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

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.In this conversation, Francis shares why he believes “print is life” — and why we are standing at the beginning of print’s next chapter, not the end. We explore the leadership influences that shaped him, his thoughtful and values-driven approach to leading teams, and the reflective moment when he recognized it was time to embrace a new chapter in his professional journey.That transition led to new doors, new energy, and a new beginning at Tecnau — and along the way, powerful lessons about trust, reinvention, and staying true to what inspires you.This episode is about leadership, community, and belief — and why the future of print has never been more alive.