Canon Production Print Inks & New Ink Factory
Are you ready for a sneak peek into the world of Canon’s production inkjet presses? Take a tour inside Canon’s new state-of-the-art ink master plant in The Netherlands. Discover why the advanced inks developed and produced here represent the highest standard in water-based polymer inks, plus the highest level of innovation and quality powering the new—and the next—generation of Canon production inkjet presses.
The Future of Print: Powering Production with Canon Ink Innovation
In the high-speed world of commercial and corporate printing, the "engine" of the press often gets all the glory. However, as any master printer knows, the true soul of a job lies in the ink. Canon, a global leader in both web-fed and sheetfed inkjet printing, has revolutionized the industry not just through its hardware, but through its relentless focus on ink innovation. By developing advanced polymer water-based inks, Canon is empowering printers to unlock new business opportunities and achieve a level of quality that was once thought impossible for digital inkjet.
Versatility Without Compromise
The modern print market demands a "do-it-all" approach. Clients need:
Substrate Variety: The ability to print on everything from lightweight uncoated invoices to heavy, glossy brochures and offset-coated media.
Fast Speed: High-volume output that doesn't falter when complexity increases.
Consistent Quality: Vivid colors and razor-sharp details that remain stable across millions of impressions.
Traditionally, achieving this level of versatility meant complex pretreatments or a limited range of compatible papers. Canon sought to eliminate these barriers by engineering ink that adapts to the substrate, rather than forcing the substrate to adapt to the ink.
The Solution: Advanced Polymer Water-Based Inks
Canon’s secret weapon is its proprietary polymer water-based ink technology. Developed and manufactured at their state-of-the-art facilities in the Netherlands, these inks are the result of close cooperation between Canon’s R&D and manufacturing teams.
Unified Innovation Across Platforms
Whether using the ProStream and ColorStream web-fed presses or the varioPRINT iX-series sheetfed press, the core technology remains consistent. This "multi-recipe" approach helps to ensure that customers get the same high-end results regardless of the press configuration they choose.The Multi-Recipe Ink Master Plant
To support the global demand for high-quality inkjet, Canon established a new Ink Master Plant. This modular and scalable facility uses lean manufacturing techniques and the latest automation to produce "Zero-Defects" quality ink.- Automated Filling and Packaging: Ensures that top-quality ink is delivered reliably and on time to customers around the world.
- Continuous Monitoring: Advanced inline and offline monitoring systems help deliver first-time-right results, minimizing waste and ensuring every batch meets the strictest performance requirements.
Sustainable and De-inkable
Canon’s inks aren't just beautiful; they are designed for the future. The water-based polymer formula is more eco-friendly than traditional solvent-based inks. Furthermore, these inks are de-inkable, making the final printed products easier to recycle and helping businesses meet their sustainability goals.
The Benefits: Building Business Through Applications
The transition to Canon’s advanced ink technology can provie print service providers with several key advantages:
- Stunning Applications: From high-resolution photo books to precision-driven transactional documents, Canon ink delivers a professional finish that helps set the industry standard.
- Stable Print Quality: The polymer technology ensures that ink layers are robust and dry instantly, allowing for immediate post-processing and finishing.
- Operational Continuity: By manufacturing everything in-house, Canon ensures a stable supply chain and consistent ink performance, giving printers the confidence to plan large, complex runs.
- New Revenue Streams: The ability to run high-density color on standard offset stocks enables printers to bring more profitable work in-house.
A Global Market Leader
Canon’s commitment to ink innovation is about more than just chemistry; it’s about partnership. By working closely with customers to design new printing systems and polymer ink technologies, Canon is helping the industry transition into a digital-first era where quality and speed are no longer a trade-off.
With Canon’s "Brilliant Vision" powering your production, the possibilities for growth are as vibrant as the ink itself.
Interested in learning how Canon production printing technology can help your business grow? Contact us today to explore our ink innovations and high-speed inkjet systems.