Another milestone
2000th printer sold
We are celebrating the sale of our 2000th large format printer. This marks another milestone in the swissQprint success story that began with sales of the Oryx, our very first model, in 2008.
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“We are grateful and proud to be celebrating this milestone. The trust of our customers and our partner network encourages us in what we do,” says CEO Kilian Hintermann, left in the photo.
More than 1500 customers trust in swissQprint.
swissQprint is represented in 40 countries around the globe. The 2000th machine is going to our USA growth market, destined for superGraphics in Seattle.
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Reto Eicher, one of the swissQprint founders: “Virtually all of the printers that we have installed since 2008 are still in service. Our robust machine concept has proved itself. That makes me especially happy.”
Milestones in the company’s history
2007 – Widnau
Start of a success story. Reto Eicher, Hansjörg Untersander and Roland Fetting establish the company.
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2008 – Oryx
The model with which it all began. 2.5 m wide, 1.5 m deep (98×39 in). Maximum print speed 70 m²/h (753 ft²/h)
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2010 – Impala
The fastest printer at the time. 2.5 m wide, 1.6 m deep (100×64 in) maximum print speed 130 m²/h (1400 ft²/h).
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2012 – Nyala
New formats become possible: 3.2 m wide, 1.6 m deep (126×64 in). Maximum print speed 140 m²/h (1506 ft²/h).
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2014 – Generation 2
A new speed level. 2 m deep, latest print heads, maximum print speed 206 m²/h (2217 ft²/h).
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2015 – Kriessern
Our new home: three times the production space, ready for future growth.
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2016 – Expansion
Establishment of the first subsidiary: swissQprint America. There are 6 subsidiaries today.
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2017 – LED models
New lamp technology, highest energy efficiency. New markets open up.
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2018 – Generation 3
Latest electronics, improved mechanics, new features for higher efficiency.
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2019 – Karibu
The first dedicated roll to roll printer: 3.4 m wide (133"), unique features, maximum print speed 212 m²/h (2281 ft²/h).
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2021 – Generation 4
Redefined print quality. Latest print head technology. swissQprint-exclusive neon inks.
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2022 – Kudu
High-end printer with 10 colour channels and 304 m²/h (3272 ft²/h) max. output. Karibu 2: even higher print quality.
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2024 – 2000th machine delivered
The global swissQprint community is growing steadily.
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2025 – Generation 5
Oryx 5 and Topi 5 add the finishing flourish to the flatbed Generation 5 that swissQprint launched in January 2025 to positive acclaim around the globe.
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What's next?
Come back soon and find out.
2007 – Widnau
Start of a success story. Reto Eicher, Hansjörg Untersander and Roland Fetting establish the company.
2008 – Oryx
The model with which it all began. 2.5 m wide, 1.5 m deep (98×39 in). Maximum print speed 70 m²/h (753 ft²/h)
2010 – Impala
The fastest printer at the time. 2.5 m wide, 1.6 m deep (100×64 in) maximum print speed 130 m²/h (1400 ft²/h).
2012 – Nyala
New formats become possible: 3.2 m wide, 1.6 m deep (126×64 in). Maximum print speed 140 m²/h (1506 ft²/h).
2014 – Generation 2
A new speed level. 2 m deep, latest print heads, maximum print speed 206 m²/h (2217 ft²/h).
2015 – Kriessern
Our new home: three times the production space, ready for future growth.
2016 – Expansion
Establishment of the first subsidiary: swissQprint America. There are 6 subsidiaries today.
2017 – LED models
New lamp technology, highest energy efficiency. New markets open up.
2018 – Generation 3
Latest electronics, improved mechanics, new features for higher efficiency.
2019 – Karibu
The first dedicated roll to roll printer: 3.4 m wide (133"), unique features, maximum print speed 212 m²/h (2281 ft²/h).
2021 – Generation 4
Redefined print quality. Latest print head technology. swissQprint-exclusive neon inks.
2022 – Kudu
High-end printer with 10 colour channels and 304 m²/h (3272 ft²/h) max. output. Karibu 2: even higher print quality.
2024 – 2000th machine delivered
The global swissQprint community is growing steadily.
2025 – Generation 5
Oryx 5 and Topi 5 add the finishing flourish to the flatbed Generation 5 that swissQprint launched in January 2025 to positive acclaim around the globe.
What's next?
Come back soon and find out.