Colorado XL series printer
All in! One.
Fast flexibles. Reliable rigids. Meet the Colorado XL-series1, a productive roll-to-roll graphics printer with a seamless growth path to a full hybrid printer for both flexible and rigid applications. It is available in a roll-to-roll, hybrid and dual-roll configuration version2 with versatile media handling options, including modular front-and-back rigid tables. All models are field-upgradable.
- Hybrid printer
- UVgel piezoelectric inkjet
- Maximum print speed: 211 m²/hr
- Maximum roll width: 11 ft (3,400 mm)
- Maximum rigid width: 131.9″ (3,350 mm)
- Maximum rigid thickness: 52 mm
- Optional white ink
1 Commercial availability begins in the second half of 2026
2 Available with R1.1
Meet the Colorado XL-series. It’s a 3.4m graphics production printer for fast flexibles and reliable
rigids. It handles everything from unattended printing of posters, banners and soft signage to
high-speed production of displays, packaging, interior décor and more.
The Colorado XL-series is based on our unique UVgel technology, introduced to the market in
2017 with the launch of the 1.6m Colorado roll-to-roll printer. UVgel produces robust, lightfast,
scratch-resistant prints with a spectacular colour gamut. Today, thousands of large-format
graphics print service providers and print factories around the world benefit from the image
quality and creative effects that are only possible by jetting UVgel.
The Colorado XL-series: wider1, faster1 and ready
The Colorado XL-series: wider1, faster1 and ready
for rigids1
The Colorado XL-series brings you all the advantages of UVgel technology, now even wider and faster, with one gel set for both rigid and roll-to-roll printing up to a comfortable 3.4 metres.
With the FLXfinish+ option
Produce eye-catching applications with the option to print matte, gloss or a combination2 of both within a single print without the need for varnish.
With the UVgel White option
Effortlessly overcome the common challenges associated with white ink. Print white like any other colour, even for multilayer modes, and use considerably less gel.
With the FLXture option
Add subtle surface detail to your prints to create a
luxurious feel.
1 Compared to the Colorado M-series
2 Available with R1.1
A future-proof concept
Choose the configuration that fits your current business needs and upgrade your printer later when your business demands are growing.
A design to support your sustainability efforts
Thanks to UVgel, you can produce with low-temperature curing, low gel consumption, odourless operation and smart automation that promotes first-time-right printing to help minimise waste.
A smart investment
The Colorado XL-series is designed to bring outstanding Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment to your
large-format graphics business.
A modular design to choose what you use
The Colorado XL-series is available in a roll-to-roll,
hybrid and dual-roll version with varying media
handling options.
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Colorado XL-series
Technical specifications
| Metric |  |  |
| Printing | XL7 roll-to-roll | XL7 hybrid |
| Printing method | UVgel piezoelectric inkjet | UVgel piezoelectric inkjet |
| PRINTING MODES: GLOSS | • | |
| Gloss Express | 211 m²/hour | 211 m²/hour |
| Gloss Speed | 141 m²/hour | 141 m²/hour |
| Gloss Production | 106 m²/hour | 106 m²/hour |
| Gloss Quality | 70 m²/hour | 70 m²/hour |
| Gloss Specialty | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: MATTE | 。 | 。 |
| Matte Speed | 141 m²/hour | 141 m²/hour |
| Matte Production | 106 m²/hour | 106 m²/hour |
| Matte Quality | 70 m²/hour | 70 m²/hour |
| Matte Specialty | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| Backlit | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| Backlit Density | 30 m²/hour | 30 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: MIXED MATTE/GLOSS | 。 | 。 |
| FLXfinish+ Quality1 | 26 m²/hour | 26 m²/hour |
| FLXfinish+ Specialty1 | 21 m²/hour | 21 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: SPOT WHITE 1 LAYER | 。 | 。 |
| Spot White Speed | 141 m²/hour | 141 m²/hour |
| Spot White Production | 106 m²/hour | 106 m²/hour |
| Spot White Quality | 70 m²/hour | 70 m²/hour |
| Spot White Specialty | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: 2 LAYERS | 。 | 。 |
| White Underflood Speed | 70 m²/hour | 70 m²/hour |
| White Underflood Production | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| White Underflood Quality | 35 m²/hour | 35 m²/hour |
| White Underflood Specialty | 27 m²/hour | 27 m²/hour |
| White Overflood Speed | 70 m²/hour | 70 m²/hour |
| White Overflood Production | 53 m²/hour | 53 m²/hour |
| White Overflood Quality | 35 m²/hour | 35 m²/hour |
| White Overflood Specialty | 27 m²/hour | 27 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: WHITE 3 LAYERS | 。 | 。 |
| White 3 Layers High Quality | 23 m²/hour | 23 m²/hour |
| White 3 Layers Specialty | 18 m²/hour | 18 m²/hour |
| PRINTING MODES: WHITE 5 LAYERS | 。 | 。 |
| White 5 Layers Quality | 14 m²/hour | 14 m²/hour |
| White 5 Layers Specialty | 11 m²/hour | 11 m²/hour |
| INK SYSTEM | ||
| UVgel type | UVgel 860 | UVgel 860 |
| UVgel colour CMYK | • | • |
| UVgel White | 。 | 。 |
| UVGEL PACKAGING | ||
| UVgel 860 box 2 litre | • | • |
| UVgel reservoir per colour | 7 litre | 7 litre |
| Refill while printing | • | • |
| Printhead technology | ||
| UVgel 850 printheads CMYK | 2 | 2 |
| UVgel 850 printheads CMYKW | 3 | 3 |
| Maximum print resolution | 1,800 dpi | 1,800 dpi |
| Nozzles per printhead | 4,544 | 4,544 |
| High frequency drop-on-demand piezoeletric printhead | • | • |
| UVGEL DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL Compensates for media alignment variances | • | • |
| PAINT Piezo Acoustic Integrated Nozzle Technology | • | • |
| Automatic maintenance | • | • |
| | |
| Curing technology | UV LED | UV LED |
| UVGEL FULLBEAM CURING Uniform and fast UV LED curing in one go with full width curing technology including a smart mirror system for optimised multilayer curing | • | • |
| PIN CURING The system has 2 UV LED pin cure lamps attached to the printhead carriage for velvetty matte effect and mixed matte/gloss FLXfinish+ effect1 | • | • |
| Media | ||
| MEDIA TRANSPORT | ||
| UVGEL TRIDRIVE UVgel TRIdrive vacuum belt system | Unattended roll-to-roll operation | Controlled rigid transport and unattended roll-to-roll operation |
| RIGID TABLES The optional input and output rigid tables are optimised for ergonomic rigid feeding | − | • |
| Input and output rigid tables, can be extended to the following sizes | − | 750 mm and 1,500 mm |
| MEDIA INPUT Machine vision technology to capture media location and size | • | • |
| EDGEFORWARD | Easy media roll loading, starts the job directly from the media’s edge, without the need to attach the roll to the take-up roller first | Easy roll and rigid media loading, starts the job directly from the roll or rigid media’s edge, without the need to attach the roll to the take-up roller first |
| ROLL MEDIA | • | • |
| Maximum roll width | 3,400 mm | 3,400 mm |
| Maximum roll weight | 180 kg | 180 kg |
| Maximum roll diameter | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Double-sided printing | • | • |
| Manual and semi-automatic media loading Automatic alignment, automatic take up assistant | • | • |
| Media take-up system | • | • |
| Number of input rolls | 1 | 1 |
| Dual Roll1, 2 rolls side by side, individually tensioned | 。 | 。 |
| Dual Roll1 maximum width | 2 x 1,625 mm | 2 x 1,625 mm |
| Dual Roll1 maximum weight | 2 x 90 kg | 2 x 90 kg |
| RIGID MEDIA | − | |
| Minimum media width | − | 297 mm |
| Maximum media width | − | 3,350 mm |
| Maximum media weight | − | 90 kg |
| Maximum media thickness | − | 52 mm |
| Maximum number of lanes | − | 2 lanes1 |
| Lane Assist | − | • |
| Gel technology | ||
| UVGEL TECHNOLOGY Instant pinning and dotgain control | • | • |
| UVgel 860 suitable for roll-to-roll and rigid applications | • | • |
| LOW TEMPERATURE CURING Suitable for thin and heat-sensitive media | • | • |
| Outstanding scratch resistance | • | • |
| Easy lamination, smooth ink film | • | • |
| High precision colour matching and consistency | • | • |
| Odourless and instant dry printout | • | • |
| FLXFINISH+ Choose the right finishing option for your applications: velvety matte, vibrant gloss or both combined1 in one print | 。 | 。 |
| FLXTURE, AVAILABLE WITH WHITE Textured printing with layered UVgel ink | 。 | 。 |
| Certifications 8 | XL7 roll-to-roll | XL7 hybrid |
| MEDIA WARRANTY | ||
| 3M MCS warranty | • | • |
| Avery Dennison ICS Performance Guarantee | • | • |
| Mactac media warranty | • | • |
| ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFE USE | • | • |
| EN15102, M1, Émissions dans l’air intérieur A+ | • | • |
| Type II ASTM F793 | • | • |
| GreenGuard Gold | • | • |
| Interface | ||
| Network connection | Ethernet (100/1,000 Mbit/s) | Ethernet (100/1,000 Mbit/s) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Printer W x D x H | 6,090 mm x 1,450 mm x 1,700 mm | 6,090 mm x 1,450 mm x 1,700 mm |
| Minimal operational footprint XL7 W x D | 8,100 mm x 5,000 mm | 8,100 mm x 7,500 mm |
| Printer weight (approximately) | 2,000 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Working environment | ||
| Temperature | 18 -30 °C | 18 -30 °C |
| Humidity | 20%-80% | 20%-80% |
| Atmospheric pressure | 850-1,050 mbar | 850-1,050 mbar |
| POWER | ||
| Ready | 1.6 kW | 1.6 kW |
| Peak | 10.8 kW | 10.8 kW |
| Input voltage | 3 phase with neutral (Y) or without neutral (Δ): 220/380V | 3 phase with neutral (Y) or without neutral (Δ): 220/380V |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Source | Printer is declared under Radio Equipment Directive (RED) – 2014/53/EU | rinter is declared under Radio Equipment Directive (RED) – 2014/53/EU |
| Regulatory certifications8 | ||
| Declaration of conformity | 2006/42/EC (Machinery), 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2011/65/EU (RoHS) | 2006/42/EC (Machinery), 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2011/65/EU (RoHS) |
| Safety | Printer is declared under: Machinery Directive (MD) – 2006/42/EC UL775 and CSA 22.2 no 68 Compliant with EN55011 (Class A), FCC Part 15, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4 | Printer is declared under: Machinery Directive (MD) – 2006/42/EC UL775 and CSA 22.2 no 68 Compliant with EN55011 (Class A), FCC Part 15, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4 |
| EMC | ||
| Environmental | WEEE, RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, REACH, CE | WEEE, RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, REACH, CE |
| EMBEDDED SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE | ||
| Colorado XL user interface | • | • |
| Colorado XL user interface remote | • | • |
| Software | ||
| PRISMA XL SUITE | ||
| PRISMAguide XL | 。 | 。 |
| PRISMAservice | • | • |
| Factory supported RIPs | ONYX Graphics, Caldera1 | ONYX Graphics, Caldera1 |
| Supported RIPs7 | PrintFactory, SAi, Fiery, ColorGATE, ErgoSoft, Shiraz, AGFA Asanti | PrintFactory, SAi, Fiery, ColorGATE, ErgoSoft, Shiraz, AGFA Asanti |
| API | Colorado XL-series API for third party vendors | Colorado XL-series API for third party vendors |
| Warranty & Service | ||
| MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY | ||
| Printer: 2 years | • | • |
| UVgel 850 printhead: 2 years or 50,000 sqm whichever comes first4 | • | • |
| EXTENDED WARRANTY3 | ||
| Parts coverage (3, 4 or 5 years) | 。 | 。 |
| Parts and printhead coverage6 (3, 4 or 5 years) | 。 | 。 |
| SERVICE PROGRAMME5 | ||
| proCARE (3, 4 or 5 years) | 。 | 。 |
| proCARE+ (3, 4 or 5 years)6 | 。 | 。 |
- Available from R1.1
- In case media edge guards are used, the print margin is 10 mm
- Please be aware that there might be regional distinctions in Warranty programmes, Terms and Conditions applicable
- Repair or replacement of an item does not extend the warranty period of the item repaired or replaced
- Please be aware that there might be regional distinction in the Service programmes
- proCARE+ including printhead
- Depending on third party support
- In process of certification
• Standard
。 Optional
– Not available