Canon U.S.A., Inc. announces the upcoming Colorado XL-series, a new platform of 3.4m/11ft printers that extends the benefits of Canon’s UVgel technology to the 3.2m/10ft graphics market.

Set to be available in hybrid and roll-to-roll configurations, the modular, field upgradable platform is designed to deliver great versatility and outstanding productivity for both flexible and rigid media applications.

The Colorado XL-series comprises two easy-to-operate models: the Colorado XL7R roll-to-roll printer and Colorado XL7H hybrid printer.

Like the Colorado M-series, the Colorado XL-series modular platform design is intended to provide a future-proof investment: customers can start with the configuration that meets today’s business needs and, as requirements grow, add capabilities through field upgrades and key applications, such as white ink, which enables striking prints on transparent and colored media.

The Colorado XL-series brings the benefits of UVgel to a new market segment with application versatility across an extensive range of media – from banner, paper, vinyl and films to textiles, heat-sensitive materials, foam board, fluted polypropylene, acrylic and ACM aluminum composite panels – providing the flexibility to tackle diverse customer requirements.

With print speeds of up to 753 square feet per hour in Quality Mode, up to 1,140ft2 per hour in Production Mode and up to 2,271 square feet per hour in Express Mode, the system is designed to deliver the productivity needed for demanding production environments while accommodating substrates up to 2 inches thick for rigid applications and rolls up to 12” in diameter for flexible applications.

UVgel 860 Gel Set

The Colorado XL-series introduces the UVgel 860 gel set, which has been optimized to cover a wide variety of both rigid and flexible applications. It is also designed to provide the proven benefits of UVgel: odorless and quick dry prints, high mechanical and chemical robustness, dimensional stability due to low-temperature curing, excellent color consistency, TPO- and VCL-free inks, and matte and gloss finish without the need of a separate varnish.

The platform also includes new UVgel 850 printheads. Designed for the productive printing of high-quality, large-format graphics, each printhead has 4,544 nozzles and features automated built-in nozzle performance monitoring and compensation.

A single printhead supports two colors simultaneously, so that only two printheads are required to print CMYK, plus an optional third if white ink is needed. Additionally, the Colorado XL-series has an agile and precise printhead carriage that features UVgel DynamicMotion Control to help provide amazing print quality even with challenging media.

Taking the UV LED curing process to the next level, the Colorado XL-series introduces UVgel FullBeam Curing. This technology uses a unique 11 ft.-wide LED curing array that, combined with an ingenious mirror system, is designed to deliver consistent UV light dosing across the entire print width, helping to provide print uniformity over large surfaces, and enabling a wider color gamut.

Optional features for the Colorado XL-series include UVgel White ink for hassle-free white ink printing, FLXfinish for producing either a velvety matte or vibrant gloss finish without the need to change inks or media, and FLXture for textured finishes that mimic materials like leather, wood or fabric.

Sustainability features and cost-effectiveness have been built into the Colorado XL-series. Low VOC emissions help provide suitability for indoor environments. Combined with low energy and minimal gel consumption, automated quality control systems and features designed to help reduce waste, such as a two-liter bag of UVgel in a recyclable box, the system delivers an attractive total cost of ownership.

The Colorado XL-series supports various environmentally friendly media including many PVC-free and paper-based substrates, another aspect designed to help minimize environmental impact.

“The 3.2m graphics market is evolving fast, and customers need more than incremental improvements — they need a platform that can truly transform the way they work. The Colorado XL-series is designed to do exactly that. It is engineered to deliver the proven reliability and image quality of UVgel, now scaled to meet higher productivity demands with less reliance on skilled labor,” says Kiyoshi Oka, EVP and GM, Marketing Strategy Unit, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Equally important, its modular design gives providers the freedom to adapt and expand into new, high-value applications at their own pace. With this launch, Canon is not only addressing today’s operational challenges but also giving wide format customers a clear path to future growth.”

The Colorado XL-series will make its worldwide debut at PRINTING United Expo 2025 in Orlando, FL on October 22-24. The Colorado XL-series is currently set to be available in select countries beginning Q1 2026 through Canon’s direct sales organizations and accredited partners. Global availability is currently expected in Q3 2026.