With over 20+ years Canon has a long-standing history in developing and manufacturing inkjet technology dating  back to the Arizona T220 in 2002.   Canon’s production inkjet presses had their early beginning with the webfed JetStream which launched in 2008, followed by ColorStream in 2011. This proven leadership in webfed inkjet laid the foundation while a drive to push boundaries empowered Canon to pioneer sheetfed inkjet ahead of the market in 2015 with the varioPRINT i300.  By combining the speed and efficiency of inkjet with the flexibility of sheetfed, we delivered a breakthrough solution the redefined high-performance digital printing.

With 10+ years at the forefront of sheetfed inkjet innovation, Canon offers more than just proven technology –we bring you a legacy of reliability, expertise, and passion. Our long-standing experience means our service teams understand sheetfed inkjet set up and workflow integration inside and out, delivering support backed by practical insights and deep technical mastery. When you choose Canon, you're tapping into a trusted partner who’s been perfecting this platform for over a decade. As a global market leader in production sheetfed inkjet printing, Canon is among the most experienced providers in the sheetfed inkjet segment.

Our dedicated experts help you unlock the full potential of your varioPRESS iV7 sheetfed inkjet press. When you choose the varioPRESS iV7, you’re backed by a team that knows the platform inside out. We provide guidance on color and media management to help you achieve accurate, reliable results across jobs. Our experts work with you to integrate the press into your workflow, ensuring smooth production from start to finish. We also support you in identifying new opportunities that align with your business and help expand what you offer to customers. This kind of support is based on real experience – not just technical knowledge.

The Canon varioPRESS iV7 is especially compelling for offset printers because it offers a way to digitize short-run and just-in-time jobs without compromising quality, speed, or media flexibility – three pillars of traditional offset.

The varioPRESS iV7 offers offset-level productivity as it prints up to 8,700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour.  At this speed, the digital inkjet press rivals sheetfed offset for many commercial applications, making it viable for high-volume environments. 

Next to this, the varioPRESS iV7 can produce quality that matches high quality offset. 

With 1200 dpi piezo printheads, water-based polymer pigment inks, and Canon’s ColorGrip conditioning, the iV7 delivers vibrant colors, sharp detail, and smooth gradients – qualities offset printers expect. 

Thin ink layers preserve the surface feel of uncoated, coated, and even textured substrates – delivering the tactile quality and visual appeal expected from offset printing.

Its B2+ format supports sheet sizes up to 29.5” x 24.2” and prints on media ranging from 60 gsm to 450 gsm, including selected paper boards. This versatility allows offset printers to produce a variety of applications such as collaterals, catalogs, books and postcards on a single press. With more room for imposition and ganging per sheet, they can maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline short-run production.

Workflow integration is seamless. The varioPRESS iV7 is designed to move shorter offset runs to digital with minimal disruption. It maintains image quality automatically, reduces setup time and limits manual adjustments. The press fits into a wide range of production environments, offering the flexibility to work with your preferred workflow. And with Canon’s experienced specialists by your side, integration is guided by practical expertise to help you get up and running quickly, efficiently, and with confidence. 

Sustainability is another key advantage. The iV7 reduces the CO2 footprint as offset printers can reduce overproduction and inventory waste by switching to on-demand digital printing, while still maintaining high throughput and quality. 

In short, the varioPRESS iV7 helps offset printers expand their capabilities especially for the increased short-run production, potentially reduce costs, and stay competitive in a market that increasingly demands flexibility and speed. 

The varioPRESS iV7 uses a water-based polymer pigment ink which combines high image quality, lasting durability, media versatility, and sustainability – making it a powerful choice for commercial printing. The ink delivers vivid colors and sharp detail through highly saturated pigments for consistency across coated and textured substrates.

The varioPRESS iV7 also uses ColorGrip conditioning liquid which is applied to the surface of the paper before printing. It prepares the media so pigment particles can bond quickly and evenly, without affecting the paper’s texture. This means you can print on a wide range of substrates – including offset coated and uncoated stocks – while maintaining vivid colors, sharp detail, and the tactile feel of the original sheet. 

Developed and manufactured entirely in-house, the ink is precisely tuned to Canon’s varioPRESS iV7’s printheads and drying and fixation technology for consistent performance and responsive innovation. It’s also deinkable, allowing for better recyclability and supporting more sustainable on-demand printing.

The varioPRESS iV7 has been developed to support your OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) goals with high levels of Availability, Performance and Quality. For efficient operations on every shift. 

Availability: all factors that influence both planned and unplanned stops

The varioPRESS iV7 incorporates advanced diagnostics and structured serviceability into the design. The system includes built-in tooling and clear workflow charts that enable fast and accurate troubleshooting. Combined with AI-supported diagnostics for predictive and guided maintenance, this reduces repair times and improves overall uptime. 

Performance: the actual productivity of the press

With an output of 8700 B2 sheets per hour, the varioPRESS iV7 is the most productive digital sheetfed press in its class. It supports uninterrupted production by allowing paper to be loaded into either the pallet or drawers while printing continues. Ink is refilled mid-shift from a buffer. Mechanical sensors detect media helping to prevent printhead collisions while maintaining accurate print gaps. Long edge feed reduces the number of rotations and paper handling steps, enabling higher print speeds while minimizing stress on the media, leading to fewer jams, less curl and more reliable performance. 

Quality: everything that relates to reducing quality losses

The varioPRESS iV7 includes intelligent quality control systems that detect and correct nozzle failure to ensure consistent, accurate output. Our Canon-developed 1200dpi printheads and ink recirculation support the next level of image fidelity. Automated maintenance routines keep the press and printheads in optimal condition without the need for operator intervention.   

These features all work together to reduce quality-related losses and help ensure the press produces reliable, high-quality output, print after print.