UK debuts for three Canon presses at TPE

By Tim Sheahan Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Canon has pledged to "open up revenue streams from technologies that have not previously existed" at this year's TPE show, where it will give UK debuts to three machines.

At Stand 130, the digital press manufacturer is showcasing the ImagePress C1+, one hailed by PrintWeek as a "surprise success" at Drupa.

Also on display are the versatile ImagePress C6000VP and the ImagePrograf iPF820, designed for the print for pay and production markets.

The presses are demonstrating "real life applications" driven by Canon's Helix Production Workflow Suite, which is also on its first UK outing.

Ben Milford, head of professional print marketing at Canon Business Solutions, Canon UK, said: "Our aim is to help maintain our customers' profitability, while looking at new areas to grow their revenue streams.

"A combination of new technologies and expert advice is the best way to keep Canon customers on the path to profit."

The ImagePress C1+, which Canon claimed is the first light production digital printer with clear toner, can produce a raft of effects that include matt, gloss and spot varnishing.

Spot coatings and metallic effects can be applied during the printing process at speeds of 11ppm. It can also be used as a coater on pre-printed sheets, at rates of up to 40ppm.