Start a Small Business with Mimaki: Best Printer Options for Custom Merch

In today’s fast-growing custom merchandise market, starting your own business has never been more accessible. Whether you're dreaming of launching your own apparel brand, personalized gifts store, or promotional product line — the right printer is your ticket to turning creativity into profit.

At Absolute Toner, we’re here to help you start strong. Mimaki offers powerful entry-level printers tailored to small businesses, combining professional quality with affordability. Let’s explore the best Mimaki printers for custom merch and how you can build your brand from day one.

🎯 Why Start a Custom Merchandise Business?

1. Low startup costs
2. High demand for personalized items
3. Can be run from home or a small shop
4. Ideal for e-commerce, Etsy, pop-ups, and more
5. Great for creative entrepreneurs and artists

🖨️ Top Mimaki Printers for Custom Merch Startups

1. Mimaki UJF Series – Desktop UV Printers

Compact and versatile, the Mimaki UJF-3042 MkII e and UJF-6042 MkII e are UV flatbed printers perfect for small items like:

• Phone cases
• Customized pens, USB drives
• Acrylic signs
• Leather wallets and keychains
• Packaging prototypes

✅ Key Benefits:

• Prints on virtually any flat object
• White & clear ink options for premium finishes
• Ideal for short runs and one-off personalization
• Desktop size – fits right into a small workspace

🔗 Explore UJF Series UV Printers 

2. Mimaki TS100-1600 – Affordable Sublimation Printer

Want to print on t-shirts, apparel, soft signage, or custom flags? The TS100-1600 is a 64" dye-sublimation printer built for polyester-based products.

Perfect for:

• Custom t-shirts and hoodies
• Activewear and jerseys
• Home decor (pillows, curtains)
• Flags and banners

✅ Key Benefits:

• High-quality sublimation for vibrant, permanent color
• Affordable investment for entry-level apparel businesses
• Fast, roll-to-roll printing for volume growth

🔗 Learn more about the TS100-1600 

3. Mimaki UCJV300-160 – UV Print & Cut Combo for Stickers, Labels & Merch

For those looking to sell custom stickers, product labels, heat transfers, or vinyl graphics, the Mimaki UCJV300-160 is a UV roll-to-roll printer with integrated cutting functionality — and it’s fully available in the U.S.

Perfect for:

• Stickers and decals
• Packaging labels and tags
• Iron-on transfers for apparel
• Window graphics, signage, and wraps

✅ Key Benefits:

• Instant curing with UV ink — no drying time
• Print & cut in one pass for max efficiency
• White and clear ink options for premium effects
• Supports a wide range of roll media (vinyl, PET, clear film, etc.)

🔗 Explore the Mimaki UCJV300-160 Print & Cut System

💼 Why Buy Your First Printer from Absolute Toner?

At Absolute Toner, we understand what it takes to launch and grow a print business. That’s why we offer:

• ✅ New and repossessed printer options
• ✅ Leasing, lease-to-own, and full buyout plans
• ✅ Training and support to get you up and running
• ✅ Competitive pricing and fast shipping Canada-wide

You’re not just buying a printer — you’re gaining a partner in your business journey. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs thrive in the print world.

🔗 More Blogs to Help You Decide

👉 The Mimaki TS100-1600: Affordable Sublimation Printing for Fashion and Soft Signage

👉 UV vs Solvent: Which Mimaki Technology Fits Your Business?

👉 Flatbed Powerhouse: Exploring the Mimaki JFX600-2513 for Industrial-Grade UV Printing