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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8000

Posted by: Mark Peters Tuesday 26th, September 2006

Canon USA, a provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the new 12-color imagePROGRAF iPF8000 pigment ink large format printer. Designed to produce stunning color for professional quality giclee prints and photographs, the iPF8000 utilizes Canon’s proprietary LUCIA pigment inks to print borderless images up to 42-inches wide, with a maximum paper width of 44-inches at amazing production speeds with outstanding archival image quality. The iPF8000 debuts at SGIA 2006 Las Vegas. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8000 printer will be available through authorized Canon USA dealers in October 2006 with a suggested retail price of $5,995.

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HP Designjet Z photo printer serie

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Tuesday 26th, September 2006

HP today announced it is changing the way graphics professionals create large-format images with the unveiling of the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series. Continuing to expand its professional printing portfolio, HP is leveraging its pigment ink technologies developed for the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 to create the first large-format printers employing HP’s Scalable Printing Technology. The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series is designed to deliver intuitive, dependable and repeatable color accuracy for 24- and 44-inch museum-quality prints with 200 years’ photo permanence.

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Canon PC170 portable copier

Posted by: Mark Peters Tuesday 26th, September 2006

For the traveling business professional, Canon USA introduced the new Canon PC170. The portable device serves as a easily transported personal copier providing high-quality black-and-white duplicates in a lightweight compact design. “For the user on the go, the PC170 provides an easily transported copying solution,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “On a desk, in a trade show booth, or on a tabletop, the PC 170 delivers quality copy output whenever and wherever our customers want.” Weighing in at less than 19 pounds, the Canon PC170 folds into a sleek, compact shape resembling a briefcase complete with handle for easy carrying.

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Fujifilm Frontier 500 and 590 minilab

Posted by: Mark Peters Monday 25th, September 2006

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. introduces at photokina a trio of new products developed to meet the increasingly diversifying needs of the retail photofinishing business. Since the initial launch of the Digital Minilab Frontier series in May 2000, the Frontier name has become synonymous with high-quality, high-speed print processing. Now, the Digital Minilab Frontier lineup is extended with the introduction of the new entry-level Frontier 500 and the top-of-the-line Frontier 590. Also of interest to photofinishers, new Fujifilm Easy Operation Software (FE Software) is a suite of applications conceived to enhance performance and operability of Digital Minilab Frontier systems.

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Canon PIXMA MP960

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 14th, September 2006

In any lineup, there can only be one flagship model. Canon's new PIXMA MP960 Photo All-In-One (AIO) is a premium device that provides all the features needed for an exceptional photo experience in the home. As the only seven-color photo all-in-one on the market using the ChromaLife100 system, discerning consumers can now produce long-lasting vivid photo lab quality prints. Because Canon's focuses on developing easy-to-use and elegantly designed products, the PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO also features the revolutionary Easy-Scroll Wheel user interface to complement the bright 3.5-inch high-definition TFT screen. For the photo enthusiast who wants the best equipment for a variety of uses, from reprinting photos to scanning slides and negatives.

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Olivetti Ink Jet Printers

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Saturday 9th, September 2006

Olivetti, operator in the information & commu-nication technology sector, is to attend IFA (Berlin, September 1-6 2006), the most important event for consumer electronics in the world, with around 1,200 stands and more than 245,000 visitors in 2005. Featuring multifunctionality and portability - based on Olivetti proprietary ink jet technology - and with ease of use and sleek design: the ANY_WAY plus, the SIMPLE_WAY and the portable photo printer MY_WAY plus will all be available for consumers to experience at IFA. Through this new range of ink jet printers, Olivetti gives users the opportunity to print perfect images, even on wireless mode, thanks to Bluetooth & Wi-Fi features.

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Epson Stylus CX5000 All-in-One

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Tuesday 29th, August 2006

Whether printing or copying client-ready documents, enlarging photos for reprints, or restoring color to old photos that have faded over the years, Epson’s new “More-in-One" product offers more unique features than any other all-in-ones priced less than $150. The new Epson Stylus CX5000, priced at $99.99 (estimated street price), provides versatile office and home printing solutions that can be used for everyday printing and a wide range of color and photo projects. The Epson Stylus CX5000 is designed to be the most value-packed more-in-one on the market for less than $100, delivering brilliant photos, professional presentations and high-quality everyday documents.

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Epson Stylus CX6000 All-in-One

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Tuesday 29th, August 2006

Whether printing or copying client-ready documents, enlarging photos for reprints, or restoring color to old photos that have faded over the years, Epson’s new “More-in-One" product offers more unique features than any other all-in-ones priced less than $150. The new Epson Stylus CX6000, priced at $149.99, provides versatile office and home printing solutions that can be used for everyday printing and a wide range of color and photo projects. The Epson Stylus CX6000 is the step-up model from the Epson Stylus CX5000, featuring a built-in, 2-inch color display to view, enhance and select photos from memory cards, PictBridge-enabled cameras and mobile phones all without a computer.

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Photo printers are becoming smaller and smaller by the day. However, the multifunctional printer (MFP) was the big driver in 2007, and the forecast is that this growth will continue in 2008. Due to very competitive pricing, both photo and non-photo printers gain increase in sales numbers. Laser printers will also play an important role in the consumer market. Color laser printers have decreased in price considerably and are therefore very interesting for the home user market. This year’s Photokina imaging show will showcase the latest printer solutions for both the consumer and professional user. Look at the faster printing home photo printers or the large format printers that print out beautiful full color prints of your high resolution digital SLR cameras. The printer market faces a tough battle, though. Online printing is becoming more common with prices and an ease-of-use that is very competitive for the home printer market. Watch the Photokina 2008 show report and learn more about today’s printer market.






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