LONDON, 15 November 2010. Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced that the imagePROGRAF iPF8300 large format printer, high-stability LUCIA EX pigment inks and Canon media have undergone extensive print permanence testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), the world’s leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, and have received a very high level of overall WIR Print Permanence Ratings.
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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300, LUCIA EX pigment inks and Canon media have received a high level of print permanence ratings from the world’s leading independent print permanence testing laboratory “Displayed Prints Framed Under Glass” permanence rating of up to 95 years for colour prints and more than 200 years for black and white prints Tests accredited by Wilhelm Imaging Research
The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300
printer with LUCIA EX pigment inks, which are also used in the iPF6350
and iPF6300
printers, together with Canon media achieved a WIR “Displayed Prints Framed Under Glass” permanence rating of up to 95 years for colour prints and more than 200 years for black and white output. The WIR tests also found that the Canon prints were highly resistant to damage from high humidity levels, ozone exposure and water damage. Henry Wilhelm, President of Wilhelm Imaging Research said: “Whether printed in colour or made in black and white, the prints are beautiful – and will remain beautiful – for a very long period of time.” The full WIR report for the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 printer, which features Brian Hampton, an award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, can be found at http://www.wilhelm-research.com/canon/ipf8300.html. The print permanence testing methods developed by WIR over the past 25 years have come to be widely regarded as the de facto industry standard for both consumer and professional printers, as well as many of the world’s leading independent fine art and inkjet photo paper suppliers. The tests provide easily understandable comparisons between products, and are designed to evaluate the five major print longevity factors: prolonged exposure to light when prints are displayed, dark storage and album stability, resistance to unprotected exposure to atmospheric ozone, high humidity and water damage. “At Canon, the image is central to everything we do, and so we understand the importance of high quality prints. We pride ourselves on providing the highest possible quality in prints, along with the consistency and the reliability that professionals expect when using Canon products. The combination of the imagePROGRAF models with our LUCIA EX pigment ink will give our customers the confidence and capability to print exceptionally high quality output that will last,” commented Yuichi Miyano, Director of Large Format Solutions, Canon Europe.
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