Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Cost Per Print Calculation

Ink consumption is one of the most popular frequent asked questions (FAQs). For Canon iPF series large format inkjet printer, ink consumption per print data is tracked by the printer driver. Hence, by accessing to the printer driver, the ink consumed per print job and other related details will be displayed.

 Select 'Status Monitor' at the Canon iPF printer driver menu.

 Select 'Information' at the menu bar.

Refer to 'Ink Consumed' to get the data for ink cost calculation.

Take print job1 as example.

Job 1 is a line drawing (AutoCAD) printed in A1 size at draft mode (300 dpi).

The ink consumed is 0.0ml (the actual consumption shall be at 0.09-0.01ml)

For ink cost calculation, let assumes the ink consumption 0.1ml for Job1.

If Job1 is printed by Canon iPF610 or iPF710, the cost per print is as below:

1pc of PFI-102 (130ml) is at MYR199.

MYR199 / 130 ml = MYR1.53 per ml of ink.

Job 1 cost per print = 0.1ml X MYR1.53 per ml =  MYR 0.15 per print

If Job1 is printed by Canon iPF810, the cost per print is as below:

1pc of PFI-703 (700ml) is at MYR730.

MYR730/700ml = MYR1.04 per ml of ink.

Job 1 cost per print = 0.1ml X MYR1.04 per ml =  MYR 0.1 per print

Read also:

1. Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer

When The Bamboo Sings- A Portrait Photography Exhibition

Virginia Cucchi, a young Italian photographer has produced 'When The Bamboo Sings' portrait collections book which will be launched in Malaysia on 9th October 2009 at Kinokuniya Bookstore, KLCC.

A portrait photography exhibition will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstore's mezzanine floor in conjunction with the launch of 'When The Bamboo Sings'. Some 60pcs of A2 size portraits which are printed by Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer will be showcased during the portrait photography exhibition from 9th October 2009 till 8th November 2009.

'When The Bamboo Sings' is inspired by the endless source of surprise and stimulus found in Asia- its colours and vibrancy of life. All profits from the book will go to Blue Dragon, a shelter for street kids in Hanoi, Vietnam and to AVSI, a ray of hope for Burmese children after the Nargis disaster.

 

Virginia Cucchi prefers to hand-on the printing task for the portrait exhibition.

One of portrait printed in A2 size by Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer.

Top queries in Archidex09 and IPMEX09

Archidex 2009 and IPMEX 2009 were just over. Both of these exhibitions were the major events for the large format printer (LFP) industry. Archidex 2009 is one the biggest event for the CAD plotters while IPMEX 2009 is more related to the large format printing application in graphic arts and color matching sectors.

During these shows, the LFP exhibitors received tremendous comments from large format printer users about the availability issue of the supplies and spare parts of 2 major LFP brand in Malaysia namely HP and Canon.

Top 2 comments as below:
1. Long lead time for certain HP Designjet replacement parts.
2. Users have no idea where to look up for ready stock of Canon imagePROGRAF (iPF) supplies like ink tanks and maintenance cartridges.

The remark on the HP Designjet for long lead time on spare parts may subject to a lot of argument as HP is one of the most established brand in wide format printer market. Those users who made such comments may own a long phased out models which purchased more than 7 or 8 years ago.

As for the query on where to get ready stock of ink tanks and supplies for Canon imagePROGRAF printer, we have got the answer here.

Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd which is situated in Kuala Lumpur is the one-stop centre for Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer consumables and supplies. If the users are looking for any particular consumable item of Canon large format printer be it a ink tanks, maintenance catridge or print head, Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd would be an answer for the urgency.

Pictures below are taken from the retail front of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd.

PF-03 printhead for Canon iPF series, PFI-102 for Canon iPF500/510/600/610/700/710 and PFI-701 ink tanks for Canon iPF8000/8100/8000s/9000/9100/9000s.

PFI-301 for Canon iPF8000/8100/8000s/9000/9100/9000s, PFI-302 ink tanks for Canon iPF8000/8100/9000/9100, PFI-102 ink tanks for iPF500/510/600/610/700/710 and BCI-14X1 ink tanks for Canon W series LFP.

PFI-703 ink tanks for Canon iPF810/820.

PFI-101 ink tanks for Canon iPF5000/5100/6000/6100/6000s and PFI-103 ink tanks for Canon iPF5100/6100.

Maintenance cartridges for Canon iPF series.

James Khor, the Managing Director of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd has commented that the company is keeping buffer stock of 2.5 months to cater for the needs of Canon imagePROGRAF LFP users across the country.

Contact details:

Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd

Address:

25-G Jalan Radin Anum,

Sri Petaling,

57000 Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia

Tel: +603-9059 5331/ +6019-224 5861

Fax:+603-9059 6331/ +603-9059 6221

Email:lasertec@streamyx.com