Canon's New imagePROGRAF iPF5000 Prints Eye-Catching Color Images Up to 17-Inches Wide in Just Minutes
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 21, 2006—Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, ink-jet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the new 12-color imagePROGRAF iPF5000 pigment ink large format printer, designed to produce professional-style prints at unparalleled speeds with outstanding archival image quality.
This next evolution in Canon's large format portfolio provides one of the industry's largest color gamuts with Canon's 12-color inkset featuring new Lucia pigmented inks. Engineered for speed and advanced image quality, the iPF5000 model uses Canon's new L-COA controller and dual print heads to lay down ink quickly and accurately using the most nozzles per color in the industry. Coupled with a suite of innovative image processing software, the iPF5000 device is ideal for professional photographers and digital artists looking to have their images stand out in a crowd.
"The imagePROGRAF iPF5000 printer provides a range of newly developed technological features above and beyond previous Canon products including a large new inkset to position Canon as the premier digital imaging solution provider from capture through output. The iPF5000 model is truly the next generation in large format printing," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Canon has capitalized on its heritage and reputation in the digital imaging market to bring about this outstanding print solution for the high-end digital artist and photographer."
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CANON'S NEW GALLERY-QUALITY PIXMA PRO9000 AND PIXMA PRO9500 PHOTO PRINTERS ARE FIRST TO EARN "PRO" DESIGNATION
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 21, 2006—Canon extends its industry-leading role among professional photographers and advanced amateurs with the introduction of two affordable, new professional photo printers: the 10-color PIXMA Pro9500 and the eight-color PIXMA Pro9000 models. The first Canon PIXMA printers to earn the Pro designation, both the PIXMA Pro9500 printer—which utilizes long-lasting, pigment-based inks—and the PIXMA Pro9000 printer—which uses long-lasting, dye-based inks—produce brilliant, gallery-quality prints up to 13"x19" on a variety of specialty media and fine art papers.
"These printers are a breakthrough not simply for Canon but for the industry," stated Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We have not simply reformulated inks; we have re-examined the selection of inks needed to create some of the finest, long-lasting prints possible."
"While Canon produces the number one digital cameras of choice for photo pros and advanced amateurs, our ultimate goal is to provide the complete digital imaging solution of choice for these discerning, demanding and discriminating photographers, imaging professionals, and enthusiasts," added Mr. Hashimoto. "As our vast selection of lenses anticipate and respond to the optical needs of photographers, so too, these new professional photo printers provide robust, digital imaging solutions for a community we value and vow to serve."
"Wilhelm Imaging Research is currently testing the ChromaLife100 system and Lucia pigment-based inks," said Henry Wilhelm, president of Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. "A review of preliminary test data indicates that prints made with the Lucia pigmented inks and select Canon photo and fine art papers will have WIR Display Permanence Ratings in excess of 100 years for color images and significantly beyond that for monochrome. The pigmented inks also provide excellent short-term color drift behavior, which is critically important for color managed workflows and for proofing applications."
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