PIXMA Pro heads up seven new launches to strengthen Canon PIXMA range
A new standard in professional printing
Canon has announced seven new PIXMA products: the new PIXMA Pro range, comprising two professional-quality A3+ inkjet printers; four new products aimed at the small business market; and a premium wireless multifunctional for home use.
“First launched in 2004, the PIXMA brand has become synonymous with the best photolab quality printing for the home. Canon has the technologies, as well as the vision, to drive new markets, bringing PIXMA’s core values to consumers, business people and now, with new PIXMA Pro, professional photographers,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe.
The next generation of PIXMA inherits the exceptional performance of Canon’s innovative FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)* print head technology. FINE is capable of delivering drop sizes as small as 1 picolitre at a print resolution of up to 9600 x 2400dpi** and with speeds for borderless photolab quality prints as fast as 36 sec (10 x 15cm prints in standard mode).
* See Technologies Explained
** See product specifications
PIXMA products further benefit from Canon’s unique expertise in both imaging and office device markets. Copier and camera technologies are combined to deliver multiple advantages, including advanced media handling functions and innovative application software that incorporates sophisticated image processing and automatic correction features.
PIXMA Pro: a new standard in professional printing
The printer market continues to grow and change. Fuelled by the explosion in the popularity of digital photography – most notably a forecasted 264%* increase in sales of D-SLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras – there is a growing demand for professional printing solutions.
* InfoTrends/CAP Ventures, Western European Consumer Digital Camera Forecast: 2005-201
The new A3+ professional quality PIXMA Pro series comprises the range-leading PIXMA Pro9500, using a 10-colour ink system featuring new formulation “LUCIA” pigment ink, and the 8-colour dye ink PIXMA Pro9000.
PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ photo printerDesigned for photographic and imaging professionals, PIXMA Pro represents Canon’s expansion of PIXMA into the professional print sector. With an enhanced workflow for D-SLR photographers – combining increased productivity with ease of use – PIXMA Pro is compatible with Mac and PC systems and suitable for a wide range of purposes: including the production of ultra fade resistant commercial grade output (PIXMA Pro9500) as well as traditional photo printing (PIXMA Pro9500 and PIXMA Pro9000). PIXMA Pro also features a more robust build and a stylish design that complements EOS.
Providing an advanced workflow for all D-SLR photographers, PIXMA Pro features additional, unique benefits for Canon EOS, including lossless direct printing of RAW files. Two new Fine Art Paper Series are also available: Premium Matte (FA-PM1) and Photo Rag (FA-PR1).
Photolab-quality for the office
In addition to the new PIXMA Pro series, PIXMA’s presence is substantially strengthened in the emerging small business sector with four new models. “With the increasing reliance on digital imaging in the workplace for effective business communications, there is a growing demand for office-based high quality, photolab output” commented Jensen.
Two new 4-in-1 multifunctionals and two single-function A3+ printers, designed for the Small Office–Home Office (SOHO) environment, carry PIXMA brand values into the workplace. The models combine superb photo, graphics and document functionality and benefit from ChromaLife100 * technology, for superb longevity of output.
*See Technologies Explained
PIXMA
5000 A3+ office printerNew wireless addition
The penetration of wireless home networks in European households has increased by one third in a single year.*
* Forrester Research, Consumer Technographics Q2 2005 European Study - 10,615 Western European consumers surveyed in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK
Driving this new market, Canon launches a new flagship multifunctional with inbuilt wireless capability, providing users with the freedom to produce photolab quality prints from anywhere in the house. With integrated PictBridge, IrDA, optional Bluetooth and memory card connectivity, the PIXMA MP800R offers PC-less printing from virtually any source or device.
PIXMA MP800R - wireless
multifunction
PIXMA MP530 multifunctionThe media advantage
Canon’s competitive advantage in printer hardware technology is fully realised when genuine Canon photo grade media and inks are used.
The diverse and growing range of Canon media is developed specifically to work in combination with Canon’s FINE ink jet print technology. Photo papers and media are available in a wide range of formats, finishes and sizes. New sizes include 8 x 10” (20 x 25cm), 10 x 12” (25 x 30cm) and 14 x 17” (36 x 43cm). Photo Paper Pro (PR-101) is a flagship paper for the highest grade, ultimate durability professional results.
In addition, while PIXMA Pro printers are suitable for use with the full range of Canon media, two new paper types at A4, A3 and A3+ sizes are specifically available in the new Fine Art Paper Series: Premium Matte (FA-PM1) and Photo Ragä (FA-PR1).
PIXMA models feature advanced media handling, including dual paper paths and the capacity to print directly onto special DVD/CD media (dependent on model). For dye ink based PIXMA products, the Chromalife100 system combines superb photo output with exceptional longevity.
New PIXMA models: a summary
New models added to the PIXMA line-up include the professional PIXMA Pro range:
+ PIXMA Pro9500: flagship PIXMA Pro printer, with 10-colour ink system using new formulation “LUCIA” pigment inks for up to A3+, with commercial level print longevity and outstanding monochrome output
+ PIXMA Pro9000: 8-colour dye ink PIXMA Pro printer, producing outstanding A3+ glossy photographs and contact prints
New models aimed at the small business market include:
+ PIXMA iX5000: advanced A3+ printer for high-speed, high quality output, for digital photography, graphics and document printing
+ PIXMA iX4000: A3+ printer for high quality document and photo prints
+ PIXMA MP830: top of the line 4-in1 printer, copier, scanner and fax combining high speed professional productivity with photolab quality and versatile direct photo printing
+ PIXMA MP530: 4-in-1 with printer, copier, scanner and fax, combining high speed professional productivity for the small office with photolab quality
A new wireless printer for the home:
+ PIXMA MP800R: 3-in-1 premium wireless and wired, network-ready Photo Lab all-in-one (with printer, copier and scanner), with 3.5” colour LCD viewer
Pricing and availability
PIXMA Pro9500 £649.00 RRP inc. VAT/ € 937.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from Autumn 2006
PIXMA Pro9000 £499.00 RRP inc. VAT/ €720.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from Autumn 2006
PIXMA iX5000 £329.00 RRP inc. VAT/ €475.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from April 2006
PIXMA iX4000 £249.00 RRP inc. VAT/ €360.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from April 2006
PIXMA MP800R £329.00 RRP inc. VAT/ 475.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from March 2006
PIXMA MP830 £329.00 RRP inc. VAT/ €475.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from May 2006
PIXMA MP530 £249.00 RRP inc. VAT/ €360.00 RRP inc. VAT
Available from May 2006
Product specifications
Pro and iX models (small PDF file, left-click to view; right-click to download)
Multi-function models (small PDF file, left-click to view; right-click to download)
Reader enquiries
UK – 08705 143723; http://www.canon.co.uk
Eire – (01) 2052400; http://www.canon.ie
PIXMA Technologies Explained
FINE
Canon's patented FINE semi-conductor manufacturing technique creates extraordinary print speeds for both photo as well as document printing by producing exceptionally long print heads with extremely high nozzle count and density. These get more ink on the page in less time than is possible with traditional inkjet technology, delivering fast borderless photo prints up to A3+ size. Colour nozzle numbers and print head length has been increased compared to earlier models.
FINE also achieves virtually grain free photolab quality by delivering millions of microscopic droplets, of 3 picolitre size or less (depending on model) each second, with extremely high consistency and accuracy from 10mm or smaller diameter Micro-Nozzles.
ChromaLife100
For improved fade resistance, the printer supports Canon’s ChromaLife100: a system of genuine Canon dye-based inks, which deliver exceptionally broad colour gamut, and specialised photo paper designed to work together with FINE print heads. This technology ‘triangle’ of nozzle design, ink and media produces prints that rival silver halide quality and longevity. Prints resist fading for 100 years when album-stored, 30 years when displayed under glass and 10 years when exposed to the effects of the air *.
*All figures are estimates based on accelerated tests and are not guaranteed. 100 year figure applies to PR-101, PP-101, SG-101, GP-401, GP-501 media, images stored behind plastic cover sheet. 30 year figure applies to PR-101 and PP-101 media, 10 year figure to PR-101 only. Lightfastness and gasfastness figures assume a typical indoor environment avoiding direct sunlight.
About Canon (UK) Limited
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for the home and office environments.
Canon has a global philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good, which clearly demonstrates commitment to customers, staff and the environment shared by all.
Canon (UK) Ltd is the UK marketing and sales operation for the US$33 billion global company based in Tokyo, Japan. In the UK Canon employs over 2,000 people in various locations including Ireland and has achieved sales of £522m in 2004.
The main business focus for Canon (UK) Ltd, covers two clearly defined market segments: Business Solutions covering both the office and professional printing environments (including: multifunctional printers, IT consultation and peripherals: photocopiers, printers, fax machines, document management hardware & software, multimedia LCD projectors) and Consumer Imaging (input solutions: film and digital cameras, camcorders, binoculars and scanners; and output solutions: Ink Jet printers, fax machines, desktop multifunctionals and multimedia projectors).
