Mimaki LUS-120 vs LUS-175: Printer and Ink-Code Checks Before Ordering
Choose Mimaki LUS-120 or LUS-175 from the printer's approved ink specification and the complete bottle code. The two series are not interchangeable ordering names. A shared cyan color, 1-liter bottle or “UV LED” description does not establish that one can replace the other.
If your purchasing request says only “Mimaki cyan,” collect the installed ink label and exact machine model first. This guide compares the identifying details that belong on an order, with examples from Mimaki's supply pages and the two UVINKPRO listings.
Which Ordering Situation Matches Yours?
You have a working ink setup
Copy the existing approved series, full order code, color and volume. Confirm the offered batch before repeating a previous purchase.
You only know the printer family
Record the full model, installed ink set and operating region. “UJF” or “UCJV” alone leaves important details unresolved.
You want to swap ink series
Pause the purchase and ask the printer service provider whether a supported conversion exists for that exact machine.
LUS12-C-BA and LU175-C-BA Are Different Orders
Mimaki's UJF-7151 plusII supply page lists LUS-120 cyan in both 1,000 ml and 250 ml formats. Its UCJV300 supply page lists LUS-175 cyan as LU175-C-BA, 1,000 ml, with availability limited to specific countries.
| Check | LUS-120 | LUS-175 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyan, 1,000 ml | LUS12-C-BA | LU175-C-BA |
| Other package example | LUS12-C-B2: 250 ml | Confirm the offered package; do not infer a matching suffix. |
| Example model reference for cyan | UJF-7151 plusII | UCJV300-160 |
| What still needs checking | Installed configuration, required color and supplied package | Installed configuration, required color, supplied package and regional availability |
These are specific supply examples, not complete compatibility lists or a promise that every option is stocked by UVINKPRO. Keep the exact letters and suffix from the applicable manufacturer entry; do not create a part number by shortening the series name yourself.
A useful purchase line is: “LUS-120, cyan, LUS12-C-BA, 1,000 ml, quantity two,” followed by the printer model and a request for current batch confirmation. If the quote returns a different code or volume, resolve the difference before payment.
A Color Menu Does Not Define Your Printer's Ink Set
Check the installed channels separately from the bottle size. Mimaki's SIJ-320UV ink FAQ, for example, identifies LUS-120 with a CMYK ink set. Finding white or light colors in a broader LUS-120 listing does not add those channels to that machine.
Send the full model plate and any suffix or revision. Include the operating country and the existing approved ink series.
Match the named channel and bottle code. Cyan, Light Cyan and Clear are separate selections; do not choose from cap color or a small thumbnail.
Confirm volume per bottle, quantity and what accompanies the ink. A chip photograph alone does not define the complete supply package.
Ask the seller to repeat the complete series, color, part number and package in the written confirmation. Attach your reference label to the inquiry.
The two store pages currently offer several color choices. Select only the channel approved for your machine, and request a matching current bottle photo if the gallery or option name is unclear. A dropdown is an ordering interface, not a machine specification.
Ask for Today's Batch Photo, Not Just the Catalog Image
At this article's check, the LUS-120 cyan gallery photo showed Expiry Date: 2025.07.02. That date is already past. It does not establish the condition or age of current inventory, so request a new photograph of the actual batch intended for your order.
- Ask for a readable front label, full order code and color.
- Request the printed expiry date and batch details for the offered bottles.
- Confirm the bottle volume, seal condition and quantity covered by the quote.
- Check that the remaining usable period fits your planned consumption and the manufacturer's instructions.
The SIJ-320UV FAQ tells users to read the expiry on each ink label and not use expired ink. Do not treat a new purchase date, unopened cap or replacement chip as an extension of the printed deadline.
If stock photos show one color while you need another, ask for the requested color's label. Save that confirmation with the order so receiving staff can compare the delivered bottles without guessing from the series name.
Keep an Uncertain Bottle Sealed
- Photograph the delivered package and bottle labels.
- Compare series, full code, color and volume with the written confirmation.
- Check the actual expiry date and visible seal or packaging condition.
- Report mismatches or leakage before opening or connecting anything to the printer.
Follow the ink label, applicable safety data sheet and your printer's handling instructions. Do not decant ink into a different labeled bottle or combine leftovers to make an uncertain order usable.
If the reason for considering another series is poor adhesion or unsatisfactory curing, describe the substrate, approved print setup and observed problem to your service provider. Those symptoms alone do not identify LUS-120 or LUS-175 as the correct replacement. A purchasing comparison cannot substitute for a machine-specific diagnosis.
Review the Matching Original Mimaki Ink Listing
Both listings below are active at this article's check. Product-card images are actual store photos of cyan bottles; other colors require their own confirmation. UVINKPRO supplies these original Mimaki inks as an independent reseller and is not affiliated with or authorized by Mimaki.
Mimaki LUS-120 UV LED Ink
Confirm the approved machine configuration, full color code and package. Historical gallery date: request the actual offered batch before ordering.
Check LUS-120 Options
Mimaki LUS-175 UV LED Ink
Confirm the exact printer, installed ink set, regional requirements and supplied bottle code. The cyan photo does not confirm every color option.
Check LUS-175 OptionsSend One Complete Ink-Order Request
Contact UVINKPRO support with the printer model, operating country, existing ink-label photo, requested series and color, full code, bottle volume and quantity. Ask for current batch photos and written confirmation before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace LUS-120 with LUS-175?
Do not assume a direct swap. Obtain confirmation for the exact printer and installed ink system before considering any change.
Are the two cyan 1-liter bottles the same order?
No. The examples checked here are LUS12-C-BA for LUS-120 and LU175-C-BA for LUS-175. Keep the full code with the series name.
Does LUS12-C-B2 mean a 1-liter bottle?
No. The cited Mimaki supply page identifies that LUS-120 cyan code as 250 ml. Confirm the package rather than relying on a similar-looking suffix.
Can I choose any color shown on the product page?
Only order colors approved for your installed ink set. A store option does not establish that your printer has or supports that channel.
Does the old date in a gallery photo prove current stock is expired?
No. It identifies the photographed bottle, not today's inventory. Request the actual offered batch's label and expiry before payment, and do not use expired ink.
Reference and Supply Notes
Manufacturer references and store listings checked October 15, 2026. Model examples are limited to the cited entries; confirm the latest instructions for your printer, region and installed configuration. Illustrations are not evidence of current stock, batch dates or performance.