Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Large Format Printer (44", 112cm)
The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Large Format Printer accepts media as wide as 44" (112cm). This printer uses Canon's re-formulated 12-color LUCIA EX pigment ink set to yield a large color spectrum thus increasing the achievable color gamut by approximately 20% from the previous imagePROGRAF 12-color series, and can achieve over 90% coverage of Pantone colors.
The iPF8300 has an Ethernet interface for convenient networking, and is equipped with a large 80GB hard drive which provides high volume printing and streamlined workflows. The hard drive also allows faster processing of large files plus the ability to reprint jobs directly from the printer.
Canon has updated its drivers for this printer to include two high-precision printing modes, one for photos and one for text and fine lines. Together they deliver unsurpassed quality that could not be achieved with previously available modes. The drivers also allow borderless printing on roll media.
The iPF8300 comes with an array of print plug-ins and productivity software which help take your printed output to the high levels that photo professionals expect. The Print Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop is an export module allowing 16-bit image processing, preserving the expanded color spectrum and high gradation of the original file. The Media Configuration Tool provides the ability to make adjustments to printer settings for exceptional output with third party media. With PosterArtist Lite poster creation software you can quickly and easily produce beautiful large format prints in four easy steps.
The quality of images produced with the imagePROGRAF iPF8300 makes it an ideal solution for graphics, fine art, photography and proofing.
- LUCIA EX Ink Set
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This re-formulated 12-color LUCIA pigment ink system increases the achievable color gamut by approximately 20% from previous imagePROGRAF 12-color series. With LUCIA EX, expect exquisite photographic output, more expressive black tones, smooth color gradations, and the capability to reproduce fine details, even in the shadow areas of photographs. The LUCIA EX ink set improves scratch resistance while reducing bronzing and metamerism, for consistent ultra high quality output.
This ink features:
- Wider color gamut
- Better scratch resistance
- Less graininess
- Smoother gradation
- Reduced bronzing
- Sharper blacks
- Deeper dark tones
- Print Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop
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This export module allows 16-bit image processing, preserving the expanded color spectrum and high gradation of the original file. The Print Plug-in reduces the possibility of incorrect settings, by providing an integrated interface for print settings in Photoshop and the printer driver, enabling efficient production. In addition, the plug-in supports an Adobe Color Conversion Module (CMM) and proof printing is now possible by simulating the colors produced by printing presses.
The following enhanced features are provided in the Print Plug-in for Photoshop:
- Adobe CMM support
- Proof printing support
- High-Precision Text/Line mode support
- High-Precision Photo mode support
- New image processing technology
- Support for commercial profile creation tools
- Print Plug-in for Digital Photo Professional
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This export module allow users to directly process and print RAW image files from DPP. This plug-in bypasses the operating system's dependent print driver, allowing processing of 16-bit RGB images directly, which dramatically increases gradations and as a result, overall image quality.
Features:
- Full screen preview
- More print quality selections
- Categorized paper type view
- Roll paper layout view
- Bi-cubic enlargement
- Media Configuration Tool
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Recognizing the expanding array of media options for large format printers and to further improve the versatility of these new imagePROGRAF models, Canon has developed a new Media Configuration Tool, which not only allows customers to utilize Canon-branded media, but provides the ability to make adjustments to printer settings to enhance the precision and quality of output achieved with third party media.
Settings that can be configured using media parameter adjustment features include:
- Media weight and thickness
- Ink drying time for rolls
- Paper feed amount
- Print-head height
- Vacuum strength
- Maximum ink usage
- 80GB Hard Drive
- A built-in 80GB hard drive within the printer increases productivity by relieving workload from the host PC, while providing a large capacity for print job data storage and retrieval. This 80GB hard drive enables job data to be stored in protected mailboxes for easy access via web browser or at the printer for job re-printing. The embedded hard disk is ideal for medium to large workgroups to share a printer efficiently with multiple users, offering sample job storage space. To ensure security of your files, there are is a quick erase mode, high-speed mode, and a secure erase mode which meets to U.S. Department of Defense requirements (DoD5220-22M) for erasure of disk media.
- High-Precision Print Modes
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Two print output options have been added to the Printer Driver to give users in proofing and photography environments the ability to create exquisite prints with exceptional detail. These print modes were designed to deliver a level of quality a step above the previously available print modes, giving users more choices when creating prints.
The high-precision printing mode for photographs delivers output with less graininess, enhanced glossiness, sharper blacks and deeper dark tones.
The high-precision printing mode for text and fine lines reduces excessive thickness in text and fine lines while reducing the misrepresentation of colors produced.
- Redesigned Control Panel
- With an intuitive design, the control panel on the imagePROGRAF printer helps make printing easier than ever. The large, bright, and easy-to-read LCD screen has four graphic tabs for paper settings, ink levels, job information and adjustments. The tabs can be viewed "at a glance" with more detailed information just a touch of a button away. The panel is equipped with a navigation function that illustrates printer instructions. Users can follow easy illustrated steps to load paper, replace ink tanks, and other operations. This control panel also includes one-touch functions, such as Feed and Cut buttons, making the imagePROGRAF printer easy-to-use right out of the box.
- Built-in Calibration
- The iPF6300 printer is equipped with the ability to easily reset back to the original optimal factory settings and apply any necessary adjustments across all the printer's media types in just minutes. At the same time this creates a stable, predictable printing platform on which superior results can be consistently achieved. The system has built-in calibration sensors that help compensate for adverse environmental conditions while providing a predictable platform for color management and consistent color reproduction.
- Accounting Manager
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The Accounting Manager serves as a powerful feature, used for accurate management of printing costs and other information that is increasingly important in today's economic environment. With Accounting Manager feature you can track how much ink and paper is being consumed when printing large format output. Costs can be assigned to the ink and paper to determine expenses based on your own "Cost of goods". Each individual ink tank can have its own cost associated to it, as well as a variety of different paper types. The user can also input a variable cost that will be added to the total of the print cost. The data is exportable to a .csv format for Microsoft Excel so the data can be used for billing purposes. This feature will allow you to determine the cost of each print based on your actual cost.
Features include:
- Log recording time
- Job name
- Client job ID
- Client job submission time
- Job completion time
- Job completion state
- Ink consumption per job
- Media type
- Number of completed pages
- Media consumption area per job
- Print Plug-in for Microsoft Office
- This utility makes it easy to print large format documents created in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. The plug-in appears in a tool bar inside the Microsoft application and has an easy-to-follow "Wizard". The plug-in will bypass the printer driver to simplify the printing process. A few simple steps convert your 8.5 x 11" office document to poster size.
- PosterArtist Lite
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Canon's included PosterArtist Lite poster creation software gives users the ability to quickly and easily create professional large format prints. Users simply follow the program's four (4) easy steps to create posters that can be used in applications such as office presentation, trade shows, retail signage, and much, much more. The PosterArtist QuickCopy feature provides an easy solution for a CanoScan desktop scanner to be used as a copier, making letter-size flyers and documents into full-size posters with a touch of a button.
For those with more demanding poster creation needs, Canon's optional PosterArtist offers advanced features such as Auto Design, Variable Data, and in-application image editing features, as well as additional templates, royalty-free photos, and clip art. The built-in web link featured in PosterArtist Lite links users directly to the PosterArtist website for useful hints and tips, and even more free contents for download.
- PosterArtist (Optional)
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This template driven software was developed by Canon specifically to create large format posters quickly and easily. PosterArtist helps users of all levels to create professional looking posters, banners and signage in four easy steps. This application offers a variety of templates, hi-res royalty-free images and clipart designed to target a wide array of markets such as: food service, education, offices, retail and much more.
PosterArtist allows users to use Kyuanos advanced color management system, providing a smart and simple way of managing colors under any viewing conditions. Also included in PosterArtist is the Auto Design feature in which the users can simply designate a few images to incorporate into a poster, and PosterArtist will automatically create professional - looking posters for immediate use. Also, the template filtering feature allows users to find and apply a template quickly and easily from hundreds of templates in the library.
Features:
- Provides professionally designed templates to simplify poster creation
- Over 1GB of pre-loaded files in a wide variety of poster designs and artwork
- Auto design feature - Template creation engine
- Variable data printing
- Page Capture feature allows users to load desired data from other applications into a PosterArtist poster, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Import images directly from most digital cameras
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| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Type | 12-color, 44" (112cm) printer |
| Printing Technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum Resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi (max.) |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 4 picoliters |
| Ink Type | LUCIA EX ink (pigment-based) |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 12 individual 330ml cartridges (PFI-304) (optional 700ml tank is available) |
| Ink Palette |
Cyan Photo Cyan Magenta Photo Magenta Yellow Black Matte Black Red Green Blue Gray Photo Gray |
| Nozzle Pitch |
1200 dpi Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation |
| Number of Nozzles |
Total: 30,720 All colors: 2560 nozzles each |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Buffer/Ram | 384MB |
| Hard Drive | 80GB |
| Print Archival Life | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Paper Handling | |
| Media Thickness |
Top loading manual feed: 0.07 - 0.8mm (3.2 - 31.4mil) Roll: 0.07 - 0.8mm (3.2 - 31.4mil) |
| Media Width |
Cut sheet: 8 - 44" (20.3 - 61cm) Roll: 10 - 44" (25.4 - 61cm) |
| Maximum Roll Print Length |
59' (18 m)
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Please Note:The maximum printable length varies depending on the application, OS, and RIP used close |
| Maximum Media Roll Diameter | 5.9" (150mm) |
| Borderless Printing Width |
515mm (JIS B2) 1030mm (JIS B0) 594mm (ISO A1) 841mm (ISO A0) 10" (254mm) 14" (355.6mm) 17" (406.4mm) 24" (609.6) 36" (914.4mm) 42" (1066.8mm) 44" (1117.6mm) Roll media only |
| Paper-Feed Method |
Roll feed: 1 x roll, front output Front loading manual feed: 1 x sheet, front output |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interfaces |
USB 2.0 High-Speed 10/100/1000 Base-T/TX (Ethernet) |
| Compatible Memory Cards | N/A |
| Network Capable | Yes |
| Languages | GARO (Canon proprietary) |
| Compatible Operating Systems |
Windows 2000 (32-bit) Windows XP (32-, 64-bit) Windows Server 2003 (32-, 64-bit) Windows Server 2008 (32-, 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-, 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-, 64-bit) Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.6 (32-bit) Mac OS X 10.5-10.6 (64-bit)* *For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver. For printing from PostScript applications such as Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXpress, please use a PostScript compatible RIP package. For a list of Canon recommended RIP packages, please consult with Canon Alliance and Industry Market list of RIP vendors |
| Software |
Canon Printer Driver Print Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop Print Plug-in for Digital Photo Professional Digital Photo Front-Access Printer Driver Extra Kit (Free Layout, Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy, Advanced Preview) Print Plug-in for Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint (PC only) Accounting Manager |
| Status Display | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 - 80% RH (no condensation) |
| Noise Level |
Operation: 50dB (A) or less Acoustic power: 6.8 Bels |
| Power Requirements | 100-120VAC (50/60Hz) |
| Power Consumption |
Maximum: 190W or less Standby: 5W or less Power Off: 1W or less |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 45 x 74.5 x 38.4" (114.3 x 189.2 x 97.5cm) with stand |
| Weight | Approx. 316 lb (143.3 kg) with stand |
| User-Replaceable Items |
Print Head (PF-05) Maintenance Cartridge (MC-08) Ink Tanks (PFI-304, 704) Durable Rotary Media Cutter (CT-06) |
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
Comments about Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Large Format Printer (44", 112cm):
Easy to Assemble and easy to load new rolls unlike others and very intuitive to use. It has lots of built-in smarts to make the users life easier
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Large Format Printer (44", 112cm):
We're creating Advertising for our customers. With basic knowledge of graphics design/printing we were able to print great looking posters on our first attempt with existing Documents. When we taylor our documents to this printer we expect some awesome images. It's functionality with Photoshop makes it a cinch to create stunning posters.
The one drawback is that its huge and the ink is expensive.
- Primary use:
- Business
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This item must be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. An authorization code will be emailed to you within 48 hours after purchase.
What's in the Box
- 2" Roll Holder with 3" Core Adapters
- 2 x Print Heads
- Maintenance Cartridge (installed)
- 12 x 330ml Ink Tanks (BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PC, PM, GY, PGY, R, G, B)
- Sample Roll Heavyweight Coated Paper
- Ethernet Card (Built-in)
- USB 2.0 High-Speed Interface
- User Manual CD
- Printer Reference Guide (Booklet)
- Power Cord
- Registration Card
- PosterArtist Lite Application CD
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User Software CD with:
- imagePROGRAF Printer Driver
- Print Plug-in for Photoshop
- Print Plug-in for Digital Photo Professional
- Media Configuration Tool
- Accounting Manager
- Print Plug-in for Microsoft Office
- Printer Driver Extra Kit
- Digital Photo Front-Access
- imagePROGRAF Status Monitor
- 1-Year Warranty Card
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