The QS220 fills a gap between the bottom of the previous Vutek line up and sister firm Rastek's products. It is a 2m-wide machine capable of up to 70m2 per hour output and a maximum resolution of 1,080dpi.

"Unfortunately many print businesses are forced to choose between high production speeds and high image quality," said Vutek general manager Dick Wissenbach. "The QS220 is an all-in-one printer...and with pricing comparable to wide-format printers, the QS220 is not only affordable, it's a smart investment."

It is based on the company's established QS2000 machine, but is supplied as a flatbed only rather than a hybrid machine. An optional roll-to-roll upgrade is available should users wish to add that functionality at a later date.

The price of the new machine is set at €149,000

ARTICLE UPDATED WITH REVISED PRICING INFORMATION FROM EFI VUTEK 22 01 10.