The printer sets new standards in photo printing, featuring pigment ink LUCIA PRO II newly developed for the series. Offering unparalleled image quality with a wider spectrum of colour compared to the existing imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 model, it delivers prints with breathtaking depth and detail, capturing the subtlest nuances in photography.

The printer’s advanced ink technology ensures remarkable light fastness and scratch resistance, allowing high-quality printed works to be appreciated and preserved for decades to come, with light resistance up to 200 years – perfect for archival and documentary purposes. The 12-ink pigment system with its wider colour gamut delivers smooth colour graduation and deeper blacks and blues, revealing previously unseen detail and depth, particularly in landscapes, seascapes and challenging shadow areas. This level of detail gives users, from entry-level enthusiasts to those exhibiting their prints, the confidence that the prints will be faithful to the original image.

For those who like a matte finish with art papers, the inclusion of a matte black ink dramatically enhances black density, achieving rich, deep blacks that bring images to life – especially in black and white photography. For those who prefer a glossier finish, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 maintains exceptional quality on glossy and semi-glossy papers, utilising the Chroma Optimiser for uniform glossiness and refined expression. The reliable scratch resistance on both glossy and semi-glossy prints makes them easy to handle during framing, packaging, transportation and display. These advancements make the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 one of Canon’s most advanced and sophisticated printing solutions to date.

Whether printing proofs or working in an educational environment such as a photography school or university, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 eliminates the need to outsource for larger prints. Sharing the same print head, inks and software as larger models (imagePROGRAF PRO-6600, PRO-4600, and PRO-2600), the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 ensures complete consistency across different print sizes from 17″ all the way to 60″ wide. This makes it the ideal choice for photographers who want the flexibility of a smaller set-up for proofing, while retaining the ability to easily scale up to larger formats at a professional lab. It also partners perfectly with Canon’s Professional Print & Layout software, offering a seamless workflows so photographers can print with confidence.

The printer features the iconic red line, signifying high performance and follows the release of the flagship EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II cameras last month. From capture to print, photographers can trust Canon to deliver exceptional tools for every step of their creative journey.

Available from September 2024, this new model marks a milestone in Canon’s history of innovation in the imaging industry, setting a new standard for professional photo printing. Accredited photographers attending Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan, France, can visit the Canon experience centre at the festival’s headquarters to get an image from their portfolio printed on the new imagePROGRAF PRO-1100.

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The high-quality ZSB Series label printer is easy to use and includes a guided mobile set-up that enables small- and home-based businesses to be up and running in as little as three minutes. Offering a cloud-based and feature-rich software experience with on-the-go printing capabilities, the label printer allows small business owners to create labels anywhere via the ZSB Series mobile app and browser-based label designer tool. Compatible with all major shipping carriers, shipping services and key e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Shopify, Zebra’s innovative printer makes it easy to print shipping labels, address labels, name badges, product pricing labels and much more.

“Zebra is applying the lessons learned from our rich history pioneering the thermal printing market and introducing the SOHO market’s first end-to-end solution consisting of a label printer, software and eco-friendly label cartridges,” said Mike Millman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Zebra Technologies’ Specialty Printer Group. “With consumer demands growing, small businesses can’t afford to plug and pray, so we designed the intuitive ZSB Series with virtually unjammable supplies to provide a reliable and stress-free label printing experience that allows these companies to focus on growing their business.”

Sustainability is a core value of small businesses everywhere, and Zebra’s label printer offers an eco-friendly labeling experience featuring recyclable label cartridges and packaging that underscores its commitment to improving the environmental impact of its products and solutions. The ZSB Series’ label cartridges – made from potato starch – are easy to load, eliminating wasted time and the frustration from paper jams.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Zebra Technologies is introducing its first wireless label printer designed for SOHO businesses and the market’s first end-to-end solution consisting of a printer, software and labels.
• The easy-to-use ZSB Series can be up and running in three minutes, allowing small business owners to design and print quickly and effortlessly.
• Featuring easy to load and virtually unjammable recyclable label cartridges made from potato starch, the ZSB label printer provides a high-quality, frustration-free label printing experience that allows small business owners to focus on the needs of their business.

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Take on more
The highly versatile new HP Stitch S1000 gives users the option to print directly to fabric or onto transfer paper, simplifying workflows without compromising on results – while 1200 native dpi printheads and HP’s Drop & Dry system ensure deep blacks, vivid colors and extreme resolution to deliver work of the highest-quality.

A newly incorporated contact heater offers enhanced backlit saturation performance on direct-to-fabric jobs, meaning colors appear brighter and more vivid than ever before.

Work faster
HP Stitch S1000 is designed to provide rapid turnaround production start-up times and speeds of up to 2370 ft²/hr (220 m²/hr). Additionally, it also offers the possibility to double the throughput on substrates of up to 63 inches (1.6m) with dual roll accessory.

The Smart Nozzle Compensation system and Optical Media Advance Sensor Plus work together to ensure reliable image quality while operating at pace. With an additional integrated aerosol and vapor extraction system, meeting tight deadlines has never been easier.

User-replaceable printheads and HP preventative maintenance support helps increase uptime, while spreader rollers, 10-liter ink supplies and rolls up to 600lb (300kg) allow print professionals to confidently leave the device to print unattended.

Take control
Combined with the HP PrintOS app print operations are easily controlled anywhere, anytime – while also allowing PSPs to make data-driven decisions . If working with a fleet, the HP Configuration Center ensures jobs are distributed efficiently for maximum productivity, with a built-in spectrophotometer providing color consistency across fleet.

Tests show that in 40% less time, a single operator can easily load both transfer and textile rolls – enabled by features including automatic media tension adjustment, simple media path, automatic and optimized printhead cleaning, and a device warm-up process that occurs in parallel with loading.

Gain a sustainability edge
The updated HP Stitch S1000 uses ECO PASSPORT certified dye sublimation inks, a standard that verifies the safety of chemical products used in the textile and leather industry. The device also benefits from HP’s free and convenient printhead recycling scheme, via the HP Planet Partners initiative. Meanwhile, the outer carton of a S1000 ink cartridge is made from cardboard and can be recycled locally – part of HP’s goal of creating a more circular, low-carbon economy.

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Suitable in any print environment, including quick print shops, in-plant operations, agencies, small businesses and manufacturers, the device offers turn-key features and media-weight versatility. Users can easily enhance and expand their application offerings to include rugged polyester labels, menus, signs and vinyl window clings.

The Xerox Color C60/C70 offers sharp, consistent and accurate image quality with the 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution and enhanced front-to-back registration accuracy. This precise image quality is combined with flexible inline finishing options, such as stapling, hole-punching, folding and face trimming.

A first for a device in this category, the Xerox Color C60/C70 prints on linen for unique applications like event planning, appliques and luxurious embellishments. Xerox’s Emulsion Aggregation (EA) toner, with its unique ultra-low-melt technology, navigates the traditionally difficult peaks and valleys in linen and other specialty substrates like polyester.

Additional features of the Xerox Color C60/C70 include:

• Speeds up to 70 pages per minute (ppm) in color; 75 ppm in black-and-white.
• Class-leading quality and graphic arts certifications: IDEAlliance Certified Digital Press System, Gracol, Fogra offset and Pantone certified.
• Choice of four print servers/controllers from Xerox and EFI that enhance productivity, reduce time-intensive tasks and deliver high impact vibrant images, including the:
  • Xerox EX C60/C70 Print Server Powered by Fiery^® utilizing EFI’s newest system, Fiery FS150 Pro.
  • Xerox FreeFlow Print Server Integrated – new to the marketplace, this controller brings production capabilities with an easy-to-use Microsoft Windows
• Variable-data capabilities for personalized applications.
• Efficient pre-programmed workflow solutions for job accounting, job security, monitoring and tracking.

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The study entitled –  ‘Canon GCC SME IT & Office Print Trends’, aimed to find out whether small businesses throughout the region are using the full features and maximising the benefits offered by MFPs.

Based on telephone interviews with IT professionals in SME organisations across the GCC, the findings showed that three out of four SMEs in the region do not use MFP solutions smartly, are at risk of exposing confidential information, and are largely unaware that they can minimise their operational costs and increase employee productivity when they adopt smart print solutions.

With 68% of respondents revealing they have misplaced both confidential personal and corporate documents at the printer tray, most SMEs are in danger of losing critical information that could hamper business growth. This clearly highlights the need for users to utilise features that enable them to print documents securely.

Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East observed: “Now more than ever, organisations need to look at ways to cut down on unnecessary print jobs and ensure tight cost management – while keeping their information secure. There is a clear opportunity for SMEs in the region to make some simple, cost-effective IT changes that will have a dramatic impact on reducing costs as well as improving workforce efficiency. We’re not talking about a complete overhaul of systems but rather encouraging organisations to really think about the way any new technology investments support their organisation and their staff and also training them to use its features to its optimum.”

The survey also revealed that 60% of respondents are not aware of features available to monitor print related costs, of which 57% of respondents from larger businesses with over 50 employees were directionally more interested in being able to monitor printing costs.

When it comes to printer maintenance, interest for a yearly contract is low among small-sized companies, with only one business in four being positive about it. However two out of four larger companies involving a higher turnover in business were interested for a yearly printer maintenance contract.

In addition, the survey also highlighted that the awareness and availability of productivity enhancing printing facilities from MFPs is fairly low on most aspects, be it printing from smart devices or remotely printing whilst out of the office. For instance, only one in four SMEs have the facility to print from a smart device directly to a printer; and only one in five have the option to print remotely.

“The findings reinforce the need for technology to help staff perform more efficiently and to the best of their ability. The study also provides an opportunity for Canon to educate SMEs on the benefits of mobile print solutions as well as remote, cloud printing solutions which could lead to higher productivity and efficient MFP usage among SMEs. Organisations that have not only invested in appropriate print technologies but also put its features to optimum use will be well-placed to reap the benefits of productivity and efficiency at the work place,” concluded Verbrugghe.

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