Like consumer use inkjet printers, large-format inkjet printers perform high-speed printing of image data sent from computers and other devices. Extremely fine droplets of ink are dispenses at ultra-high speeds from the print head onto the paper.
Because high-definition images are printed at high speeds on large sheets of paper, these printers require hard disk drives capable of storing large amounts of image data, image processors able to process data at high speeds, precise print heads, and high-capacity ink tanks.

For graphic art, CAD and poster printing, a large amount of large image data is analyzed by the image processor at the heart of the large-format inkjet printer, which then issues instructions to the print head.
The print head has numerous, densely arranged tiny nozzles, each of which must be controlled with a high degree of accuracy. Canon's large-format inkjet printers support high one-pass printing widths, offer superb performance, such as color misalignment compensation and ink-ejection control, can automatically and accurately position print heads, and feed paper precisely, thus making possible high-quality images at high output speeds.
They also feature ink and paper replacement technologies—important for realizing productivity improvements.

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Canon offers a wide lineup of large-format inkjet printers to meet the needs of various markets.
Its imagePROGRAF PRO series for the graphic art market comprises 12-color and 8-color models.
For the CAD/poster market, the TX series, TM series and TA series provide improved productivity and security. Canon also offers models for indoor and outdoor advertisement printing and models that support diverse media including wallpaper and decorative flooring.

The imagePROGRAF TX, TM and TA series printers for CAD and poster applications employ LUCIA TD ink.
When printing CAD drawings on plain inkjet paper with conventional 5-color dye and pigment ink models, lines and text can be reproduced in high quality. With conventional printers, however, it was not possible to achieve high quality when printing on plain paper not designed for inkjet use.
This is why Canon developed LUCIA TD 5-color full pigment ink, which uses a new type of matte black ink with high surface tension. This ink reduces the spread of wet ink droplets when they are placed on the paper making it easier for the colorants to stay near the surface of the paper. This helps achieve crisp lines and high-quality text with high density and little bleeding, even on uncoated paper—which does not have an ink-receiving layer—and is generally not suitable for inkjet printing.
What’s more, LUCIA TD employs new pigment inks for every color that realize superior water resistance. This means inks are unlikely to run when wet, so drawings can be easily carried and checked even when working outdoors.

When printing posters, although vivid colors can be achieved on coated inkjet paper or glossy paper, it is generally not possible to achieve satisfactory quality when using inkjet plain paper.
LUCIA TD ink uses an improved dispersant to enhance the reactivity between the pigment and the components of the paper. The pigment is therefore likely to adhere close to the surface of the paper, producing bright, vivid colors.
With LUCIA TD ink, exceptionally vivid posters can be produced even when using plain inkjet paper. This can help reduce costs by enabling users to internally handle printing that is typically outsourced, including posters, POP advertising and internal notices.
In addition, because all LUCIA TD ink colors use full pigment ink, they offer superior light fastness and are not likely to fade.

One of the distinguishing features of Canon's large-format printers is their high degree of usability.
With the imagePROGRAF PRO series for graphic art applications and the imagePROGRAF TX series for high-end CAD and poster printing, new rolls of paper can be set up automatically by simply placing them in the printer paper feed area.
Once a roll is loaded, the paper is automatically fed in, and then the built-in multi-sensor detects such paper characteristics as thickness, width and skew to automatically make any adjustments necessary for printing. This eliminates the need for paper feeding and other troublesome work that used to burden operators. It also means that operators don't need to touch the printing surface of the paper when loading, which helps keep it free from fingerprints and other soiling. In addition to automatically detecting paper types, the printers can also automatically estimate the amount of paper that has been loaded.
Operators can leave the area after placing the roll of paper in the printer, drastically reducing the time required for setup, simplifying workflows and improving output efficiency.

Canon's Colorado 1650 large-format inkjet printers for commercial and industrial printing support a wide range of media, including indoor and outdoor advertising such as signages and display advertisements, wallpaper and decorative flooring.

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    * The expansion of the sizes of dots when ink is placed on media such as paper.

FLXfinish Technology Enables a Single Device to Handle Both Glossy and Matte Finishing

FLXfinish technology makes possible the production of totally different finishes—gorgeous glossy finishes and subdued, sophisticated matte finishes—all without the need to replace ink.

Glossy and matte print finishes are achieved by controlling the timing of the ink hardening. The shape of the hardened ink affects how it reflects light. Differences in hardened ink shapes produce glossy and matte finishes, so users can choose the finish that best fits their printing media.