Similarity between Canon imagePROGRAF in large format inkjet printer and Hitachi PX inkjet printer in continuous inkjet printer

There are a few similar characteristics of between Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer (LFP) and Hitachi PX continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) in term of product marketing and positioning.

1. Late comers to the respective competing markets
Hitachi CIJ printer was introduced way after CIJ giant like Videojet, Imaje, Linx and Domino were dominating the industrial marking and coding market. Similarly, Canon large format printer was introduced decades after HP conquered the CAD and GIS market while Epson was so well-known in color proofing and photography market.

2. Versatility of the product in meeting multiple applications expectations
Hitachi uses the PB model to compete in 2 lines application while its PX-R model to compete with models like Videojet Excel 170i, Excel 2000, Excel UHS (Ultra High Speed) and to the extend of challenging the Videojet 43s, Videojet 46s as well as Videojet IPro and Videojet IPro XHS.

Canon iPF710 is competing with HP Designjet 500 series, HP Designjet T610, HP Designjet T1100 as well as HP Designjet 4000 until the launch of Canon iPF810 and iPF820 that cater for high end CAD market.

3. Challenging the market leaders
Hitachi inkjet printer has established its installed base where it become no.2 in most of the regions within 5 years and declared as no.1 in most of the region at this moment.

Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer is well-known with its printing speed and line accuracy. It has earned its reputation as well as registered remarkable market share in most of the regions. According to the market research information, Canon iPF large format printer is growing out pace the market size growth.

Us President Barack Obama's Official Photo

The first time a US President’s official portrait was taken with a digital camera. The photo was taken on January 13, 2009 by a newly appointed official White House photographer, Pete Souza.

According to the reliable source, official photo of US President Barack Obama was taken with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. There is no disclosure of information on what printer was used to print the portrait of US President Barack Obama. Possibly it was printed by the Canon iPF8100 or iPF9100 as well.

Live Demonstration of Canon ImageCLASS Laser AiO Multi Functions Printer

‘Seeing is believing’, this is what we normally heard of. Unfortunately, we are unable to witness the performance of printers like large format printers or laser AiO (All-in-one) multi functions (Fax-print-copy-scan-network) printers before a purchase decision is being made.

What can we rely on for decision making and comparison a part from seeing the live demonstrations? Yes, the alternate resources are brochures, specifications sheets, and advise from the counter sales persons. The questions are how reliable are they and how well can you understand the jargons used in those materials?

Due to the concern of the above mentioned, I had actually posted 2 write-ups on where you can witness the live performance Canon iPF8100, iPF710, iPF810 and iPF9000 in Klang Valley at this blogs.

For this round, I am going share with you the Canon imageCLASS MF4300 series key competencies as well as and where are the retail outlets that can you see, touch and try the Canon ImageCLASS laser AIO series like MF4320d, MF4350d, MF4370dn and MF4380dn,

Competitive Advantages of the new Canon imageCLASS MF4300s:
1. Copy and Print Speed at >20pages per minute (A4) depending on models
2. Print Resolution: 1200dpi X 600dpi
3. Copy Resolution: 600dpi X 600dpi
4. Auto-duplex print by standard
5. Productivity by UFRII Lt and Duplex ADF (MF4380dn)
6. Fastest warm-up time (less than 10 seconds)
7. FCOT (less than 9 seconds)
8. Quick recovery time from sleep mode (less than 2 seconds)
9. Energy saving with lowest power consumption (approx. 3W)
10. Environment top runner (TEC Rating from 0.8 – 1.05 kWh/wk depending on models)
11. Compact in size

Retail spots for Canon imageCLASS MF4300s demonstrations:

Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @ Mid Valley Megamall Kuala Lumpur
Lot S-051, 2nd Floor,
Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : +603-2282 7037
Fax : +603-2284 9563
Contact Person: Mr Peter Choo
E-mail: acc@fotokem.intranet.com.my

Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Lot 5.30,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603-2144 6200
Fax: +603-2144 6201
Contact Person: Mr Jacky Ho

Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @1 Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
LG 315B, Lower Ground Floor,
1 Utama Shopping Centre,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: +603-7726 8861
Email: digilux@streamyx.com
Contact Person: Ms. Kok Wai Fong

Stone-Mashe Sdn Bhd @ Taman Danau Desa, KL
9G Jalan 5/109F,
Plaza Danau 2
58100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-7984 4668, +6016-3100 103
Email: Jeremy@stone-mashe.com
Contact Person: Jeremy Cheong