Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has received a five-star “Exceptional” rating for its new 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300, 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and the iPF6300 large format printers, from industry analysts BERTL Inc. Launched in March 2010, the new imagePROGRAF models received the highest possible rating from BERTL by delivering outstanding quality across its 11 rating categories including five-star ratings in image quality, price and security.

“The five-star rating from BERTL, Inc., recognizes the significant investment Canon has made in developing technologies that make the new imagePROGRAF models an ideal solution for the photography, graphic arts and photography markets,” said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A.  “The new imagePROGRAF iPF8300, iPF6350 and iPF6300 large-format printers have demonstrated the image quality, value and functionality that customers require to advance their businesses and meet the most exacting customer standards.”

To deliver improved overall image quality, the new Canon imagePROGRAF models feature a revolutionary 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set increasing the achievable color gamut by approximately 20 percent from previous imagePROGRAF 12 color models.  Additionally, to better meet the needs of the professional print market, the new models feature a reinforced mechanical structure to enable precise ink placement for improved text and line accuracy, making the new devices a powerful proofing solution.  

To fully capitalize on the dynamic color range of the new LUCIA EX ink set, each new imagePROGRAF model employs two advanced one-inch print heads, each featuring 2,560 nozzles per color and outputting a super-fine four picoliter (pl) droplet at a full 2400x1200 dots-per-inch resolution (dpi) to reproduce details with extraordinary accuracy and clarity.  Paired with enhanced plug-ins and new, High-Precision Printing Modes, the new imagePROGRAF models provide an extremely high level of photographic and proofing-quality prints.

BERTL, an independent analyst firm and testing lab, reviews current product lines and new product introductions bestowing the five-star rating to devices that deliver extraordinary performance throughout the testing process. BERTL’s testing criteria addresses 11 categories: Build Quality, Network Administration, Security, Workflow, Finish, Ease of Use, Media Handling, Printing, Image Quality, Features, and Price.

 

 

 

Building on the core strengths embodied in Canon’s line-up of high-speed, ultra-high-quality, 12-color large-format printers, these new imagePROGRAF systems represent Canon’s ongoing commitment to the graphic arts marketplace. With enhancements developed specifically to address the unique requirements of graphic arts professionals, these new printers reiterate Canon’s commitment to the photography market and deepen Canon’s reach into specialty applications such as proofing and fine-art reproductions. Canon imagePROGRAF large-format printers continue to offer customers high performance printers for today’s competitive market.

imagePROGRAF iPF8300: Designed with both creative professionals and service providers in mind, this 44”-wide printer delivers high-quality, large-format printing at fast speeds.

imagePROGRAF iPF6350: With a large 80GB hard drive built in, this 24”-wide printer is built for photo labs and prepress operations that need to maximize productivity and control costs while maintaining the highest possible standards for quality control and image reproduction.

imagePROGRAF iPF6300: Ideal for business-minded photographers and artists who need to maximize their earnings opportunities without compromising their creative potential, this 24”-wide printer offers the optimum balance of performance, speed, and ultra-high-quality printing.