A2 and prints that last up to 200 years: Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 printer
With technical innovations in printing technology, Canon promises improved results in photo printing up to DIN A2 with the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100.
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- Tom Leon Zacharek
Canon is launching a new photo printer for professionals and ambitious hobbyists. It can be used in the office or at home to produce prints up to DIN A2 format, which, according to the manufacturer, should be even better than those produced by the previous imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 model.
Eleven newly developed pigment inks –, a total of twelve –, as well as increased scratch resistance and lightfastness are intended to make the results of Canon's new flagship photo printer particularly durable. According to the manufacturer, abrasion resistance has been optimized, which makes handling easier and the material less susceptible.
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Clear ink and improved matt black
The advanced ink technology is said to display color gamut, color gradients and shadow areas better than previous models and photo printers that work with other inks. In addition to the new developments, a special clear ink (CO) also ensures this. Previously unrepresentable details and depths are now visible on the print and can be reproduced one-to-one from the original image.
Canon also claims to have made progress with black and white motifs. The improved matt black ink is said to ensure increased black density and "literally bring the prints to life". A detailed test will show how good the quality of the results from this device is in practice and whether the improved details are visible to the naked eye.
The manufacturer also emphasizes the workflow consistency that results from the comprehensive use of inks and software in its PRO models. In particular, the imagePROGRAF PRO-6600, PRO-4600 and PRO-2600 models are mentioned for which this should apply. The printer will be available from September this year for 1,400 euros RRP.
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