Canon U.S.A. Offers New Models for imagePROGRAF GP Series

New models in the imagePROGRAF GP Series – the 60-inch GP-6600S, and 44-inch GP-4600S– will bolster the large-format inkjet printer offerings and are designed to provide high-speed output for graphics and posters, it was announced by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Expanding on the success of the imagePROGRAF GP Series, these additions to the line feature a new seven-color ink configuration designed for the creation of high-quality graphics and vivid posters at high speeds while working to suppress scratches on the printing surface that can arise via post-processing.

Featuring newly developed LUCIA PRO II1 pigment ink, designed to provide improved image permanence from the previous generation, these printers can be utilized for in-house printing de-partments and print for pay business for a variety of applications, including signage and advertise-ments. These new models replace the 8-color PRO S series printers.

The new GP S printers are an expansion of the current GP Series lineup. The seven-color ink sys-tem used in these printers include orange ink and can reach 96% of PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated, enabling a wide range of color reproduction for more vivid and accurate poster prints.

This new ink configuration can also work to help produce and preserve prints as wax has been added to the ink giving the printed surface better resistance to abrasion-caused scratches on glossy and semi-glossy media.

The newly developed ink sensing system periodically monitors ink ejection detecting deterioration of ejecting conditions and automatically performing alignment adjustment, printing can be contin-ued without deterioration of images.

Reduced ink consumption relative to previous models and 700ml ink tanks help to contribute to lower running cost for these production print models. The addition of LED interior lights allows users preview prints and semi-translucent ink tank covers allows users to monitor ink tank status.

“Providing imaging professionals with the ability to produce visually appealing works at fast speeds with color consistency has always been an important goal, and we are excited to see how the latest additions to the imagePROGRAF GP Series will fit into that mission while also contrib-uting to our sustainability efforts,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, EVP and GM of Canon U.S.A., Inc.