Canon announced the new imagePROGRAF iPF8300 large format printer. The printer uses LUCIA EX pigment inks and achieved a WIR “Displayed Prints Framed Under Glass” permanence rating of up to 95 years for color images, and greater than 200 years for black-and-white output.
The 12-Color 44-inch printer features 2400x1200dpi max print resolution and comes with 384MB buffer memory and a 80GB hard drive. It includes Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Accounting Manager function as well. The iPF8300 comes with also print plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photo Professional and Microsoft Office.