Canon EOS-1Ds Professionals Guide
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1. Unrivaled Color Consistency Color Stability Control System The iPF6200 and iPF6100 incorporates a Color Stability Control System that ensures consistent color from print to print and throughout the service life of the printer The built in system employs a precision multi sensor inside the printer calibrating in under 10 minutes and easily initiated from the printer s control panel Adjustments made with any media type are saved and automatically applied to all other supported media types and print modes Calibrated Canon imagePROGRAF printers deliver amazing consistency not only among output images but also among all calibrated printers across a work environment Extensive RIP Support Most major third party RIP Raster Image Processor providers will support all the imagePROGRAF printers These printers therefore enable design studios and advertising agencies to output in house prepress proofs in addition to exhibition grade photographic images The iPF6200 creates richer blacks than any other inkjet printer I have ever used l converted an image shot on my EOS 5D to black and white using Canon s Digital Photo Professional software What came out of the printer with incredible speed was a gorgeous rich print with overall quality comparable to that of a traditional silver gelatin print am a firm believer in keeping things in the family By that I mean Canon in Canon out The workflow is smooth and uncompli2. have a high degree of saturation and contrast depend on details in the highlights and shadows to make my images stand out Most printers fail when it comes to reproducing the extremes and the details but not the Pro9000 A fast efficient printer that delivers e heal the wide gamut and tonal b precision need to convey w the punch and subtlety of i my photographs can t ask for more Vincent Laforet Engineered for Efficiency and Dependability FINE Print Head Technology The PIXMA Pro9000 features Canon s exclusive FINE Full f N photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering print head Full photolithography Inkjet technology which delivers high resolution at high output Nozzle Engineering speeds This high density high precision print head releases highly uniform microfine droplets as small as 2 picoliters delivering a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi The ability to accurately deposit thousands of ink droplets each second is unrivaled and results in prints with sharper detail and less grain Versatile Dual Paper Paths Dual paper paths accommodate a wide range of media types In addition to the standard top loading feeder the PIXMA Pro9000 has a manual front loading feeder that provides a straight paper path This enables the use of large non standard paper sizes as well as thicker fine art and specialty media up to 1 2mm My camera and printer must help me achi
3. Canon PHOTO PRINTERS For Professionals imagePROGRAF IPF9100 The Canon Total Imaging Solution the Professional s Choice These professional photographers depend on Canon for their total imaging solution from composition through final prints Canon innovation speaks directly to their needs and desires for better tools Canon s leadership in imaging technologies and uncompromising quality standards have delivered a wide range of tools that include the EOS System of cameras lenses and a host of accessories Today the Canon system also addresses the photo printing needs of today s digital imaging professionals Already redefining output quality and performance in fine art and commercial applications Canon imagePROGRAF and PIXMA Pro inkjet printers are setting new standards in professional workflows From individual vision to print professionals now count on Canon for the finest in image capture and presentation I simply love to be in control of my images from their inception to presentation As a former painter always pay the highest attention to the detail and color quality in my work The symbiosis of my Canon EOS 1Ds Mark I camera and imagePROGRAF iPF9100 printer comes as Close to painting as could have ever imagined The high quality and resolution capture with my camera is exactly what I get on paper and get superb color quality with amazing c
4. 5 90 in 150mm max roll diameter 18m length 5 90 in 150mm max roll diameter 18m length 5 90 in 150mm max roll diameter Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 10 letter 5 x 7 13 x 19 PR 101 1 8 x 10 13 x19 10 letter 20 4 x8 4 x6 5 25 ft 1 6m length 5 25 ft 1 6m length Manual Top Loading front loading front exit Manual Top Loading front loading front exit Cassette front loading front exit 8 17in 203 2 20 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss SG 201 1 Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 10 letter 5 x7 13 x19 8 24 in 203 2 610mm width 10 63 0 in 254 8 24 in 203 2 610mm width 10 63 0 in 254 431 8mm width 10 23 38 in 254 594mm length 8 x 10 13 x 19 10 letter 20 4 x 6 Glossy Photo 20 4 x6 Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 1 8 x 10 1 600mm length 1 600mm length Manual Top Loading front exit 8 17 in 203 2 Paper GP 502 10 letter 20 4 x 6 Matte Photo Paper 13 x 19 10 letter 20 4 x 6 Glossy Photo Paper GP 502 Manual Front Loading 9 8 63 0 in 250 1 600mm Manual Front Loading 9 8 63 0 in 250 1 600mm 431 8mm width 10 98 24 in 279 610mm length MP 101 10 letter 20 4 x 6 13 x 19 Fine Art 10 letter 20 4 x 6 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 10 letter width 13 8 63 0 in 350 1 600mm length width 13 8 63 0 in 350 1 600mm length Manual Front Loading front exit 8 17 in 203 2 PhotoRag FA PR1 1 letter 20 4
5. specific image enhancements Special output options including useful layouts can be selected on the camera no need for a computer Use Advanced Camera Direct Capabilities to quickly make prints with EXIF data and contact sheets Vincent Laforet 99 06 2007 Parish Kohanim All Rights Reserved Canon to Canon Quality Starts with the EOS System While Canon photo printers individually set the highest standards of performance in their respective categories they are in fact key elements of the Canon Total Workflow System To ensure the highest quality print from your EOS Digital SLR be sure to print on a Canon Professional Printer and use genuine Canon media and ink Viewfinder image simulated to show activated assist points in Custom Function EOS SLR Technology Throughout the history of autofocus SLR photography one name has remained synonymous with innovation Canon EOS Today as digital imaging technologies take center stage Canon EOS continues to lead the way with a comprehensive range of both digital and film SLR cameras more than 60 EF lenses numerous Speedlite flashes and an unsurpassed array of system accessories Canon CMOS Sensors Proprietary Canon CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals at each photodiode before they are transferred to the image processor Compared to CCD sensors the Canon CMOS sensor can read out more data simultaneously at high speed using mu
6. conventional inkjet printers With many more available hues the Pro9500 delivers more faithful more fully saturated color reproduction of images captured by today s top digital cameras such as Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras And because the Pro9500 software fully supports ICC profile based color managed workflows photographers can count on exceptional consistency and color accuracy in their prints 2007 Jane Conner Ziser All Rights Reserved 43 2007 Eddie Tapp All Rights Reserved The Pro9500 delivers the extraordinary color vibrancy and longevity I demand of my prints G etting the color right the first time is the most important benefit for my workflow The PIXMA s b t 7 Wy R a ts baa a iy iv Pro9500 while being easy to use gives me an a IN y E EE ii ay ky te al hi exceptional degree of color control which is a r oie dial big plus for my kind of specialized imaging Print quality and longevity is also critical in today s workflow The Pro9500 s pigment based LUCIA inks assure excellent archival characteristics and perform exceedingly well with a wide variety of media types Along with the ability to reproduce the superb image quality get with my EOS 1Ds Mark II I m impressed by the speed of printing which helps boost productivity Eddie Tapp Superior Print Longevity Excellent Archival Characteristics 7A Canon LUCIA pigment ink tech
7. per color Bundled starter ink 90ml Replacement ink 130 ml per color Bundled starter ink 90ml Replacement ink 130 ml per color 14ml per color 13ml per color Ink Droplet Size Print Speed max 36 x 48 Glossy Photo Paper in Standard Mode approx 5 min 36 x 48 Glossy Photo Paper in Standard Mode approx 5 min 23 39 x 33 11 A1 approx 4 min 23 39 x 33 11 A1 approx 4 min 16 54 x 23 39 approx 2 min 18 sec 11 x 14 standard approx 4 min 11 x 14 photo w border approx 1 min 23 sec L COA controller to operate at fast print speeds and L COA controller to operate at fast print speeds and 8 x 10 borderless photo approx 2 min 8 x 10 photo approx 52 sec accurately lay ink accurately lay ink 4 x 6 borderless photo approx 1 min 15 sec 4 x 6 photo approx 30 sec Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed Ethernet built in USB 2 0 Hi Speed Ethernet built in USB 2 0 Hi Speed Ethernet built in USB 2 0 Hi Speed Ethernet built in USB 2 0 Hi Speed Ethernet built in USB 2 0 Hi Speed Direct Print Port PictBridge USB 2 0 Hi Speed Direct Print Port PictBridge IEEE1394 optional w expansion card IEEE1394 optional w expansion card IEEE1394 optional w expansion card IEEE1394 optional w expansion card IEEE1394 optional w expansion card OS Compatibility Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 2000 XP Vi
8. printers allows direct 16 bit printing from DPP and Adobe Photoshop CS CS2 CS3 for true wide dynamic range workflow options from capture to output The iPF8100 is twice as fast and has a larger smoother color gamut than any other printer I ve used imagePROGRAF IPF6200 ESI Erogo RE ET Eor Tha Sk a oe M Prr f ere a A N pasa ie vakk erana y 2008 John Pinderhughes All Rights Reserved Not happy with printers I owned I began building a new darkroom only to discover Canon had made my efforts superfluous l spend a great deal of time creating my images with my EOS 1D Mark III expect my printer to faithfully match not only my images but also my imagination It must also work seamlessly with my other equipment The iPF6200 is simply amazing I get the rich tones and saturated colors demand print after print and with it s 80GB hard drive it allows me to be even more efficient never have to worry about color gamut saturation or con trast my prints just seem to glow If you have a Sa Ji vision one that you have spent years exploring penne eee pos wf you want tools that complement and even Cord pace peg f pa aa enhance that vision The iPF6200 does all that 3 and more The dark hf room of the future y has arrived and I i Sal de embrace it John Pinderhughes
9. prints that are highly id resistant to fading Photos printed on the PIXMA Pro9000 will resist fading ChromaLife l 00 for up to 100 years when kept in archival quality photo albums When combined with select genuine r Canon photo papers prints typically exhibit 30 year light fastness and 10 year gas fastness 2007 Michel Tcherevkoff All Rights Reserved a e Brilliant Large Format Printing Solutions The imagePROGRAF printers are pure expressions of Canon ingenuity Combining groundbreaking technologies with unparalleled Canon expertise in the digital imaging workflow these innovative large format printers are the new benchmarks for output quality and performance v Incomparable 12 Color L U C IA LUCIA Ink Set ink The Canon 12 color LUCIA ink set includes Red Blue Green Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Gray Photo Gray and Matte Black inks in addition to the traditional Visible frequency range Adobe RGB Mies Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black inks This enables the imagePROGRAF print ers to reproduce a much wider range of Canon RC Photogloss L 50 colors with superior 02 saturation and tonal gradation Moreover the two Gray inks ensure black and white photo prints of exceptional tonal depth and detail with substantially reduced metamerism The latest Canon imagePROGRAF printers feature improved LUCIA ink technology that builds on this imaging system s widely acclaimed performance The inks offer imp
10. than those offered by Canon The iPF9100 is fast consistent reliable and happily works ona seemingly limitless variety of commercial grade and fine art media It s capable of covering immense acreage in very short order With Canon s philosophy of technological synergy across the company s entire product line from EOS Digital cameras to Realis projectors and professional printers digital artists can finally be assured that their vision will flow smoothly from inspiration to final realization u Bruce Dorn dF Fast High Precision Output FINE Dual Print Head Technology Canon s FINE Full photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering ultra high density print head technology uses the latest semiconductor N f manufacturing techniques to guarantee the highest precision and consistency It ensures large format output of exceptional detail and a a nee tonality while delivering higher printing speeds Moreover unlike conventional inkjet printers with single print heads the imagePROGRAF printers employ an innovative dual print head design Each print head has 15 360 nozzles yielding over 30 000 nozzles This not only makes extremely high output resolution possible but also ensures more reliable printing at even faster speeds The iPF9100 with its 60 inch wide carriage for example can output a full 36 x 48 color print in approximately five minutes 2007 Bruce Dorn All Rights Reserved I wa
11. the printer enables the user to update both the driver and the printer itself using a periodically published database to accom modate new media as they become available Custom ICC output profiles for individual media will also be available via download making the imagePROGRAF printers ideal for color managed workflows Profiles for the iPF9100 iPF8100 iPF6100 and iPF5100 are available online now Profiles for the iPF6200 will be added soon Exclusive L COA Image Processor Canon L COA Large format printer COmmon Architecture technology lies at the heart of the dedicated image processor in High Performance amp Integration Integrated System amp Engine Control High Speed High Fine Engine Control Image Process High Accuracy amp High Speed Control of High Density Head Integrated System amp Engine Control imagePROGRAF printers A proprietary chip architecture sophisticated algorithms and high speed multitasking capability ensure rapid printing with precise control over the 12 color ink delivery system In addition to imagePROGRAF 1PF9100 8100 6200 6100 5100 assuring both the highest printing speed and highest output quality at all times the L COA processor enables productivity enhancing features such as auto nozzle clog detection cleaning and compensation 16 Bit Printing Support While conventional inkjet printers are designed to handle only 8 bit per channel image data the imagePROGRAF prin
12. to manually flush and swap ink tanks the iPF6200 and iPF6100 L U C A automatically selects the appropriate Black based on media type This eliminates wasted ink and saves time n k imagePROGRAF The iPF 6 100 allows me to concentrate on iPF5100 the creative process to get the look and expression I want AE a N 5 oe ae ES e N P E a E F A am Fs Qs Canon l n my work accurate and pleasing skin tones are a necessity nota luxury Because my style gePROGRAT ee ranges from deep shadows vibrantly saturated uma colors and rich skin tones to pale high key images most printers fall short of reproducing the full tonal range The Canon iPF6100 faith fully gives me the full spectrum recorded by my EOS 1Ds Mark ll enabling me to convey the exact mood and feel of the shot Its fast output speed is also a decided plus Being able to print gd accurate and punchy L DA 7 colors deep blacks and DI j rich skin tones in record 1 F speed for a client is a s sales tool in and of itself Stephen Eastwood Precision Output with Reduced Grain Smoother Skin Tone The Canon LUCIA pigment based ink system is regarded as the most advanced widest gamut ink set ever developed for digital printing The LUCIA set used in the imagePROGRAF iPF6200 and iPF6100 features reformulated Black Matte Black Gray and Photo Gray inks Combined with optimized ink delivery alg
13. x 6 13 x 19 Fine Art PhotoRag FA PR1 1 letter 431 8mm width 20 47 24 in 520 610mm length Front Feeder Plain Paper 1 Super White Paper SW 201 T Shirt Transfers TR 301 1 1 letter Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 1 letter 5 x 7 Front Feeder Plain Paper 1 Super White Paper SW 201 1 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss SG 201 1 13 x letter Photo Paper Pro PR 101 1 letter 8 x 10 4 x 8 19 letter 8 x 10 4 x 6 Glossy Photo Paper GP 502 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 1 letter 5 x 7 4 x 1 letter Matte Photo Paper MP 101 1 13 x 19 letter 6 Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 1 13 x 19 letter 4 x 6 Fine Art Photo Rag FA PR1 1 13 x 19 letter 8 x 10 4 x 6 Glossy Photo Paper GP 502 1 letter Matte Fine Art Premium Matte FA PM1 1 13 x 19 letter Fine Photo Paper MP 101 1 13 x 19 letter 4 x 6 Fine Art Art Museum Etching FA ME1 1 13 x 19 letter PhotoRag FA PR1 1 13 x 19 letter Fine Art Premium Matte FA PM1 1 13 x 19 letter Fine Art Museum Etching FA ME1 1 13 x 19 letter TShirt Transfers TR 301 1 Maximum Media Roll Diameter 5 9 in 150mm 2 or 3 inch spool 5 9 in 150mm 2 or 3 inch spool 5 9 in 150mm 2 or 3 inch spool 5 9 in 150mm 2 or 3 inch spool 5 9 in 150mm 2 or 3 inch spool Noise Level approx Operation 51 dB A or less Operation 50 dB A or les
14. 88gsm Fine Art Photo Rag by Hahnemuhle 308gsm Fine Art Photo Rag by Hahnemuhle 460gsm White Glossy Film Backlit Film Backprint Film Banner Vinyl Adhesive Matte Vinyl Banner Tyvek Banner Durable Banner Removeable Banner Vinyl Canon image ANYWARE 1 800 OK CANON www uSa canon com Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Canon Canada Inc 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada Canon Latin America Inc i 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 U S A T Canon Mexicana S de R L de CV Blvd Manuel vila Camacho No 138 Piso 17 Col Lomas de Chapultepec C P 11000 M xico D F M xico The images used throughout this brochure are photographed by Canon PrintMasters a select group of photographers who shoot with Canon EOS System cameras and print exclusively with Canon Professional Printers They are among the top photographers in the 0127W533 10 08 world and work in diverse photographic disciplines including journalism nature fashion fine art portrait 2008 CANON U S A INC and commercial PRINTED IN U S A
15. IA pigment based ink set used in the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 and iPF5100 features reformulated Black inks and re optimized ink delivery algorithms Grain is less visible and image detail is rendered with extraordinary precision across the entire tonal range The Unparalleled Canon to Canon Workflow Designed to integrate effortlessly into professional workflows the Canon total imaging solution includes powerful software tools that enhance creativity and productivity The sophisticated imagePROGRAF print drivers fully support ICC profile based color management under both Windows and Macintosh operating systems Shoot with EOS Digital SLR cameras and take full advantage of the wider Adobe RGB color space from capture to print Use the advanced export module for direct printing of 16 bit images to implement a true wide dynamic range workflow option The possibilities are virtually limitless go PD MA Pro 9500 Photo Printer I depend on the PIXMA Pr09500 to reproduce every nuance and convey the mood and emotion of my images The images produce with my EOS 5D are mono chromatic and subtle and that makes them a challenge for any reproduction process had been disappointed by inkjet printers and relied almost exclusively on traditional photographic printing wondered whether the promise of the digital darkroom would ever come true for me The Canon PIXMA Pro9500 was the answer had been waiting fo
16. ance antenna attached to the wireless LAN access point With a large high performance external antenna connected to a wireless LAN access point receiver Wireless distance range is dependent upon environmental conditions and other radio interference Canon EF Lenses In many ways an SLR is defined by the quality breadth and scope of its associated system of lenses From ultra wide primes and zooms to the signature white telephoto lenses and numerous special purpose lenses such as fisheye macro and TS E tilt shift lenses the EF Lens family meets the needs of photogra phers of any stripe L series Lenses Canon L Series lenses are distinguished by a bold red ring around the outer barrel and val ued for their sophisticated Canon technologies edge to edge sharpness and accurate color Select L Series lenses are also sealed against dust and moisture giving photographers the confidence to shoot in any condition Ultrasonic Motor Canon USM Ultrasonic Motor lenses employ the minute vibrations created by piezoelectric ceramic elements for fast and silent focusing USM lenses EOS DIGITAL For Professionals also draw minimal power from the camera ensuring longer battery life Optical Image Stabilizer Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology uses miniature gyro sensors and a high speed microcomputer built into the lens that applies correction via a special stabilizing lens group The Optical Image Stabilizer System in C
17. anon lenses is optimized for each lens focal length and characteristics thus providing up to 4 stops of shake correction The benefits of Canon s in lens system are a steadier viewfinder image improved autofocus and OPTICAL steadier images IMAGE STABILIZER a d al gt ah i a ee Se TA ata K P rane aS ell m f Fy j f e i a without Optical Image Stabilizer l z ne a P with Optical Image Stabilizer Speedlite Technology Canon Speedlites are the ideal flash source for EOS Digital SLR cameras They are techno logically advanced to provide perfect exposure and illumination with just about any subject yet operation is remarkably simple The E TTL II Evaluative Through The Lens flash exposure control mode for example incorporates distance information from compatible EF lenses to eliminate underexposure that can occur with highly reflective subjects or backgrounds Comprehensive System Accessories The EOS System offers accessories designed to maximize capabilities and enhance the shooting experience Photographers can choose from battery packs remote controllers and a wireless file transmitter just to name a few examples imagePROGRAF iPF9100 imagePROGRAF iPF8100 imagePROGRAF iPF6200 imagePROGRAF iPF6100 imagePROGRAF iPF5100 PIXMA Pro9500 PIXMA Pro9000 Ink Capacity 700ml 330ml per color 700ml 330ml per color Bundled starter ink 90ml Replacement ink 130 ml
18. cated and the results are stunning John Huba Extraordinary Black and White Prints Superior Grayscale Reproduction The imagePROGRAF printer LUCIA ink set uses three levels of black ink Black or Matte Black Gray and Photo Gray to reproduce grayscale images As a result black and white images are reproduced with smooth natural gradations and excellent highlight detail These inks also assure an exceptionally high D Max to produce crisp images with outstanding contrast Conventional inkjet printers must use color inks when printing r black and white images because using black ink alone would result in grainy prints that exhibit poor tonality and reduced detail L U C IA The LUCIA set greatly reduces dependence on color inks for grayscale ink output virtually eliminating metamerism and unwanted tinting 2008 John Huba All Rights Reserved Wey a 2008 Fay Sirkis All Rights Reserved The beautiful smooth color gradations let me replicate the style of the old masters like never before Fe or the first time in my career can achieve the look I am after in my Canvas Digital Oils The iPF6200 allows me to get detail tonal precision and color quality in my paintings that had never imagined possible The prints look just like hand painted canvas oils As an illustrator and a photo painter am judged by the quality and consistency of my final prints cannot afford compromise in an
19. d with genuine Canon photo media prints typically exhibit 30 year light fastness and 10 year gas fastness Chroma Life 100 ChromaLife100 Ink System FINE Print Head Technology Ty Canon FINE Full photo a F N E lithography Inkjet Nozzle Full photolithography Inkjet Engineering print head T renee technology is unsurpassed in precision and performance The PIXMA Pro9000 print head has 6 144 nozzles capable of releasing extremely uniform microfine ink droplets as small as 2 picoliters while the PIXMA Pro9500 print head has 7 680 nozzles with droplets as small as 3 picoliters The high density nozzle design produces sharper image detail with Pro9000 less grain Fast Total 6 144 nozzles printing speeds are W achieved without Re real 1200 dpi compromising out put resolution a a FINE al maximum of 4800 cargan x 2400 dpi Versatile Convenient Paper Handling The PIXMA Pro series printers dual paper paths standard top loading and manual Photo Printer front loading This advanced design accom modates a wide range of media types The manual front feeder provides a straight paper path enabling the use of large non standard paper sizes as well as thicker fine art and specialty media up to 1 2mm Easy PhotoPrint Pro Software Canon s exclusive Easy PhotoPrint Pro EPP Pro for Windows an and Macintosh is a T plug in that can be de launched from either Digital Photo Professi
20. educed Bronzing Depending on media type and image content an inkjet print may exhibit bronzing accompanied by an iridescent surface luster While bronzing is noticeable only at acute viewing angles reducing the effect produces unmistakable improvement in print quality Canon has successfully reduced bronzing in the LUCIA ink system with a proprietary binding polymer technology Printed images are more vibrant and better reveal subtle detail With Gray Ink Conventional Ink System 30 2007 Parker Pfister All Rights Reserved 2007 Sandy Puc ll m I can now focus on what I do best and leave the printing to the experts at Canon Running a busy studio with 25 employees does not leave me much time to worry about handling the technical side of a printer Color manage ment and file preparation can be difficult skills to master but Canon has managed to make the entire workflow clear cut and almost effortless The iPF5100 in particular has been the perfect solution for my studio This user friendly printer has opened new doors for us enabling us to gen erate more creative products that our clients just love to purchase And I can depend on the iPF5100 for the same clean consis tently superb image quality have come to expect from my EOS Digital cameras and prints delivered to our clients in a timely manner Sandy Puc Superb Reproduction of Image Detail Precision Ink Delivery System The LUC
21. er need to choose between print speed and image quality imagePROGRAF printers employ an advanced FINE dual print head design each head has 15 360 nozzles yielding over 30 000 nozzles This not only delivers extremely high output resolution but also ensures faster more reliable printing The large number of nozzles also substantially increases print head life so that the printer requires less frequent maintenance And because the print heads are user replaceable maintenance can be performed with minimal downtime and no costly service calls Automatic Black Ink Selection The LUCIA ink set includes both Black and Matte Black Black ink is optimized for glossy surface media while Matte Black ink improves contrast with Fine Art papers imagePROGRAF E printers keep both black ink car tridges loaded on separate printing Regular Black vs Matte Black on Fine Art Media channels at all times and automatically selects one or the other depending on media type This superior design eliminates wasted ink and saves time Unsurpassed Output Media Selection imagePROGRAF printers include support for a wide range of paper and specialty output media such as RC photo fine art and co branded papers Versatile 4 way media feeding including a roll feed enables the printer to handle media thicknesses from 0 07mm to 1 5mm iPF6200 iPF6100 and iPF5100 a a Moreover the Media E Configuration Tool supplied with
22. eve the WOW factor Wonderful Original Work Thanks Canon M y job is to make fresh exciting images The research and technology behind the Canon name may be invisible to those viewing my work but I rely on them every day to realize my vision We expect a lot from today s technology Most equipment delivers 90 satisfaction but seek perfection So choose my tools a carefully The technology must fit my workflow and be totally reliable And as my work is about color my choices must make the big difference brilliant F Mr colors super sharp ness and detail that make my images jump off the page The PIXMA Pro9000 makes it happen for me Michel Tcherevkoff i Designed for Imaging Professionals 8 Color Dye Based Wide Gamut Ink Set Canon s advanced 8 color dye based ink system features Red and Green inks in addition to Cyan Magenta Yellow Photo Cyan Photo Magenta and Photo Black This unconventional ink set reproduces a much wider color gamut than any previous dye based inkjet printer delivering a color space that rivals positive film In particular red region saturation is increased by approximately 60 percent and green region saturation is increased by approximately 30 percent Moreover the dye based ink set delivers the vividly brilliant colors and high gloss high luster finish desired by many photographers Superior Print Longevity ChromaLife100 technology assures long lasting
23. ge of metering options Full frame Evaluative Metering uses sensors with numerous zones in conjunction with focusing point data Photographers can also choose center weighted partial or spot metering Exclusive DIGIC Image Processor Developed to maximize performance between the capture and recording stages of digital photography the Canon DIGIC Image Processor employs proprietary signal processing algo fe on HE EE me ne Lt a if rithms to dramatically F T j f a enhance image quality and deliver natural renditions of bright high saturation subjects and ensure more precise auto white balance Top EOS Digital SLR models use either DIGIC 4 or DIGIC III Image Processors to provide even greater data processing capability handling the huge amount of data from the newest super high resolution CMOS sensors with tremendous speed Moreover card write speeds are faster noise control is significantly expanded and camera responsiveness has been further improved Wireless File Transmitter The compact versatile Wireless File Transmitter integrates with select EOS Digital SLR cam eras and provides the same degree of durability and weather resistance as the camera bodies Wireless LAN system setup is simple with either Windows or Mac OS X operating systems and more efficient built in antenna enables wireless communi cation with host computers up to 492 ft 150m away With a large high perform
24. ltiple channels which dramatically improves camera responsiveness Moreover power consumption is reduced by up to 90 compared to CCD sensors because CMOS sensors eliminate the need to transfer electrical charge Unique to Canon CMOS sen sors is a novel on chip noise reduction system that ensures exceptionally clean noise free images Canon semiconductor engineers FULL FRAME CMOS Canon Exclusive Full frame CMOS sensor have also successfully increased the fill factor to capture images with rich beautiful color CMOS sensors are also easily fabricated to full frame 35mm dimensions an important consideration for photographers who wish to make the best use of existing EF lens arsenals The latest Canon CMOS Sensors are also designed to support the Live View Function implemented in Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras to enable mirror up image composition on the camera s LCD or a remote monitor Autofocus Technology Canon EOS SLR cameras have consistently featured leading edge AF technologies Today the top EOS SLR cameras use an extraordinary 45 Point High Density Area AF system that provides not only the industry s largest AF coverage area but also the greatest range of control over focusing point selection Canon EOS autofocus is fast reliable and versatile Unparalleled Exposure Control Canon EOS SLR cameras incorporate advanced exposure control systems offering the photog rapher precise AE with the widest ran
25. mercial and fine art photography As a photographer and an illustrator the first things noticed in the prints made with the Pro9500 are the incredible detail and richness of color Then started to become aware of the subtleties the fine tonal gradations the difficult areas of transition the fine detail in highlight and shadow areas that make a huge difference in perceived image quality That can produce such fine prints with an inkjet printer is absolutely amazing to me Canon got it right with the LUCIA pigment inks My prints have to be color stable and fade resistant and the Pro9500 excels in both areas Being able to choose from so many paper types is also a big plus Jane Conner Ziser Support for a Wide Range of Media Types Numerous Specialty and Fine Art Media Choices The PIXMA Pro9500 provides unsurpassed support for numerous types of output media including specialty media such as RC photo and various other fine art papers The printer features versatile dual paper paths providing a choice of top or front paper feeding to accommodate a wide array of media types A manual front feeder enables the use of large non standard paper sizes as well as ha thicker fine art and specialty media up to 1 2mm a More Accurate Color The Pro9500 s 10 color pigment ink system which is based on the LUCIA set developed for Canon imagePROGRAF profes sional printers results in a much wider tonal range than
26. nology ensures long lasting prints that are highly resistant to fading Photos printed on the PIXMA Pro9500 maintain their vibrancy over time The L U C I A Pro9500 s pigment ink set also exhibits excellent color stability with virtually no short or ink long term color drift an important consideration in color managed workflows Wider Color Gamut The Pro9500 s pigment based 10 ink system includes dedicated Red and Green inks which enables the reproduction of a much wider range of colors with superior tonal gradation In particular when compared to conventional inkjet printers limited to CMY inks color reproduction is much improved in the yellow to orange red and green color ranges Thus whereas typical inkjet printers are limited to a color gamut more closely associated with the sRGB space the Pro9500 enables photographers to work in the wider Adobe RGB space from capture to output PIXMA Pro 9000 Photo Printer Ler 2007 Vincent Laforet All Rights Reserved Here finally is a printer that fits my demanding workflow without compromising image quality The speed and reliability of my Canon PIXMA Pro9000 allow me to print dozens of images for portfolios in hours instead of days which means can print custom books for clients on demand That s incredibly valuable to my busi ness Print quality is exceptional Even though the photographs I shoot with my EOS 1D Mark III
27. nt modes 2007 William Neill All Rights Reserved 2007 Vincent Isola All Rights Reserved l n today s competitive market a complete color managed high efficiency workflow from capture through output is a must I shoot my EOS 1Ds Mark II RAW and work in 16 bit color With the iPF8100 I can now maintain that high bit depth workflow without having to dumb down the image to 8 bits for the printer Of course am still a visual person and there are times per fect profile matched color is not what want The Canon export module lets me make changes just like I used to in the darkroom without altering my original file And I can easily catalog all of my settings for consistency and repeatability Vincent Isola Uncompromised High Speed Output Canon engineers have created ingenious export modules for imagePROGRAF printers that bypass the operating system s 8 bit restriction The export module circumvents the operating system and is designed with a much more intuitive interface than printer drivers In addition because the export module is independent from the operating system it uses only Canon optimized math resulting in higher quality prints Canon Digital Photo Professional DPP software offers numerous output enhancement features such as layout templates Soft Proof and Real Preview Using the output enhancement features along with Canon s export modules for imagePROGRAF
28. nt my gear to enhance not interfere with my creativity Canon delivers for me Technology is great but am not one to dwell on it The Canon iPF8100 beautifully portrays the subtleties of my nature photographs as captured with my EOS Digital camera It gives me great confidence that my fine art prints convey my vision and that my collectors will receive the best possible realization of that vision And that s all I really need to know do like the amazing speed of the iPF8100 because that helps me maintain creative focus as refine a print s nuances also like having the ability to print on either watercolor or standard inkjet paper without changing inks This printer performs wonderfully and as a Canon camera user I expect no less William Neill Smooth Reproduction of Gradations Precise Color Rendition in Consistency The 12 color Canon LUCIA ink set includes Red Blue Y Green Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Gray Photo Gray L U C IA and Matte Black inks in addition to the traditional Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black inks Combined with ink Automatic Color Stability Control the inks assure truer colors with smoother tonal gradation noticeable even when working with pale or pastel colors where subtle shades must be accurately captured It also ensures predictable repeatable color print after print Calibration takes less than 10 minutes and is automatically applied to all supported media types and pri
29. olors Whereas typical inkjet printers are limited to a color IN k gamut more closely associated with the smaller SRGB space Canon imagePROGRAF printers with LUCIA inks deliver a color gamut very close to and in some instances exceeding the wider Adobe RGB space And because the LUCIA ink set is based on pigment ink technology prints are fade resistant ensuring long lasting brilliance Adobe RGB LUCIA Ink Set Canon RC Photogloss L 50 33 The iPF5100 makes the only prints I have seen that represent my exact vision l push my imagery to extremes see the image want to produce in my mind right before the shutter falls on my EOS 1D Mark III Thus know exactly how the final image will look even before release the shutter Most of the time it will be at an extreme end of a spectrum For the longest time searched for a digital imaging printer that could accurately reproduce or surpass the best of traditional photographic printmaking With the Canon iPF5100 my search is over Turn on the lights I am steppin out of the darkroom Parker Pfister Extraordinary Print Quality Improved Ink Formulations ve The LUCIA ink set comprises Gray and Photo Gray inks that assure even smoother more accurate gradations from gray to dark gray to black The LUCIA inks are L U C I A renowned for their ability to reproduce tonal detail significantly reducing i n k graininess and bronzing R
30. onal or Adobe Photoshop CS CS2 or CS3 It is a professional productivity tool that enables precise control Pattern Print over photographic printing with the PIXMA Pro series printers enhancing the workflows typically used by imaging professionals and advanced enthusiasts Linked with Digital Photo Professional for example photogra phers shooting with Canon EOS DSLR cameras can batch process as many as 1 000 RAW images with a single mouse click EPP Pro includes numerous features designed to make life easier for the hard working professional Pattern Print for example prints multiple thumbnails of a single image simulating a range of output settings on a single sheet of paper for easy comparison Contact Print quickly creates customized index prints Photographers can also choose to include select EXIF information on their prints EPP Pro also provides superior control over color output including advanced color management using ICC profiles and sophisticated printing support All settings can be saved for easy recall Eddie Tapp PIXMA Pro9500 Pro9000 Advanced Camera Direct Printing Photographers who shoot with Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras can take advantage of extraordinary capabilities when printing directly to the PIXMA Pro Printers via PictBridge For example direct support for Canon Picture Style technology enables advanced print output control either faith fully preserving original intent or dialing in
31. onsistency and speed What would have taken me days to accomplish in the past can now achieve in a matter of hours Ryszard Horowitz Reliable Efficient Versatile Exclusive Canon L COA Image Processor q Canon s exclusive L COA Large format printer COmmon Architecture aee image processor is the brains of the imagePROGRAF printer engines L COA Sophisticated algorithms and high speed processing ensure rapid printing with the highest precision Multiple tasks are processed on board with simultaneous parallel operation to ensure the most efficient processing of large amounts of data ensuring the highest printing speed highest output quality and consistent color at all times Internal 80GB Hard Drive The iPF9100 iPF8100 and iPF6200 have a built in 80GB hard disk drive to buffer and store print jobs It frees up the host computer more quickly for other tasks Multiple copies and reprints do not require the resending of data from the host computer The printer can even perform unmanned overnight output of multiple jobs after the host computer has been shut down 2007 Ryszard Horowitz All Rights Reserved imagePROGRAF a a i m O Show big sell big Let your needs not PE8100 a E O the limitation of your printer dictate size Like musicians with their instruments digital artists must achieve oneness with the tools we wield For my purposes none are finer
32. orithms in the processor they ensure precise dot placement and even dot L U C l N p i patterns And results are excellent reproductions of PTT oe gradations with nearly invisible grain n k a Y 2007 Stephen Eastw 2007 George Lepp All Rights Reserved The essence of nature photography is to capture color detail and form that engage and inform the viewer From intimate studies of flowers to vast panoramic landscapes the iPF5100 gives me fast large dramatic vividly colored prints that show off the superb image files capture with my EOS 1Ds Mark II The superb LUCIA ink set gives me more detail in the saturated colors with greater consistency rendering truer images than previ ously possible Equally important to me is the knowledge that Canon s professional cameras lenses and printers offer throughout the process a consistent level of quality unsurpassed in the industry know that my Canon equipment is able to produce the best photographic images possible today George Lepp Spectacular Color Superb Tonal Detail Archival Quality Canon s LUCIA Pigment Ink Set In addition to traditional Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black inks the Canon LUCIA set includes Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Red Blue Green Gray Photo Gray and Matte Black inks The Red Green and L U C A Blue inks significantly improve saturation levels for the additive primary c
33. phic quality beyond anything I have ever used before l Shoot a wide variety of images with my EOS Digital SLRs Some have brilliant saturated colors others have dramatic high contrast blacks and whites still others have subtle pastel colors The iPF6100 with its spectacular wide gamut printing capability reproduces all of my images beautifully and effortlessly am in the business of selling fine art color and B amp W prints and the iPF6100 is just what I need I can print on a wide variety of media including fine art paper and canvas with breathtaking quality consistency and efficiency And the iPF6100 s archival LUCIA ink set ensures that my prints will maintain their brilliance and subtlety well into the future Parish Kohanim LUCIA Pigment Ink System Improved Scratch Resistance The Canon LUCIA pigment based ink set is better than ever They deliver an exceptionally wide color gamut and employ an improved polymer coating This enables the ink to bond more efficiently and effectively to the paper providing superior scratch resistance and even better print longevity Automatic Black Ink Selection Black and Matte Black inks are loaded and available at all times Black ink is optimized for glossy surface type media Matte Black ink produces a deeper black and thereby improves contrast with many matte surface fine art papers Unlike other inkjet printers that require the user
34. r With its unique LUCIA ink set the Pro9500 reproduces tonal gradations thought I d never see in inkjet prints The prints make with the Pro9500 are truly gallery grade not only because of their image quality but also because they won t fade with time Robert Farber Superior Grayscale Reproduction Fine Tonal Gradations The PIXMA Pro9500 features a 10 color pigment ink system based on the LUCIA set developed for Canon imagePROGRAF professional printers In addition to traditional Cyan Magenta Yellow and Photo Black inks the PIXMA Pro9500 ink set includes Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Red Green Matte Black and Gray The availability of Gray ink in addition to Black whether Photo Black or Matte Black results in far superior grayscale reproduction Black and white images are rendered with smooth natural gradations excellent tonal detail and reduced graininess Perfect for Fine Art Prints The PIXMA Pro9500 printer supports a wide range of output media including fine art papers Matte Black ink produces deep blacks with matte media Photo Black ink is optimized for high gloss surfaces Photo and Matte Black inks are loaded at all times and automatic switching between the two eliminates wasted ink saves time and takes the guesswork out of choosing the right black ink for the selected paper 2007 Robert Farber All Rights Reserved 4 The PIXMA Pr09500 is exactly what I want for both my com
35. rinters the PIXMA Pro9500 s 10 pigment ink set produces professional quality archival prints The Gray Photo Black and Matte Black ink produce lt gt 04 gt monochrome photographs of unrivaled lt lt i ChromaLife100 ee R ae quality on fine art and glossy photo paper Gray ink reduces grain banding and metamerism and virtually eliminates color shifts Unlike black ink that increases contrast matte black ink increases black density on fine art paper while maintaining detail in shadows With 10 individual ink tanks users can replace a single color reducing waste and saving money The Pro9500 s ink is less sensitive to light and environmental factors Therefore prints have incredibly smoother gradations and are of archival quality Ink System Pro9000 The PIXMA Pro9000 features Canon s highly refined dye based ChromaLife100 ink system This advanced 8 color system reproduces a much wider color gamut than conventional inkjet printers delivering a color range that rivals positive film The dye based ink set 2007 Stephen Eastwood All Rights Reserved further ensures vividly brilliant colors and a high luster surface finish that enhances the beauty of printed images Long Lasting Photos Canon s ChromaLife100 ink technology also delivers prints that withstand the test of time Photos printed on the PIXMA Pro9000 will resist fading for up to 100 years when kept in albums When combine
36. roved scratch resistance and longevity thanks to an improved polymer coating that allows the ink to bond more efficiently and effectively to the paper Reformulated Gray and Photo Gray inks com bine with processing optimization to ensure better gradation resulting in even less visible grain than their predecessors They deliver higher overall print quality with dramatically reduced bronzing Automatic Color Stability Control System A sophisticated Automatic Color Stability Control system on imagePROGRAF printers makes it simple to achieve predictable repeatable color With a high performance multi sensor installed in the printer calibration is done easily and quickly under 10 minutes with a simple setup from the printer s operation 2007 Parish Kohanim All Rights Reserved panel Photographers will find amazing consistency among all calibrated printers they might use Canon imagePROGRAF color calibration also ensures consistency in viewed colors from capture to calibrated computer screen to final print Superior Print Durability Using advanced pigment ink technology the Canon LUCIA ink set delivers outstanding archival characteristics Prints are exception ally fade resistant and exhibit excellent color stability light fastness gas fastness and water resistance FINE Dual Print Head Technology 0 Thanks to unique Canon eF N FINE print head technology Noz letnginecring Photographers no long
37. s Operation 49 dB A or less Operation 49 dB A or less Operation 51 dB A or less 36 0 dB A in the highest print quality mode 36 0 dB A in the highest print quality mode Standby 35 dB A or less Standby 35 dB A or less Standby 35 dB A or less Standby 35 dB A or less Standby 35 dB A or less Weight body only excluding consumables Approx 362 lbs 164kg Approx 309 lbs 140kg 117 lbs 53kg 112 4 lbs 51kg 108 lbs 49kg 33 9 lbs 15 4kg 33 9 lbs 15 4kg User Replaceable Items Print Head Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge Cutter Blade Print Head Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge Cutter Blade Print Head Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge Print Head Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge Print Head Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge Print Head Ink Tank Print Head Ink Tank imagePROGRAF iPF9100 imagePROGRAF iPF8100 imagePROGRAF iPF6200 imagePROGRAF iPF6100 imagePROGRAF iPF5100 PIXMA Pro9500 PIXMA Pro9000 Premium Super Gloss Coated Paper Matte Coated Paper Matte Coated Paper 170 Premium Matte Paper Coated Heavyweight Coated Paper Heavyweight Matte Coated Paper 230 High Resolution Paper Matte Photo Paper Premium RC Photomatte Matte Satin Photographic Paper 190 Satin Satin Photographic Paper 240 Premium Bright Photo Satin Paper Heavyweight Satin Photographic Paper Fine Art Photo Rag e Fine Art Bright White 230gsm Fine Art Smooth Bright White 330gsm Fine Art Natural 230gsm Fine Art Photo Rag by Hahnemuhle 1
38. sta Windows Vista XP 2000 Windows Vista XP 2000 Mac OS v9 1 or later OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS v9 1 or later OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS v9 1 or later OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS v9 1 or later OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS v9 1 or later OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS X v10 2 8 10 3 10 4 or later Mac OS X v10 2 8 10 3 10 4 or later Hard Drive 80GB 80GB 80GB Maximum Print Length Roll 59 ft 18m Roll 59 ft 18m Roll 59 ft 18m Roll 59 ft 18m Roll 59 ft 18m ASF 19 in 482 6mm ASF 19 in 482 6mm Top 5 2 ft 1 6m Top 5 2 ft 1 6m Cassette 23 38 in 594mm Front Feeder 19 in 482 6mm Front Feeder 19 in 482 6mm Front 36 in 914mm Front 36 in 914mm Top 5 2ft 1 6m Front 36 in 914mm Paper Handling Roll Paper 10 60 in 254 1 524mm width Roll Paper 10 44 in 254 1117 6mm width Roll Feed 1 roll top loading front exit 8 24 in Roll Feed 1 roll top loading front exit 8 24 in Roll Feed 1 roll top loading front exit 8 17 in ASF Automatic Sheet Feed Plain Paper approx 150 ASF Automatic Sheet Feed Plain Paper approx 150 13mm 59 06 ft 18m length 59 06 ft 18m length 203 2 610mm width 8 in 59 ft 203 2mm 18m 203 2 610mm width 8 in 59 ft 203 2mm 203 2 431 8mm width 8 in 59ft 203 2mm 13mm Super White Paper SW 201 100 letter Photo Super White Paper SW 201 100 letter Photo Paper Pro Cut Paper 8 60 in 203 2 1 524mm width Cut Paper 8 44 in 203 2 1117 6mm width length
39. ters provide advanced support for high bit depth files A supplied plug in enables high bit depth images to be printed directly from Digital Photo Professional ver 3 1 and later Also included is an export module for printing 16 bit files directly from Adobe Photoshop oll Digital Photo Professional These features provide the photographer with high bit depth workflow options from capture to output Images are reproduced with smoother tonal gradations for greater photorealism Dynamic range related problems such as posterization and banding are significantly reduced You can now realize that high depth color you captured with your digital camera in your wide format without additional software Advanced Connectivity The imagePROGRAF printers are equipped with USB 2 0 Hi Speed and Ethernet interfaces A FireWire IEEE 1394 interface is also available as an option They also feature excellent multi platform support enabling seamless integration with a wide variety of hardware and workflow configurations 03 Fast Spectacular Affordable Desktop Photo Printing A professional quality printer capable of gallery grade output up to 13 x 19 inches on a wide variety of media the affordable Canon PIXMA Pro series printers have no peer when it comes to image quality speed and value y A 10 color pigment ink L u C I System Pro9500 ink Featuring the same LUCIA pigment ink found in the imagePROGRAF series p
40. y part of my workflow and need to be able to rely on the output of my printer Consistency for limited editions and archival durability are a must The iPF6200 s advanced LUCIA pigment inks give me canvas prints with exceptional color stability light fastness and water resistance Fay Sirkis Unsurpassed Media Choices Extensive Output Media Options The imagePROGRAF iPF6200 and iPF6100 is compatible with more than 35 different types of print media including resin coated canvas and fine art papers from 0 08 to 1 5mm thick Additional types are introduced frequently Included printer software enables new media and settings to be added to both the print driver and the printer s internal interface The iPF6200 and iPF6100 works with roll media or sheets of paper and includes a front loading straight paper path for thicker media types Outstanding Archival Characteristics The LUCIA ink system is pigment based and ensures print longevity regardless of media type Printed photos exhibit long term fade resistance color stability light fastness and water resistance LUCIA inks with a proprietary high performance binding polymer result in stronger pigment particle adhesion It improves archival characteristics and scratch resistance for greater print durability imagePROGRAF w iPF6100 2007 Parish Kohanim All Rights Reserved The iPF6100 gives me prints of the highest photogra
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