Mimaki LUS-210 UV Ink Buying Guide: Colors, Packaging, Compatibility and Shelf Life
AI-generated editorial scenes reference the store's actual bottle photographs. They illustrate buying and handling checks, not installation instructions, current batch dates or evidence of shipment contents. Bottle label follows a historical reference photograph; the pictured date does not identify current stock.
Buying Mimaki LUS-210 UV Ink?
Match the full color code, 1-liter bottle format and your printer's approved ink configuration, then check the actual batch expiry before deciding how much to order. A familiar bottle or a broad “Mimaki UV ink” description is not enough to confirm the purchase.
This LUS-210 buying guide focuses on the details that belong in your quotation: colors, packaging, compatibility and usable shelf life. It is especially useful when replenishing a confirmed LUS-210 setup on a UJV100-160 or UJV100-160Plus.
Three Checks Before Comparing Prices
Which exact bottle?
Send a clear photo of the current bottle's complete code and color. Keep any revision or suffix visible when requesting the same supply.
Which installed channels?
Confirm the machine model, region and current ink set. A printer family name does not mean every color can be added to your configuration.
How much can you use?
Compare the offered batch date with expected delivery, planned opening and consumption for each color. Buying more only helps if you can use it in time.
Which LUS-210 Colors and Packages Are Documented?
Mimaki's regional UJV100-160Plus supply listing documents the following 1,000 ml bottles. Use these as a reference when checking a quote; retain the complete identifier on the actual offered label if it includes an additional revision.
| Color | Reference code | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Cyan | LUS21-C-BA | 1,000 ml |
| Magenta | LUS21-M-BA | 1,000 ml |
| Yellow | LUS21-Y-BA | 1,000 ml |
| Black | LUS21-K-BA | 1,000 ml |
| White | LUS21-W-BA | 1,000 ml |
| Clear | LUS21-CL-BA | 1,000 ml |
Source: Mimaki Singapore's UJV100-160Plus ink and supply list. This is a manufacturer's supply reference, not a statement that every color is currently in stock at UVINKPRO.
For Clear, request a photo that actually shows the offered Clear bottle and code. A group photograph of colored inks does not identify a Clear shipment. Also confirm whether the price is per bottle or per carton, and the number of bottles included.
Confirm the Installed Ink Set Before Choosing a Color
Mimaki's UJV100-160 launch documentation describes LUS-210 sets of CMYK, CMYK plus White, and CMYK plus White and Clear. Those are distinct configurations; the availability of Clear ink does not establish that your machine already has a Clear channel. Mimaki UJV100-160 product announcement.
- Record the exact model and any configuration changes made since installation.
- Photograph the ink series and color codes currently in use. A machine running another series needs a separate technical review.
- Check the regional supply documentation and your service provider's approval for that machine and ink set.
- List quantities by color rather than requesting a generic “full set.” Your consumption and installed channels determine the order.
If you are still choosing between ink families, see our LUS-210, LF-140 and LH-100 selection guide. For replenishment, keep the purchase tied to the already approved formulation. Do not mix families or treat a bottle purchase as permission to convert the printer.
Use the Earlier of Two Deadlines
The UJV100-160 / UJV100-160Plus operation manual specifies the bottle's printed expiry and a limit of three months after opening, even if the printed date is later. It does not give you a fresh shelf-life period starting on the purchase date. Mimaki operation manual, page 13; chip information on pages 45–46.
Read the actual bottle date
Ask for the expiry on the batch being quoted. Subtract the time needed for shipping and the delay before you will start using it.
Record the opening date
For the models covered by this manual, plan to finish before the earlier deadline: printed expiry or three months after opening.
Planning example, not a stock claim: if a bottle is opened on October 1 and its printed expiry is November 15, plan around November 15. You cannot assume that the opening window carries it into January.
A listing photograph may show an older batch. That photo cannot tell you the date on the bottle that will ship today. Request a current photo and written confirmation of the remaining shelf life for each quoted color, especially when ordering several bottles.
Order by Color Consumption, Not Just Carton Discount
Use recent production records to estimate when each bottle will be opened and finished. Include existing stock first, and leave a practical buffer for delivery delays or slower orders. This is a purchasing calculation, not a manufacturer-prescribed consumption rate.
- Count sealed and opened bottles by color, noting their dates.
- Estimate each color's usage from comparable recent jobs rather than total printer output alone.
- Place the proposed new bottles after the stock you already intend to use.
- Reduce or split the order if the last bottle would be opened too close to its expiry.
Ask the supplier whether a quotation contains one batch or mixed batches. An attractive average remaining life can hide a short-dated bottle in a slower-moving color. Agree on any minimum remaining life you require in the written order instead of assuming a “new delivery” means a newly manufactured batch.
Check the Bottle, Package and Matching IC Chip
Illustrated cap and pouch inspection. Check the actual shipment's identifiers; the scene does not establish the supplied chip or packaging for a future order.
The operation manual explains that the supplied IC chip records color, remaining ink and expiry information. Use the matching chip and follow the model's registration procedure; do not swap chips to work around a mismatch.
- Photograph the shipment before opening: carton condition, bottle count, labels and any visible leakage.
- Compare series, full color code, volume and expiry with the accepted quotation.
- Confirm the package includes the correct chip and any promised accessories; keep each bottle's information together.
- Resolve missing chips, damaged closures or unexpected substitutions with the supplier before filling the machine.
The UVINKPRO listing identifies this product as original Mimaki ink, supplied by an independent reseller. UVINKPRO is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by Mimaki. Keep the order confirmation and invoice with the receiving records; packaging photographs alone do not authenticate a supply chain.
Keep Sealed Stock Ready for Its Planned Use
Concept storage scene. Use the conditions stated on the actual product documentation, and keep batch identification accessible in your stock records.
For the UJV100 manual's storage specification, the daily mean is 5–30°C, with no more than one month at 30°C. Treat transport limits separately; they are not routine storage targets.
The LUS-210 Black safety data sheet identifies light/UV exposure as a curing risk and calls for avoiding heat and direct sunlight. Keep bottles closed, protect the storage area accordingly, and use the handling protection specified by the relevant color's SDS. Mimaki LUS-210 Black SDS, version 1.2.
Arrange stock so the earliest suitable expiry is used first. Record opening dates separately from delivery dates, and keep the manufacturer's label readable. If a bottle has leaked or its storage history is uncertain, obtain handling advice before putting it into production.
Request a LUS-210 Quote with Batch Details
Send your printer model and region, installed ink-set details, current bottle photos, required color codes, quantity per color and delivery destination. Include the latest acceptable delivery date and any minimum remaining shelf life you need.
Ask for current batch-label photos, expiry dates and confirmation of bottle count and matching chips. Contact UVINKPRO to confirm the order details.
Review the Original Mimaki LUS-210 Listing
Mimaki LUS-210 UV LED Ink
The link selects the Cyan option. Confirm the offered full code, batch date, 1-liter package and machine configuration. Request separate confirmation for other colors, including Clear.
Catalog photo only: the pictured expiry does not identify the current shipment. Request current-stock label photos before payment.
Check LUS-210 Cyan and order detailsLUS-210 Buying FAQ
Can I order Light Cyan or Light Magenta as LUS-210?
Get the exact manufacturer code and label first. These store menu names are not verified by the six-color official reference used in this guide.
Does every unopened bottle have 12 months left?
No fixed remaining period follows from “unopened.” Request the actual quoted batch's expiry and calculate whether it fits your delivery and production schedule.
Can I keep an opened bottle until its printed expiry?
Only within the applicable opening limit as well. Use the earlier-deadline check above for UJV100-160 / Plus, and consult the exact model's documentation for other machines.
Does a chip error mean I need a different ink color?
It does not establish what to buy. Send the exact error, machine model, bottle label and chip details to the supplier or technician before replacing anything.
Will the bottle shown online be the batch I receive?
A catalog image does not make that commitment. Ask for current batch photographs and have the agreed color codes and expiry details recorded in the order.
Manufacturer references checked September 12, 2026. Regional approval, packaging revisions and batch availability require confirmation for the actual order.