Canon releases enhanced imagePRESS V1000

Canon has announced a range of enhancements to its imagePRESS V1000 digital toner printer, designed to boost its productivity, reliability, and application versatility.

The imagePRESS V1000, which reportedly has had more than 700 installations across EMEA and over 250 in EMEA in its first year, has received upgrades including a vacuum-fed paper deck, an updated user interface, and compatibility with long-sheet handling accessories.

The new vacuum-fed paper deck, which was added based on customer feedback, was previously available only on the imagePRESS V1350. The suction-feeding and paper separation technology delivers more reliable paper handling than previous models, particularly with challenging media types.

The imagePRESS V1000 is also now compatible with the Plockmatic Large Capacity Tray XL, supporting media weights up to 400gsm and efficiently handling long sheets up to 700mm long from two vacuum trays, as well as sheets up to 1,300mm from a long-sheet tray above the two trays.

In addition, the imagePRESS V1000 now comes with a new, larger 533mm operating panel for the PRISMAsync print server, aiming to make the system more user-friendly and efficient to operate.

Stuart Rising, head of graphic arts for Canon UK and Ireland, says: "At Canon, we’re very conscious of the ever-growing pressure on turnaround time that is placed on our customers by their own, so we continuously look to offer technology improvements that will result in greater workflow efficiency and productivity.

“With these multiple enhancements to the imagePRESS V1000, we're reaffirming our commitment to the toner-based production print market and ensuring that we continue to offer our customers the industry’s broadest range of both toner and inkjet printing technologies.”

The enhanced imagePRESS V1000 is available immediately from Canon's direct sales organisations and accredited channel partners. The press is available with either a PRISMAsync or Fiery controller, both of which have been updated for more efficient usability.

In his statement about the new press, Rising stresses Canon’s commitment to toner technology, adding: “While others may be shifting focus, Canon continues to invest in toner technology to meet the ongoing demand of our customers for high-quality, reliable, on-demand printing.

“The improvements to the imagePRESS V1000 we’re announcing again demonstrate our approach to customer-driven innovation, ensuring that Canon remains at the forefront of digital production printing technology, while helping our customers add value throughout their production workflow, expand their application range, and migrate more volume from offset to digital printing.”