Nubway QL IV

Tattoo removal studios are the core setting. The 1064 nm output is the working wavelength for black and dark blue professional tattoos, and a course is planned over several sessions spaced weeks apart. Studios gain the most when they screen at consultation, take standardised photographs at every visit and turn away pieces the evidence does not support, such as heavy multicolour work.

Aesthetic clinics use the same tower for epidermal pigment. The 532 nm output targets freckles and sun spots, and the 1064 nm output targets deeper pigment. Any lesion that has not been diagnosed must be assessed by a doctor first, because treating an unassessed lesion can mask a melanoma.

Permanent makeup correction is a growing request, from faded eyebrow tattoos to misplaced lip liner. It is also the riskiest work on the menu, because cosmetic inks often contain iron oxide or titanium dioxide and can darken. Every protocol should include a test spot and a waiting period, and the consent form should state the risk of darkening in plain language.

Salons adding carbon toning use the 1320 nm handpiece as a facial service for oily skin and visible pores. It delivers quickly and is easy to book as a repeat appointment, and honest claims about its effect protect the salon's reputation.

Dermatology and cosmetic practices run by doctors can use the unit for pigmented lesions within their own clinical governance. The conformity documentation those procurement routes require is issued by the manufacturer and provided by the seller.

A Clear Service Scope

The evidence gives this laser a defined job: black ink, dark blue ink, epidermal pigment and carbon facials. A practice that builds its menu around that scope can set honest expectations and keep complaint rates low.

Three Wavelengths in One Tower

Nubway's published range lists 532, 1064 and 1320 nm output. One capital purchase covers dark ink, red and orange ink, surface pigment and carbon toning, which suits a room offering several services.

Repeat Revenue Built In

Tattoo courses run over many sessions, and carbon facials are sold as regular appointments. Both create a predictable booking pattern that helps a practice plan staffing and forecast lamp use.

Mobile on Castors

The tower stands on four castors with a wide base. It can move between rooms, which is useful where one laser serves several treatment spaces.

Dual Cooling Published

Nubway publishes combined air and water cooling for the range. Cooling protects the laser rod and flashlamp during long sessions, and the loop needs distilled water and periodic filter changes.

Visible Emergency Control

A red control sits on the front panel in the photograph. A Class 4 laser should have an accessible emergency stop, and its exact function should be confirmed during familiarisation.

Honest Documentation Path

The page lists every missing figure. That gives a buyer a ready checklist for the seller: class label, legal manufacturer, pulse width, spot size and lamp life.

Serviceable Wear Parts

The flashlamp is a replaceable part. Planning its replacement against booked treatment hours turns the main running cost into a predictable budget line.

Q-Switched Nd: YAG Source

A Q-switch releases stored energy in nanosecond pulses. The pulse breaks ink and pigment into fragments that the body clears between sessions.

1064 nm Output

This wavelength penetrates deeper into the dermis and is absorbed by black and dark blue ink. It is the main wavelength for professional tattoo removal.

532 nm Output

Frequency doubling produces green light at 532 nm. It targets red, orange, and some brown ink, as well as surface pigment such as freckles.

1320 nm Carbon Handpiece

The 1320 nm output is used with carbon lotion for toning facials. Nubway lists it for oil control and pore appearance.

Published Energy Range

The range is listed as 300 to 1000 mJ. Energy per wavelength is not published, and the 532 nm output of frequency-doubled systems usually sits well below the 1064 nm figure.

Published Repetition Rate

The range lists 1-6 Hz. The rate sets how fast an operator can cover a large tattoo.

Rated Power

Nubway publishes 800 W for the range. Confirm the figure for the tower, which may differ.

Air and Water Cooling

A closed cooling loop and fans remove heat from the laser head. Check the water level and filter at the intervals set in the user manual.

Touchscreen Control

A tilted touchscreen sits at the top of the tower. The published range lists an 8-inch screen; confirm the screen size on this unit.

Single Holstered Handpiece

One handpiece rests in a holster on the right side. Interchangeable tips select wavelength and function, and the tips supplied should be listed in the quotation.

Castor Base

Four castors on a splayed base carry the tower. Lock the castors before treatment begins.

Front Panel Controls

A red control and a second control sit below the screen. They correspond to an emergency stop and a key switch; confirm both against the manual.

Mains Supply

The range is published for AC 220 V ±10%, 10 A, 50 Hz and AC 110 V ±10%, 10 A, 60 Hz. Match the voltage variant to the destination supply in the order.

Qtech Front Badge

The front panel carries a Qtech badge. The name on the declaration of conformity determines who holds the manufacturer's legal obligations.

The QL IV is a Q-switched Nd: YAG tower for practices focused on black and dark blue tattoos, surface pigment, and carbon facials. Its value lies in matching that scope honestly, supported by published evidence on nanosecond lasers for dark ink. Every figure comes from Nubway's published range, because the maker does not document the QL IV code or the Qtech badge. Running costs centre on the flashlamp, the cooling loop and the Laser Protection Adviser. Medigear.uk lists the QL IV for business buyers worldwide and can arrange delivery, installation, commissioning, familiarisation and service cover. Request the class label, declaration of conformity, lamp life, dimensions, and the tip list from the seller with the quotation.