The Red Dot competition is an internationally recognised design award celebrating outstanding innovation and product design. In 2026, entries from 61 countries and regions were evaluated by internationally renowned design specialists under nine criteria including innovation, functionality, quality, and ergonomics.
Canon’s varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet digital press and Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers have both received a prestigious Red Dot Design Award Product Design in 2026.
Canon varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet digital press
The varioPRINT iX1700, developed by Canon Inc., is a high-speed sheetfed inkjet digital press capable of handling up to 170 A4-size and 73 B3-size prints per minute. By combining a high-definition printhead with an ink circulation mechanism that supports high-density water based polymer pigment ink, the system reduces downtime while delivering print quality matching that of offset printing. Navigation lights indicate the location of issues, enabling operators to intuitively identify required tasks without referring to the user interface. The flat top surface can also be used as an ad hoc workspace. A large window enables real-time monitoring of internal operations.
Canon Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers
Developed by Canon Production Printing, the “Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll” and “Colorado XL7 hybrid” are large-format UV inkjet printers capable of handling both flexible and rigid media – including banners, film, foam board, acrylic material, and more – at equal speeds. The design streamlines operator interaction through clearly structured touchpoints. Other notable features include a touchscreen that can be positioned at either the input or output end for ultimate versatility, integrated LED guidance that provides immediate visual feedback to ensure accurate media placement and alignment, and a transparent top cover that allows continuous visibility of the printing process.
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