IWATSU is a pioneer in the Quick Print industry.
We expand into more professional areas of commercial printing.

As the founder of electrostatic platemaking, IWATSU boasts advances spanning more than 40 years and a majority share of today’s market. IWATSU has the enviable position of being the sole Japanese manufacturer to produce everything from electrostatic platemaking systems to all supplies in-house.

As early as 1961, IWATSU developed the PC-301 dry-type electrostatic platemaker, and in 1968 we developed the QP-1, the world’s first liquid-type electrostatic platemaker.
Introduction of these Elefax systems started a new trend in quick and commercial printing, leaving a mark on the industry history. Ever since, IWATSU has remained the leader, triggering a revolution in the printing industry.
IWATSU's combination of continually advancing technology and more than 40 years’ experience challenges both today’s and tomorrow’s diversified market for electrostatic platemaking systems.
From the original quick printing field, Elefax has expanded into more professional areas of commercial printing that require high quality and productivity.
Elefax also serves inplant-printing demands for cost reduction and easy operation.
Since IWATSU entered the market of CTP system in 1995, we have made the change from analog to digital processing in the printing industry. Ever since, then IWATSU has been introducing new generations of Elefax CTP systems.