Canon has launched its UVgel Wallpaper Factory, a modular print-and-cut system based around its Colorado roll-fed printer, and paper handling and cutting equipment from Fotoba.
Designed for high throughput, high quality and to ‘run all day long’, Canon describes the solution as ‘perfect for automated production of customised wallpapers.’
The UVgel Wallpaper Factory is available as a complete end-to-end solution for new customers and as an upgrade for existing Colorado users.
It consists of a motorised Fotoba Jumbo Roll media loader (JRL), which is connected to the front of a Colorado roll-to-roll printer. The printer is also connected to the Fotoba Cutter XLD 170WP and Rewinder REW 162 to automatically cut flexible media into custom sizes and lengths.
The solution can also be integrated into existing workflows thanks to the Colorado’s open interface structure, giving an option to choose input and output equipment from different suppliers.
‘Our customers repeatedly tell us that our UVgel technology is enabling them to explore new growth opportunities in the interior decoration market,’ said Dirk Brouns, vice president, large format graphics at Canon Production Printing (formerly Canon Océ). ‘That’s why we’ve developed the UVgel Wallpaper Factory in partnership with Fotoba. The highly automated workflow solution enables our customers to print exceptional quality wallpaper in quicker turnaround times, helping them to expand their offering in this market. From customer feedback to date, we’re confident that this is a game-changer for high-volume digital wallpaper manufacturing.’
