Canon U.S.A., Inc. unveiled the new 13-inch Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Inkjet Printer along with a new Premium Fine Art Rough paper.
There has been a shift in what traditional work and school looks like over the last few months, as many creative-focused jobs, industries and areas of study now require tasks to be completed in non-traditional ways. Without access to a studio, office space or classroom with all the necessary tools and equipment, Canon said that there is no better time to introduce a professional printer that is 15% smaller than its predecessor.
“With the introduction of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, we are continuing our outstanding tradition of creating great quality printers for a variety of image makers, making it easier to print work at home,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, Executive Vice President of the Canon U.S.A., Inc. Imaging Technologies & Communications Group. “As the creative responsibilities of our customers have evolved and the importance of preserving historic moments has increased, it is imperative the features Canon integrates into new solutions and consumables meet the needs, wants and asks of our customers.”
With the addition of the new 13-inch Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer, the lineup of professional inkjet printers expands while offering a new space-saving design that is fitting for a home studio or office.
Core features of the newest printer include:
- 9-colour LUCIA PRO plus Chroma Optimizer ink providing expanded colour gamut and enhanced black density
- New matte black ink offering greater black density, smooth gradations and details in darker areas
- Technologies to help prevent print failures such as a nozzle recovery system and a skew correction function. Nozzles are carefully checked by sensors, and if a clog is detected in one nozzle, others will automatically compensate for it
- Updates to the Professional Print & Layout software to help create seamless photo printing from image-editing software including Digital Photo Professional and Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, or as stand-alone software
- Improved media compatibility with the additional capability to support panorama-sized paper, and multiple feeding methods for media of varying thicknesses
- High-speed printing at up to approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds for a bordered 13” x 19” inch print when using Photo Paper Pro Premium paper
- The usability of the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is also improved with the addition of a 3.0 inches LCD display, allowing the user to check printer status and monitor ink levels at a glance.
Canon also announced its new Premium Fine Art Rough paper is now available in a variety of sizes including 17 inches by 22 inches, 13 inches by 19 inches and Letter sized within a pack of 25 sheets. To help express the depth of an image and add a three-dimensional touch, the new paper consists of a rough texture. The cotton used to create the paper provides a luxurious touch and makes it suitable for long-term storage.
