2nd August 2011

Canon UK, a world leader in imaging solutions, announces that the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S has been named 'Outstanding Colour Inkjet Wide-Format Production Photo Printer' by testing and research organisation, Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) in its Summer 2011 'Pick' Awards.

Following BLI's rigorous in-depth laboratory tests, the 44 inch Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S was named Outstanding Colour Inkjet Wide-Format Production Photo Printer for its high speed and superior image quality.

"Canon's success in the Summer 2011 'Pick' awards is testament to the strength of Canon's technology and the innovation displayed in its printing technology," said David Sweetnam, BLI's European Lab and Research Manager. "Canon has been recognised within the monochrome printer, MFP and Wide- Format printer categories. All devices went through months of rigorous durability testing at BLI's testing labs, so to be recognised in the awards demonstrates the quality and reliability of Canon's technology."

"Image is central to everything we do at Canon and so we understand the importance of high quality prints," says Gill Mussell, LFP Product Manager, Canon UK. "We pride ourselves on providing the perfect balance between speed, quality and cost, along with the consistency and the reliability that professionals expect when using Canon products. To be recognised by BLI is a fantastic achievement that illustrates our commitment to the large format industry."

For more information on BLI's Summer 2011 'Pick' Awards, please visit: www.buyerslab.com.

For further details on the imagePROGRAF iPF8300S, see the product page.

31st May 2011

Canon imagePROGRAF named best photographic printer by EDP

Canon UK, a world leader in imaging solutions, announces that the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 has been awarded the accolade of 'Best Photographic Printer of the Year 2011' by the European Digital Press Association (EDP) at a ceremony at FESPA Digital today. Comprising publishers of leading European magazines devoted to digital printing, the EDP Association represents a readership of over one million graphic arts professionals across 18 countries.

The EDP commended the iPF8300 for its 12-colour inkset and improved colour gamut, as well as the printer's "use as an all-round commercial printer that gives the user more options".

"We're delighted that the imagePROGRAF iPF8300, which has been growing in popularity in the photographic, proofing and production markets since its launch, has won this award," comments Gill Mussell, LFP Product Manager, Canon UK. "The innovative digital imaging and ink technologies in this printer deliver large format prints of outstanding quality and with the broadest available colour gamut, allowing professional users to take full advantage of the growing business opportunities in large format."

Designed to deliver the highest quality output achievable in today's aqueous large format printing market, the imagePROGRAF iPF8300 features Canon's 12-colour LUCIA EX pigment ink system and innovative printing technology to produce prints with increased accuracy and an extended colour gamut to fulfil professional users' demands for more sophisticated print quality.

For further details, see the product page.

4th August 2010

Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers Capture 3 BERTL Best Awards

Canon, a leader in digital imaging, has announced the achievement of three "BEST" distinctions for the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300, iPF6350 and iPF6300 large format printers from BERTL, Inc. as part of the industry analyst firm's 15th Annual Awards. Based upon their extraordinary image quality, enhanced image processing capability and advanced printing technologies including the new LUCIA EX pigment ink set, the BERTL "BEST" recognition builds upon the recent Five-Star "Exceptional" ratings earned by the new models as the imagePROGRAF line continues to establish its position as leading solution for end-users serving the most demanding customers.

"Canon U.S.A. is proud to receive the BERTL BEST award for providing large format solutions that meet the color quality, precision and workflow needs of graphic arts and photography professionals, " said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Since its launch, the imagePROGRAF line has established itself as the preferred choice for professionals seeking a highly-versatile, easy-to-navigate solution capable of delivering extraordinary color-intensive output." To deliver extraordinary image quality across an expanded range of media types, the new imagePROGRAF models feature a Media Configuration Tool that enhances the precision and quality of output achieved with third-party and genuine Canon-branded applications. Additional print options and improved photographic output capabilities are delivered through bundled print plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop® and Canon's Digital Photo Professional that support Adobe's Color Management Module. These functions enable features such as Black Point Compensation, which affects the way Photoshop displays and works with colors to improve color conversions that are critical for reproduction in the graphic arts. Each new model allows 16-bit RGB images, edited in Photoshop, to be sent directly to the imagePROGRAF printers – preserving smooth and high gradation. The imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and iPF6300 printers are compliant with U.S. ENERGY STAR energy-saving standards and RoHS compliance standards. To learn more about Canon's full line of ENERGY STAR qualified and certified products and other environmental initiatives, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

BERTL, Inc. is an independent analyst firm and testing lab that reviews current product lines and new product introductions bestowing performance-based ratings to devices based on 11 testing criteria: Build Quality, Network Administration, Security, Workflow, Finish, Ease of Use, Media Handling, Printing, Image Quality, Features, and Price.

For further details, see the product page.

30th April 2010

Canon’s new iPF6350 large format printer scoops TIPA award

Canon’s recently launched imagePROGRAF iPF6350 has won the Best Large Format Printer award from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), Europe’s leading independent photo and imaging press association. The awards honour the most innovative products on the market, including the market-leading quality of Canon’s photo and printing products.

Gill Mussell, Product Marketing, imagePROGRAF, Canon UK says, “This award is testament to the investment Canon makes in its Large Format Printers and we are delighted that the imagePROGRAF iPF6350 has won. We only launched the iPF6350 last month (along with the imagePROGRAF iPF6300 and imagePROGRAF iPF8300) so this is a fantastic accolade for the new product.”

The TIPA judging panel recognised the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 for its ability to fulfil the demands of professional photography users and produce prints with increased accuracy of dot placement and a wider colour gamut, enabled by the new Canon LUCIA EX pigment ink system. The panel also acknowledged the quality of the device’s colour calibration function that uses an internal high-performance multi-sensor to achieve consistency of colour reproduction.

For further details, see the product page.

23rd November 2009

Canon imagePROGRAF 8100 out-performs the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 in Ink Consumption tests

As BLI’s test results illustrate, the Canon imagePROGRAF 8100 proved to be more efficient in its ink consumption than the Epson Stylus Pro 9880. In highest resolution mode (maximum 600 dpi) the Canon imagePROGRAF 8100 used 172.7g of ink, which equates to 4.1% of a complete set of 330ml ink cartridges, while the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, in its highest resolution print mode (2800 dpi x 1400 dpi) used 291.8g of ink, which equates to 36.3% of a complete set of 110ml ink cartridges.

Read the full test findings in PDF format.

22nd September 2009

Canon have been nominated for no less than 4 awards at this year’s Construction Computing Awards

• Company of the Year
• Product of the Year – Image PROGRAF 750/755
• Large Format Printer of the Year – ImagePROGRAF 650/655 & 610
• Hardware Product of the Year - ImagePROGRAF 750

Canon would be delighted to win any one of these awards, and if you are happy with your Canon equipment, why not support them by voting?

Voting is now underway and finishes on November 10th, with the awards being held on November 19th at the Tower Hotel London. More information and the on line voting form can be found at www.constructioncomputingawards.co.uk.

18th August 2009

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF755 vs HP DesignJet T1120

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This test was conducted independently by BLI (www.buyerslab.com). A full copy of the report is available from them on request.

4th August 2008

Canon and EFI win plaudits for the imagePROGRAF iPF5100 and iPF6100 LFPs

Canon is please to announce that it has been awarded prestigious accolades for the abilities of its leading large format printers, the imagePROGRAF iPF5100 and the imagePROGRAF iPF6100. Both printers, running with an EFI Colorproof XF RIP, were awarded FOGRA certification for their print qualities, whilst the iPF5100 was also presented with the European Digital Press Association award for its proofing abilities.
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Other Great News...

In an in dependant lab test conducted by BLI the iPF8100 was proven to be substantially faster than the competition.

• Epson Pro 9800 Series - 21 min 53 sec
• Canon iPF8100 - 6 min 29 sec

Both printers used Glossy A0 paper, printing in standard mode. Ink usage was also impressive with the iPF8100 using 31.6% less ink than the Epson Pro 9800 series. This test was conducted independently by BLI (www.buyerslab.com). A full copy of the report is available from them on request.

25th July 2008

Buyers Laboratory International UK Ltd (BLI) recently completed a comparative test between the Canon imagePROGRAF 8000S and the HP DesignJet Z6100r.

Buyers Laboratory International UK Ltd (BLI), situated in Wokingham, UK, was commissioned by Canon Europe to conduct an ink consumption analysis between the 44" Canon imagePROGRAF 8000S and the 42" HP DesignJet Z6100. The purpose of the test was to objectively compare the ink usage between the two devices in standard mode when using the ISO/JIS SCID No.5 Test Pattern tiled to create 42" x 52.5" images.

As BLI’s test results illustrate, the Canon imagePROGRAF 8000S proved to be more efficient in its ink consumption.

Read the full report here (PDF)

20th July 2008

Award winning performance for Canon iPF8000s/9000s.

The Canon iPF8000s/9000s has won the BERTL BEST Award 2008 for Best Print-for-Pay/Production Market Color Wide Format System at the 13th annual awards. The Canon iPF8000s/9000s was particularly noted for:

• 8 colors, 2 print heads, 30720 Nozzles, and 4pl drop size high production 44” ink printer
• Borderless printing - Reduces finishing costs
• Sub-ink tank system - Continuous printing-no down time
• Economy Color Mode - Reduces ink cost for signage type prints
• Manual sheet feed - Gives the ability to print on 1 sheet instead of having to have a whole roll of a special media
• Front Loading - anyone can change the paper
• 80GB hard drive - The ability to save jobs and increase printing performance

See the award here (PDF)

10th July 2008

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 wins award.

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 has won the BERTL BEST Award 2008 for Best Low Volume AEC Market Color Wide Format System at the 13th annual awards. The Canon iPF710 was particularly noted for:

• 5 colors, 15360 Nozzles, and 4pl drop size ink printer for the 36” technical market
• High Production printing of 659 ft2/hour in draft mode
• Borderless printing - Reduces finishing costs
• Manual sheet feed - Gives the ability to print on 1 sheet instead of having to have a whole roll of a special media
• High Value/Price performance

See the award here (PDF)

14th May 2008

Canon launches the imagePROGRAF iPF720

Canon has announced the launch of the new imagePROGRAF iPF720 (A0 – 36”), a large format printer which boasts an 80GB hard disk drive. Created for the CAD and GIS market users who have requirements for multiple users of the printer, the imagePROGRAF iPF720 has a built-in hard disk drive to enable faster throughput of printed jobs, optimising between-page processing to enhance productivity in consecutive printing. The new device is among the fastest in its class for these markets.

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF720 offers an 80GB hard disk drive, enabling customers to use the additional capacity as an extra tool to manage their printing, as well as additional benefits, such as being able to create print mailboxes and store jobs for quick and easy access at the printer of those jobs for reprints. It also enables print job queue management for priority printing and desktop management of ink and media levels.

The imagePROGRAF iPF720 can produce an A0-sized output in only 56 seconds. The machine has HP-GL/2 and HP RTL compatibility, as well as an HDI driver for windows, which means that it is compatible with leading applications used by GIS and CAD professionals. Shane Burchett, LFP Product Professional, Canon UK, says: “The launch of the new imagePROGRAF iPF720 means that we can further increase market share in the CAD and GIS markets. We now have a product that is not only one of the fastest in its class, but also boasts the additional benefit of a built-in hard disk drive.

Customers can now rely on the imagePROGRAF iPF720 as a storage device or even manage their print processes through it. All this in addition to its compatibility with industry standards and a range of features creating image quality that is second to none.”

The imagePROGRAF iPF720 has Canon’s FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) high-precision printhead technology, along with Canon’s five-colour dye-and-pigment ink system for optimal results in your business. Capable of creating ink droplets as small as four picolitres in size and with more than 15,000 nozzles, the Canon printhead ensures accuracy and image sharpness, and delivers a resolution of 1,200 dpi, allowing users to reproduce fine lines and small characters without distortion. The five-colour reactive ink system enhances the quality of prints by ensuring that there is less bleeding and solid image consistency, therefore delivering output that retains more accuracy and sharpness – however detailed.

The new LFP also incorporates Canon’s high-speed LCOA image processor, which enables faster and more accurate image processing. The new device has a large LCD panel for ease-of-use. www.canon.co.uk

5th December 2007

Canon Wins Construction Computing Magazine Editor’s Choice Award

Canon’s imagePROGRAF 700 wins prestigious, Editor’s Choice Award at The Hammers II Construction computing Magazine’s annual awards. Quality large format print aimed directly at the CAD market was cited as the key to Canon’s success.

REIGATE, December 4th, 2007 – Canon UK, world leader in digital imaging technology, today announced that it has taken the highly coveted Editor’s Choice Award at the recent Construction Computing Awards (The Hammers II) in London. The award, which is in recognition of Canon’s contribution to the colour printing industry, credits Canon’s flagship CAD/GIS printer, the imagePROGRAF 700.

Editor of Construction Computing Magazine, David Chadwick said, “I am delighted to be able to put forward Canon as this year’s Editor’s Choice. The company has invested a lot in supporting printing technologies for the construction industry and this commitment is starting to yield results. I have known Canon well since its first inkjet printers and have always been impressed by the quality of research and the ethos of the company. I know full well the contribution that Canon has made to the colour printing and colour copying industries and I am excited by their increasing strength within the large format printing market.”

Canon has invested heavily in LFP over the last few years and the company has grown its market share from 2.5% in 2004 to an estimated 16% by the end of 2007, recently leapfrogging Epson to second place in the market . Canon has launched eight new models in 2007 and now provides a printer for every segment of the market from CAD/GIS through to production. Canon is now ideally placed with its printers, technology and resellers to capitalise on this growth and expand its market share even further.

Ben Milford, Head of Professional Marketing comments, “This award is a fantastic result for us, reflecting our increased market share and brand awareness within this market sector. Canon is gaining momentum and continues to invest heavily in expanding its current product offering, having released seven new products in the last few months.”