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A UV wall printer for print shops
Print shops know color, files and production. A UV wall printer takes that expertise off the press and onto the customer's wall, floor or glass. This page covers which jobs print shops add, how wall printing compares with printed film, which models fit a production mindset and what to budget beyond the machine.
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Who this is for
Commercial, digital and wide-format print shops that already produce posters, banners, signage and wall decals, and want an on-site service. These shops understand color management and file preparation, which shortens the learning curve with a wall printer.
It suits shops whose customers order wall decals or wallpaper prints and would prefer artwork printed directly onto the wall with no material to install.
Jobs print shops add
- Direct wall prints in place of decals
- Office, school and retail graphics printed straight onto painted walls.
- Large murals
- Print height up to 2.4 m on most models with width extending along the rail.
- Floor graphics
- Promotional floor zones and wayfinding on models listed for floors.
- Glass and acrylic panels
- Partitions and display panels on site, with a primer where needed.
- Repeat corporate work
- Multi-location branding where the same artwork is printed at each site.
- Showroom samples
- Printed sample walls in the shop that demonstrate surfaces and finishes.
Why direct-to-wall instead of printed film
Printed film adds material, laminate and installation labor to every job, and it carries seams across large walls. It also struggles on brick, block and rough plaster. Direct UV printing removes the material and the installation step and works on textured surfaces.
For print shops, the economics of each job change from material plus install to ink plus time on site. Ink typically costs $0.40–$6.70 per square meter, so price the job on your local market rates and time, not on material.
Production workflow
Wall printers accept the formats your shop already uses — PDF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD and common image files. CMYK + White UV ink cures by UV LED as it prints. White ink lets you print onto dark or transparent surfaces. The key new skills are surface assessment and site setup, both covered in remote video training.
How print shops price on-site work
Print shops are used to pricing by material and machine time. On-site wall printing shifts the cost toward labor: travel, setup, surface preparation, printing and cleanup. Many shops quote per square foot or square meter with a site minimum, then add design, primer and clear coat as separate items.
For multi-location corporate clients, a fixed price per standard wall can simplify quoting when the artwork and wall size repeat. Compare your rates with what local sign shops charge for wall vinyl and with mural artists, then adjust for your own time on site.
A practical first step is printing the walls of your own shop — the reception, the counter wall and a floor area if your model prints floors. Those walls become the samples that sell the service, and they give your team practice before the first paid job.
Ask for demo videos of the surfaces your customers request most, or a mailed sample print, to judge output before you commit.
Which Vertiq model usually fits
Vertiq Apex
$18,700
Mixed-substrate production on walls, floors, glass and metal with two industrial printheads.
Hypermural X Dual
$22,600
Walls and floors with two industrial printheads for shops selling both.
Immersive Dual
$17,600
Walls and floors with two industrial printheads on big rubber wheels.
Prices include shipping to any country. Compare all six models.
How ownership works
- You buy the printer and own it outright — no franchise fees, no royalties and no territory limits.
- Every machine is designed and tested in California and shipped from California, with shipping included to any country.
- U.S.-based support from Sherman Oaks, California: (833) 758-3784 or office@vertiqprinters.com.
- A one-year parts warranty on electronic and mechanical parts, subject to each model's written terms.
- Remote video training in English, with multilingual assistance available.
- No financing or leasing. US customers pay by wire transfer or credit card with a processing fee; international buyers pay by bank wire.
What to budget beyond the machine
- Ink
- CMYK + White UV ink typically costs $0.40–$6.70 per square meter, depending on coverage and white ink. A set of 5 × 500 ml bottles is $175.
- Printheads
- Printheads wear over time. Replacement industrial printheads are about $1,500 and Nova printheads about $3,200.
- Maintenance supplies
- Cleaning and maintenance supplies run about $150.
- Laptop and software
- Control software is included. You need a laptop to run it and design tools for artwork; requirements are confirmed with your quote.
- Transport
- A vehicle that fits the machine's cases or wheeled base, plus time for travel and setup on site.
- Business basics
- Insurance, a business license and surface-preparation materials such as primer and clear coat, depending on your jobs and location.
See business costs or model your own assumptions in the payback calculator. Vertiq publishes no income, payback or return figures.
Print shops: common questions
What resolution do Vertiq wall printers print at?
Models print up to 2880 DPI. Each model page lists its published resolution and speed where available.
Does the printer use white ink?
Yes. Ink is CMYK + White UV, which allows printing onto dark or transparent surfaces.
What are the running costs?
Ink typically costs $0.40–$6.70 per square meter. Replacement industrial printheads are about $1,500 and Nova printheads about $3,200 when needed, plus maintenance supplies.
How large can prints be?
Most models print up to 2.4 m high, with width extending along the rail. Spectra Dual uses a 3 m column (3.5 m optional); column height is not print height.
Is financing available?
Vertiq does not offer financing or leasing. US customers pay by wire transfer or credit card with a processing fee; international buyers pay by bank wire.
How are machines shipped?
Every model is shipped from California, with shipping included to any country. Timing depends on destination and is confirmed with your quote.