8 color LUCIA Ink technology
An innovative color configuration that
further increases print efficiency by dispersing eight colors of ink
across twelve ink channels of the two print heads for better ink
coverage with each pass and greater productivity without sacrificing
image quality. The iPF9000S features 8 colors of LUCIA ink (Cyan, Photo
Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, Yellow, Black, Matte Black and Gray) for a
dynamic color gamut. The inclusion of Gray along side Photo Cyan and
Photo Magenta helps to create smooth gradations and reduced graininess,
creating a crisp monotone output.
Black, Matte Black and Gray help optimize
black density regardless of media type to reproduce better gray tones
for smoother transitions from white to black.
New Print Mode
The new Economy Print Mode produces 1200 x
1200 dpi output at 211ft2/hr on coated and uncoated paper stocks while
reducing ink consumption by 10% to 20%!. This new feature regulates the
use of Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta inks to produce high quality output
at a lower total cost.
Built in 80GB Hard Drive
Increased hard drive storage space within
the iPF9000S increases productivity by relieving workload from the host
PC while providing a large capacity for print job data storage and
retrieval. This 80GB hard drive enables job data to be stored in
protected mail boxes for easy access and printing.
Built in Calibration
The iPF9000S printer is equipped with the
ability to easily reset back to the original optimal factory settings
and apply any necessary adjustments across all the printer’s media types
in just minutes. At the same times this creates a stable printing
platform on which superior results can be consistently achieved. The
system has built-in calibration sensors that help compensate for adverse
environmental conditions while providing a predictable platform for
color management and consistent color reproduction.
Print Head (PF-03)
Engineered for speed and advanced image
production, the iPF9000S 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 iPF9000S 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. An innovative ink channel configuration
accelerates print efficiency by distributing Cyan, Photo Cyan, and Photo
Magenta symmetrically across the two print heads for better ink coverage
with each pass.
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 iPF9000S will automatically switch between Black and Matte
Black at the time of printing. Simply choose the paper type and the
iPF9000S 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)