Canon Canada Launches imagePROGRAF GP Series

BRAMPTON, ON., JULY 14, 2022 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues to bring new and exciting innovations to large-format printing. Newly launched is the imagePROGRAF GP Series, the world’s first* aqueous inkjet models to include Fluorescent Pink ink. Comprised of the 24-inch imagePROGRAF GP-2000, 44-inch imagePROGRAF GP-4000, 24-inch imagePROGRAF GP-200 and 36-inch imagePROGRAF GP-300, this series produces vivid colours for value-added output and graphics that will captivate consumers’ attention and may help to increase print business opportunities.

“Radiant Infusion,” a unique Canon technology, layers the Fluorescent Pink ink on the paper surface during printing, to create bold, hard-to-reproduce colours. The Fluorescent Pink ink can also be used to highlight specific areas such as text and objects to make those areas stand out. Most importantly, these GP Series inks can replicate the colours that represent one’s corporate brand that can be difficult to reproduce on a conventional inkjet printer.

“We are proud to announce that the imagePROGRAF GP Series has obtained the world’s first “PANTONE Calibrated”^1,2 license for the PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated³ containing the unique range of Pantone fluorescent and pastel colours,” said Iain Pike, Senior Global Director of Product and Licensing, Pantone LLC. “Canon has also acquired PANTONE Calibrated licensing with two Pantone publications, which expands the choice of colour specification and helps ensure output results meet the design intent for colours as contained within the Pantone Solid Coated Guide.”

The imagePROGRAF GP-2000/4000 models have a 10-Colour pigment-based plus Fluorescent Pink ink set, which includes Green, Orange, Red, Violet, Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Gray colours. This ink combination helps expand the range of colour reproduction to achieve the largest colour gamut in the history of the imagePROGRAF line-up. The GP-2000/4000 models achieve 99% coverage*⁴ of “PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated” and 97% coverage of “PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated”3. The GP-2000/4000 come equipped with a built-in multi-sensor that helps enable easy and economical colour calibration for consistent colour reproduction from print to print, as well as from printer to printer. In addition, these models include Canon’s Intelligent Media Handling technology, which allows the operator to place the roll in the machine and the printer will automatically load the paper and detect media length, width and type. An optional Multifunction Roll System is also available for these devices; this versatile media handling solution enables a second roll of media to be loaded in the printer, or it can be configured as a bi-directional media Take-up unit. Features such as these and the Radiant Infusion technology make these devices ideal for print-for-pay, design offices, proofing and signage markets.

The imagePROGRAF GP-200/300 printers have a pigment-based, 5-Colour plus Fluorescent Pink ink set, which includes Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow colours. These printers support Radiant Infusion for in-house production of large format prints with increased appeal and visibility in various industries such as retail stores, restaurants, government offices, schools and general offices. The compact design of these models allows them to easily fit in the small confines of a classroom or company office without taking up too much valuable work space. For added convenience, all operator-related tasks can be performed from the front of the printer allowing for the machine to be placed flush against the wall, ideal for locations with limited space.

With Millennial and Gen Z populations purchasing items with vivid neon and fluorescent colours more than ever, these devices will enable their owners to take advantage of the opportunity to produce the high impact, graphic posters, wall art and custom pop art that are popular with these audiences.

Bundled with PosterArtist Lite, Canon’s poster creation software, the series allows users to create posters in four easy steps with included images and templates. The software includes new templates that allow you to create eye-popping, colourful images and posters in-house with ease. Adding even more value to this included software, Canon has partnered with photo stock companies (Pixabay, Unsplash, Pexels) to offer even more of an extensive array of images that can be easily incorporated into your custom poster design. This software has been updated to support Radiant Infusion technology; “Vivid mode” helps make the entire image vibrant, while “Spot mode” will print fluorescent ink in specific areas to make those areas stand out.

In addition to PosterArtist Lite, the new GP Series printers also have available as standard a wide variety of creative and workflow software applications to help increase the productivity and efficiency of large-format printing environments. These free programs include Direct Print Plus, Accounting Manager, Device Management Console and much more!

The GP-4000/2000 will also be supported by leading RIP⁵ vendors in the design, proofing and commercial print industries such as Caldera, CGS, EFI, Eisfeld, ONYX, Colorbyte and Sai, enabling their users to add these models to their businesses without changing their familiar output workflow.

Pricing & Availability

The imagePROGRAF GP-200 and GP-300 will have an estimated retail price of $4,695 and $7,595, respectively. The imagePROGRAF GP-2000 and GP-4000 will have an estimated retail price of $4,995 and $8,595, respectively. Prices are in CAD. Limited quantities of all models are in stock and available for shipping now. For more information, please visit www.canon.ca/largeformat.

Regarding the Pantone Press Release, please visit www.pantone.com/eu/en/articles/press-releases/pantone-calibrated-license-granted-to-four-new-canon-gp-series-large-format-printers.

About Canon Canada Inc.

Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., is a leading provider of consumer and business-to-business digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon’s success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

For more information, please visit canon.ca or follow the company on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using @CanonCanada.

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Canon Canada Launches imagePROGRAF GP Series: World’s First Large Format Printer with Aqueous Pigment Fluorescent Pink Ink for Value-Added Output and Graphics Applications