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The 11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 44-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-4000

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Canon Expands imagePROGRAF PRO Series With Four New Models For The Fine Art, Photographic And Production Signage Markets
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 7, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the expansion of the imagePROGRAF PRO Series with four large format inkjet printers. The extension of the Series includes the 11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 44-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 and 24-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-2000, designed to provide spectacular image quality for the fine art and photographic markets, as well as the eight-color 60-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-6000S and 44-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-4000S, two affordably priced models to economically create eye-catching posters and vivid displays for the production signage industry.
Continuing to deliver output solutions for photographers who are “equally obsessed" with the printed image, the imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 and imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 are 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer printers delivering the quality demanded by the fine art community. Complementing Canon’s professional line of DSLR cameras not only in their appearance, but also in their ability to create industry-leading imagery, these new models ensure a level of stunning Canon image quality from input to output, known as “Crystal-fidelity.” Mirroring the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, the 11-color models are also marked by the distinctive Canon red line, echoing the same red line found on Canon’s EF L-Series lenses.
“From the time a photo is taken, to the time it is reproduced in print, imaging professionals require output solutions that accurately preserve the detail and vibrancy of that moment,” said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, senior vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new imagePROGRAF PRO Series models not only deliver an impressive and well-appointed design equal to Canon’s EOS digital cameras, but are also equipped with advanced technology features to faithfully reproduce high-quality photos taken by Canon’s EOS digital cameras with outstanding image quality.”
Outstanding Image Quality
The
LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system provides exceptional image
quality, allowing for increased color gamut, reduced bronzing, improved scratch
resistance, greater image clarity, gloss uniformity and excellent shadow
reproduction, as well as increased black optical density. Compared to previous
models, the Series features a wider print head (1.28-inch wide) with
anti-clogging technology, which improves efficiency as well as reduces cleaning
cycles and prevents wasted ink. This newly developed print head allows for a
more compact printer design as only one print head is installed in each PRO
Series printer. Additionally, all models maintain high print quality with a
multi-sensor that calibrates the printer, ensuring color consistency from the
first print to the last. They also feature a redesigned high-precision
mechanical platform, providing a uniform, rigid frame to reduce vibrations
during printing and more accurate ink ejection. The models also feature effortless
media feeding capabilities, allowing photographers to no longer have to worry
about blemished prints due to fingerprints.
High Productivity
For
increased versatility, a Multifunction Roll System comes standard in the 60-inch
eight-color model and is an option for the 44-inch and 24-inch models in the Series,
marking its first appearance in a 24-inch imagePROGRAF printer. When used as a
dual roll, the Multifunction Roll System will enable users to load glossy media
in one roll and matte media in the other to seamlessly print to both rolls
without needing to switch media or black inks. The Multifunction Roll unit will
intelligently send the job to the correct media, automating the process and
providing increased ease of use. The roll can also act as a take-up unit with
bi-directional rewind, ideal for long, uninterrupted print runs.
All four new models feature the L-COA PRO processing engine for high-precision image reproduction and high-speed processing of high resolution data. The Sub-Ink Tank feature loved by users of the imagePROGRAF Series has been carried over to these new models, helping to reduce downtime and minimize costs by automatically enabling ink tank replacement during printing. The eight-color models utilize the same new 12-channel print head but the key colors of C, M, Y and MBk are arranged symmetrically in a mirrored arrangement, helping to realize high-speed printing, as well as high-color density.
Ease of Use
These
new imagePROGRAF PRO Series models include several enhancements for increased
usability, including a redesigned 3.5-inch color LCD touch panel, direct USB
drive print capabilities and mobile connectivity. Users can now print PDF and
JPEG files directly from a USB thumb drive for fast and easy printing without
the need for a computer. The 3.5-inch LCD will render a preview of the file to
ensure users are printing the correct file. Additionally, Wi-Fi®
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) capability allows for smooth and easy connection to wireless
LAN in office environments.1
User-Friendly Software
Further
enhancing the user experience with these new imagePROGRAF PRO printers is the
intuitive software solution of Print Studio Pro. With a focus on quality and
ease of use, Print Studio Pro is a plugin for Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe
Lightroom®2 and Canon Digital Photo Professional software, to easily
exports files directly to the printer.1 The Quick Utility
Toolbox feature provides users with a portal to launch and
control software from one central interface, and Accounting Manager is
included to help photographers keep track of consumable costs such as ink and
media, helping users to determine their overall printing expenses. Also
included is Device Management Console, an administrative tool which provides
users with the means to manage up to 50 imagePROGRAF PRO Series printers by
monitoring activity such as error messages and printer information such as the
execution status of calibrations, all from one location.
Availability
These
imagePROGRAF PRO models are expected to be available in late spring of 2016. The
imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 is available for an MSRP of $5,995 or $6,995 with the
addition of the optional Multifunction Roll System. The imagePROGRAF PRO-2000
is available for an MSRP of $2,995, or $3,795 with the optional Multifunction
Roll System. The imagePROGRAF PRO-6000S comes standard with the Multifunction
Roll System at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $9,995. The
imagePROGRAF PRO-4000S is available for an MSRP of $4,995, or $5,995 with the
optional Multifunction Roll System. The previously announced PRO-1000 is available
for an MSRP of $1,299.99.
For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
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1 Wireless printing requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g or 802.11n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
2 Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Lightroom® software must be purchased separately.
The 11-Color plus Chroma Optimizer 44-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-4000