03.27.24
Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced a new web-fed inkjet press for commercial and business communications print service providers with the ProStream 3160, the new flagship model of the ProStream 3000 series, that can help bring quality and productivity to inkjet printing for commercial markets, direct mail, and publishing, among others.
The ProStream 3160 is an ultra-fast roll-fed 4/4 inkjet press that can deliver up to 525 feet per minute (160 meters per minute). With the new ink set, the ProStream 3160 boasts 100% productivity increase when printing on 12 pt media and up to a 66% productivity increase on 9 pt media compared to previous ProStream models.
Exceptional 1200 DPI print quality – and a vibrant color ink set with an extended color gamut – work to offers a powerful platform printing on a range of papers, from 28 gsm to 300 gsm.
New inks used in the ProStream 3160, specifically adapted and developed for the ProStream 3000 platform, have been optimized with respect to the number of pigments and the size of the pigment particles to produce supreme edge sharpness while working to fit the 1200 DPI print heads with advanced jet stability at higher ink loads.
A new polymer component allows for fast drying, which works well with the advanced drying capabilities of the 3000 platform.
“Building on the success of the ProStream 3000 series, we are excited for the flagship 3160 and its increased capabilities for performance and speed,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, EVP and GM, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The ability to offer greater flexibility while maintaining high quality is important to fulfill the diverse needs of customers.”
The ProStream 3160 is an ultra-fast roll-fed 4/4 inkjet press that can deliver up to 525 feet per minute (160 meters per minute). With the new ink set, the ProStream 3160 boasts 100% productivity increase when printing on 12 pt media and up to a 66% productivity increase on 9 pt media compared to previous ProStream models.
Exceptional 1200 DPI print quality – and a vibrant color ink set with an extended color gamut – work to offers a powerful platform printing on a range of papers, from 28 gsm to 300 gsm.
New inks used in the ProStream 3160, specifically adapted and developed for the ProStream 3000 platform, have been optimized with respect to the number of pigments and the size of the pigment particles to produce supreme edge sharpness while working to fit the 1200 DPI print heads with advanced jet stability at higher ink loads.
A new polymer component allows for fast drying, which works well with the advanced drying capabilities of the 3000 platform.
“Building on the success of the ProStream 3000 series, we are excited for the flagship 3160 and its increased capabilities for performance and speed,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, EVP and GM, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The ability to offer greater flexibility while maintaining high quality is important to fulfill the diverse needs of customers.”