Introduction to imagePROGRAF Printer with ColortracScanningSystem

Introduction

Unique features set the imagePROGRAF with Colortrac Scanning System apart from other systems. This guide will discuss the features and benefits of this system as well as some of the markets the product is used in along with the applications of these markets.
Canon presents a new, powerful scanning workflow solution with the introduction of the imagePROGRAF with Colortrac Scanning System. This integrated system is ideal for users wishing to archive, email, or copy largeformat prints. This product can be incorporated into a variety of markets including CAD, AEC, and GIS, and can be used for countless applications such as maps, blueprints, photographs, drawings, court documents, newsprint, etc. Together with an imagePROGRAF printer, this Scan-Copy-Print Solution can scan color or black & white documents up to 40 inches wide at high speeds with great accuracy, at an exceptional value. This guide will focus on the imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System, as the iPF700 features are well suited to meet the needs of the intended markets for this system. Canon and Colortrac deliver an evolutionary product that can be customized to meet the needs of the client today and re-engineered to meet the changing demands of the growing business tomorrow. This application guide is designed to help you become aware of all the possibilities you have with the imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System. Our goal is to enable you to understand the equipment to maximize its potential for you and your customer.

What Comes in the Box?

To make the best use of the imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System, it is important to understand all the components that are included with the system.
The Scanner One of the fastest archiving solutions available on the market, the Colortrac CX40 is an incredibly unique machine. With the ability to scan full color documents up to 40 inches wide and.08 inches thick, at 3.36 inches per second, the Colortrac CX40 marries speed and size in one device. The CX40 can even scan monochrome documents at a rate of 10.1 inches per second, rivaling the speed of expensive LED equipmentwhich could cost you more than $100,000 for a purely monochrome solution. The CX40 brings high quality color to the table, along with the ability to scan-to-print, archive, file, and e-mail. Employing a resolution of 600dpi optical, with enhancement up to 3600dpi, this is more than a traditional scanner. This is a Digital Gateway for wide format communications.
The Printer - imagePROGRAF iPF700* The imagePROGRAF iPF700 36" printer is designed with the CAD and corporate user in mind. This printer is an ideal solution for the AEC, CAD, GIS, archive, reproduction and office markets. With new technological advances, the ability to quickly and accurately create Maps, Design Layouts, Posters, and more, has never been easier. This innovative device employs a new 5-color dye/pigment ink system that has cyan, magenta, yellow and black dye ink and two channels of pigment matte black. The ink system gives the user text that is very sharp, line drawings that are very clear and posters that have bold dynamic color. The innovations that were incorporated into this printer satisfy the many needs of the markets they are used in. The L-COA image processor is dedicated to the imagePROGRAF and is exclusively designed to drive the best quality output at the highest possible speeds. The new ink system consists of four dye color inks and a 2-channel matte black pigment ink. Doubling the matte black is used for maximum black density and speed. Another key feature of this device is the new high-density 1" print head that increases the speed of printing and improves durability. The print head packs in over 15,000 nozzles, which increases the accuracy of the device, as well as the consistency of the output.
*Available with other imagePROGRAF printers
The Stand This stand ties the CX40 scanner together with the imagePROGRAF iPF700 printer. Its designed to house the server and mount the screen and keyboard for easy access to all controls. Height adjustable and easily movable, the stand makes it easy for users to work with the system. With complete control of the imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System from a single work position, the Stand maximizes productivity. The Workstation A state of the art server, matched to the high performance of both the scanner and printer, maximizes the system for a complete reprographic solution. The Dell Computer Box comes with the computer, keyboard, mouse, power cable, and 17 flat panel display with power cable Dongle. Using Hyper Threading technology, the server can allow uninterrupted scanning while running the printer or any other applications. The Software Unlike other systems, the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System allows you to protect your investment as your business grows, delivering a complete evolutionary system that answers more applications for the customer than any other device. The system includes a suite of software bundled with the System.

Software included with Scanner:
Colortrac Smart LF: This ready to run software is easy to use and designed for operation by a novice user. Select the File, Copy, or E-mail function the type of file to be scanned, and a few other intuitive settings. Then place the original in the scanner and off it goes. CopySmart: This software creates a multifunction scan/copy/print system, maximizing investment and the utilization of the equipment. CopySmart has a graphical user interface that adopts a big button philosophy with which current Canon office equipment users will be familiar.

Smart LF interface

Software included with Printer:
PosterArtist (PC Only): This template driven software was developed by Canon specifically to create large-format posters easily. PosterArtist helps users of all levels to create professional looking posters, banners and signage with extreme ease. This application offers a variety of templates, hi-res royaltyfree images and clipart designed to target a wide array of markets such as food service, education, offices, retail and much more. (All imagePROGRAF models)
HDI Driver: Canon includes a direct interface for AutoCAD in the box with every iPF700 printer. This true Heidi driver allows the user to print directly to the device via AutoCAD. Users can expect sharp line renderings, accurate pen widths, crisp corners and intersections and much more when printing through this professional HDI driver. This driver creates a vector graphical representation of the printed data. Here points are defined and a curved line is calculated mathematically in order to achieve precision. (imagePROGRAF iPF500/600/700 and W6400 models) Canon Printer Driver: This Windows and Macintosh driver incorporates advanced black and white control, simplified page setup options, 1-touch borderless printing, expanded color settings, and much more into a printer driver that is intuitive and easy to operate, but still gives even the most advanced users the tools needed to stay productive. For Windows users, the free-layout feature enables nesting and custom layouts of images or files of nearly any type. (All imagePROGRAF models) PhotoPRINT Select RIP: Efficiently manage workflow and production of high-end graphics and technical documents. Includes PostScript Level 3 and HPGL/HPGL-2 support (iPF700 and W6400 Only). This user-friendly front-end software which comes with the iPF700 has Postscript Level 3 capabilities, easy drag-and-drop printing, impressive nesting functions, accurate print preview features and a fully licensed Pantone color library. PhotoPRINT Select is supported by both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. For a full list of supported file types, please see the product brochure. (imagePROGRAF iPF700 and W6400)

Applications

The wide spectrum of applications that can be addressed with the imagePROGRAF iPF700 Colortrac Scanning System.
The imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System allows you to address more opportunities with one device than any other. This guide is not all inclusive but is intended to point out many of the opportunities. Scan-to-File/Scan-to-Archive: The Colortrac Scanner is one of the most productive scanners available today. With the CX40, you can digitally file, store, and secure all your plans, records, blueprints, drawings, and documents. Archive scanning is possible at resolutions from 100 to 3600dpi. In addition, the ISIS driver allows you to deliver scanned data in various formats and industry standards. Market opportunities exist in manufacturing and utility companies, as well as government agencies that scan files to avoid loss of data. More and more companies today have demonstrated the need for digital back-ups of hard copy documents. Similar applications include:
Scan to file in TIFF or PDF
Scan-to-Print/Scan-to-Copy: This Scan-Copy-Print Solution can scan to print color or black & white documents up to 40 inches wide at high speeds with great accuracy, at an exceptional value. Documents with color renderings can be scanned and used to output high speed, high quality reproductions. Color maps and photo composite drawings will reproduce with clarity. Engineering drawings can be reproduced on bond paper at low costs, competitive with LED devices, which output in black and white only. Customers today want more than just monochrome output, they want color. Scan-to-E-mail: This Scan-to-E-mail Solution can scan in a document at a companys headquarters, and immediately e-mail the file it an offsite location with a click of a button. Industries/Market: Color users are becoming a vast community, creating several market opportunities for this Scan-File-Copy-Print Solution, including: Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Computer Aided Design
Mapping for Civil Engineers State and Local Government Agencies Design Departments Manufacturing and Utility companies Educational Institutions Facility Management Departments
PosterArtist Applications: The imagePROGRAF iPF700 with Colortrac Scanning System comes with PosterArtist, a template driven software developed by Canon specifically to create large-format posters easily. PosterArtist helps users of all levels to create professional looking posters, banners and signage with extreme ease. This application offers a variety of templates, hi-res royalty-free images and clipart designed to target a wide array of markets such as educational institutions, professional businesses, retail, and much more: Educational Institutions: Posters can be used for class room signage, fund raising, event planning, and many other applications. Maps, charts, calendars, and other teaching aids facilitate learning in the class room, while banners promoting school plays, sporting events, and science fairs generate interest in extracurricular activities. Signage material advertising athletic and music boosters as well as organizations-such as the PTA-help increase fund raising for the school and increase revenue. Retail: Posters can be used to increase revenue through advertising at point of purchase displays, booths for trade shows and other events, window displays, and other high traffic areas. Professional: PosterArtist can be used by legal firms for court room purposes, using posters to exhibit enlarged digital photos for evidence. Similar applications can be used for other professional businesses.

Media: Using different substrates allows you to expand the use of your Multifunction Printer (MFP) to address a multitude of applications. Using materials approved for your printer enables you to output desired results. The following represents some of the materials currently available: Backlit Film: This media is produced to be mounted in displays with light shinning through from a rear mounted source. This is commonly used in lobby signs, window displays, supermarkets, malls, tradeshows, casinos, subways, and other high traffic areas that sell ad space or use it to promote products. Banner Materials: Special composition material that can be used with ink jet printers that is durable enough to have grommets installed for hanging. These are commonly used as temporary displays for event promotions, ceiling displays, backdrops, tradeshows, supermarkets, and grand openings. PSV (Pressure Sensitive Vinyl): Adhesive backed material used in many Point of Purchase applications. Floor graphics are a common use of PSV. Perforated PSV is used in window graphics on vehicles for advertising business or personalization. Vellum: Vellum offers exceptional reproduction in monochrome. Excellent for Diazo masters, final plots, pen plots and file copy drawings. Economy Bond Paper: Economy Bond Paper is an inexpensive paper designed to maximize your profits. Use for presentations, production prints, microfilming and pen plotting. Coated Paper: Coated paper is also relatively inexpensive, increasing your profitability. It has a smooth surface for crisp, clear ink acceptance and superior image quality. Summary The Canon imagePROGRAF with Colortrac Scanning system Exceptional Value- Includes not only the hardware but also provides software as well User Friendly- Very easy to use and operate, low maintenance required Outstanding Speed- Scan color documents up to 3.36 in/s and black and white documents up to 10/in. Print documents on Plain Paper up to 585 sfph. HDI Driver- Comes standard with the device for direct and accurate printing from AutoCAD User Intuitive Software- Included for both beginner and advanced users Great Media Handling- Handles a variety of substrates including flimsy tissue, creased maps, and thick cards Captures Fine Details- Scans at 600 dpi focus Contact Image Sensors for fine image details, sharpness, and accuracy. Prints with 4 picoliter droplet ink, over 15,000 nozzles in print head for fine line and accurate reproduction of original

Competitive Analysis

Device
Device Technology MSRP SCANNER Digital Imaging Technology Max Media Scan Width Max Image Scan Width Resolution Color quality Scan Speeds (color) Scan Speeds (monochrome) Line Accuracy Max Media Thickness SOFTWARE Software Smart LF, CopySmart PosterArtist, PhotoPRINT Select JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, DWG, DXF, HPRTL, HP-GL/2 Print/Scan/Copy software Print/Copy Only (Scanning Optional) JPEG, TIFF, HP-RTL, C4, CALS, Calcomp, HP-GL/2 SCANTOOL JPEG, TIFF, HP-RTL, BMP, CALS, Calcomp, HP-GL/2 CIS technology 44 in. 40 in. 600 optical resolution/up to 3600 enhanced 24-bit color and 8-bit graytone 200 dpi@ 3.36 in/sec 200 dpi@ 10.1 in/sec.10 percent line accuracy.08 inches CCD technology 43 in. 42 in. 508 optical resolution/up to 2400 enhanced 24-bit color and 8-bit graytone 200 dpi @ 1.5 in/sec 200 dpi @ 5.0 in/sec.15 percent line accuracy 0.6 inches CCD technology 40 in. 36 in. up to 600 dpi enhanced 24 bit color 3.5 lin ft/min 10 lin ft/min or 2 E size/ min.30 percent line accuracy (E-size) N/A CIS technology 36 in. 35.98 in. 600 dpi/up to 1200 enhanced Not Applicable Not Applicable 4ppm (D size) N/A.04 inches
Canon iPF700 w/ Colortrac

Inkjet $16,995

HP 820mfp

Inkjet $20,995

Oce TCS500

InkJet appx $35,000

Ricoh Aficio 240W

LED appx $21,000

File Formats
JPEG, TIFF, G4, CALS, HP-RTL, HP-GL/2
PRINTER Print Width Standard Print Quality Color Ink Set Memory Capacity Print Speed* Roll Capability COMPUTER/Printer Controller Hard Drive space System Memory Operating System Processor *Print Speeds for HP was for color image on HP Coated media in fast mode N/A = Not Available 80 GB 1 GB RAM Windows XP Professional Pentium 4, HT 3.2GHz 23 GB 1 GB RAM Touchscreen-Windows 2000 Pentium 4, 2.6GHz 80GB 512MB Windows XP N/A Optional Optional Optional Optional 36" wide 1200x1200 (Max: 2400 x 1200) Yes C, M, Y, K, MBK, MBK MBK Pigment, Color Dye 256MB up to 585 sfthr in draft mode 1 42" wide 600 x 600 Yes C, M, Y, K Black Pigment, Color Dye 160MB up to 85 sfph in fast mode 1 36" wide 600 x 600 Yes C, M, Y, K Black Pigment, Color Dye 256MB BW = 41 sec/Ao, Color = 63 sec/Ao 3 36" wide 600 x 600 No Not Applicable Not Applicable 80MB 4ppm (D size), 2ppm (E size) 2