The correct printing technology can make colors “pop” on posters, banners, technical drawings and other large format printing projects. Without it, graphics can appear dull or pixelated.
We’ve found that Canon and Ricoh include specialized technology within their large format printers designed to produce vibrant colors along with mechanical durability for long-term use.
Thinking about purchasing or leasing a large format printer? If brilliant color and equipment durability are important to your business’s productivity, then selecting one of these large format printers could be a great addition to your fleet:
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Canon’s Colorado M-series 64-inch wide, roll-to-roll printers are designed to deliver accurate, repeatable prints at high print speeds.
The Colorado M-series features a UVgel (CMYK plus optional white ink) system that produces odorless and instantly dry printouts. Canon’s UVgel provides highly-accurate color along a wide color gamut similar to solvent inks but includes the environmental benefits and safety profile of latex and UV inks.
In addition, the UVgel print heads have continuous nozzle monitoring to detect and correct any underperforming nozzles for quality control peace of mind. Canon’s patented nozzle monitoring technology automatically checks all nozzles using acoustic sampling and even detects when nozzles are going to misfire before they actually do.
This versatile series is also available with optional FLXfinish+ to print both matte and gloss on one print – in only one pass!
Enjoy up to 40 percent reduction in ink/printing costs comparted to other 64-inch roll-to-roll technologies. This series is designed for production printer capabilities in high volume printing and is built to withstand high duty cycles.
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The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series of printers are built for professionals who appreciate the difference between ordinary and extraordinary print quality. These large format printers feature a pigment ink set capable of producing both subtle hues and deep shadows.
Archival LUCIA PRO ink (11-color inks plus chroma optimizer) and a built-in multi-sensor ensure color consistency from print to print and between multiple units as a part of your print fleet. The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series also features a color calibration management console to allow you to reach a whole new level of color management and uniformity.
Models are available in 60, 44 and 24-inch widths.
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Looking to print technical drawings, maps, planograms, CAD drawings or blueprints? The Ricoh IMCW2200 is designed especially for architecture, engineering and construction-related industries.
Enjoy full-color with crisp text and fine lines. The Ricoh IM CW2200 features a waterproof GEL-Jet technology that uses UV resistant and smudge free inks. No matter what the weather conditions, your prints will remain viewable with vibrant, razor-sharp lines and up to 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution.
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Designed for demanding production environments, the Ricoh Pro L5160e system offers 4-, 5-, or 6-color configurations with CMYK, CMYK plus white or CMYK plus orange and green. This roll-to-roll large format latex printer delivers outstanding quality and durability for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Ricoh’s high-opacity white latex ink expands your printable media range to include clear, dark and colored substrates. Consider using white as a mid-layer for printing day/night backlit applications or as a base under CMYK to protect color integrity. Opaque white can also be used as an impactful spot color to create an eye-catching element with text, images or patterns.
Maximize your color capabilities and deliver the most accurate color match with CMYK plus orange and green for vibrant hues. In fact, use of the orange and green inks will increase the standard CMYK gamut by 22 percent.
Ricoh’s second-generation AR latex inks feature a high pigment-to-water ratio to provide bright colors and dense, rich blacks. Operator and eco-friendly, these inks require no out-gassing and exit the printer cured and ready for immediate finishing and handling. Designed to be used in both indoor and outdoor settings, Ricoh latex inks are ideal for pressure-sensitive and self-adhesive vinyl, banners, canvas, coated and uncoated paper, backlit/clear films, textiles and more.
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The Gordon Flesch Company can help you deliver bold, vibrant, larger-than-life posters, banners, or technical drawings with large format printing capabilities at a price point that makes business sense.
Don’t let the wrong large format technology hold your organization back from gaining a competitive advantage. Contact the experts at Gordon Flesch Company for an expert review of your business technology that could help you identify gaps and opportunities for greater success.
