Wide format wonder: Canon’s Colorado M-Series

‘UVGEL technology is a breakthrough,’ comments Canon South Africa’s business development manager, Prakash Naidoo. ‘The M-Series offers vibrant, high-quality prints across applications – from wallpaper to car wraps. It’s not just about colour, it’s about redefining what wide format printers can do.’

At the heart of the M-Series is its UVgel technology, which, according to Prakash, produces clear, consistent results on textured, transparent and reflective media.

‘The M-Series’ UVgel inks have a wider colour gamut than most systems on the market,’ Prakash notes. ‘And with the addition of white ink, the printer tackles complex applications like window graphics and magnetic signs with precision and vibrancy.’

The new white ink addition is a game-changer. It’s up to three times faster than competing technologies, he notes, allowing for high-opacity prints on challenging surfaces without compromising speed. This makes it ideal for industries like packaging and vehicle wraps, where opacity and sharpness are essential.

The FLXfinish+ technology allows for unique gloss and matte effects in a single pass – without the need for varnish. ‘Want glossy highlights with a matte background? The M-Series handles it effortlessly,’ he adds.

Prakash emphasises that Canon’s UVgel technology isn’t just about speed, but also about delivering superior quality, quickly. ‘By laying down ink in gel form, it avoids common issues like ink spreading and ensures crisp, razor-sharp prints every time,’ he enthuses. ‘The gel allows for more ink in fewer passes.  This results in vibrant, durable prints that don’t need endless tweaking or reprints. It’s efficient, consistent and sharp every time,’ Prakash explains.

The Colorado M-Series excels in producing durable, high-quality prints across a range of applications, giving print shops the ability to deliver more jobs faster, without sacrificing quality.

In the fast-paced world of wide format printing, automation is key to staying ahead. The Colorado M-Series has been designed with automation in mind, significantly reducing the time spent on routine maintenance and handling. 

‘Automation is critical,’ Prakash comments. ‘The Colorado M-Series reduces operator handling time by up to 30% compared to competitors. Features like automated nozzle compensation mean operators can focus on production, not maintenance.’

The printer’s maintenance system is highly automated, requiring minimal intervention, which allows for longer print runs with fewer interruptions. This gives print businesses a productivity boost while reducing downtime.