Vertical Wall Printer Comparison: Nova vs Immersive Dual vs Apex vs Hypermural X vs Hypermural X Dual

Every Vertiq vertical wall printer is assembled and shipped from California and print with the same CMYK + White UV ink system. What separates them is the number of printheads, whether they print floors as well as walls, and how they move between job sites.

Specification comparison of the Vertiq wall printer models
SpecificationHypermural XUV Wall PrinterHypermural X DualUV Wall & Floor PrinterImmersive DualUV Wall & Floor PrinterVertiq ApexUV Wall & Floor PrinterVertiq NovaUV Wall & Floor Printer
Price$18,900$22,600$17,600$18,700$13,700
Printheads2 printheads2 printheads (White + CMYK)2 printheads2 printheads1 printhead
Max print heightUp to 2.4 mWall up to 2.4 mUp to 2.4 mUp to 2.4 m, unlimited widthUp to 2.4 m
Floor printingNoYesYesYesYes
Resolution2880 × 1440 DPI2880 × 1440 DPI2880 × 1440 DPI2880 × 1440 DPIConfirmed in writing with your quote
Ink systemCMYK + White 5-colour UV inkCMYK + White 5-colour UV inkCMYK + White 5-colour UV inkCMYK + White 5-colour UV inkConfirmed in writing with your quote
Printable surfacesBrick, Wood, Concrete, Marble, Glass, Wall Covering, Ceramics, Stone, Metal, Fabric, Plaster, Tile, Stucco & moreBrick, Wood, Concrete, Marble, Glass, Wall Covering, Ceramics, Stone, Metal, Fabric, Plaster, Tile, Stucco & moreBrick, Wood, Concrete, Marble, Glass, Wall Covering, Ceramics, Stone, Metal, Fabric, Plaster, Tile, Stucco & moreBrick, Wood, Concrete, Marble, Glass, Wall Covering, Ceramics, Stone, Metal, Fabric, Plaster, Tile, Stucco & moreBrick, Wood, Concrete, Marble, Glass, Wall Covering, Ceramics, Stone, Metal, Fabric, Plaster, Tile, Stucco & more
MobilityModular 4-package designModular 4-package designBig rubber wheels + travel caseWheeled base + travel packagingWheeled base, belt gear drive
Floor railsN/AContact us for the current spec sheetAdjustable horizontal railsContact us for the current spec sheetHorizontal printing supported
Software / wirelessProfessional genuine softwareProfessional genuine softwareProfessional genuine software + wireless iPad optionProfessional genuine softwareRIIN; Betterprinter RIP software
OriginAssembled & shipped from California, USAAssembled & shipped from California, USAAssembled & shipped from California, USAAssembled & shipped from California, USAAssembled & shipped from California, USA
Warranty & trainingConfirmed in writing with your quoteConfirmed in writing with your quoteConfirmed in writing with your quoteConfirmed in writing with your quoteConfirmed in writing with your quote

Single-head vs dual-head wall printers: what actually changes

A single-head machine puts every colour through one printhead. A dual-head machine has two, so more ink is laid down per pass and the same wall is covered in fewer passes. That is the practical difference in throughput — we do not publish a speed multiplier, because real output depends on the artwork, the resolution you print at, the surface, and how much white ink the design needs.

The second useful difference is separation. With two heads you can dedicate one to white and one to colour, which helps on dark or transparent surfaces where white is laid as a base layer rather than mixed into the same head's channel budget.

The trade-offs are real: a dual-head machine costs more up front, uses ink at a faster rate, and gives you a second printhead to clean, purge and eventually replace. If your volume is low or you are still learning the workflow, one head is less to manage. If you already run production work, the second head earns its maintenance.

Wall-only vs wall-and-floor

The Hypermural X is a wall machine: it climbs a vertical surface and prints up to 2.4 m high with effectively unlimited width along the rail. That covers murals, feature walls, retail graphics, lobbies and exterior facades.

The Immersive Dual adds horizontal printing on adjustable floor rails, so the same machine prints concrete, tile and stone floors as well as walls. That widens the kind of job you can quote — showroom floors, gym logos, restaurant entries, event graphics — without buying a second machine. Every model in the lineup prints up to 2.4 m high, so the decision is about walls versus walls-and-floors rather than reach.

A simple way to decide: if the work in front of you is vertical and tall, choose a Hypermural. If you expect to be asked for floors as often as walls, the Immersive Dual is the more flexible tool.

Which model fits which business

First-time entrepreneur

Recommended: Hypermural X

One printhead means one head to clean, calibrate and eventually replace, and it is the simplest way to start offering wall murals. Lowest complexity for someone learning the workflow.

Existing sign or print shop

Recommended: Hypermural X Dual

Two dedicated printheads — one White, one CMYK — lay more ink per pass and separate white from colour, which suits a shop that already has production volume and staff comfortable with printhead maintenance.

Mural artist

Recommended: Hypermural X

Wall-focused work, one-off pieces and full creative control over artwork. The 6 m rail and extension rod handle tall and uneven interior walls.

Studio printing dark or transparent surfaces

Recommended: Hypermural X Dual

A dedicated white printhead plus a separate CMYK head lays white as its own base layer, and the machine prints floors as well as walls. Contact us for the current spec sheet on floor figures.

Studio taking on mixed substrates

Recommended: Vertiq Apex

The widest surface compatibility in the lineup — brick, wood, concrete, marble, glass, ceramics, stone, metal, fabric, plaster, tile and stucco — on walls and floors, so substrate rarely rules a job out. Priced at $18,700.

First machine on a tight budget

Recommended: Vertiq Nova

The lowest entry price in the lineup at $13,700, printing both walls and floors up to 2.4 m high with unlimited width, CMYK + White ink and a 2-year warranty.

Contractor or interior designer

Recommended: Immersive Dual

Prints both walls and floors from one machine, so you can quote complete interiors instead of walls alone. Wheels and a travel case make site-to-site moves practical.

Questions to ask before buying any wall printer

  • Which printhead does it use, and what does a replacement head cost?
  • Where does the machine ship from, and who provides support after delivery?
  • What training is offered, in what format, and who delivers it?
  • Is the warranty stated in writing before you pay?
  • What is the realistic ink cost per square meter for the artwork you plan to print?
  • Which surfaces are outside the machine's limits, and what prep is required?
  • What software or RIP does it use, and are the licences genuine and transferable?
  • What is the lead time on spare parts and consumables to your address?

Ask them of us too. Anything we cannot state as a fact is confirmed in writing with your quote.

Vertical wall printer FAQ

Which vertical wall printer is the lowest price?

The Vertiq Nova is the lowest-priced model at $13,700. The other list prices are $17,600 (Immersive Dual), $18,700 (Vertiq Apex), $18,900 (Hypermural X) and $22,600 (Hypermural X Dual).

Do all five vertical wall printers print the same height?

Yes. All five models print up to 2.4 m high and use Epson I1600 printheads.

Which models print floors as well as walls?

Four of the five models print walls and floors. The Hypermural X is wall-only.

Still deciding between models?

Tell us the surfaces and job sizes you expect and we will point you to the model that fits — or tell you if none of them do. Call (833) 758-3784.

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