. These two-day intensive training programs teach commercial vehicle wrapping skills, wall and floor graphics installation using Avery materials and MUTOH-printed media. Classes held at multiple US locations.
• PRINTING United AllianceminorOthersMUTOH participates in PRINTING United Expo, where its products are evaluated for Pinnacle Product Awards by a panel of judges from across the printing industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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