Polytype’s Virtu Quantum to be released at Drupa

Written by Colin Gillman | 02 February 2012

Polytype is set to use Drupa as the platform for the world-wide release of its new Virtu Quantum wide-format digital ink-jet printer which the company says promises a blend of quality and speed hitherto unavailable in the marketplace.

Originally announced at FESPA last year the printer is now available in widths of 2.5m and 3.5m, and the UV-curable machine incorporates high-definition 10pl print-heads, specially integrated by Polytype to produce 1,400dpi resolution for images suited to a range of industrial and display applications.

Polytype says its new Quantum series will allow even more depth and colour gamut for the accurate reproduction of typically difficult images, such as skin tones and sought-after brand shades – but at productivity speeds that will challenge even billboard quality modes from rival manufacturers.

“Polytype does what other manufacturers dare not do: we will drive a new machine hard in an actual working situation to make sure that we are aware of all of its capabilities,” says Sylvia Muhr, sales and marketing director for Polytype's Virtu Business Unit. “In doing so, we have fine-tuned the Virtu Quantum to deliver an unparalleled combination of speed and quality in its machine category, and visitors to our stand at Drupa 2012 will be amongst the first to witness it match its full potential.”

Stewart Bell, Managing Director of DPI, will be at Drupa and will be on hand to welcome UK and Ireland customers to the Polytype stand for the launch.

Polytype at Drupa 2012: Hall 16, stand A03
www.wifag-polytype.com

www.dpi-uk.com