Canon says its new
five-ink large-format inkjet printers are suited to a wide range of printing
demands, including CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and GIS (Geographic Information
Systems) applications, poster production, and the printing of notices.
The new Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 (36"), iPF610 (24") and iPF510 (17"), are
successors to the high-speed, high-image-quality iPF700, iPF600 and iPF500
models and accommodate print media up to A0+, A1+ and A2+, respectively.
Canon says the new imagePROGRAF models offer outstanding image quality, thanks
to optimal image processing for business documents and posters, which typically
contain a combination of text, lines, graphs/diagrams and photos. The new
models are able to optimise image processing for each object. The results are
sharper text and more natural colours in photos. Graphs and diagrams are
reproduced as displayed on the computer monitor, and text on colour backgrounds
appears more vivid.
Accurate reproduction of ultra-thin lines and extra small text is crucial for
CAD Applications. The five-ink imagePROGRAF series is capable of reproducing
lines as thin as 0.02mm. Diagonal and curved lines are reproduced more smoothly
and smaller text more sharply in 1200 dpi rendering.
The imagePROGRAF iPF710, iPF610 and iPF510 feature Canon's proprietary FINE
(Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) high-precision print-head
technology and are equipped with a total of 15,360 individual ink nozzles-5,120
ink nozzles for matte black ink, and 2,560 nozzles for each of the four other
colours-each capable of ejecting microscopic ink droplets as small as 4
picolitres in size. The six-colour dye/pigment reactive ink system employed in
the printers includes four highly colourfast dye inks and a pigment-based matte
black ink for optimised print image quality on all types of print media.
Contributing to outstanding productivity and operating ease, the models
accommodate high-capacity 130 ml ink tanks. Ink levels are displayed and a warning
is issued whenever ink runs low. A smart chip in each tank stores information
on the remaining amount of ink, so even if a tank is changed in mid-use, when
it is re-inserted, ink amount is correctly detected. For further convenience,
an ink lamp issues warnings for low ink levels.
The new large-format printer line-up incorporates Canon's high-speed LCOA image
processor, which makes possible fast and accurate image processing and printer
control. Furthermore, Canon's reactive ink technology prevents ink from
spreading at borders between colour and black output while advanced
image-processing algorithms ensure the crisp and clear printout of black text
and line art.
Through the
optimisation of the entire print system, the new Canon large-format printers
achieve improved print speeds, with the iPF610 capable of creating an A1-sized
print on plain paper in fast mode in just 31 seconds. Further, the devices
offer quiet operation and, for the iPF610 and iPF710 models, a large LCD
control panel.
The line-up supports HPGL-2/2 and HP RTL page description languages for CAD
applications which, combined with the imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2007 and
exclusive AutoCAD imagePROGRAF HDI Driver programs that ship with the printers,
facilitate the use of an even greater number of CAD applications.
Steven Brown, production printing systems group manager at Canon Australia
says, "The three new Canon imagePROGRAF printers include cutting-edge
technologies to offer a blend of outstanding image quality, fast print speeds,
and compatibility with a wide-range of software applications to suit the needs
of CAD and GIS operators through to professional photographers and even general
offices."
Each of the new Canon
imagePROGRAF printers are bundled with Digital Photo Front-Access portal
software, which contributes to greater workflow efficiency in digital
photo-printing processes. Additionally, PosterArtist 2007 poster-creation
software and a variety of other software applications are available to satisfy
a diverse range of poster-production and photo-printing needs.
Prices start from $2,805.00 inc GST and the imagePROGRAF iPF610/710 printers
are available now and the IPF510 will be available in October.
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