Canon Inc. announced that two of its commercial printers have received a Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2026. The varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet digital press and the Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers were recognized in the prestigious international design competition, building on earlier iF Design Award wins in Germany. The varioPRINT iX1700, developed by Canon Inc., is a high-speed digital press capable of handling up to 165 LTR and 73 B-size four-color images per minute, featuring a high-definition printhead with an ink circulation mechanism for reduced downtime and offset-like quality. The Colorado XL7 3.4-meter roll-to-roll and hybrid UVgel systems, developed by Canon Production Printing, offer a 1,141 sq ft/hour Production mode and a 753 sq ft/hour Quality mode, with features such as Piezo Acoustic Integrated Nozzle Technology for automated nozzle correction and DynamicMotion Control for on-the-fly printhead recalibration. The Red Dot Design Award, organized by Switzerland-based Red Dot Award AG and established in 1955, evaluated entries from 61 countries and regions this year across nine criteria including innovation, functionality, quality, and ergonomics.
Canon Inc.Canon's commercial printers win Red Dot Design Awards, recognizing product innovation and design excellence.