DreamLabo 5000 Technologies Explained - Canon Europe
DreamLabo 5000 Technologies Explained - Canon Europe
DreamLabo 5000 Technologies Explained - Canon Europe
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<strong>Technologies</strong> <strong>Explained</strong> – <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong><br />
EMBARGO: 3rd March, 2011, 15:00 CET<br />
Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE)<br />
FINE is <strong>Canon</strong>’s unique print head manufacturing process that uses nano-technology to<br />
produce highly-accurate print heads. All sections of the print head are developed using<br />
photolithographic processes with semiconductor exposure systems to ensure that the<br />
nozzle dimensions, ink ejection openings and heater positions are aligned with<br />
extremely high precision. This enables microscopic ink droplets to be ejected with<br />
prescribed volume and accurate placement. By extending its FINE technology, <strong>Canon</strong><br />
has a newly developed high-density print head enabling the printing of output up to<br />
305 mm wide. This super-wide print head is suitable for production photo printing of<br />
exceptional high quality.<br />
One-Pass Printing<br />
The new super-wide print head is able to print at a resolution of 2400 dpi across the full<br />
width of the paper, which means that high speed printing by the print head, which<br />
remains in a fixed position, can be achieved in one pass of the paper. When used in<br />
combination with the automatic Double-sided Printing function (a standard feature in<br />
the printer), the <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong> is capable of printing the contents of a 20-page A4-<br />
sized photo album in just 72 seconds 1 and the printing of 40 photo prints (102 x<br />
152mm) in one minute.<br />
Seven-colour ink system<br />
The <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong> uses a seven-colour dye-based ink system to achieve the high<br />
quality printing of photographs that the press outputs. In addition to cyan, magenta,<br />
yellow and black, the system includes photo cyan, photo magenta and grey to provide<br />
smooth gradation expression, especially in highlighted areas of a photo. Furthermore,<br />
compared with print systems that create grey through the combination of only the four<br />
CMYK colours, the inclusion of grey ink contributes to rich colour gradation, while<br />
supporting stable colour reproduction, in colour photographs.<br />
Digital Photo Image Enhancement<br />
The optional Digital Photo Image Enhancement automatically analyses the shooting<br />
scenes of images, determining the appropriate corrective adjustments for optimal print<br />
results. The <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong> supports the creation of beautiful high-quality photo<br />
prints without the need for lengthy colour calibration procedures by experienced<br />
operators.
Image Processing Technology<br />
The <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong> employs Image Processing Technology that makes use of the full<br />
range of <strong>Canon</strong>’s unique inkjet colour gamut. The system is capable of infusing images<br />
with a sense of transparency through the reproduction of bright, high-saturation blues<br />
and yellows in bright areas of images for a level of expression difficult to achieve with<br />
silver halide photography. Additionally, through an improved ability to reproduce dark,<br />
deep colours in dark areas of images, the printer is also able to impart images with a<br />
feeling of gravity.<br />
Double Paper Magazine System<br />
The printer’s Double Paper Magazine System makes possible the replacement of paper<br />
rolls without interrupting printing jobs by automatically supplying paper from a<br />
separate magazine in the event that the paper roll in use should run out. When fitted<br />
with an optional paper deck, the system enables the loading of four paper rolls,<br />
supporting extended, continuous-printing jobs and enabling high productivity.<br />
Double Ink Tank System<br />
The <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong>’s Double Ink Tank System temporarily stocks ink from the main<br />
tanks in buffer tanks, supporting continuous printing – and high productivity - by<br />
allowing users to replace ink tanks during printing, without interrupting the process.<br />
Easy Maintenance Design<br />
The <strong>DreamLabo</strong> <strong>5000</strong>’s Easy Maintenance Design enables users to perform periodic<br />
maintenance procedures 2 , such as the replacement of expendable parts. Accordingly,<br />
the system minimises printing down-time, therefore reducing the need to wait for<br />
servicing.<br />
1 This product is intended for print-use only. For photo album and POD production, a book binding process<br />
requiring other equipment would be necessary.<br />
2 Requires <strong>Canon</strong> service training and certification (separate fee).