The World's First Full-Color UV-LED 3D Printer
The 3DUJ-553 offers an unprecedented 3D printing experience, producing objects with high definition, fine detail, and true full color. Built on a patent Mimaki obtained in 2009 and decades of inkjet expertise, it uses a full-color UV-LED cure method capable of more than 10 million color combinations for photorealistic output — no painting or post-processing required.
Clear ink creates translucent and transparent effects, from architectural glass windows to internal organ structures, while a water-soluble support material removes cleanly without damaging fine details. With a 20" x 20" x 12" (508 x 508 x 305 mm) build area, the 3DUJ-553 is built for professionals who need color-accurate prototypes and finished models straight off the print bed.
Photorealistic Color, Engineered for Precision
Three technologies work together to deliver color-accurate, high-definition models.
True Full-Color Modeling
More than 10 million possible color combinations with a true ICC color profile workflow, so color adjustment happens once instead of trial-and-error.
Dual UV-LED Curing
Two water-cooled UV-LED lamps cure each layer down to 19 microns thick for smooth surfaces and crisp fine detail.
Water-Soluble Support Material
Support structures wash away cleanly after printing, preserving fine geometry without hand-finishing or risk of damage.
Clear Ink for Transparent & Translucent Effects
Partial transparency — like glass windows or transparent exteriors — is difficult to achieve with handcrafted or plaster-based models. The 3DUJ-553's clear ink makes it straightforward, showing internal structure in architectural models or visualizing organ interiors with translucent, color-coded detail.
- Clear ink for transparent and translucent modeling
- ICC-managed color workflow for repeatable accuracy
- Internal camera for remote print monitoring
Ink Types
CMYK + White
Full-color base set delivering photorealistic output across more than 10 million color combinations.
Pure Clear (MH-110PCL)
A dedicated clear ink for transparent and translucent effects, including Color-in-Clear mode at 19 micron layers.
Combining full color with clear ink lets one 3DUJ-553 model everything from opaque product mockups to see-through architectural and medical models.
ICC Color Profile Workflow
Consistent Color, No Manual Calibration
A true ICC color profile workflow reproduces color accurately without the ongoing manual color adjustment other systems require, while support for OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, and WRL files keeps the 3DUJ-553 compatible with standard 3D design tools.
Full Specifications
Print & Modeling
| Color Range | More than 10 million |
| Print Mode / Resolution / Thickness | Fast: 42µm — Standard: 32µm — High Quality: 22µm — Color-in-Clear: 19µm |
| Curing | Water-cooled LED-UV lamps × 2 |
| Circulation | Internal print head ink circulation |
| File Formats | OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, WRL |
Build Area & Output
| Build Area (W×D×H) | 20 x 20 x 12 in (508 x 508 x 305 mm) |
| Max. Build Weight | 154.3 lb (70 kg) |
| Sample Print Time (5x50x1cm) | 1:30h (42µm) — 1:45h (32µm) — 2:24h (22µm) |
| Sample Print Time (50x50x1cm) | 8:17h (42µm) — 9:41h (32µm) — 13:12h (22µm) |
Power & Environment
| Power Supply | Single-phase 100–240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz ±1Hz ×3 (main unit, monitor, external PC) |
| Power Consumption | 1,630W or less (total) |
| Operating Temp. | 68–86°F (20–30°C); accuracy guaranteed at 68–77°F (20–25°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 35–65% Rh (non-condensing) |
Interface, Certifications & Dimensions
| Interface | Ethernet 1000 BASE-TX (Gigabit) |
| Certifications | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, ETL (UL60950 compliant), CE Marking (EMC/LVD), CB, RoHS, REACH |
| Outer Dimensions (W×D×H) | 88.6 x 59 x 61 in (2,250 x 1,500 x 1,550 mm) |
| Weight | 1,323 lb (600 kg) |
