MELVILLE, N.Y., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the new
Canon ProStream 1800 continuous feed inkjet printer, the newest
model in Canon's ProStream 1000 series. With increased speeds of up
to 436 ft/min, the new printer boasts one of the highest
resolutions and print quality of any digital printing press at that
speed, making it the ideal solution for commercial printers who
want to achieve ultimate performance.
Supporting customers' passion for print, the new ProStream 1800
has been designed to push the boundaries of commercial print to
meet changing customer demands. Combining new inkjet innovations
with proven offset printing techniques, the press strikes a unique
balance between high productivity, superior print quality,
flexibility, and media versatility. Commercial printers can now
expand their offerings by migrating higher volume jobs from offset
to digital inkjet. This new press can help boost production levels,
reduce turnaround times, and thus increase profit margins across a
wide range of applications, including premium and high-volume
direct mail, books, catalogs, and magazines.
With the higher web speed of 436 ft/min (66% faster than the
ProStream 1000), the ProStream 1800 can produce up to 114,245
letter images or 11,300 B2 sheets per hour while maintaining
superior print quality. This allows print service providers to have
the confidence to handle higher volumes of work for jobs today, and
going forward.
The ProStream 1800 can achieve a very high level of print
quality across a broad range of media, including standard offset
coated, uncoated, and inkjet optimized papers from 40gsm to 300gsm.
Calendars, posters, and point of sale applications can be printed
with ease, with the ability to print up to 22" wide and up to 60"
long (556mm wide and 1,524mm long). The ProStream 1800 eliminates
the need to stop production to switch between different format
lengths to ensure a seamless changeover—providing additional
flexibility and ease-of-use for operators.
The air floatation drying system of the ProStream 1800 dries all
jobs evenly, to effectively print on a wide range of paper without
compromising the high standards of the finished output. By not
coming into contact with the paper, the system protects the print
image to ensure an optimal result and to preserve the gloss and
paper surface. Artificial intelligence linked to a sensor
continuously makes adjustments to the drying system during the
print run to ensure the best quality. As a bonus, it also maintains
the optimal web temperature, reducing energy consumption.
The ProStream 1800 uses native 1,200dpi Piezo Drop-on-Demand
print heads and proprietary polymer pigment inks with Canon
ColorGrip conditioning fluid to ensure color consistency. Canon's
optional Inline Quality Control, a high-performance camera system,
also provides automatic print quality assurance, so operators can
spend less time on quality control.
The successful ProStream 1000 remains available and existing
customers can easily upgrade to the ProStream 1800 if more volume
is required, allowing them to quickly adapt to changing market
dynamics while maintaining high quality and speed, and supporting a
variety of media.
Francis McMahon, Executive Vice
President, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America,
Inc., said, "At Canon Solutions America, we share our customers'
passion for print and understand that, as their businesses must
adapt to changing market requirements, our technology needs to
evolve, too. With the launch of the new ProStream 1800, we can
support customers who are looking to grow their production volumes
without compromising quality or speed." The new press marks an
extension of the successful ProStream technology that was launched
in 2017.
The new ProStream 1800 can be seen in action at the Customer
Innovation Center in Boca Raton,
Florida, or by requesting a virtual demonstration. Contact
Canon Solutions America at 877-623-4969 for more information.
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 markets. With
approximately $33 billion in global
revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranks third
overall in U.S. patents granted in 2019† and was named one of
Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon
U.S.A. is dedicated to
its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
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and Trademark Office.
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