The iPF5100 printer''s ink set is comprised of 12 colors: four standard
process colors with Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta; plus Red, Green, and
Blue; Matte Black, Gray, and Photo Gray. This unique combination creates
a broad color pallet and delivers exceptional print results. The iPF5100
printer''s LUCIA ink is specially formulated to reduce graininess and
bronzing and resist scratching and fading.
Photo Black, Matte Black, Gray and Photo Gray optimize black ink density
for exceptional monochrome photo-quality output. Based on the type of
ink being used, the iPF5100 printer automatically matches the correct
black ink to achieve the best print results.
Built in Calibration
The iPF5100 printer is equipped with the ability to recalibrate itself
to the original optimal factory settings and apply any necessary
adjustments across all the printer’s media types. At the same times this
creates a more stable, predictable printing platform on which superior
results can be consistently achieved. The system has built-in
calibration sensors that accurately detect variation in print heads and
measures the density levels of the inks and makes necessary adjustments
to return calibration to the original factory settings.
Print Head - PF 03 - Dual print head system
Engineered for speed and advanced image production, the iPF5100 boasts
Canon''s dual print head system to lay down ink with unprecedented speed
and accuracy. Unlike conventional printers with a single print head, the
iPF5100 uses two high-precision, high density print heads with a total
of 30,720 nozzles. It lays down precise 4 picoliter-size ink droplets to
produce sharp detail and excellent image quality.
The superfine 4 picoliter-size droplets produce delicate color
gradations and high-definition. The twin lines of nozzles on the new
print heads enable the iPF5100 to minimize the number of printing passes
and still maintain print quality. There are two 1-inch iPF series print
heads, each with 6 colors with 2,560 nozzles per color. That''s a total
of 30,720 nozzles. More nozzles mean more ink is ejected with every pass
of the print head, no matter what print mode or media. It gives new
meaning to "high-speed output".
Print Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® and Digital Photo
Professional
The Print Plug-in for Photoshop and DPP are export modules that bypass
the operating system’s dependent print driver, allowing processing of
16-bit RGB images directly, which dramatically increases gradations and
as a result, overall image quality.
New added Features
PosterArtist 2007 (Optional)
This template driven software was developed by Canon specifically to
create large-format posters quickly and easily. PosterArtist helps users
of all levels to create professional looking posters, banners and
signage in 4 easy steps. This application offers a variety of templates,
hi-res royalty-free images and clipart designed to target a wide array
of markets such as food service, education, offices, retail and many
more.
PosterArtist 2007 allows users to use Kyuanos advanced color management
system, providing a smart and simple way of managing colors under any
viewing condition. Also included in PosterArtist 2007 is the Auto Design
feature in which users can simply designate a few images to incorporate
into a poster, and PosterArtist will automatically create professional -
looking posters for immediate use. Also, the template filtering feature
allows users to find and apply a template quickly and easily from
hundreds of templates in the library.
Features
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Auto Design Function
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Provides professionally designed templates
to simplify poster creation
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Over 1GB of preloaded files in a wide
variety of poster designs and artwork
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Variable Data Printing
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Page Capture feature allows users to load
desired data from other applications into a PosterArtist poster, such
as Microsoft® Word®, Excel®, and Adobe® Acrobat®
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Import images directly from most digital
cameras
Digital Photo Front-Access
Digital Photo Front-Access has been developed by Canon as a utility to
import images from a camera, memory card, USB, etc and incorporate them
into software applications such as PosterArtist and Photoshop.
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Auto image retouching
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Ability to open in PosterArtist and
Photoshop
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Support for JPEG and RAW images
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Simple configuration of print settings by
means of the printer driver
Automatic Switching of Black Inks
The iPF5100 will automatically switch between Black and Matte
Black at the time of printing. Simply choose the paper type and the
iPF5100 will use the appropriate black to optimize print quality. Black
ink produces high quality prints on photo glossy type media and the
Matte Black ink exhibits high contrast prints with deep black on media
such as fine art paper.
L-COA Controller - Print Controller
The L-COA1 print controller intelligently processes the print
data to implement high-speed processing in order to accurately lay ink
down for optimal image quality. Combined with Canon''s dual print head
design and the most ink nozzles per color in the industry, the L-COA
controller helps achieve extremely fast print speeds
1L-COA = Large format printer COmmon Architecture
Clogged Nozzle Detection and Compensation
The printer will automatically perform the necessary cleaning without
any intervention from the user. If the nozzle remains obstructed, the
imagePROGRAF will reroute the ink to other functioning nozzles to
compensate for the clog.
Media Roll Detection System
The imagePROGRAF is capable of tracking how much paper is remaining on
the roll, preventing print jobs from being ruined. It prints the media
information (in text and barcode) directly on the roll, before it is
removed from the printer.
Printer Driver 2007
The imagePROGRAF printer driver works with both Windows® and Macintosh®
operating systems offering exceptional, high quality prints through easy
usability and accurate color. The printer driver incorporates existing
imagePROGRAF features along with new, easy to use functions. The
monochrome photo mode produces neutral, high quality monochrome images
with the primary use of the Black, Gray and Photo Gray inks. This mode
helps to ensure minimal shifts in color that are commonly caused by the
use of color inks in black and white prints, thus outputting neutral
tones with smooth gradation. The Free Layout (PC) and Auto Layout (Mac)
features allow for nesting of separate images and documents.
Features
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Web links (Support tab) - An html-based
utility that provides access to websites through the printer driver
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Categorized Media list - Media names are
organized in a hierarchical tree structure
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More detailed page preview - provides a
more clearer and more intuitive preview
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Scan to Copy - imageRUNNER enlargement
copy
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14 preset document profiles (examples are
Poster, CAD, Photo)
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Automatic print quality options dependent
on print application and media
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Borderless printing
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Saturation Adjustment
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Easy Setting/Advanced Setting/Print
Setting
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Monochrome photo mode
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Support for Adobe RGB
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Free Layout (PC) & Auto Layout (Mac)