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Feast your eyes on this incredibly detailed full-color 3D printed miniature of an elder woman's head, brought to life by the advanced capabilities of Mimaki's 3D printing technology. What truly stands out is the remarkable fidelity of the skin tone, closely mirroring the original 3D model. You can observe how well various facial features are rendered, capturing the nuances of age and expression.

It's important to note the intricacies involved in such a small-scale print. Due to the minute size of the modeled pupils and irises, and their subtle color variations, achieving a perfect replication is challenging. As a result, the pupils might exhibit a slightly irregular shape. This highlights the limitations of current 3D printing technology when dealing with extremely fine details at this scale.

Mimaki's unique approach to full-color 3D printing involves jetting photopolymer ink droplets that are instantly UV-cured. This layer-by-layer process allows for the creation of objects with a spectrum of over 10 million colors, offering exceptional realism and vibrant hues. The technology excels at producing smooth gradients and intricate textures, making it ideal for applications requiring visual accuracy. While extremely fine details like perfectly round and colored pupils at this size present a hurdle, the overall level of detail achieved in this miniature is a testament to Mimaki's cutting-edge capabilities.

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Solution

• Step 1: Model Acquisition. The 3D model was downloaded for testing.
• Step 2: File Preparation. The 3D model file was processed for Mimaki 3D printing.
• Step 3: Material Jetting. Photopolymer inks are precisely jetted, similar to 2D inkjet.
• Step 4: UV Curing. Liquid resin is instantly solidified by UV light.
• Step 5: Layer-by-Layer Build. The object is formed through rapid layer deposition.
• Step 6: Color Application. CMYK, White, and Clear inks create full color during printing.
• Step 7: Support Removal. Water-soluble support material is removed, if needed, by dissolution.
• Step 8: Post-Processing. Cleaning and finishing enhance the final print.