MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the
powerful imaging capabilities of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, as it showcases a wide array of its production and large
format portfolio at this year's GRAPH EXPO, to be held from
September 25 to September 28 at
the Orange County Convention
Center – North in Orlando,
Florida, in booth #1500. Guests to the booth will be greeted
by a colorful display encouraging them to "#PRINTCANON" – the theme
of this year's exhibit, which serves to promote Canon's printing
capabilities and inspire guests to take part in the conversation.
GRAPH EXPO will also be the first opportunity for guests to
experience some brand new Canon devices and technology to help meet
the demands of the market to print fast, print big, print easy and
print vibrant.
"Canon is proud to once again have a substantial presence at
GRAPH EXPO, allowing us to showcase our celebrated devices and
solutions for the production and large format print markets," said
Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager,
Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "In addition to our proven
technologies, GRAPH EXPO also serves as an opportunity to inspire
conversations about the industry's direction, challenges and
opportunities to assist Canon in providing innovative
technology and customizable solutions that are essential for print
shops to excel in today's competitive market."
For the first time at GRAPH EXPO, on display will be the Océ
VarioPrint i300 digital press, featuring iQuarius Technology
which was selected as a "MUST SEE 'EM" at this year's GRAPH EXPO.
With new ColorGrip technology, the Océ VarioPrint i300 offers an
inline paper conditioning step to enable high-quality inkjet
printing on a variety of cost effective media. Another MUST SEE 'EM
at Canon booth #1500 is the PRISMAsync Color Print Server
for imagePRESS, designated recently as the first DFE-embedded
G7® Certified System. At GRAPH EXPO, Canon launches the new
PRISMAsync Version 5 with an extended color correction toolset,
embedded JDF/JMF workflow connectivity and new user interface
configurability, driving live production on the new imagePRESS C850
and the imagePRESS C10000VP digital color presses.
GRAPH EXPO 2016 also marks the world premiere of the new
imagePRESS C850 Series of digital color presses, consisting
of the imagePRESS C850 and imagePRESS C750 models. The imagePRESS
C850 Series features new as well as proven technologies - built on
the successful platform of the imagePRESS C800 Series - offering
end-users the image quality enabled by imagePRESS Gloss
Optimization, R-VCSEL laser and advanced twin belt fusing
technologies, color consistency, productivity with up to 85
letter-size images per minute, reliability and versatility with a
wealth of in-line finishing options, digital front end options and
media support including the new auto-duplex print capability of up
to 30 inch long sheets to produce the array of print products
needed to satisfy high-demand production print
environments.
Canon will also be using this opportunity to demonstrate a new
offering from the imageRUNNER ADVANCE lineup. Utilizing the third
generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform, the new imageRUNNER
ADVANCE C7500 Series is designed to provide high-quality
performance with outstanding ease-of-use while integrating with
various solutions that can help streamline business
workflows. Offering intuitive operability, outstanding scan
productivity and features, fast copy/print speeds and high-image
quality, these new additions to Canon's enterprise portfolio
provide significant benefits to high-volume office environments and
demanding multi-user environments including self-service pay for
print locations. The introduction at GRAPH EXPO highlights the
quality and versatility of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series,
demonstrated with the EFI M500 Self Serve Payment System, for
environments with multiple users such as colleges, universities or
self-service stations within franchise print businesses. Visitors
are encouraged to stop by the Canon booth to learn more about these
exciting new solutions.
Key products and solutions to be on hand within the Canon booth
include, but are not limited to:
- imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 and PRO-6000s – The two newest
members of Canon's large format family, these two devices are
designed for the ultra-high quality photography/fine art print
markets and the production signage and commercial photography
markets respectively. Both devices utilize a 1.28 inch wide
12-channel print head, an 11-color LUCIA
PRO ink set plus Chroma Optimizer, and an L-COA PRO
high-speed image processing engine to print with quality and
speed.
- Océ TrueProof V5 - A software proofing tool for
time-critical production printing that allows print providers to
cope with inconsistencies in layout, registration, ink estimating
and optionally color proofing, all during the file preparation
process and prior to final production, helping the customer will
get the printed product they need while gaining production
efficiency. Océ TrueProof allows a pixel-precise preview of
applications, with registration accuracy of recto/verso printing in
a semi-transparent preview, a superimposing of preprinted forms to
check for imprint alignment and data and resources integrity
through the entire print workflow, including RIP. The new SoftProof
tool creates press quality soft proofs on a calibrated LCD displays
to gain customer approval on proofs or expedite color adjustments
if necessary. The new Hardcopy Proof printed to the Canon iPF6450
allows for content and color accuracy prior to final
production.
- Océ Color Control Suite – Designed to help customers
reduce costs associated with achieving consistent color output and
reduce waste and drive revenue growth, the Océ Color Control Suite
provides the necessary color management tools, across all printing
platforms – offset, inkjet and toner -to establish color standards,
monitor performance and eliminate operator skill dependencies to
adhere to consistent color across multiple devices, multiple papers
and/or multiple sites. By optimizing the color gamut of presses,
helping to provide consistent color output over time, and that
devices adhere to color specification throughout the digital
workflow, Océ Color Control Suite helps customers see that the
printed product at the end of the production workflow matches the
intentions of the original.
- The Océ Arizona 6170
XTS assists in producing quality results for high-volume
printing environments at speeds of up to 1,668 square feet per
hour. The extra-large table design of the flatbed printer provides
continuous print production of standard size rigid media, helping
alleviate manual intervention while increasing productivity.
- See how with #PRINTCANON the combination of the imagePRESS
C10000VP Series and Océ VarioPrint 6320+ can help print
providers reap the rewards of high productivity and unparalleled
reliability combined with stable and predictable image quality.
During production of books, targeted marketing campaigns, direct
mail, and other new and growing opportunities, the combination of
Canon's unique and proven time tested technologies such as Océ
Gemini Instant-Duplex Technology on our monochrome digital presses
and dual fusing and Gloss Optimization on our color digital presses
help ensure these jobs are printed efficiently and meet the
standards of the most demanding print buyers.
- The PRISMA Suite's workflow essentials for production
printing optimize the print production workflow, from job
submission to completion, enabling users to adapt, evolve, and grow
within ever-changing production print environments. PRISMA
integrates with many systems and work processes to help drive print
operations to optimal efficiency, new applications, and revenue
opportunities. Visitors can see such integration live with the new
Version 1.3 of PRISMAdirect, Canon's order and workflow
management solution, featuring improved functionalities of its
order management dashboard and optional Webshop such as shipment
provider integration, sales tax calculation and mobile device
optimization.
- PRISMAproduction Version 5.04 high-volume workflow and
output management system offers a new intuitive interface for
optimal job planning based on predicted finish times and smart
batching, the ability to add print file enhancements, and to design
sophisticated production workflows for automation; or integration
of 3rd party software for tasks like document
composition, postal optimization, accessibility compliance or
Secure Print. An expanded JDF/JMF framework has been implemented to
bridge communication gaps between MIS with pre-press, press, and
post-press. Status information regarding device messaging, job
tracking, resource usage, and cost estimation is made available to
users of the JDF/JMF Connector. The Océ JDF/JMF Connector complies
with graphic arts industry standards for end-to-end automated
printing workflows to support the acceptance of JMF/JDF messages,
and to provide the appropriate reaction to the messages.
- Production Control System (PCS) goes beyond the print
production to help automate high-volume, short-run production floor
management using JDF/JMF deployment for device messaging, job
control and job tracking, ensuring order/job/item integrity so that
even runs down to a copy of one can be produced in a cost-effective
manner while ensuring high productivity.
Guests are invited to join a guided tour of the booth for a
comprehensive overview of what Canon has to offer and to also join
us for "Conversations@Canon" – an onsite speaker series featuring
industry leaders discussing relevant topics and trends in the large
format and production space with participation from audience
members. Located within the booth is the thINK lounge, where
visitors have the opportunity to relax, recharge and enjoy
refreshments.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
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), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon
U.S.A. is committed to the highest
level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent
U.S.-based consumer 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
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