The 13-staff company is based in the south west of Holland and said that the machine enabled it to print directly on to substrates where previously it would have to print the work first and then fix it to the substrate.

A spokeswoman said the printer meant the company could now "offer new services that weren't possible before, and it's quicker, and less expensive".

JMC prints work for interior home and office decoration, and Vutek will be put to work printing branded letterboxes for customers.

The QS220 produces 1080dpi resolution four or six-colour images at up to 70sqm per hour and can handle substrates up to 5cm thick. It also includes a seventh channel for white ink.