Melville, NY, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canon U.S.A. Inc., a frontrunner in digital imaging options, as we speak introduced the upcoming availability* of the Arizona 2300 sequence with FLXflow know-how, which brings new productiveness options to the flatbed printer sequence. Beforehand generally known as FLOW know-how, the brand new FLXflow sequence presents not solely the unique ‘Maintain’ performance, which helps to carry media down on the flatbed desk, but in addition the brand new optionally available ‘Float’ and ‘On the spot Swap’ functionalities to assist enhance media dealing with.
Additional options, corresponding to further high quality modes, picture format controls and improved workflow integration, along with an optionally available interface that connects to threerd occasion automation methods to permit for steady loading and unloading media, are designed to assist ship elevated workflow effectivity and productiveness.
Catering to the mid-to-high quantity marketplace for massive format graphics, the Arizona 2300 FLXflow sequence helps all kinds of substrates and functions. This allows clients, each in-house or business print service suppliers (PSPs), to adapt to evolving client tendencies, such because the rising demand for customized and made-to-order functions, whereas permitting for personalisation to stay economically viable, even for samples and one-off orders.
Providing a singular, patented means not solely to carry but in addition to drift the media, the FLXflow sequence comes with one normal performance – Maintain, and two optionally available functionalities, Float and On the spot Swap. The brand new FLXflow Maintain characteristic permits customers to maneuver heavier and irregular-sized media quicker and extra simply across the desk. The Maintain performance, a characteristic of the unique FLOW know-how, works by maintaining the media in place with a patented airflow approach. Utilizing computerized measurement and adjustment of airflow ranges to firmly and precisely maintain numerous varieties of media in place, the performance permits for versatile positioning with far much less masking.
The brand new Float performance is an optionally available characteristic that pushes air from the desk upwards to create a cushion, enabling the simple positioning of heavy or difficult substrates and is designed to assist cut back the danger of media harm or waste. It is also designed to supply a smoother registration of assorted varieties of media, with a ‘floating with out drifting’ performance enabling a number of items of media to be exactly positioned on the identical time. The On the spot Swap possibility permits the operator to simply change from Maintain to Float by utilizing the foot pedals for easy operability of the printer, making it straightforward to take away media from the desk.
The most recent launch of PRISMAelevate XL v2.1 software program, if bought and used along side this sequence, doubles the printing top to 4 mm to assist clients create stand-out, tactile paintings for elevated print functions that may assist improve and increase their product providing. It permits clients to discover new functions, corresponding to high-value, textured, everlasting signage, product ornament, awards, décor supplies and package deal prototyping, in addition to functions for the visually impaired. PRISMAelevate XL v2.1 software program is designed to assist make prints sturdy with out the necessity for extra ending steps, corresponding to lamination, coating or spray varnishing, and might help create much less waste and better manufacturing effectivity.
As well as, the Arizona 2300 FLXflow know-how presents enhanced compatibility by way of its optionally available accounting interface, enabling integration with standard accounting software program corresponding to ONYX Hub or OneVision.** This characteristic permits customers to effectively handle their enterprise by feeding information straight from the printer into their accounting methods, offering them with visibility over operations.
Additionally included is VariaDot Gen 3 know-how which introduces further selections between Basic and Plus print modes. This development helps optimize the stability between print high quality and manufacturing time, providing customers the flexibleness to attain higher high quality on the identical pace or preserve the identical high quality at increased speeds in comparison with earlier VariaDot generations. Moreover, the elevated lenticular results script, separate from PRISMAelevate XL, is designed to assist improve artistic capabilities by enabling the creation of lenticular results with a top of 1-1.5mm, additional increasing the printer’s versatility and empowering customers to discover new print functions.
Arizona 2300 FLXflow clients can reap the benefits of the brand new Superior Picture Structure Controls, which permit last-minute changes on the printer, giving further flexibility when positioning substrates on the desk and which is designed to assist cut back waste of pricy supplies. Productiveness is additional enhanced by service assist instruments corresponding to PRISMAservice, which gives predictive upkeep and facilitates licensed distant help by certified service technicians to assist maximize uptime.
Present customers of the Arizona 2300 with FLOW know-how can improve their printer to the newest model with FLXflow functionalities, together with the optionally available Float and On the spot Swap options. Upgrades additionally embody new options just like the Superior Picture Structure Controls. Customers can even buy a subscription to the PRISMA XL Suite workflow software program to supply a preview perform, which permits customers to see what the ultimate product will appear to be earlier than it’s printed, whereas permitting them to make any essential changes. Serving to to avoid wasting time, this makes it doable to preview advanced, multi-layered, textured jobs and supply value estimates earlier than printing.
“At Canon we’re dedicated to advancing our flatbed know-how, pushed by our shut collaboration with each the market and our valued stakeholders. From refining printer ranges to enhancing supporting software program, we attempt for steady evolution,” stated Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, govt vp and basic supervisor, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The Arizona 2300 FLXflow epitomizes this dedication, providing versatility, superb high quality, and heightened workflow effectivity. Our PRISMAservice is designed to permit for peak uptime, boosting productiveness, whereas FLXflow’s ‘Float’ possibility simplifies dealing with irregular substrates, increasing software choices. Coupled with PRISMAelevate XL’s 4 mm elevation prints, thrilling new artistic alternatives can emerge. We eagerly anticipate the creative functions our clients will unveil with these enhanced functionalities and choices.”
FLXflow know-how requires much less masking and underlays to carry media in place in contrast with legacy Arizona fashions, which is designed to assist cut back media waste. As LED-UV printers, the sequence presents power-saving options corresponding to first-time-right printing and On the spot-On performance. Its inks are UL GREENGUARD Gold licensed, which permits prints to be makes use of in environments corresponding to hospitals, colleges and different public locations.
Availability
The Arizona 2300 FLXflow is presently anticipated to be obtainable beginning in June 2024, and its reside debut is deliberate to be at ISA, Orlando, FL from April 10-Twelfth, 2024. PRISMAelevate XL 2.1 is presently scheduled to be obtainable beginning mid April 2024.
About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a number one supplier of client, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging options to the US and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With roughly $29.4 billion in international income, its mum or dad firm, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked within the top-five general in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is devoted to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental accountability. To study extra about Canon, go to us at www.usa.canon.com and join with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/firm/canonusa.
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* Not a proposal on the market. Please be aware that these gadgets and software program usually are not obtainable on the market or use within the U.S. Specs and options might change and no assurances could be on condition that this answer, within the present or another type, might be made obtainable on the market or use within the U.S.
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