Canon upgrades its large-format arsenal

The iPF700, iPF600 and iPF500 machines print with flexible widths of 36", 24" (A1) and 17" (A2) respectively, and utilise a range of new technologies including a five-colour reactive ink system.

Steven Brown, graphic arts product manager at Canon Australia, says the printers are testament to Canon's drive to become a major force in the sector.

“The launch of this range underlines our commitment to the professional CAD and GIS markets, whilst providing our customers with a flexible print offering in the new general use market,” says Brown (pictured right showing off a new machine at the recent Photo Imaging World expo).

“We have listened to the needs of our customers and are responding to the industry requirement for accurate, detailed prints at high speed. These devices also highlight our strengthened presence in this space, and by producing devices that are cost-effective and robust, it is easy to see the benefits and return on investment that these LFP devices bring to business.”

Canon claims the five-colour reactive ink system enhances the quality of prints by ensuring there is less bleeding and solid image consistency, delivering output that retains accuracy and sharpness. The printers now have two types of black ink, including photo black and matte black, which extends the range of media that each device can print onto

Ink capacity has doubled with the two matte black channels and speed has been increased due to the enlarged swathe. This allows for a boost in productivity whilst maintaining the quality and consistency of the black ink at high speed, which is critical in CAD applications.

Another key feature is the new high-density print head, which packs in over 15,000 nozzles for increased accuracy and speed. All the new printers come with the PosterArtist software and imagePROGRAF printer driver as standard, as well as an HDI driver for use with AutoCAD.