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Colorado M Series - Overview

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Supported model

Canon Colorado M-series

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  • Modular UVgel roll-to-roll printer for large-format graphics (1.6m)
  • This series include the M3, M3W, M5, and M5W models (same size but different print heads)
  • Learn more about this model on the manufacturer's website:

 

Driver

  • Canon-Colorado-M-Series

 

Driver history

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  • CalderaRIP V19:
    • The printer driver in this release includes improvements to the multilayer feature, particularly when loading multilayer files from PrimeCenter. Additionally, some features incompatible with multilayer printing have been disabled during the loading of these files to reduce the risk of operation errors. Learn more.
  • CalderaRIP V18.2:
    • Revision A: Fixed an intermittent error occurring in the driver.
    • Resolved a communication issue between the driver and the printer that could result in a "Send data error: RPC connection failed". The driver no longer crashes when collecting data from the printer.
  • CalderaRIP V18.1:
    • Revision A: Update of the driver binary files to avoid unexpected behavior (such as the internal “SIGABRT” error).
    • The printer driver has been updated to support the latest firmware version (R4.4.2).
    • Changes to the EasyMedia parameters:
      • A new Winding Strategy parameter, allowing users to configure a value between 0 (looser) and 5 (tighter) for each media project. 
      • The Optimize Color Profiling parameter has been removed, as it is no longer necessary for ICC profile selection.
      • For more details, consult the Media Management article.
    • In ServerAdmin > Configure > Connection tab, a new Spitbars option has been introduced. For more details, consult the Tips and Tricks chapter.
  • CalderaRIP V17.3
    • Correction of memory leaks that could occur in previous versions of the driver.
    • Status acquisition for printers with firmware version R4.4. Note that this update maintains compatibility with firmware R4.0.
  • CalderaRIP V17.2
    • Improved media management of these drivers, thanks to the integration of a new "Delete" button on EasyMedia that allows you to delete the selected media/calibrations individually (previously it was only possible to delete them all):

      CalderaRIP V172 - Canon Colorado - EasyMedia - Delete (selected media).png
       
  • CalderaRIP V16.3
    • Revision B: Batch ID is now reset for single files.
    • Revision A: The High Density parameter for White resolutions was added.
  • CalderaRIP V16.2
    • Revision D:
      • Fix added to the white ink report in CostProof
      • Blockout layer type can now be selected (in the White tab of the Page Setup)
    • Revision C: Correction of a missing white ink report in CostProof
    • Revision B: Internal only
    • Revision A: Support of the latest printer firmware (4.2). The margins were updated to match constraints on some resolutions. Also, one of the media management parameters was renamed
  • CalderaRIP V16.1
    • Canon Colorado M Series is supported since this version

 

Inks

Cyan
 
Magenta
 
Yellow
 
Black
 
Circle.png White
 
Check_circle.png Gloss
 

  Warning

White and gloss spot inks are optional on these printers, so they are unlocked in the printer controller. However, your Canon's controller must have a license that allows you to use these, as well as the multilayer and special resolutions.
You can check your licenses in the ServerAdmin module (as described below) or contact Canon for more information.

 

Connection

Circle.png USB
Circle.png File
Check_circle.png Network
Circle.png Serial

 

 Tips & tricks

Connection of Caldera's driver to the printer controller

A connection to the controller is required to create media according to the retrieved media types list. You can make the connection through the ServerAdmin module:

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  1. Click on the module
  2. Select the Colorado-M-Series
  3. Then click on Configure. Another pop-up will open
  4. You can set the connection correctly at the bottom of the Connection tab

 

Using Spot Inks and special resolutions

Also in the ServerAdmin module: At the top of the Connection tab, you can access the different licenses to use Spot Inks and special resolutions. Click here to consult the article dedicated to this topic.

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Under the Special Inks tab, there is a setting to lock the use of gloss. Note that any option you might have under this tab will depend on the Canon controller's license.

 

Spitbars

Starting with V18.1, a new Spitbars option has been introduced in the Connection tab too:
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  Info

Spitbars are small ink bars on the edges of each job that help prevent printhead issues, such as clogging or poor ink flow, by keeping them clean and primed between prints.
Please note that enabling spitbars will affect the margins of your jobs, as the driver automatically deducts and reserves enough space for them on the sides of the printout.

 

Limitations

  • To use this driver, your printer must have a controller with firmware R4.0 (or higher).
  • Media and resolution-specific parameters can be set only through the EasyMedia module, which means that these parameters are not visible or editable at the last moment in the Print Module Interface. We have an entire article dedicated to media management on these printers, click here to read it.
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