Release Issued by Canon:
PIXMA's fresh, new entry-level printers are faster than ever.
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 22 August 2005. Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today continues its commitment to providing affordable high quality entry-level photo printers with the release of the PIXMA iP1600 and the PIXMA iP2200 featuring 4800 x 1200dpi, and 2 picolitre droplet size.
Maintaining PIXMA's reputation combining smart design with cutting edge FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print head technology, these slim-line models produce a borderless photolab quality 10 x 25cm photo print in approx. 70 and 55 seconds respectively , significantly faster than the printers predecessors.
For long lasting fade-resistant prints, the iP1600 and iP2200 feature the new ChromaLife100 system. When used in conjunction with Canon media, ChromaLife100 produces prints that resist fading for 100 years when stored in an album. Prints exposed unframed to the effects of the air resist fading for 10 years if printed on Photo Paper Pro (PR-101).
FINE for speed and quality
In the growing photo print market, people are placing increasing importance on speed and print quality, said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. The ability to achieve speed and quality simultaneously is the key competitive advantage of Canon's FINE technology.
Canon's patented FINE semi-conductor manufacturing technique creates print heads with exceptionally high nozzle density and 10 m diameter Micro-Nozzles. Through advances in FINE technology, the iP1600 and iP2200 have been given a 50% longer colour print head with 50% more nozzles than their predecessors, getting more ink onto the page in less time to deliver fast, borderless photos up to A4 size.
FINE also achieves photolab quality by delivering millions of microscopic droplets each second with unrivalled consistency and accuracy. FINE also ensures super fast, high quality document printing.
Sleek and compact
New FINE Cartridges have a significantly reduced profile compared to previous generation technology, paving the way for the new low-profile design. The iP1600 and iP2200 are four-ink printers, using the CL-41 and PG-40 FINE Cartridges. The iP2200 can also hold the CL-51 and PG-50 high yield cartridges, allowing a significant increase in document production for even greater economy.
Renowned PIXMA Design
Canon continues the tradition of unique PIXMA design with these new standard models. The new slim-line design is stylish and unobtrusive making the printer perfect for home use. The incline design also permits quick and easy access to the interior of the printer for fast, simple cartridge replacement.
Quality that lasts
For improved fade resistance, the printer supports Canon's new ChromaLife100: a system of genuine Canon dye-based inks, which deliver exceptionally broad colour gamut, and specialised photo paper designed to work together with FINE print heads. This technology angle of nozzle design, ink and media produces prints that rival silver halide quality and longevity. Prints resist fading for 100 years when album-stored, 30 years when displayed under glass and 10 years when exposed to the effects of the air4.
Matching Media
Canon's competitive advantage in printer hardware technology is fully realised when Canon photo grade media and inks are used. The diverse and growing range of Canon media including the new affordable Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use (GP-501) is developed specifically to work in combination with Canon's FINE ink jet print technology. Photo papers and media are available in a wide range of sizes (from credit card to A4), formats (including mini stickers) and finishes (from matt to semi-gloss to super-high gloss). They include double-sided photo paper (PP-101D 13 x 18cm and PP-101D A4) and the flagship Photo Paper Pro (PR-101) for the highest grade, ultimate durability professional results.
Software: Extending creativity
The iP1600 and iP2200 come bundled with the following software packages:
Easy-PhotoPrint provides three easy steps to printing photos. Assisting with options such as media selection and scaling, it includes features such as Face Sharpening for out-of-focus face correction, Red Eye Correction and Digital Face Smoothing to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Easy-WebPrint (Windows only) sits on the Explorer toolbar and takes the frustration out of web page printing, saving time, ink and paper by correctly scaling output to prevent the common problem of having the right-hand side of web pages cut off.
PhotoRecord (Windows only) guides users through printing a personalised photo album, including assistance with printing on Canon's new double-sided media and scaling to fit different paper sizes.
Easy-Print Toolbox (Windows only) Always-at-the-ready desktop menu bar used to instantly launch common applications such as PhotoRecord and Easy-PhotoPrint.
The iP1600 and iP2200 are compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS X v10.2.1 or later.
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Specifications
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PIXMA Printers Specifications Chart | PIXMA iP1600 | PIXMA iP2200
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| Resolution | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi 1 | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi 1
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| Print Engine | 4-ink with 2 pl Micro-Nozzles & FINE Cartridge | 4-ink with 2 pl Micro-Nozzles & FINE Cartridge
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| Colour Management | ICM, ColorSync, Exif Print | ICM, ColorSync, Exif Print
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| Photo Print Speed | Borderless 10 x 15cm: Approx. 70 seconds | Borderless 10 x 15cm: Approx. 55 seconds |
A4: Up to 82 seconds (Max.) | A4: Up to 71 seconds (Max.)
| | Mono Print Speed | Up to 19ppm (Max.), 13.4ppm (Std) | Up to 22ppm (Max.), 13.4ppm (Std)
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| Colour Print Speed | Text & Graphics: Up to 16ppm (Max.), 7.8ppm (Std) | Text & Graphics: Up to 17ppm (Max.), 7.8ppm (Std) |
A4 Full Page: Approx. 35 seconds (Std) | A4 Full Page: Approx. 35 seconds (Std)
| | Media Type | See Media Compatibility Worksheet | See Media Compatibility Worksheet
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| Media Weight | Sheet feeder: 64 to 105 g/m2 and supported | Sheet feeder: 64 to 105 g/m2 and supported |
Canon special media up to 273 g/m2 | Canon special media up to 273 g/m2
| | Media Input | Sheet feeder: 100 sheets | Sheet feeder: 100 sheets
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| DVD/CD Printing | |
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| Media Size | Sheet feeder: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes (DL size
or Commercial 10), 10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm, Credit Card (54
x 86mm) |
Sheet feeder: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes (DL size
or Commercial 10), 10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm, Credit Card (54
x 86mm)
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| Borderless Printing | Available using Photo Paper Pro (A4 & 10 x 15cm), Photo
Paper Plus Glossy (A4, 10 x 15cm, & 13 x 18cm), Photo
Paper Plus Semi Gloss (A4 & 10 x 15cm), Glossy Photo
Paper (A4, 10 x 15cm & Credit Card), Matte Photo Paper
(A4, & 10 x 15cm)
| Available using Photo Paper Pro (A4 & 10 x 15cm), Photo
Paper Plus Glossy (A4, 10 x 15cm, & 13 x 18cm), Photo
Paper Plus Semi Gloss (A4 & 10 x 15cm), Glossy Photo
Paper (A4, 10 x 15cm & Credit Card), Matte Photo Paper
(A4, & 10 x 15cm)
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| Two Sided Printing | Available using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided or plain
paper in A4, B5, A5, Letter & 13 x 18cm sizes
| Available using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided or plain
paper in A4, B5, A5, Letter & 13 x 18cm sizes
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| Ink Cartridge Configuration | FINE Cartridge PG-40 & CL-41 | FINE Cartridge PG-40 & CL-41 (Optional high yield PG-
50 & CL-51)
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| Black Ink Tank Life | PG-40: 195 pages at 5 % coverage 2 PG-40: 760 pages
(Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5) 3 |
PG-40: 195 pages at 5 % coverage 2 PG-40: 760 pages
(Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5) 3
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| Colour Ink Tank(s) Life | CL-41: 155 pages at 5 % coverage 2 CL-41: 190 pages
(Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5) 3 |
CL-41: 155 pages at 5 % coverage 2 CL-41: 190 pages
(Printing ISO/JIS-SCID N5) 3
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| PC Interface & Connectivity | USB5 | USB5
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| Camera Interface & Connectivity | |
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| Camera Direct Printing | |
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| Image Viewer | |
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| Operating System Requirements | Windows: PC with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
Me or Windows 98, USB interface 5, CD-ROM Drive. Free
hard disk space: 370 MB for Windows XP/2000 and
Windows Me/98. |
Windows: PC with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
Me or Windows 98, USB interface 5, CD-ROM Drive. Free
hard disk space: 370 MB for Windows XP/2000 and
Windows Me/98. |
Mac: Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.2.1 or later,
USB interface. Free hard disk space: 350 MB for Mac OS X
v10.2.1 or later. |
Mac: Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.2.1 or later,
USB interface. Free hard disk space: 350 MB for Mac OS X
v10.2.1 or later.
| | Driver Features | Windows: Photo Optimizer PRO, Image Optimizer, Photo
Noise Reduction, Vivid Photo |
Windows: Photo Optimizer PRO, Image Optimizer, Photo
Noise Reduction, Vivid Photo
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Mac: Photo Optimizer PRO, Vivid Photo, Photo Noise
Reduction
| Mac: Photo Optimizer PRO, Vivid Photo, Photo Noise
Reduction
| | Software Included | Windows: Easy-WebPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint, PhotoRecord,
Easy-PrintToolBox Mac: Easy-PhotoPrint
| Windows: Easy-WebPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint, PhotoRecord,
Easy-PrintToolBox Mac: Easy-PhotoPrint
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| Power Source | AC 100 / 240V 50 / 60Hz | AC 100 / 240V 50 / 60Hz
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| Power Consumption | Approx. 1W (standby), approx. 10W (printing) | Approx. 1W (standby), approx. 10W (printing)
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| Operating Temperature | Range 5 - 35C | 5 - 35C
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| Operating Humidity | 10 - 90% RH (no condensation) | 10 - 90% RH (no condensation)
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| Acoustic Noise Levels | Approx. 44dB (A) (best quality mode) | Approx. 44dB (A) (best quality mode)
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 435 x 249 x 165mm | 435 x 253 x 165mm
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| Weight | Approx. 2.9kg | Approx. 2.9kg
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Footnotes
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1 | Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800
inch |
Ink droplets can be placed with a minimum pitch of 1/4800
inch
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| 2 | Print volume figures may vary with the content of the
document and the print mode. Black calculation based on
an average of four printers run continuously until ink out
printing 1500 characters per page, normal text, in default
mode on plain paper using Windows XP and Word 2003. |
Print volume figures may vary with the content of the
document and the print mode. Black calculation based on
an average of four printers run continuously until ink out
printing 1500 characters per page, normal text, in default
mode on plain paper using Windows XP and Word 2003.
|
| 3 | Print volume figures may vary with the content of the
document and the print mode. Colour calculation based on
an average of four printers run continuously until ink out
printing the ISO/JIS-SCID N5 pattern in default mode on
plain paper using Windows XP and Photoshop 7.0 |
Print volume figures may vary with the content of the
document and the print mode. Colour calculation based on
an average of four printers run continuously until ink out
printing the ISO/JIS-SCID N5 pattern in default mode on
plain paper using Windows XP and Photoshop 7.0
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| 4 | Using recommended adaptor not supplied. |
Using recommended adaptor not supplied.
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| 5 | USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-
installed Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or
Windows 98. |
USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with preinstalled
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or
Windows 98.
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All specifications subject to change without notice.
Print speeds may vary with computer system
specifications and content of document printed.
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Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. All brand and product names are
trademarks of their respective companies.
Common footnotes for all products
10x15cm borderless photo speed based on default mode driver setting using Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode,
page coverage, type of paper used and does not take into account data processing time on host computer.
