At Fespa Global Print Expo in Barcelona (19-22 May), on Stand 2-E20, Canon will showcase how its wide-format production technologies and customer-led approach combine to create “bold, high-impact prints that transform spaces and connect with audiences, delivering real business impact”.
Under the theme ‘Move your World’, Canon is re-emphasising the commercial potential and positive momentum that speciality print businesses can gain.
Visitors will not only see a curated selection of real-world applications from across the retail, interior décor, point of sale (POS), corrugated and packaging segments, but also gain valuable and practical expert advice on how to bring those applications to life.
The selection of prints and tactile applications created on Canon’s portfolio of high-performance production technologies for large-format print, including Arizona and Colorado, will be displayed in a visual and interactive sensory gallery on stand.
Making its European event debut, the new Colorado XL-series 3.4m printer will demonstrate its versatility and productivity by producing both flexible and rigid media applications live throughout the show.
From signage and décor to POS and packaging, the printer extends the proven advantages of Canon’s UVgel technology to the 3.2m graphics market, delivering application versatility across a comprehensive range of media.
From banner, paper, vinyl and films to soft signage, heat-sensitive materials, foam board, fluted polypropylene, acrylic and aluminium composite boards, print service providers (PSPs) have the flexibility to tackle diverse customer requirements.
With print speeds of 70m² per hour in quality mode, 106m² per hour in production mode, and up to 211m² per hour in express mode, the system delivers the productivity needed for demanding production environments, while accommodating substrates up to 52mm thick for rigid applications.
Flexibility through partnerships
The momentum Canon creates for its customers is achieved through a rich ecosystem of trusted technology and media partners. This ecosystem is fundamental to Canon’s presence at Fespa 2026, and celebrated in all areas of the stand and in how technologies are located across the show.
Located between the Canon and Fotoba partner stands will be the company’s award-winning Colorado M-series roll-to-roll printer in a UVgel Factory for Wallpaper configuration.
The set-up will be producing a range of applications – from personalised wallpapers to wrapping papers – to show the breadth of versatility and commercial scope of mass customisation that it can deliver.
The system provides a fully modular solution for mass-customised, automated wallpaper production, with UVgel technology at its core, comprising a Colorado M5W roll-to-roll printer with a Fotoba jumbo roll JRL media feeder, output cutter and rewinding taping unit.
Canon AI Tactile Studio
Canon experts will be hosting a series of ‘AI Tactile Studio’ sessions at set times throughout the show.
Held at a dedicated area on the stand, the demonstrations will show how the simple workflow fosters creative freedom and allows users to easily create unique tactile prints produced using the latest Canon technologies.
Workflows engineered for flexibility and ease-of-use
Supporting print demonstrations across all printers is Canon’s PRISMA XL Suite of workflow solutions.
PRISMA XL is an open, flexible workflow that integrates seamlessly with existing systems, while supporting PSPs to deliver first-time-right prints and simpler production, even across complex jobs – from file preparation to printing the job, through to shipment.
Also complementing Canon’s solutions on stand are its software partners, such as Onyx, demonstrating how an open, non-proprietary approach to workflow solutions can increase operational flexibility and profitability.
“Across the stand, you’ll see our world-class portfolio of Canon large-format production technologies in action, along with how we collaborate with expert software and finishing partners to create tailored, end-to-end solutions for the print industry,” said Steven Badger, head of sales and professional services at Canon Production Printing Australia.
“I’ll be there in person and available for personalised demonstrations and open conversations around where print is heading, and how technologies like UVgel continue to reshape high-volume production environments.”
Aligning with Fespa’s theme of ‘The Place for Experts’, Canon is also a Gold Sponsor at this year’s co-located Corrugated event on exhibition stand 3/B150a.
There, visitors will be able to speak to Canon corrugated experts and learn more about its technologies for this market, including Canon’s next-generation, digital corrugated press, the corrPRESS iB17.
The corrPRESS iB17 combines high-end graphic quality with industrial productivity and smart manufacturing flexibility. It uses water-based inks and 1200 dpi resolution printheads that support high graphic standards and indirect food compliance.
Delivering up to 8000 sqm/h output on sheet sizes up to 1.70 × 1.30m, the corrPRESS iB17 enables efficient, scalable digital production.
Also highlighted will be Canon’s current printing solutions for prototypes, mock-ups and ultra-short runs of printed corrugated packaging, including the Canon Arizona series of true flatbed printers.
