Debbie McKeegan interviews Angel Georgiou, from Canon USA to explore the latest technologies for digitally printed wallcoverings at the Vegas 2024 Printing United show. In conversation they explore the versatility of the Colorado and Arizona printers which offer high resolution printed output alongside dimensional stability, colour consistency, and speed across multiple media. The backdrop to the video highlighting five different customer panels - printed on five machines, in five different locations across the USA. The discussion emphasises the importance of continuity in large-scale projects and the ability to reprint lost or damaged panels - on demand in any location (close proximity production).
We also explore Canon's new Prisma Elevate technology which allows up to 4mm prints, useful for industrial and creative applications. The Arizona series maintains high print quality for backlit and dimensional effects adding that Canon's Touchstone software enables seamless file creation and printing, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in the printing industry.

Key Takeaways:
1.The Colorado printer's dimensional stability, colour consistency, and high-speed printing capabilities make it well-suited for wallcovering applications, allowing for reliable and repeatable results across multiple customers and panels.
2.The ability to recreate individual panels by batch reference, if damaged is a significant advantage of the Colorado technology, addressing a common challenge in the wall covering market where replacing a single panel can be difficult overtime and costly.
3. The versatility of the Colorado and Arizona printers extends beyond just CMYK printing, with the ability to incorporate white ink and create dimensional effects, expanding the creative possibilities for wallcoverings and other applications.
4. Advancements in software and workflow tools, such as the Touchstone software, are simplifying the design and production process, enabling closer collaboration between designers and printers.
5. The emphasis on seamless connections, efficient workflows, and collaborative capabilities throughout the conversation highlights the industry's focus on streamlining the end-to-end process and meeting the evolving needs of customers in the wallcovering and large format printing markets.