large format printing: Canon to introduce the fastest proofing quality wide format digital printer in the world
Canon, the global leader in business imaging solutions, today announced the forthcoming release of the W8200 large-format ink jet colour graphics printer. The device is designed to deliver industry-leading productivity and high image resolution through revolutionary new wide print head technology.
Aimed at the print for pay market, the new Canon W8200 printer accommodates print media of up to 44" and incorporates Canon's revolutionary one-inch-wide, high-density print head.
Steve Brown, National Product Manager - Production and Graphic Arts, Canon Australia said that there will be both dye-based and pigment-based versions of the W8200 upon its release in September 2003.
"Pigment ink-based large format printers are new to the Canon product line-up and provide sustained colour in UV environments delivering increased durability and life span of the printed output. We are very pleased to be able to offer customers the flexibility to choose either a dye or the pigment version of the W8200.
"In addition, the W8200 is a highly sophisticated device while retaining a user-friendliness which ensures that any user will be able to produce stunning prints with the device," said Mr Brown.
Based on Canon's exclusive Bubble Jet technology, the print head in the W8200 incorporates 7680 tiny ink nozzles (1280 for each of the six colours where most competitive models only offer 96 to 512 nozzles for each of the six colours), capable of delivering industry-leading print speeds of 2 minutes per A0 size page (in fast mode).
Bi-directional printing further increases the speed, which means that whenever the print head moves from side to side it continually prints, rather than lifting and starting again.
Canon's new large-format printer also employs a six-colour printing process, incorporating: cyan, magenta, yellow, black plus one-sixth density photo cyan and photo magenta, for improved colour precision, greater depth and finer tone diffusion. The system also ensures the precise delivery of microscopic droplets of ink that are consistent in shape, size and density, making photo-quality high-resolution printouts possible and making it the fastest proofing quality wide format digital printer, in its class, on the market today.
High-capacity 330 ml ink cartridges for each colour are continuously monitored and measure remaining ink levels. Its life-long ink head also means lower operational costs and improved colour consistency. Users can better manage their ink usage and eliminate costly interruptions to large print jobs.
The W8200 is flexible, functional and designed to save space. Operating controls and handling positions for cut and roll media are located at the front of the machine. The devices connect to networks easily through their standard 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports. They are also compatible with Canon's NetSpot Suite-series of network management and utility software.
"The W8200 sets a new standard in wide format printing and demonstrates Canon's commitment to this market by providing technologies previously unavailable to it," said Mr Brown.
"Other companies have an ongoing challenge to deliver a full solution to customers - some have provided improved resolution but sacrificed speed. The remainder have chosen to provide speed but have lost print quality in the process. Canon has set new benchmarks by finding the balance between the two and with this product we are able to offer both speed and quality.
"We believe the new Canon W8200 will challenge even the most loyal customer of other vendors when they see that it produces extremely high quality output in much less time, offers greater flexibility with a choice of dye or pigment ink process, and all with a very low long-term running cost.
Key Features:
- Industry-leading speed and quality
- 1-inch print head has 7680 nozzles - 1280 for each colour
- Print coverage of up to 30 square metres an hour
- Up to 1200x1200 dpi print resolution
- Ability to print in UV resistant (pigment) inks for the first time
- Capable of handling heavy print media up to 0.5mm thick
The Canon W8200 will be available in September 2003 through Canon authorised strategic partners including: Anitech, Cyrachrome, DES, Graphics Plus, Imedia, LCMA, PT Store and Designwise
© Copyright 2006 Canon Australia Pty Ltd
Aimed at the print for pay market, the new Canon W8200 printer accommodates print media of up to 44" and incorporates Canon's revolutionary one-inch-wide, high-density print head.
Steve Brown, National Product Manager - Production and Graphic Arts, Canon Australia said that there will be both dye-based and pigment-based versions of the W8200 upon its release in September 2003.
"Pigment ink-based large format printers are new to the Canon product line-up and provide sustained colour in UV environments delivering increased durability and life span of the printed output. We are very pleased to be able to offer customers the flexibility to choose either a dye or the pigment version of the W8200.
"In addition, the W8200 is a highly sophisticated device while retaining a user-friendliness which ensures that any user will be able to produce stunning prints with the device," said Mr Brown.
Based on Canon's exclusive Bubble Jet technology, the print head in the W8200 incorporates 7680 tiny ink nozzles (1280 for each of the six colours where most competitive models only offer 96 to 512 nozzles for each of the six colours), capable of delivering industry-leading print speeds of 2 minutes per A0 size page (in fast mode).
Bi-directional printing further increases the speed, which means that whenever the print head moves from side to side it continually prints, rather than lifting and starting again.
Canon's new large-format printer also employs a six-colour printing process, incorporating: cyan, magenta, yellow, black plus one-sixth density photo cyan and photo magenta, for improved colour precision, greater depth and finer tone diffusion. The system also ensures the precise delivery of microscopic droplets of ink that are consistent in shape, size and density, making photo-quality high-resolution printouts possible and making it the fastest proofing quality wide format digital printer, in its class, on the market today.
High-capacity 330 ml ink cartridges for each colour are continuously monitored and measure remaining ink levels. Its life-long ink head also means lower operational costs and improved colour consistency. Users can better manage their ink usage and eliminate costly interruptions to large print jobs.
The W8200 is flexible, functional and designed to save space. Operating controls and handling positions for cut and roll media are located at the front of the machine. The devices connect to networks easily through their standard 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports. They are also compatible with Canon's NetSpot Suite-series of network management and utility software.
"The W8200 sets a new standard in wide format printing and demonstrates Canon's commitment to this market by providing technologies previously unavailable to it," said Mr Brown.
"Other companies have an ongoing challenge to deliver a full solution to customers - some have provided improved resolution but sacrificed speed. The remainder have chosen to provide speed but have lost print quality in the process. Canon has set new benchmarks by finding the balance between the two and with this product we are able to offer both speed and quality.
"We believe the new Canon W8200 will challenge even the most loyal customer of other vendors when they see that it produces extremely high quality output in much less time, offers greater flexibility with a choice of dye or pigment ink process, and all with a very low long-term running cost.
Key Features:
- Industry-leading speed and quality
- 1-inch print head has 7680 nozzles - 1280 for each colour
- Print coverage of up to 30 square metres an hour
- Up to 1200x1200 dpi print resolution
- Ability to print in UV resistant (pigment) inks for the first time
- Capable of handling heavy print media up to 0.5mm thick
The Canon W8200 will be available in September 2003 through Canon authorised strategic partners including: Anitech, Cyrachrome, DES, Graphics Plus, Imedia, LCMA, PT Store and Designwise
© Copyright 2006 Canon Australia Pty Ltd
