Colorado Wallcovering Challenge
Imagine being able to create wallcovering panels across different print facilities that achieve color consistency and dimensional accuracy. Sounds impossible, right? The Colorado M-series UVgel printer can help make it a reality.
The challenge:
Canon invited five U.S.-based print service providers to each create wallcovering panels using the state-of-the-art Colorado M5W Pro printer.
The catch?
Each company received the same two types of media, the same print file, and identical printer settings¹. Panels were produced without any prior knowledge of the other participants’ results.
The outcome?
One amazing color experience. In a true testament to the Colorado’s capabilities, the prints created in each facility were stunningly consistent and had outstanding dimensional accuracy from panel to panel. At Printing United 2024, the final results were mounted together to display one consistent wall design.
Using WCVCA 6 Mil Textured Vinyl Wallcovering with PSA and Faze 3 MetalX™ Silver Metalized Wallcovering, this challenge showcases Colorado M-series large format printing technology at its finest.
Colorado M-series UVgel 64 Inch Roll-to-Roll Printers
These Colorado printers bring wallcovering print production to the next level with several key features and options:
- UVgel Ink creates color consistent, fade-resistant, and scratch-resistant prints with Type II² and GREENGUARD Gold certifications³.
- Cold LED Curing helps to reduce media distortion for accurate panel-to-panel alignment.
- Advanced Alignment Correction (AAC) helps to enhance media step accuracy while printing to further improve the dimensional accuracy of the printed panel.
- FLXfinish+ Technology⁴ makes it possible to print creative matte, gloss, or mixed matte and gloss wallcoverings in a single print run without an additional varnish or printhead.
- UVgel White Ink⁴ means you can print on white ink without worry by helping to reduce the hassles associated with white ink. The UVgel white ink works like any other UVgel color, without the need for special handling.
- Wide Media Support to print on a variety of smooth, textured, and reflective wallcovering substrates.
- The Modular Design of the Colorado M-series printer allows you to purchase the ideal printer configuration that matches your current wallcovering production requirements and upgrade features, speed, and inline finishing as your business grows.
- Jumbo Roll Capabilities⁴ with the optional UVgel Wallpaper Factory helps you to print long production run unattended by minimizing media loading and unloading.
Thank you to Limitless Walls, Harlan Graphics, LLC, Black Crow Studios, Washington Commercial Painters and Mitchell Black.
Colorado Wallcovering Challenge designer
Kate Merritt, a celebrated British surface pattern designer, began her illustrious career in London as an art editor, designing magazines and illustrating children’s books. Driven by a desire to hone her illustrative and design expertise, she began a year-long sabbatical in Paris that transitioned into a permanent move to the City of Light and her artistic journey flourished. Kate’s diverse skill set spans numerous genres and styles, with a recent focus on the discovery and joy of surface pattern design, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding her. Following her passion with patterns, Kate specializes in home décor, crafting vibrant and distinctive designs featured on bedding, cushions, murals, wallpaper, fabric, and more. Her ambition is to build a diverse portfolio of premium products that elevate brand visibility and offer consumers multiple ways to engage with her work. With a keen eye for detail and creativity, Kate brings unique visions to life through custom solutions, making every project a testament to her exceptional talent.
Find out more about the Colorado printer series here and more about the Colorado Wallpaper Factory here.
¹ The Colorado Wallcovering Challenge was conducted by uncompensated voluntary Canon Solutions America customers using the Colorado M5W Pro Printer. Canon Solutions America is a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A.
² Commercial Testing Company’s Category V, Type II Certification, in accordance with ASTM F793/F793M-15, resulted from its evaluation of IJ460 Ink (both Gloss and Matte) printed by the Colorado 1650 on Roysons Dreamscape 20 oz. Osnaburg Back Wall Cover.
³ UVgel 460’s GREENGUARD Gold Certification resulted from its testing against the UL 2818 – 2013 Gold Standard for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings.
⁴ Optional feature on some Colorado M-series printer configurations. Separate purchases required.