Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820

Canon Marketing Malaysia will be launching the 5 colours ImagePROGRAF iPF810 and iPF820 44inches large format inkjet printers in September 2008.

In line with the 2 printing shows in Kuala Lumpur which is Sign & Digital Printing 2008 and Print Technology 2008, the first unit of Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820 has landed in Malaysia for product preview during the mentioned printing exhibitions.

With the print width of 44”, front paper loading and improved print speed and quality, the iPF810 and iPF820 will be further strengthen the product range of the existing 5 colours range.

The test print of Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820 with graphic was done (before ICC calibration) has shown the improved print speed and quality as compared to the iPF710.

More write-ups will be posted upon formal test data is obtained in the future.

The obsolescence of Videojet 37 series

Videojet Inc. has made the decision to phase out the Videojet 37 series, one of the best selling CIJ model in Asia region.

This is a wise direction indeed as inkjet market has become more and more competitive nowadays. For example, Imaje 9020 which is the entry level model of its CIJ range is offering 4 lines print. Hitachi PX-R, a very versatile 4 lines print CIJ is offering at very attractive price level.

In 2 years back, I still remembered that I have negotiated with Videojet Inc. to offer us Videojet 37 Plus at Videojet 37e price as Videojet 37 Plus is more versatile for the applications requirements as well as more competitive while compared with other 2 lines model like Imaje S7 Prima, Hitachi PB and Domino A100.

The new product positioning of Videojet channel would be replacing Videojet 37 series position with Videojet Excel 170i, and Videojet Excel 2000 would be taking over position of Videojet Excel 170i. Lastly, the new VJ1510 (5 lines print) will be positioned at highest end CIJ range.

I believe the obsolescence of Videojet 37 series is a positive move for Videojet sales channel in the long term prospective.

Canon imagePROGRAF at Archidex08, KLCC

The 9th Malaysia Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (Archidex08) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Malaysia (KLCC) on 3-6 July 2008 was one of the good show to be visited for Large Format Printer (LFP) users as major brand like Canon, HP and Epson were participated in that event.

Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd together with Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd were showing the 5 colors Canon LFP iPF500 and iPF710. The versatile Canon iPF500 and iPF710 large format printer that works well in CAD and GIS applications has impressed the crowds with its unbeatable print accuracy and speed.

In the meantime, both Canon LFP iPF500 and iPF710 also captured attention of users that required graphic arts print quality printer even these 5 colors printers main targeted segment are office and CAD/GIS applications. The audiences were impressed with the superb print quality, and most of them were interested to receive detailed information of the 8 colors and 12 colors Canon imagePROGRAF LFP where meant for graphics arts applications.

In short, Canon imagePROGRAF series product line is comprehensive to fulfill all the large format printing requirements