SMARTECH TO SUPPLY COLORADO M
Expanding on the continued success of the Colorado M Series, Smartech Business Systems has been appointed an official Canon Production Printing Colorado Partner.
Canon’s Colorado M-Series are 1.6m roll-to-roll printers that use Canon’s proprietary UVgel ink, and have proved popular across Australia and New Zealand.
Canon says the ability to print on an extensive media range is one of the key attributes of the new Colorado M-Series, including the likes of window graphics, labels and wallpapers, as well as printing on heavy structured, transparent, coloured, reflective and magnetic materials.
Available in four versions – the M3, M3W, M5 and M5W – the new printers are modular systems that can be upgraded in the field, and for the first time, have a white option – that’s the W in the names. They are 1.6m roll-to-roll printers, with two speed configurations.
The M5 ranges in output speeds from 40sqm an hour to 159sqm an hour. The new sensory technology has sensors both underneath and over the media path, and will enable production of difficult media, such as wallpapers, textured stock, coloured papers and the like.
The Colorado M5 features Canon’s UVgel ink, which has proved a hit for the company, with its ability to print both matte and gloss, and to stretch as applications require. The company says UVgel technology combines the colour gamut and light fastness of an eco-solvent printer, the fast drying time and odourless prints of a latex printer, and the productivity and low temperature print process of traditional UV technology. UVgel also uses 40 per cent less power and 40 per cent less ink than conventional ink, according to the company.
According to CPP, UVgel’s particular properties also eliminate many of the production, nozzle cleaning and maintenance issues commonly associated with white ink, offering it says, smooth, error-free printing, minimising ink usage and waste, and maximising productivity. There is no extra special care that need to be taken with the Canon UVgel white, it is treated just the same as CMYK.
Craig Nethercott, managing director of Canon Production Printing Oceania, said, "We are thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration that will support our expansion in the large-format graphic industry. Teaming up with Smartech means partnering with a company that measures its success on customer and employee loyalty and satisfaction.
“Canon's proprietary UV gel technology, the basis of the new Colorado M-Series, has been successful in both local and overseas markets, and produces diverse solutions across multiple industries without compromising on quality, cost, or efficiency.”
Vincent Nair, executive chair and CEO of Smartech Business Systems said, “This partnership with Canon Production Printing represents a pivotal moment for Smartech, as we look to deepen our footprint in the printing industry. Canon's innovative UV gel technology, combined with our extensive network and expertise, promises to bring unmatched value to our customers.
“We are excited to integrate Canon's groundbreaking solutions into our offerings and deliver unparalleled efficiency and quality. Together, we are set to redefine the standards of the large-format graphics market, and drive forward with a shared vision of excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. This collaboration is more than a partnership; it's a leap towards creating lasting impact in the way businesses approach printing solutions.
“As we embark on this new chapter together, Smartech Business Systems and Canon Production Printing are committed to not just meeting, but exceeding, the evolving needs of the large-format graphics market. This partnership marks the beginning of a new era of innovation and customer-focused solutions. We are poised to deliver on our promise of excellence and sustainability, ensuring our clients benefit from the very best the industry has to offer.”