Print is Life! Why We're at the Beginning - Not the End!

About this episode

Francis McMahon discusses his influential career in print technology and community building within the industry.

To open Color Bar in 2026, we welcome a true architect of modern print culture — Francis McMahon. Across a remarkable career at Kodak, HP, Canon, and now Tecnau, Francis didn’t just help advance print technology — he helped build the communities that power our industry. From the creation of DSCOOP and thINK to the Digital Advisory Councils at HP and Canon, Francis opened doors that brought leaders together, sparked collaboration, and shaped how we learn, connect, and grow as an industry...

People in this episode

Guest: Francis McMahon

Topics covered

• print culture
• print technology
• industry collaboration

Keywords

• Kodak
• HP
• Canon
• Tecnau
• DSCOOP
• thINK

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kodak, HP, Canon, Tecnau

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