Canon USA debuts aqueous large-format inkjet printer with pink ink
Canon U.S.A., Inc., launched the imagePROGRAF GP Series, an aqueous inkjet printer series – comprised of the 24-inch imagePROGRAF GP-2000, 44-inch imagePROGRAF GP-4000, 24-inch imagePROGRAF GP-200 and 36-inch imagePROGRAF GP-300 – that includes fluorescent pink ink. The imagePROGRAF GP Series will be available to purchase on Oct. 1 with plans to begin shipments in November 2021.
“Radiant Infusion”, a unique Canon technology, layers the fluorescent oink ink with other inks on the paper surface during printing, to create bright and soft color reproduction, the company claims. The fluorescent pink ink can also be used to print in specific areas such as text and objects to enable fluorescent color expression that makes those areas stand out.
“We are proud to announce that the imagePROGRAF GP Series has obtained the world’s first “PANTONE Calibrated” license for the PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated containing the highly demanded fluorescent and pastel colors,” said Iain Pike, Director of Licensing and Business Development, Pantone/X-Rite. “Canon has also acquired PANTONE Calibrated licensing with two Pantone publications which expands the choice of color specification and helps ensure output results match the exact color viewed in the Solid Coated Guide by the designer.”
“We are proud to deliver on our commitment to develop pioneering solutions that answer the demands of the industry and therefore increase business potential for Canon customers,” said Shinichi Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Today Canon is excited to introduce the imagePROGRAF GP Series, the world’s first aqueous inkjet models to include a fluorescent color. This series was built with the widest color gamut of any imagePROGRAF in history to easily produce vibrant, eye-catching output.”
The imagePROGRAF GP-2000/4000 models have a 10-Color pigment-based plus Fluorescent Pink ink set, which includes Green, Orange, Red, Violet, Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Gray colors. This ink combination helps expand the range of color reproduction to achieve the largest color gamut in the history of the imagePROGRAF line-up. The GP-2000/4000 models achieve 99% coverage of “PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated” and 97% coverage of “PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE coated, the company claims. The GP-2000/4000 come equipped with a built-in multi-sensor which helps enable color calibration for consistent color reproduction from print to print, as well as from printer to printer. In addition, these models are equipped with Intelligent Media Handling, which allows the operator to place the roll in the machine, and the printer will automatically load the paper and detect media length, width, and type. An optional Multifunction Roll System is available for these devices, which also utilizes Canon’s intelligent media handling. This is a versatile media handling solution system that enables either a second roll of media to be loaded in the printer, or the unit can be configured as a bi-directional media take-up unit.
The imagePROGRAF GP-200/300 printers have a 5-Color pigment-based plus Fluorescent Pink ink set, which includes Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow colors. These printers support Radiant Infusion for in-house production of large format prints with increased appeal and visibility in various industries such as retail stores, restaurants, government offices, schools and general offices. The compact design of these printers allow them to easily fit in the small confinements of a classroom or company office without taking up too much valuable workspace. All operator-related tasks can be performed from the front of the printer allowing for the machine to be flush against the wall.