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Continuing in the line up of professional imaging excellence in Latin America, the new Canon imagePROGRAF recreates powerfully vivid images that will move you
New 17-inch large format printer produces sharp images and astounding image clarity for pro photographers and design professionals
MELVILLE, N.Y., December 22, 2015 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., Latin America Group, a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Inkjet Printer, a 17-inch, large format solution packed with significant technological advancements, such as a new print head, new ink set and a new image processing engine, resulting in stunning image quality designed for photographers who are "obsessed" with the printed image.
This is the first introduction in a new series of imagePROGRAF printers that are marked by the distinctive Canon red line across the body of the printer, the same red line on Canon's EF L-Series lenses. This feature enriches the professional line of printers and complements Canon’s professional line of DSLR cameras and lenses for an ideal pairing that will produce high-detail, high-quality images when printed on a variety of media, creating images that look as accurate printed as when they were captured.
"We have created a printer that will give our customers incredible large-format image reproduction in a size that fits almost any home, studio, office environment, or in a classroom of photography students" said Mr. Kenji Kobayashi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Latin America Group. "Knowing how important fine details and precise colors are to professional users, this printer ensures that the final output is what they expect to see. The launch of the first printer in the new imagePROGRAF PRO Series of printers further illustrates the commitment Canon has to providing the imaging community with industry leading solutions that deliver extraordinary output true to a photographer’s obsession."
Improving upon the specifications of previous PRO Printers in the lineup, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer features a 10 percent larger print head, which also expands the total number of print head nozzles by nearly 50 percent, with 1,536 nozzles for each of the 12 channels in the print head. The increased size of the print head produces faster print speeds while still maintaining high resolution prints3. This new print head design utilizes a sophisticated REAL Time ink ejection system maintaining a consistent print head temperature allowing for consistent ink droplets to prevent clogs and reduce cleaning cycles and wasted ink. The new print head further reduces the amount of wasted ink through an Anti-clogging technology where ink ejection conditions are precisely checked with sensors, and if a clog is detected, another nozzle automatically provides backup.
New Inks:The new LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system was designed specifically to meet the demands of the most demanding photographer. An optimized resin-coating of each pigment allows for denser droplets to be applied to the paper, resulting in an increased color gamut of up to 19% over previous PRO printers. This dense ink-configuration also brings gloss uniformity for viewing conditions and image clarity that achieves anti-bronzing. The LUCIA PRO ink system also introduces an improved level of black density not only achieving deep, rich blacks but also bringing out incredibly fine shadow detail in the darker areas, creating master pieces on art paper.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer is designed to work seamlessly when changing types of paper, Photo Black and Matte Black inks have their own dedicated nozzles so no switching is necessary. Users can print on glossy paper then art paper with no worries, no changes, and no waste. The new ink system includes matte black, photo black, gray, photo gray, red, blue, magenta, photo magenta, cyan, photo cyan, yellow and Chroma Optimizer. The size of the ink tanks is now 80ml per tank, allowing for less frequent refills and reduced cost per print.
Demonstrating a rich understanding of optimum balance stemming from its expertise in the camera technology, Canon offers precise placement of ink droplets ideal for vivid print results. The new processing engine, L-COA PRO, controls the balance of inks and the precise placement of ink droplets, carefully calculating best results for each print mode and paper using various factors including color reproduction, tonal gradations, black density, graininess, glossiness, anti-bronzing and elimination of metamerism, all of which contribute to creating an exceptional printed image. L-COA PRO, combined with an internal 1GB of memory, enables high-speed processing of massive volumes of image data for even the most demanding of workflows. The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer also has a built-in calibration function to prevent variability of color output by aging changes or printer differences. To bring further accuracy to ink ejection and prevention of color unevenness, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer offers a 2-way vacuum paper feeder, which keeps media flat and even, ensuring accuracy of ink ejection. Reliability and quality are further maintained by the enhanced rigidity in the printer chassis allowing for even more improved dot placement, producing sharper prints, including stunning borderless images. The PRO-1000 is also equipped with WiFi2, Ethernet2 and USB connectivity, providing an increased ease of use for the busy professional photographer.
New Software:Enhancing the user experience with imagePROGRAF Pro-1000 is the intuitive software solution, Print Studio Pro v 2.0. With a focus on quality and ease of use, Print Studio Pro is a plugin1 for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Canon Digital Photo Professional that easily exports files directly to the printer. With 16-bit processing capabilities, fine details are dramatically improved; gradations are smooth and highly accurate reproductions of the original captured images. Also included is the Media Configuration Tool (MCT), enabling complete customization of the paper type in both the driver and printer. Additionally, MCT can make adjustments such as print head height and vacuum strength for each media, offering the flexibility needed in order to achieve optimal quality across a broad range of paper options. Accounting Manager is included for those looking to keep track of consumable costs such as ink and media, allowing one to manually enter in their costs in order to determine their overall printing expenses. Whether it is an individual printing in their studio, or an administrator looking to centrally manage a number of users in a multi-unit networked environment, this tool will enable tight control over printing expenses. Device Management Console is an administrative tool which provides one with the means to manage multiple printers by monitoring activity such as error messages and printer information such as the execution status of calibrations.
For more information visit: www.cla.canon.com.4
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), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2015. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 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.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Some services are not available in some countries.
† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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1. Print Studio Pro plug-in software is compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5/CS5.1, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8/9/10, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.7/3 and Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.12 or later.
2. Wireless printing requires a working Ethernet network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients. Wireless products are not available in some countries.
3. Envelopes and High Resolution Paper are NOT supported for borderless printing.
4. A complete listing with telephone numbers and schedule by country can be found at: www.cla.canon.com.
