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imagePROGRAF iPF6450
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Features
Optional SU-21 Spectrophotometer
As an optional add-on to the iPF6450 printer, the spectrophotometer is essential for anyone who is looking for efficiency in the proofing industry. This easy to install solution attaches right onto the front of the iPF6450 printer and brings superb image quality that you’d expect from a Canon imagePROGRAF printer to the next level.
The Spectrophotometer device includes:
- A fully automated mobile carriage for the sensor, allowing for media of different thicknesses to be loaded and used with this device.
- Unique to Canon’s device is a specialized single piece backing plate that has both black and white stripes on it and is user switchable!
- User-switchable UV blocking filter that can be switched on and off according to paper type; no need to purchase individual sensors to respond to each paper type.
- Scan Speed of 10 inches per second.
- The ability to generate color calibration charts is possible for 3rd Party Media, allowing users to expand their workflow options.
- 2010 XRGA measurement standard compliance.
imagePROGRAF iPF6450
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Very Satisfied
This is the first Large Format Printer that I have purchased. I was previously using the Canon Pixma Pro 9500 MK II. I was very satisfied with the results that I was getting from the MKII. However, I wanted the ability to print larger pictures (not be restricted to 13 x 19 inches) and have the ability to control the printing process. Out of the box, it was a very simple to assemble the printer stand and get the printer ready. The user manuals were very well written and not hard to follow. Getting the printer networked in was also very easy to do.
The picture quality is amazing. The first picture that I printed was a portrait shot of my 2 year old daughter. (Size of Print: 13x19, Canon Premium RC Photo Luster 24X100' roll) The skin tones were amazing and the colors were absolutely incredible. The fine details of my daughter's eye lashes to her hair was very impressive. I was also impressed with how fast the printer printed the picture. It actually seemed to print much faster than my MKII.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase and look forward to many good uses out of this printer.
One drawback about the printer to me is that it feels little too "plastic". I wish Canon manufactured some of the parts out of metal, rather than plastic. For example, the Ink Compartment is easily scratched. I scratched that part just by taking it out of the packaging. (But that was my mistake)
May 21, 2013
