Most manufacturers don’t question the impact their printer has on workplace safety.
Solvent fumes, splashes during cleaning, and occasional ink on the floor – it’s all been normalised.
But long-term exposure to solvent vapours is linked to health concerns, and regulations are clear: reduce unnecessary exposure wherever possible.
The Hitachi UX2 takes that seriously.
While older machines rely on open cleaning processes that release solvent into the air, the UX2 locks that exposure down.
Sealed cleaning station – No vapour clouds. Just cleaner maintenance with fewer emissions.
MEK-free and low-emission inks – Safer to handle, safer to breathe.
Recirculating ink system – Less waste, less contact, more control.
Straightforward maintenance – Gloves still required. Clean-up crews not so much.
This isn’t about causing panic—it’s about staying ahead of compliance, protecting your staff, and recognising when technology has moved on.
The UX2 helps meet safety standards like COSHH, REACH, and OSHA with design features that actively reduce exposure—rather than just relying on PPE and ventilation to manage it.
