Press Release
Canon extends light production printer
portfolio with new monochrome
imageRUNNER ADVANCE models
Three new black-and-white light production printers offer increased versatility
and print quality for CRDs and ‘print-for-pay’ environments
More finishing options, faster warm-up time and the availability of both Fierybased and Canon genuine PostScript 3 controllers
First monochrome engines for the professional print market developed on
Canon’s imageRUNNER ADVANCE technology platform
REIGATE, 22 April, 2010 – Canon UK, world leader in imaging solutions, has
announced the launch of three new innovative black-and-white, light production
models based on its imageRUNNER ADVANCE technology platform. The new models
are designed for CRDs (Central or Corporate Reprographic Departments) and ‘print-forpay’ environments.
The three new models in the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 series (including the
imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8085, 8095 and 8105, running at speeds of 85, 95 and 105
pages per minute respectively) address the needs of professional print service providers
with lower volume production requirements than those of imagePRESS customers.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 models deliver high productivity and image quality
with a maximum image resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. The new devices can handle
paper stocks up to 256gsm (up to 220gsm duplex) and sheet sizes larger than SRA3, a
notable improvement over their predecessor, the Canon iR7000 series. The new
advanced models also offer improved finishing options, faster warm-up time and a
Canon controller that enables genuine, Adobe PostScript Level 3 on all three new
models. The printers can be fitted either with a Fiery-based imagePASS-U1 RIP, or an
optional Canon Adobe PostScript or PCL (Printer Control Language) RIP, depending on
the production environment.
The monochrome imageRUNNER ADVANCE series comes with the same broad range of
finishing options as the colour imageRUNNER ADVANCE PRO series to support the
growth in smaller but more complex print jobs. These options include professional
punching, stapling up to 100 sheets, saddle stitching up to 20 sheets, booklet trimming
and five types of folding (Z-fold, letter fold in, letter fold out, half fold and double
parallel fold).
The devices have been assessed through Canon’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) product
design system to minimise the carbon emissions throughout its entire life from
manufacture, logistics, delivery and energy consumption during use. Incorporating
green technologies such as recycled plastics and bio plastics, the new series is expected
to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 30% over previous models. The monochrome
imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 series is expected to offer the lowest Total Energy
Consumption in its class (TEC, as defined by ENERGY STAR®)* and complies with the
RoHS directive.
Trevor Dodsworth, Head of Product Marketing, Business to Business, Canon UK
said, ‚Since the launch of the colour light production imageRUNNER ADVANCE
PRO last autumn, we’ve seen exceptional demand for these machines with
shipments passing the 250 mark across Europe within six weeks of the launch.
Feedback from our customers is that these machines respond to their need for high
productivity and quality print, but with lower capital outlay, reduced risk and more
rapid return on investment.
‚The scalability offered by the new devices is crucial to our customers, enabling
them to increase their capabilities as their customer profile and work mix changes,
or as digital volumes grow. It was therefore a natural move for Canon to introduce
the new black-and-white models which will provide the same user benefits and will
therefore, we believe, be a very attractive proposition for CRDs in particular.‛
The monochrome imageRUNNER ADVANCE series will be sold through Canon’s direct
sales as well as through its network of accredited dealers, with the ability to provide the
quality of consultancy, service and after-sales support associated with the Canon brand.
In addition to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 series, Canon is today also launching
the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6000 series. Offering output speeds of 55, 65 and 75
pages per minute, the six new devices have been designed for office environments of all
sizes and for large corporate organisations in particular. They deliver improved
efficiency, security, integration and lower environmental impact, and will integrate
seamlessly into existing IT and document workflows to create the ultimate ‘digital
office’.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 series will be available in the UK from June.
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*Power consumption in ‘sleep’ mode on the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000
series has been reduced to as low as 1.5 Watts, compared to 3.6 Watts for the Canon
iR7000 series.
About Canon (UK) Limited
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information
technology solutions for the home and office environments. Canon has a global
philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good, which clearly
demonstrates commitment to customers, staff and the environment shared by all.
Canon (UK) Ltd is the UK marketing and sales operation for the global company based
in Tokyo, Japan. In the UK Canon employs around 1,800 people in various locations
including Ireland. The main business focus for Canon (UK) Ltd is in two clearly defined
market segments: Business Solutions covering both the office and professional
printing environments (including: multifunctional printers, IT consultation,
photocopiers, printers, large format printers, fax machines, document management
hardware & software) and Consumer Imaging (input solutions: film and digital SLR
cameras, digital still compact cameras, camcorders, binoculars, calculators and
scanners; and output solutions: Inkjet and laser printers, faxes, desktop all-in-ones and
multimedia projectors). Broadcast Division is an extension of our product portfolio
covering the supply and servicing of professional lenses and their accessories to the
Television Broadcasting environment.
Further information about Canon UK Ltd is available at:
www.canon.co.uk
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