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Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Canon Central & North Africa Achieves Great Success with Canon's Latest Large Format Technology Developments at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025
Canon ( revealed its latest wide format portfolio developments at FESPA Global Print Expo, 6th-9th May 2025 in Berlin, Germany with significant engagement and success reported from the Central & North African real-world applications across the retail, interior décor, Point of Sale (POS) and promotional packaging segments, Canon inspired sign makers and print service providers (PSPs) with an array of materials printed on the Arizona, Colorado and imagePROGRAF printers - as part of end-to-end workflow solutions that include both Canon platforms such as PRISMA XL Suite and multiple partner products. Under the overarching theme of 'The Power to Move', customer stories were brought to life, demonstrating how bold, high-impact print creates emotional connections, delivers real business momentum and transforms spaces into unforgettable brand experiences. Aligning with FESPA's theme of 'Where visionaries meet', Canon showcased its collaboration with partners and highlight how it can satisfy the large format graphic needs of customers, helping them push the boundaries to expand their commercial Central & North Africa marked a highly successful presence at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, reaffirming its leadership in the wide format printing space. The event drew significant interest from the region, with 30 invited customers witnessing firsthand the power of Canon's latest event proved instrumental in showcasing Canon's cutting-edge innovations—including the new Colorado M-series update, enhancing capabilities for soft signage, and the powerful PRISMAElevate XL update that opens new dimensions for the Arizona series. The enthusiasm was palpable, with several deals secured during the show, including an on-stand sale of a Colorado M-series printer and commitments for additional Arizona and M-series units. Visitors were especially inspired by Canon's immersive customer applications corner, featuring stunning displays using specialty print media and creative finishing Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director commented: 'FESPA 2025 was a game-changing experience for Canon Central & North Africa and our customers. The energy at the Canon stand was incredible—we saw first-hand how our innovations like the Colorado M-series update and PRISMAElevate XL are inspiring new business models across soft signage, packaging, wallpaper, and interior décor. Our customers left feeling not just impressed but empowered. The discussions we had and the partnerships we showcased—especially with players like Neolt and Kongsberg—demonstrated how Canon's holistic approach to the wide format ecosystem can help customers drive revenue, differentiate offerings, and expand into new markets. The overwhelmingly positive feedback we received reinforces how vital platforms like FESPA are for fostering innovation and growth.'Customers were particularly captivated by real-world applications like the Colorado Packaging Factory, Poster Factory, and Wallpaper Factory, alongside diverse interior décor solutions enabled by the Arizona 2380 GTF. These demonstrations highlighted the commercial potential and creative versatility of Canon's wide format portfolio. Discussions with strategic partners such as Neolt, Kongsberg, and Lamina further deepened customer understanding of the end-to-end print ecosystem—from packaging and wallpaper to labels and signage. Notably, Morocco's Magic Walls signed a deal for the Colorado M3W to meet growing demand in the interior décor market, with ARKEOS taking charge of local after-sales support.A number of customer case studies were featured, including Norwegian floristry business, Fiori, which was illustrated in a real-world, interior décor, business case how strong collaboration in the value chain can maximise the potential of high-value, impactful print. Elements of Canon's immersive World Unseen project was also on display: a unique photography exhibition which enables everyone – blind, partially sighted and sighted visitors – to experience imagery in an entirely new way, reflecting print's potential to enrich lives and the stand, the Arizona 2380 GTF flatbed printer with FLXflow technology with roll media option for flexible printing from roll-to-roll, demonstrated its uniquely intelligent way to not only 'Hold' and 'Float' media, but also perform an 'Instant Switch' between the two modes for easy media handling. As true flatbed printers, the Arizona series can work accurately and highly efficiently with various rigid and flexible substrates, including more challenging media such as cardboard, wood or glass, offering vast application possibilities ideal for a retail or hospitality environment. Optimising the workflow, PRISMA XL Suite samples showed how PRISMAelevate XL can be used to create printed layers to a height of 4 mm, helping users create stand-out, tactile artwork for elevated print applications that enhance and expand their product offering – including braille to PSPs and print factories its productivity, modularity and in-field upgradability, the award-winning UVgel roll-to-roll printer, the Colorado M-series, was printing a variety of large format graphics applications live on the stand. The extensive and premium range of applications it can print was presented with bright and bold wallpapers, window graphics and soft signage made possible with a number of options, such as the hassle-free white ink, FLXfinish+ technology for printing both matte and gloss at the same time, and FLXture for subtle surface details. Visitors had the opportunity to see both the Arizona and Colorado printers live in action during demonstrations on the current and new UVgel Factory configurations featuring the Colorado were exhibited with different finishing partners to illustrate its broad application options, no matter what a PSP's volume requirements or budget are. These included the UVgel Wallpaper Factory, situated on Fotoba's stand, which showed how customers can automate production of mass-customised wallpaper at high volumes, unattended and around the clock. This end-to-end solution demonstrates the capability of the Colorado M-series when used in line with the Fotoba jumbo roll feeder, cutter and rewinder to produce a variety of curated wallcoverings. Nearby, on Canon's finishing partner NEOLT's stand, they presented the UVgel Packaging Factory, which displayed cost-effective and versatile digital printing for packaging as well as signage, and posters – perfect for short, custom the Canon imagePROGRAF family of water-based inkjet printers was the imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (60 inch, 152.4 cm), which produces stunning graphics, ensuring precise colour replication for images and corporate colours. Boasting seven colours including orange ink, the imagePROGRAF GP-6600S can create an eye-catching spectrum of colours with PANTONE™ [1] precision [2], thanks to the innovative LUCIA PRO II inks [3], making it perfect for printing graphic applications in brand colours. The web-based poster creation software, PosterArtist, illustrated to visitors how they can easily create auto-generated, attention-grabbing posters, banners and flyers to meet all their commercial needs. Demonstrating real-life, end-to-end workflows across the stand, Canon highlighted how its PRISMA XL Suite supports PSPs to deliver first-time-right prints and simplifies the production of complex jobs, whether it's printing five layers or creating textured or elevated applications. Visitors were able to follow the entire workflow management process, from online ordering including file preparation and printing the job, right through to shipment. Encompassing also the software of Canon partners ERPA, SKYCO, Symphony, OneVision and Onyx, each automated step will show PSPs how a holistic approach to workflow can help them respond to constantly changing challenges and to achieve greater profitability. Visitors also had the opportunity to see a selection of Canon's vast media portfolio, including sustainably sourced papers, for optimal printing results.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Canon Strengthens Presence in Morocco with an Exclusive Event for Partners and Customers in Bouznika
Canon hosted its exclusive B2B event- 'Innovation Summit' in Bouznika on 21–22 May 2025, bringing together partners and customers. Canon's strategic return to Morocco delivered an immersive visual experience, featuring dedicated zones for key verticals: Commercial Print, SMBs, Corporate, Education, Retail, CAD, and Interior Décor. Building on its successful debut in Egypt, Canon Central and North Africa ( a leader in imaging technologies, brought the "Innovation Summit" to Morocco on 21–22 May 2025 at The View, Bouznika, reinforcing its commitment to the country's evolving imaging and printing landscape. The event showcased Canon's latest innovations, strengthened relationships with customers, and provided attendees with an immersive experience of Canon's comprehensive imaging ecosystem. Day one was dedicated to engaging with valued partners through in-depth discussions on business opportunities and cutting-edge solutions, while day two welcomed end-users and featured a press conference, underscoring Canon's leadership in imaging and printing and reaffirming its vision for Morocco as a strategic market within its regional operations. As Morocco's printing industry embraces digital transformation, the demand for high-quality production and investments in automation are on the rise. The country's printing machine market is experiencing growth, driven by urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancements in printing technology. The adoption of digital printing technology is enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs across various sectors, including packaging, publishing, textiles, and advertising ( Events like Canon's Innovation Summit play a crucial role in aligning technology with business needs, offering tailored solutions that empower partners across diverse industries. This platform enables Canon to reinforce its leadership in Morocco's printing market, showcase its advanced solutions, and demonstrate its unwavering commitment to seamless workflow integration, industry-specific innovations, and expanding its dealer and distribution network to ensure greater accessibility. The event was designed to deliver an engaging, hands-on experience across six key zones, each strategically curated to highlight Canon's expertise in different industry verticals: Business to Business Zones: Commercial Print Zone: Focused on showcasing Canon's leadership in the commercial print market, this zone featured the industry-leading Canon imagePRESS V1000 and V1350 ( Designed for print service providers, publishing houses, corporate print centres, and marketing agencies, it highlighted Canon's versatile portfolio—catering to diverse needs from short-run brochures and corporate marketing materials to high-quality booklets. Corporate&Central Print Room: Highlighting Canon's expertise in high-volume printing, this zone featured the Canon imagePRESS V900 ( and Canon VarioPRINT 140 ( solutions for corporate print centres and in-house production. Designed for scalability, reliability, and quality, they streamline workflows for office documents, manuals, and internal booklets, ensuring efficient and durable output CAD&Retail Zone: Showcasing the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-350 ( this section highlighted technical precision and visual impact, demonstrating end-to-end CAD/GIS workflows and the value of technical drawings. AEC companies and print service providers (PSPs) for posters and POS print solutions engaged in live demonstrations of Canon's technical printing capabilities. Interior Decor Zone: Canon's flagship printing solutions, the Colorado series ( and the Arizona series ( were highlighted in this interactive experience, designed for signage and graphic producers, as well as indoor and outdoor décor specialists. Guests had the opportunity to order personalized wallpaper printed on the Colorado, which was later delivered to their homes. Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa, shared, 'At Canon, our mission is to empower partners and customers with advanced solutions that enhance efficiency and enable tailored applications across industries. The Innovation Summit in Morocco reflects our commitment to strengthening our presence, elevating service excellence, and delivering value-centric solutions. By showcasing our latest technologies, we are providing businesses with the tools they need to excel in digital printing and adapt to the evolving demands of diverse sectors.' Business to Consumer zones- Photobooth Zone: This dedicated zone showcased Canon's complete workflow from input to output. Using the EOS R system ( for image capture and the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series ( for high-quality printing, attendees experienced a seamless, hands-on demonstration of Canon's imaging and printing capabilities in action. Workspace Zone: This zone showcased Canon's comprehensive solutions for diverse business environments—from remote workforces and SMBs to government agencies, large corporations, and in-house printing. Featured products included the i-SENSYS series ( for remote work, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5800 ( for SMBs, and the DX 8900 Series ( for corporate bodies, ensuring secure document management and workflow optimization. Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director, Canon Central&North Africa, shared: "At Canon, we are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled experience to our customers, whether they are businesses seeking efficient, high-quality solutions or individuals exploring creative possibilities. The Innovation Summit in Morocco is a testament to our commitment to making advanced imaging and printing technology accessible to all. From immersive experiences in our product zones to tailored solutions for diverse industries, we are not just showcasing products—we are empowering our customers to capture, create, and connect in ways that drive growth and inspire innovation." One of the standout moments of the event was the presentation of exclusive awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of long-standing partners and customers. Honors were given across three distinguished categories: Long-Service Customers with Canon, High Print Volume Customers, and Selected Canon Partners recognized for their unwavering commitment and excellence. These awards underscored Canon's focus on building strong, lasting partnerships that fuel market success. Centered around delivering an exceptional customer experience, 'The Innovation Summit' exemplified Canon's mission to empower businesses with transformative technology. Through immersive, hands-on interactions, enhanced industry connections, and opportunities for partners to unlock the full potential of Canon's innovations, the event solidified Canon's reputation as the preferred brand for driving business growth in Morocco's dynamic print landscape. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). Media enquiries, please contact: Canon Central and North Africa Mai Youssef e. APO Group - PR Agency Rania ElRafie e. About Canon Central and North Africa: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) ( is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon's business within the Africa region - by strengthening Canon's in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon's commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market. Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa's rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei ( – 'living and working together for the common good'. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better. For more information:
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Canon Extends Colorado Soft Signage Capabilities and Arizona Warranty
Reflecting Canon's ( commitment to support print service providers to develop their business and productivity via technology developments based on customer feedback and building on the global success of its large format graphics platforms, Canon announces further updates to both its Colorado and Arizona product families. The developments to the Colorado M-series 1.6m roll-to-roll printer with Canon UVgel ink expands its application range with increased support for soft signage and thicker media, while the Arizona platform now comes with a standard two-year manufacturer's warranty. Complementing these updates are the latest releases of PRISMAguide XL 3.5 and PRISMAelevate XL 2.2, which are both part of the PRISMA XL Suite of workflow solutions and further enhance the productivity and creative versatility of the platforms. Colorado Updates For print service providers already in or looking to enter the growing soft signage segment in the retail market, Canon has made the challenging process of loading rolls of these media types into the Colorado much easier, reducing loading time by more than two-thirds, down to approximately three minutes. This new software upgrade guides operators via the user interface step by step through the media loading process, ensuring the media is perfectly flat and properly positioned, preventing damage to either the printer or the media and improving the quality of the final output. Two new print modes – Matte Density (two layers) and Backlit High Density (three layers) – specifically designed for soft signage applications enable printing in multiple ink layers, delivering superior results for backlit applications such as silicon edge graphics widely used in retail environments. These new print modes ensure precise light control and blocking, creating higher density images without unsightly light bleed, adding to the already significant benefits of UVgel: high-quality, stretchable, scratch-resistant, and odourless output with a matte, gloss or even mixed matte and gloss finish, thanks to FLXfinish+. Significantly expanding the range of materials that can be used for interior décor and wall covering applications, Colorado M-series customers will now also have the ability to print on roll-to-roll media up to 1.6mm thick – double the thickness previously printable. An updated Magnetic Media Kit, enabling the Colorado M-series to print on stronger magnetic media for car magnets, for example, is also available. Canon is also introducing productivity enhancements for the Colorado M-series, such as defining the wake-up temperature setting that preheats the printer, eliminating the need for the operator to wait for the printer to be ready. Other new enhancements are specific to the Colorado's highly productive UVgel Factory configurations: a new Input/Output interface, which links the printer with inline finishing equipment, enables unattended printing by automatically stopping production if an issue arises with either the printer or the finishing equipment. The interface helps to meet tight production deadlines with fewer interruptions and could prevent a substantial waste of valuable media. An additional improvement for UVgel Factory configurations is a light tension bar that ensures perfect tension during the rewinding of printed output, especially important when using jumbo rolls, which can be up to 2,000 metres long. Finally, a new Connectivity Check has been introduced that allows operators to monitor the service system connection through the user interface, so any outage can be quickly repaired. This, in turn, will boost uptime and reduce maintenance requirements, further increasing operator satisfaction1. Already installed by more than 55% of Colorado customers although also available for Arizona printers, PRISMAguide XL ensures first-time-right output for even the most complex applications, excels at handling complex, multi-layer printing, and reduces waste. The new PRISMAguide XL 3.5 introduces more support for Mac OS environments, which is particularly valuable for graphics professionals who generally use Mac systems. New direct links to Canon websites provide quick access to release notes, 'how-to' videos and product information, making it easier for operators to find the resources they need without leaving the application. Making PRISMAguide XL more intuitive and efficient for daily production environments, other usability enhancements streamline common workflows and reduce the number of steps required to complete routine tasks, helping to minimise training time and maximise throughput. The new 'sample files deployment' function, for example, provides direct and convenient access to sample files to practise creating various effects with applications such as FLXture, a five-ink-layer printing technology that adds micro-texture to large format prints for subtle surface detail, copying the luxurious and sensory feel of materials such as wood and leather. Arizona Updates Canon is now offering the Arizona range of flatbed printers with a two-year manufacturer's warranty as standard, providing customers with additional peace of mind and reinforcing Canon's confidence in the reliability of its technology. With a purchase rate for the past year exceeding 50% among Arizona customers, PRISMAelevate XL has become an integral part of the Arizona ecosystem, enabling users to differentiate their offerings with unique elevated applications that command premium pricing in the market. PRISMAelevate XL 2.2 introduces new functionality, including innovative ink-only applications that allow for the creation of unique, media-free printed items. This opens up entirely new creative possibilities for applications such as distinctive business cards, keychains and customised promotional items that stand out from traditional printed products. The new release also enhances elevation printing with the addition of a braille-effect feature. Allowing transparent ink to be printed on top of layers of coloured ink, braille dots up to 1mm in height can be created for braille and ADA signage as well as for materials for the visually impaired, combining both tactile elements and visual information in the same print. PRISMAelevate XL 2.2 also incorporates advanced quality features that further reduce tension in multi-layer prints, ensuring flat output even when creating high elevation structures. This prevents bending or warping often associated with thick ink applications, resulting in more consistent and professional finished products. Mathew Faulkner, Director, Marketing&Innovation, Wide Format Printing Group, Canon EMEA comments: "From its inception, and powered by the unique UVgel technology, the Colorado platform was engineered to deliver exceptional value through a combination of quality, productivity, application versatility, operational efficiency and sustainability. The latest enhancements we're announcing build directly on customer feedback and market insights, allowing us to offer customers a high-quality and high-productivity wide format printer of even greater value. "With these updates, we're making it easier for our customers to enter the high-growth soft signage market while improving overall productivity and uptime. The enhanced textile handling capabilities significantly reduce loading time and prevent media waste, while the new print modes deliver superior quality for backlit applications. Combined with our PRISMAguide XL updates for both the Colorado and Arizona and our PRISMAelevate XL updates for the Arizona, these innovations provide our customers with competitive advantages by expanding their capabilities and helping them to tap into new profitable creative applications and markets. The enhancements we're announcing also build on Canon's modularity and infield upgradability strategy, meaning that, as their businesses grow, customers can upgrade their technology with new features as they become available rather than having to completely replace production printers - a far more sustainable way to get access to technology.' The Colorado enhancements are available as a remote software update for all Colorado M-series printers without requiring hardware changes or service visits. PRISMAguide XL 3.5 and PRISMAelevate XL 2.2 are available as separate software updates. For more information about the Colorado series, please go to: For more information about the Arizona series, please go to: For more information about the PRISMA XL software suite, please go to: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). Media enquiries, please contact: Canon Central and North Africa Mai Youssef e. APO Group - PR Agency Rania ElRafie e. About Canon Central and North Africa: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) ( is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon's business within the Africa region - by strengthening Canon's in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon's commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market. Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa's rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei ( – 'living and working together for the common good'. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better. For more information:
