Dani
Feb-24-2006, 02:17 PM
not the prettiest printers.... but very very interesting
wonder how much they'll cost?
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022406canonpro9000.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/canon/canon_pro9000-001.jpg
PIXMA Pro9500 and Pro9000 for professional photographers. A new series of A3+ professional-quality inkjet printers, PIXMA Pro offers users a choice: the Pro9500, using a 10-colour ink system featuring new formulation “LUCIA” pigment ink, meets the most exacting commercial photographic requirements and delivers high quality, durable colour and monochrome output; the Pro9000 employs 8-colour dye inks and is suitable for general printing, especially high quality gloss photographs. PIXMA Pro printers leverage core Canon technologies – including FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print heads – and benefit from the company’s experience in both consumer and professional print and capture markets. As a professional-quality range, new PIXMA Pro complements Canon’s EOS series of D-SLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras
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The PIXMA Pro range features:
A3+ 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution at 3 picolitre drop size3 or smaller for outstanding, professional quality photographic output
10-colour ink system with “LUCIA” pigment ink (Pro9500) for commercial-level longevity, with a 3-ink mono system for enhanced black and white output, low metamerism and reduced graininess
Wide gamut, 8-colour dye ink delivery (Pro9000), with ChromaLife100 system for exceptional longevity and support for Canon’s glossy media range
Single ink tank system, maximising efficiency and minimising wastage
New design concept, sharing professional features with EOS DIGITAL, including textured metal access cover (metal lid: Pro9500 only)
Tough and durable construction for professional use, using high grade internal and external components, including metal eject rollers and increased plate thickness
Flat paper path, for heavyweight print media, with convenient front paper feed in addition to automatic top sheet feeder
New software for professional photographers, including Easy-PhotoPrint Pro , an Adobe® Photoshop® CS/CS2 plug-in for a professional imaging workflow
Advanced colour control available directly from the printer driver, including support for ICC (International Colour Consortium) colour profiles
Optimised for EOS DIGITAL with Picture Style, Canon’s in-camera application that simplifies control of image processing parameters, with enhanced pro grade direct print functionality
Compatible with Mac and PC systems
wonder how much they'll cost?
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022406canonpro9000.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/canon/canon_pro9000-001.jpg
PIXMA Pro9500 and Pro9000 for professional photographers. A new series of A3+ professional-quality inkjet printers, PIXMA Pro offers users a choice: the Pro9500, using a 10-colour ink system featuring new formulation “LUCIA” pigment ink, meets the most exacting commercial photographic requirements and delivers high quality, durable colour and monochrome output; the Pro9000 employs 8-colour dye inks and is suitable for general printing, especially high quality gloss photographs. PIXMA Pro printers leverage core Canon technologies – including FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print heads – and benefit from the company’s experience in both consumer and professional print and capture markets. As a professional-quality range, new PIXMA Pro complements Canon’s EOS series of D-SLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras
and
The PIXMA Pro range features:
A3+ 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution at 3 picolitre drop size3 or smaller for outstanding, professional quality photographic output
10-colour ink system with “LUCIA” pigment ink (Pro9500) for commercial-level longevity, with a 3-ink mono system for enhanced black and white output, low metamerism and reduced graininess
Wide gamut, 8-colour dye ink delivery (Pro9000), with ChromaLife100 system for exceptional longevity and support for Canon’s glossy media range
Single ink tank system, maximising efficiency and minimising wastage
New design concept, sharing professional features with EOS DIGITAL, including textured metal access cover (metal lid: Pro9500 only)
Tough and durable construction for professional use, using high grade internal and external components, including metal eject rollers and increased plate thickness
Flat paper path, for heavyweight print media, with convenient front paper feed in addition to automatic top sheet feeder
New software for professional photographers, including Easy-PhotoPrint Pro , an Adobe® Photoshop® CS/CS2 plug-in for a professional imaging workflow
Advanced colour control available directly from the printer driver, including support for ICC (International Colour Consortium) colour profiles
Optimised for EOS DIGITAL with Picture Style, Canon’s in-camera application that simplifies control of image processing parameters, with enhanced pro grade direct print functionality
Compatible with Mac and PC systems