Canon ProStream 3000 Product Video
Discover how Canon continues to carry out its mission to help customers print beyond limits. The new Canon ProStream 3000 series web-fed inkjet press represents the art of going above and beyond by delivering offset quality with industrial speed, inkjet flexibility, plus a host of innovative processing technologies.
Elevating Commercial Print: The Canon ProStream 3000 Series Innovation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of high-volume commercial printing, the demand for speed, flexibility, and uncompromising quality has never been higher. Canon has met these industry challenges with the ProStream 3000 series, a high-speed inkjet web press designed to help bridge the gap between traditional offset quality and digital efficiency.
Redefining Productivity and Performance
The ProStream 3000 series is engineered to deliver high-performance results for print service providers looking to scale their operations. With a focus on throughput, the series offers several key performance metrics:
Significant Speed Increase: The ProStream 3000 is now 33% faster than previous iterations.
High Throughput: The system can produce up to 13,560 B2 sheets per hour or 2,154 A4 impressions per minute.
Rapid Linear Speed: It achieves a printing speed of up to 160 meters per minute.
Precision Engineering for Outstanding Quality
Canon utilizes advanced inkjet technology to ensure that high speed does not come at the expense of visual excellence. The series achieves "offset quality with inkjet flexibility" through several integrated systems:
Native 1200 DPI Printing: The press relies on native 1200 DPI piezo drop-on-demand printheads, utilizing multilevel drop size modulation for sharp detail and smooth gradients.
Smart ColorGrip: This conditioning liquid helps to ensure optimal ink fixation on a wide range of substrates, including standard offset coated and uncoated papers up to 300 GSM.
Climate-Controlled Environment: The printheads are housed in a climate-controlled unit to maintain consistent high-print quality throughout long production runs.
Innovative Drying and Workflow Management
A critical component of high-speed inkjet printing is the ability to dry the ink without damaging the media. Canon addresses this with an efficient drying system powered by high-speed air flotation. This "no touching—no scratching" approach ensures that the printed web remains pristine as it moves through the machine.
The series also features intelligent automation to help minimize waste and maximize production:
Smart Splice Detection: This system helps manage media transitions to reduce paper waste.
Inline Quality Control: A built-in system detects anomalies in the print output and automatically initiates compensation measures to ensure every page meets quality standards.
On-the-Fly Changes: The ProStream 3000 allows for format changes on the fly, enabling a more agile production environment that can go beyond traditional B2 limitations.
Maintenance and Scalability
To ensure long-term reliability and ease of use, Canon has designed the ProStream 3000 with external infrastructure cabinets, providing easier access for maintenance. This thoughtful design helps to minimize downtime and allows operators to keep the press running at peak efficiency.
By combining high-speed output with sophisticated quality controls and media versatility, the Canon ProStream 3000 series sets a new standard for the "art of going beyond" in digital inkjet production.
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