Canon is ready to launch four new printers in Japan, the MX833, MX420, MP493 and iX6530. The Canon MX833 and MX420 are SOHO-oriented printers that support WiFi, Bluetooth, fax and scanner. The Canon MX833 has a double side scanner mode and a maximum resolution of 9600×2400 dpi, while the Canon MX420 only features a maximum resolution of 4800×1200 dpi. The Canon iX6530 is an A3 printer and scanner with a resolution of 9600×2400 dpi, while the entry level MP493 is a simple A4 printer with a scanner offering a maximum resolution of 4800×1200 dpi. [Akihabara]
Canon U.S.A. has announced two new large-format printers, the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S and 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6300S. These printers adopts the company’s LUCIA EX ink set that allows professionals to achieve high quality and performance in such printing applications as color or monochrome photography, industrial design and high-quality poster production. This ink system works in conjunction with the high-density PF-05 print head, featuring Canon’s FINE technology with 2,560 nozzles for each color: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, matte black, photo cyan, photo magenta and gray. There is also a built-in color calibration function, which compensates for color variations caused by factors such as age and environmental affects, enabling consistent color representation across multiple large-format printers or when printing multiple copies. Both large format printers will be showcased at the Wedding and Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S is priced at $4,995, while the imagePROGRAF iPF6300S retails for $2,995. [PhotographyBLOG]
Canon has announced the availability of the REALiS WUX4000 D Installation LCOS projector, which is actually the company’s first high-resolution installation projector for the medical education market. The projector supports a DICOM Simulation mode that simulates the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standardized display function for display of grayscale images. The Canon REALiS WUX4000 D Installation LCOS projector delivers WUXGA-resolution (1920 x 1200) widescreen (16:10) images at 4000 lumens and adopts a built-in Canon Color-Correction IC (integrated circuit), which together with the AISYS-enhanced LCOS system, provides highly accurate color reproduction and precision luminosity adjustment without affecting the display of neighboring colors. Canon also provides three optional Genuine Canon high-resolution interchangeable lenses for different throw distances and projection screen sizes. The new Canon REALiS WUX4000 D Installation LCOS Projector is scheduled to be available in March 2011 for $9,999 each. [FarEastGizmos]
The LV-7590 Multimedia Projector from Canon is ideal for installation in large venues such as houses of worship, school auditoriums, showrooms, large conference rooms, art galleries, museums and small theaters. The projector provides five optional lenses that enable it to be customized to a variety of front or rear projection applications. The five optional lenses include an Ultra Wide-Angle Lens (LV-IL01); Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (LV-IL02); Long-Focus Zoom Lens (LV-IL03); Ultra Long-Focus Zoom Lens (LV-IL04); and a 1.3x Zoom Lens (LV-IL05). The Canon LV-7590 features 7000 Lumens of brightness, a contrast ratio of 1800:1 and a Color Control Device that helps to deliver exceptional image clarity and precise color. The LV-7590 Multimedia Projector has a suggested list price of $8,999 and is scheduled to be available at the end of August. [Canon]
Canon has announced a new member from the PIXMA all-in-one printer series. The Canon Pixma MG6150 uses the Canon’s FINE print head technology to produce professional-quality greyscale and color photo printing. The Canon’s FINE technology, with 1pl ink droplets, delivers 9600x2400dpi print resolution for amazingly detailed color photos and grain-free monochrome images. A stunning 10x15cm photo is produced in about 20 seconds. The Canon Pixma MG6150 can also scan film at up to 4800 x 9600dpi resolution using the high quality CCD scanner. The white LED reflective scanner has zero warm-up time and offers high quality scans of photos, documents and 3D objects. The Canon PIXIMA MG6150 all-in-one printer will be available from September 2010 for $199.99. [Canon]
Canon has recently rolled out the SELPHY CP800, which is actually the successor to the CP780. This new compact photo printer boasts a shuffle function that will randomly select photos from the memory card and combine them into a single 4×6-inch image. The CP800 also features a 2.5-inch tilting LCD display, an optional battery pack and a Bluetooth adapter that allows it to print wirelessly from compatible devices. Available in black or white, the SELPHY CP800 is compatible with both Windows and Mac. You can purchase the Canon SELPHY CP800 for around $100. The battery pack and Bluetooth adapter are priced at $80 and $50, respectively. [i4u]
The Canon PIXMA MP990 is now available at Amazon for just $129.99 each. For your info, the original price is $299.99. This all-in-one printer features a high quality resolution of 9600 x 24002, a six individual ink tank system with photo black and gray ink for professional color and black & white pictures and a built-in Ethernet, which can be wired to a network. The PIXMA MP990 also has a built-in Auto Duplex Printing, which instantly prints on both sides of the paper to save trees. This special feature could cut down your paper cost by fifty percent. [Amazon]
Canon has recently unveiled their latest electronic dictionary series, which is dedicated to Chinese, Korean and English studies. Dubbed as the Canon Wordtank S503, this pocket dictionary comes equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD display with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The gadget also requires a couple of AAA batteries to operate. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
Canon USA today announced the addition of five latest PIXMA printers with a new Full High Definition (HD) Movie Print feature. In addition to this new and exciting technology, these new models will feature improvements to Auto Photo Fix II to further enhance those near perfect memorable moments while Easy-PhotoPrint EX software now allows users to search and use images from Flickr. These new models are the Canon Pixma MG5220 ($149.99) and Pixma MP495 ($79.99) Wireless Photo All-in-One printers, the Pixma MG5120 ($129.99) and Pixma MP280 ($69.99) Photo All-in-One printers and the Pixma iP4820 ($99.99) inkjet printer. Please remember that the Full HD Movie Print feature is available from “MOV” movie files created by certain Canon digital cameras only. [PhotographyBLOG]
Canon has just announced that they will be releasing two new scanners that will be a part of the LiDE product line that will be hitting stores later on this year. The two new models will be the Canon LiDE 210 and the Canon LiDE 110, with a maximum resolution of 4800 x 4800 and 2400 x 4800 respectively. They will both feature auto document fix, auto scan mode and an improved Z-Lid expansion top for scanning thicker documents. The will be powered exclusively through USB, requiring no external power source. [CrunchGear]
