Canon has announced two new imagePROGRAF printers aimed at supporting print businesses and in-house print rooms needing efficient and easy-to-use CAD and display graphics solutions. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF670 (24″/610mm) and Canon imagePROGRAF iPF770 (36″/ 914mm) both feature faster print speeds, improved ink management and faster, more reliable image processing. Both models can now print an A1 equivalent image in 28 seconds in the fastest print mode, while HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL support allows for more flexible and reliable CAD file handling. The iPF770 is also available as an MFP, with an optional large format scanner and 22″ touchscreen display attachment.
New inks allow for an increased colour gamut specifically intended to print more vivid reds for clarity in CAD drawings and indoor point-of-sale signage. Two black pigment ink tanks supplement the standard dye inks for richer, sharper blacks, while making it easier to mark-up CAD artwork without smearing the print. The ink tanks are hot-swappable, and can be replenished mid-print without wasting either ink or paper. Both models are available to order from February 2015.
