Canon Commercial Printer Designs Win Red Dot Awards For 2026
Venlo, The Netherlands – Canon Inc. announced that two Canon Group commercial printers—the Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers and the varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet digital press and—received prestigious Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2026, building on their iF Design Award wins in Germany.
Colorado XL7 Roll-To-Roll
Developed by Canon Production Printing, the “Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll” and “Colorado XL7 hybrid” are large-format UV inkjet printers capable of handling both flexible and rigid media—including banners, film, foam board, acrylic material, and more— at equal speeds.
The design streamlines operator interaction through clearly structured touchpoints.
Other notable features include a touchscreen that can be positioned at either the input or output end for ultimate versatility, integrated LED guidance that provides immediate visual feedback to ensure accurate media placement and alignment, and a transparent top cover that allows continuous visibility of the printing process.
varioPRINT iX1700
The varioPRINT iX1700, developed by Canon Inc., is a high-speed digital press capable of handling up to 170 A4-size and 73 B3-size prints per minute.
By combining a high-definition printhead with an ink circulation mechanism that supports high-density latex ink, the system reduces downtime while delivering print quality approaching that of offset printing.
Navigation lights indicate the location of issues, enabling operators to intuitively identify required tasks without referring to the user interface.
The flat top surface can also be used as an ad hoc workspace. A large window enables real-time monitoring of internal operations.
About the Red Dot Design Award
Organized by Switzerland-based Red Dot Award AG and established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is among the world’s largest design competitions.
Award-winning designs are chosen in three divisions—Product Design, Brand & Communication Design, and Design Concept.
This year, entries from 61 countries and regions were evaluated by internationally renowned design specialists under nine criteria including innovation, functionality, quality, and ergonomics.
About Canon Production Printing
Canon Production Printingis a leading provider of professional printing solutions, specialising in innovative technologies that transform how businesses approach large format graphics production.
Canon Production Printing develops and manufactures high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market and is part of Canon, a global provider of imaging technologies and services.
Canon Production Printing operates on three continents, with approximately, 3300 employees (end 2022) and has its global headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands.
The company is committed to delivering sustainable, high-performance printing solutions that meet evolving industry demands whilst maintaining operational excellence and environmental responsibility.
