Canon Arizona Flatbed Printers: Industrial UV Printing for Wide-Format Professionals

What Is the Canon Arizona Series?

The Canon Arizona line is a family of large-format UV flatbed printers engineered for professional print shops, sign companies, and industrial manufacturers. Built on Canon's Océ heritage, these machines are known for their precision, reliability, and versatility across both rigid and roll media.

Key models include:

  • Arizona 135 GT – Entry-level flatbed for shops stepping into UV printing
  • Arizona 1300 series GT/XTF
    Arizona 2380 GT/XTF     – Mid-range with expanded bed size and throughput
  • Arizona 6170 XTF – High-production flatbed for demanding environments

What Can You Print on a Canon Arizona?

Arizona printers support an exceptional range of substrates, including:

  • Foam board, PVC, and Dibond
  • Acrylic and polycarbonate sheets
  • Corrugated cardboard and honeycomb panels
  • Wood, glass, and ceramic tiles
  • Flexible roll media (on XTF models)

This substrate flexibility makes Arizona printers ideal for point-of-purchase displays, architectural graphics, trade show signage, and industrial marking.

Key Features That Set Canon Arizona Apart

UV Curing Technology — Instant-cure UV inks produce scratch-resistant, weather-durable prints without the need for lamination on many applications.

VariaDot Imaging — Canon's variable dot technology delivers smooth gradients and photographic quality even at production speeds.

White & Varnish Ink Options — Print white ink for opacity on dark or transparent substrates, and varnish for tactile or gloss effects.

Automated Bed Registration — Precision registration systems reduce setup time and material waste on repeat jobs.

Is a Canon Arizona Right for Your Shop?

The Arizona series is best suited for shops that:

  • Regularly print on rigid substrates 4'x8' or larger
  • Need consistent color accuracy across long production runs
  • Want to reduce finishing steps with durable UV output
  • Are looking to expand into specialty applications like glass, tile, or backlit displays

If you're currently running a roll-to-roll latex or solvent printer and want to add flatbed capability, the Arizona is a natural next step.

Canon Arizona Printers at Einstein Graphic Services

At Einstein Graphic Services, we carry Canon Arizona flatbed printers along with the inks, media, and accessories to keep your production running. Our team has hands-on experience with wide-format UV printing and can help you match the right model to your volume and substrate needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the difference between GT and XTF models?
GT and XTF models add a roll media option for flexible substrates. GT is 4’x8’. XT is 8’x10’

Q: Do Canon Arizona printers require special ventilation?
UV flatbeds produce minimal VOCs compared to solvent printers, but adequate ventilation is still recommended per Canon's installation guidelines.

Q: What inks does the Canon Arizona use?
Arizona printers use Canon's proprietary UV-curable ink sets, available in CMYK, white, and varnish configurations depending on the model.

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