Among the digital camera announcements from Canon today, they’ve also introduced two affordable PIXMA Pro-series printers, the PRO-10 and PRO-100 (pictured above). Both models offer the printing of borderless images up to 13×19-inches, with increased speed over
. They also uses Canon’s Monochrome inks, which help you produce stunning black and white photos.
The Pro-10 uses a 10 ink system, while the Pro 100 uses an 8. One new feature is Pro mode, which helps the printers produce richer, more vibrant prints by optimizing both brightness and saturation, along with helping insure the print you get from the printer is going to match what you saw on the screen; without you needing a degree in color management.
Canon also notes that Pro mode will be offered as a firmware update for Canon PIXAM Pro-1
owners. The Pro-10 and Pro-100 will start shipping sometime this fall, with suggested retail pricing at $ 699 and $ 499 USD, respectively.
More details can be found in the press release below.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2012 – Canon U.S.A.,
Inc, a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the newest
additions to the PIXMA PRO-series of 13-inch inkjet printers, the PIXMA
PRO-10 and PIXMA PRO-100. Built with the same quality of output and
design as the flagship PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Inkjet Printer, these
two models produce excellent black-and-white and color prints to help
ensure what was captured through a camera lens is reproduced exactly as
it was envisioned on paper. Canon has also worked to improve the
printing workflow for end-users with the new Print Studio Pro plug-in
software, wireless connectivity and faster printing speeds.
“The additions of the PIXMA PRO-10 and PIXMA PRO-100
printers to the PIXMA PRO-series lineup provide photographers with a
number of options to satisfy their printing needs,” said Yuichi
Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging
Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon is the only
company that provides a complete imaging system from input to output
for professionals, and these new printers along with the new EOS 6D
Digital SLR Camera further illustrate our commitment to creating new
technologies to help users get the most out of their images.”
PRO Mode
Canon has created and included a PRO Mode for each of the new
printers which maps color gamut for optimum balance of brightness and
saturation. This color mode also helps adjust colors by taking into
consideration the characteristics of human perception. The technology
helps to create prints that accurately reflect the image as seen on a
monitor without needing a high level understanding of color management.
In early 2013, this feature is expected to be available as a firmware
upgrade for users of the PIXMA PRO-1 printer.
Quality of Results
The two new models complete the professional class of printers
offered by Canon and deliver photographic prints of professional quality
with predictable color, smooth tonal transitions and precise detail.
The Canon PIXMA PRO-10 printer utilizes a 10-ink tank system with LUCIA
pigment-based inks to produce a wide color gamut and exceptional print
longevity on fine art and glossy paper. The printer employs three
monochrome inks, including Matte Black, to generate deep, dark blacks
when using fine art paper. A key component of the PIXMA PRO-10 is the
addition of Chroma Optimizer to the ink system to further improve the
quality of the print. In addition to increasing the color gamut, this
feature helps to enhance the black density when printing on glossy media
types. After the ink is laid down, the printer applies the Chroma
Optimizer to help eliminate gloss differential that at times can reflect
light irregularly, resulting in a more uniform and aesthetically
pleasing print on glossy-or semi-gloss type surfaces.
The eight-color, Canon PIXMA PRO-100 printer utilizes the ChromaLife 100+ dye-based ink system1
to produce vibrant, saturated colors on fine art and glossy papers.
Three monochrome inks are included to help enhance black density and
produce accurate prints with smooth tonal gradations.
To help achieve accurate prints, each printer utilizes the Optimum
Image Generating System which calculates the best results for each print
mode and paper type. This system helps improve color reproduction,
tonal gradations and black density while reducing graininess and
metamerism. Professionals will notice the benefits of this system when
the image is printed and exhibited exactly as it was envisioned.
Quality of Experience
To help deliver a streamlined print workflow to aspiring and
professional photographers, Canon is introducing the Print Studio Pro
plug-in software specifically for use with the new PIXMA PRO-series
printers. As part of the design process for this software, Canon
interviewed a wide range of photographers at various professional levels
to help determine what users want out of a printing application. The
Print Studio Pro software is designed to provide a simple and seamless
photo printing solution from a number of applications such as the Canon
Digital Photo Professional and Adobe’s Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom
and Photoshop Elements. The Print Studio Pro user-interface has been
designed to maximize ease-of-use with a number of options to adjust the
page formats and layouts, accommodate for different user preferences and
manage a number of variables including color management and printer
settings.
Because of the partnership Canon has established with major paper
manufacturers, a significant number of ICC profiles are expected to be
available at the time these new printers start shipping. Earlier this
year, Canon expanded its media lineup for the PIXMA PRO-series to better
meet the needs of professionals with Photo Paper Pro Luster, which
delivers vivid colors, sharp details, and generates stunning
black-and-white output with rich blacks and smooth tonality. The paper
is designed to provide a consistent look and color when viewed under
various light sources and can help increase productivity through fast
drying times and easy handling.
To further amplify the overall efficiency of both new models, Canon
has added wireless connectivity, a first for the PIXMA PRO-series of
Canon printers. Ethernet capabilities have also been included allowing
multiple users to print high-quality images from one machine. Whether
working on a project in a professional studio or as a student, users
will find these connectivity options useful for completing projects in a
timely manner without sacrificing image quality.
Both printers deliver impressive print speeds over and above previous
generations of PIXMA PRO models through optimized carriage speed, the
addition of the three monochrome ink tanks and maximum nozzle counts. As
a result, the PIXMA PRO-100 printer can produce a 13″ x 19″
high-quality color, bordered image in 90 seconds2 and create a high-quality, bordered black-and-white print 5.4-times faster than previous models, or just under three minutes2. In five minutes and 20 seconds2,
the PIXMA PRO-10 printer can produce a 13″ x 19″ high-quality color,
bordered image in color or a black-and-white. This increase in speed
will help users improve productivity and better budget the time it takes
to complete a project.
The estimated selling price of the PIXMA PRO-10 and PIXMA PRO-100 Professional Inkjet Printers are $ 699 and $ 4993.
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. With
approximately $ 45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon
Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in
2011† and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in
2012. In 2012, for the ninth consecutive year, Canon U.S.A. has
received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and
Reliability. Committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and
loyalty, Canon U.S.A. provides 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
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Availability and specifications of all products are subject to change
without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may
vary.
1 ChromaLife100+ system is comprised of select genuine
Canon inks, the Canon FINE print head, and select genuine Canon photo
papers. Canon cannot guarantee the longevity of prints; results may
vary depending on printed image, display/storage time, and environmental
factors.
2 Photo print speeds are based on the standard mode driver
setting using photo test pattern(s) and select Canon Photo Paper. Print
speed is measured as soon as first page begins to feed into printer and
will vary depending on system configuration, interface, software,
document complexity, print mode, types of paper used and page coverage.
See www.usa.canon.com/printspeed for additional information.
3 Prices subject to change without notice.
