KIT & CONSUMABLES / NEWS Print and imaging hardware provider, Canon, has announced its new Colorado XL-series, a platform of 3.4m printers which use UVgel technology to produce flexible and rigid media. The Colorado XL-series comprises of two models – the Colorado XL7 rollto-roll printer and Colorado XL7 hybrid printer, both of which bring the benefits of Canon’s UVgel technology. The series will vary in price depending on region and on the technology added, but Canon has said the pricing will largely follow the same structure as the Colorado M-Series. The series includes 4,544 nozzles with the option for UVgel White, FLXfinish+, and FLXture, the latter two offering the ability to produce creative effects such as matte or gloss as well as replicating textured finishes like leather, wood, and fabric. The presses have been made for demanding environments, boasting print speeds of 70m2 per hour in quality mode, 106m2 per hour in production mode, and 211m2 per hour in express mode, printing on substrates of up to 52mm thick for rigid applications. The XL-series also incorporates new UVgel DynamicMotion Control which helps in providing an agile and precise printhead carriage which moves when dealing with challenging media. UVgel FullBeam Curing is another new feature of the series, offering a 3.4-metre-wide LED curing array that can deliver UV light dosing across the entire print width, to help produce uniformity and a wider colour gamut. The Colorado XL-series will be available from the beginning of 2026 via Canon and its accredited partners. Canon launches Colorado XL-series UK print equipment supplier, TheMagicTouch, has confirmed its appointment as an official reseller of Epson’s first direct-to-film (DTF) printer, the SureColor G6000. The DTF solution, first announced earlier this year, is the first in a new line of Epson DTG and DTF printers due for release in the near future. The new printer complements Epson’s current DTG and hybrid DTF solutions that are available with the SC-F1000, SC-F2200, and SC-F3000. The new press also compliments the existing DTF portfolio currently supplied and supported by TheMagicTouch, which includes a number of DTF Magic solutions. TheMagicTouch confirmed as reseller of new Epson DTF printer Print press supplier, China Print Supplies (CPS), has announced the introduction of the SinoColor URP-3015 series UV rotary printer to the UK market. The SinoColor URP3015 produces full-colour, 360° graphics on materials including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, and wood. The machine is designed for businesses looking to customise cylindrical products such as cups, tumblers, bottles, and candle holders. The machine is equipped with a stirring system to prevent white ink separation, designed to ensure consistent and safe operation. Operator safety and printhead protection are managed by its Triple Protection system, which features an anti-collision sensor and detectors for UV light leakage. China Print Supplies brings new cylindrical printer to UK market By David Osgar [Pictured] Jim Nicol, managing director of TheMagicTouch, with the new Epson SC-G6000 Canon’s new Colorado XL-series has been launched to offer greater product versatility to printers Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has hosted the global launch of the new Mimaki TS200-1600 dye sublimation printer at The Sign Show 2025 in Birmingham. Powered by the same core technology behind Mimaki’s 330 Series, the TS2001600 has been designed to deliver fast production speeds across high-quality and versatile applications. The machine has an extended eight-colour ink set, including orange and violet inks, as well as newly developed fluorescent pink and yellow inks for applications such as sportswear, custom promotional items, home décor, and soft signage. The TS200-1600 runs on Mimaki’s OEKO-TEX ECO-PASSPORT certified Sb411 inks, with this certification allowing users to meet core sustainability requirements. At The Sign Show, Hybrid Services also hosted the UK and Irish launch of the new Mimaki UJV300DTF-75. A compact, UV DTF printer, Hybrid says that the machine enables the easy creation of premium decals, bespoke branding, and personalisation. Key attributes include the ability to print on film at a resolution of up to 1200dpi, running six colours, and printing at widths of up to 640mm. Alongside this news, Mimaki has recently launched the Print Different podcast. The Mimaki podcast series will be available exclusively on the new Mimaki EMEA YouTube channel, which is a hub for product overviews, tutorials, and customer stories. The podcast will also be available in an audio format on Spotify. Mimaki launches new press The new press got its global debut at The Sign Show in Birmingham By Jonathan Pert The printer offers full CMYK with optional white, varnish, and primer 12 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 261 - October / November 2025
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