Photo Printer: Image PROGRAF iPF8100

Excellent print and workflow results is the promise made by Canon’s VP, Jim Rosetta when it comes to the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100.

Professionals are looking for several things when it comes to finding a printer that meets their needs; brilliant color, reliability, high performance, and above all, quality. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 is designed to meet those expectations and it does.

Price

When it comes to the cost of the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 you may find yourself taking a deep breath. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 can be your new ‘baby’ for $5,997.

The “Bronzing” Problem – Resolved

Photographers who were having problems with bronzing can thank the engineers of Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 for using reformulated inks that reduce the effects of bronzing.

The engineers solved other problems as well. For example, image producers who find themselves using digital paper that works exceptionally with only certain lighting can confidently use the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100. Canon’s color calibration will achieve accurate color output which takes care of the ill effects of the wrong lighting conditions.

Clogged nozzle is the last headache that was put to rest with the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100. Clogged nozzle detection protects your five thousand dollar investment by reducing the wear and tear on printheads, and expanding the overall life of the printer. The printer has approximately 30,720 nozzles so the feature is one that is definitely needed.

Windows and Mac

Those who are in love with their Apple computers have no need to worry about the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100’s compatibility with their operating system. Whether you are working on Windows or Mac the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 has easy, user-friendly features.

Some of the other features that image producers will be extra-thankful for is the borderless printing, monochrome photo mode, and saturation adjustment. The scan-to-copy feature is one that those who specialize in art-reproduction will love.

The Color / The Black-and-White

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 has amazing color. The printer has a 12-color pigment-ink system that produces a broad range of vivid, brilliant, accurate colors. Photographers who deal primarily with black-and-white prints will love the automatic switching between regular black and matte black. The automatic switch saves both ink and money. Black-and-white isn’t the only type of printing that is made for the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100, there are 12 ink types including; cyan, magenta, yellow, black, matte black, gray ,red, green blue, and of course the photo versions of cyan and gray.

Another Bonus

No more standing at the printer hand-feeding it like a new scared puppy who refuses to eat. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 printer processes jobs fast, and the printing can be done unmanned.

Overall, the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 produces great, long-lasting prints that anyone can be proud of. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 is not just for the artist who plans on selling greeting cards online. This printer can handle large formatting jobs which makes it a printer for the photographer who’s ready to put together a wall mural of images.

What’s In It For You

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100 measures 74.5″ x 38.4″ x 45.0 and is a heavy monster weighing in at over 313 lbs with a stand. Not to worry, there are plenty of manuals included to go along with all that weight. Inside of the box you’ll find reference and quick start guides, a user manual CD, along with a registration and one year warranty card.

Last but not least, Canon includes a user software CD that is piled with lots of goodies to get you set up and running so that you can start printing some of the most marvelous large-formatted photos that you’ve ever laid your eyes on.

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