Melbourne, 16^th June 2026 – Building on the success of its highly rated ColorStream platform, which has achieved sales of over 2,000 units^[1] to date globally, Canon today announces the addition of the ColorStream 7000 series to its web-fed inkjet portfolio. Delivering robust and reliable performance, the new range of industrial presses has been designed to meet the needs of customers operating at mid-range production volumes on standard offset uncoated and inkjet-treated paper. Developed on an advanced modern technology platform that offers long-term serviceability, the series offers high efficiency for transactional applications in particular, while also supporting the growth in direct mail and book production.

The new ColorStream 7000 series comprises three models – the ColorStream 7075, ColorStream 7100 and ColorStream 7127, which are available in both mono (1/1) and colour (4/4) configurations. Offering production speeds ranging from 48 to 127 metres per minute and a monthly duty cycle of up to 56 million A4 impressions, the series enables customers to select the most appropriate configuration for their current requirements, while offering flexibility to scale as needs evolve.

The series is built on Canon’s latest web-fed inkjet architecture and features an intuitive user interface to help print service providers operate more efficiently in demanding production environments where continuity is essential. All models feature native 600 dpi printheads and highly pigmented, water-based inks with Canon DigiDot multi-level inkjet technology, delivering smooth tones and rich density that achieve perceived 1200 dpi print quality.

Robust and reliable performance

The printheads in the ColorStream 7000 series are equipped with an advanced water-cooled system that surrounds the printhead to regulate its temperature, keeping the viscosity of the ink at an optimal level for continuous supply during high-speed printing. In addition, Canon’s pre-fire technology maintains nozzle condition by keeping ink circulating inside the ink chamber when some of the nozzles are not activated during printing. Furthermore, Canon’s professional colour management helps to ensure consistent print and colour reproduction quality throughout print runs and across batches.

The ColorStream 7000 series is optionally supported by PRISMAproduction and PRISMAlytics Dashboard, an easy-to-use, cloud-based management information tool that provides comprehensive data overviews through multiple views of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), trends and timelines, enabling customers to optimise productivity. PRISMAproduction provides an integrated, scalable, high-performance workflow and production management platform that automates and integrates data input and conversion, prepress and print output. It enables AFP/IPDS workflow and PDF pre-flighting and make-ready, data enrichment and page composition in one flexible print workflow via a single platform, resulting in efficient output handling.

Waste-free print pause, print-in-ramps and inspection mode further allow operators to check and adjust print runs without unnecessary paper loss, enhancing productivity, while inline automation functions, including slow request, enable seamless communication with inline finishing equipment and ensure continuous productivity.

A modern technology platform that offers high efficiency

The ColorStream 7000 series has been built on an advanced technology platform that combines the latest press software, preventive maintenance and regular software updates, reducing downtime and improving overall equipment efficiency. A wide range of sensors constantly monitor the press’s condition and help to control the entire printing process and to deliver high-quality output results. The ColorStream 7000 series features a modern, intuitive touchscreen user interface as the operating control panel. The user-friendly WebUI makes it easy to find the desired menus and online support. By analysing historical operational data, the press can recommend the next maintenance schedule to keep the press in an optimal status. The proposed maintenance time window is provided, which gives operators the flexibility to arrange the maintenance in line with their production plans.

Featuring the same technical infrastructure as the ColorStream 8000, the new ColorStream 7000 series includes Canon’s latest SRA Massive Parallel (MP) controller, delivering improved RIP performance compared to previous models. The SRA MP controller is the powerhouse for processing the print data and transmitting it to the press at high speed. The controller performance can be upgraded and reach an even faster speed by adding more RIPs and other servers. The scalable architecture makes it feasible to upgrade from a lower speed to a higher one and from monochrome printing to CMYK colour printing.

Sustainable by design

The ColorStream 7000 series has been designed with sustainability in mind, offering low power usage in both production and idle modes. The presses feature an efficient contact drying system and an advanced infrastructure design that offers low energy usage and further minimises power consumption in the idle mode that supports reliable output on uncoated and inkjet-treated papers, while precise control of paper movement and ink jetting ensures clean, sharp-edged print results with consistent colour reproduction. The ColorStream 7000 series also supports customers seeking to meet Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Blue Angel 195 certification requirements. 

Peter Wolff, Senior Vice President at Canon Production Printing, says: “Print service providers operating at mid-range production volumes are increasingly looking for a partner they can trust to deliver reliable and efficient technology and services, consistent high-quality output and clear total cost-of-ownership benefits.

“In direct response to those needs and based on real-world production environments, we have developed the ColorStream 7000 series in close collaboration with customers to bring the renowned reliability and ease of use of the ColorStream family to a broader range of customers.

“For those considering their next investment in production print with a focus on transactional, book and direct mail applications, we are convinced the ColorStream 7000 series makes a compelling case – not just as a press, but as the start of a long-term partnership with the world’s leading web-fed production inkjet manufacturer. And with the ColorStream 7000 series being just one member of the ColorStream family and within the Canon portfolio – the widest in the digital production printing market – we have the solutions, services, expertise and experience to support customer growth to any scale.”

The ColorStream 7000 series will be available directly from Canon during the second half of 2026.

For more information please visit: https://anz.cpp.canon/products/colorstream-7000-series/

[1] Keypoint Quarterly Tracker 2025