Canon Philippines recently unveiled the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 and PIXMA PRO-200 professional A3 photo printers, aimed at completing the workflow for professional photographers and graphic artists. Supporting a wide variety of media types and sizes, these also support the Canon Premium Fine Art Rough media for exhibition-ready prints to achieve heightened levels of depth and color expression that go beyond the limits of ordinary home printers.
Advanced Processor and Ink Systems for Improved Photo Expression
imagPROGRAF PRO-300 runs on the Canon L-COA PRO processor, designed to process large volumes of image data and print at high speeds.
Paired with the new LUCIA PRO 10-ink system, the printer gains the ability to achieve an expanded color gamut on a variety of glossy and matte media. The matte black ink specifically increases black density for non-glossy media, while also allowing for a wider monochromatic range in dark zones.
Dedicated ink nozzles for Matte Black and Photo Black allow PRO-300 users to switch from matte to glossy media easily across multiple print jobs, with no swapping of black inks required.
PIXMA PRO-200 uses an 8-ink configuration designed to deliver expanded color reproduction, with improved black density as compared to previous generations.
Class-leading Printing Innovations and Enhancements
imagePROGRAF PRO-300 and PIXMA PRO-200 feature a 15% smaller footprint compared to the PIXMA PRO-10 and PRO-100. The addition of the 3-inch color LCD screen also enhances usability, making it easy to perform setup and manage settings, as well as replacing ink cartridges, and monitoring remaining ink levels.
To ensure accurate feeding, especially for large and thick papers, a new Auto Skew Correction feature on both printers detects alignment and adjusts feeding during printing without manual intervention.
PRO-300 is also equipped with an automatic nozzle compensation feature. By detecting non-firing of ink nozzles in-printing and redeploying surrounding nozzles, the printer is able to eliminate streaks and banding in photos.
Compatibility with New Canon Premium Fine Art Rough and Other Media
Canon also released a new Premium Fine Art Rough (FA-RG1) media, designed to push the limits of photographic and artistic expression on the PRO-200 and PRO-300. This heavily textured cotton-based paper is suited for portraits and fine art.
Seamless Workflow with Bundled Software Applications
To assure a seamless integration with professional print workflows, and in particular, Canon EOS system cameras, PRO-200 and PRO-300 are bundled with the Canon Professional Print & Layout (PPL) software. This program provides an intuitive interface, making it easy for users to optimize layout and color settings for single or multiple print jobs.
Together with Canon’s Media Configuration Tool, imaging professionals can also manage color profiles for Canon and third-party media with ease, ensuring the re-use of custom settings for similar print jobs quickly.
Pricing and availability
| Model Number | Retail Price | Availability |
| imagePROGRAF PRO-300 | 41,995 | September 2021 |
| PIXMA PRO-200 | 29,995 | September 2021 |
Specifications
imagePROGRAF PRO-300
| Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 639 x 379 x 200 mm |
| Photo Print Speed (A3+, Bordered) | Approx. 4 min 15 sec (Photo Paper Pro Platinum, PT-101), Approx. 2 min 50 sec (Photo Paper Pro Luster, LU-101) |
| Key Features | – LUCIA PRO 10-ink system – L-COA processor – Wired LAN, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Direct Wireless – 3” LCD display – Nozzle Recovery System – Auto Skew Correction |
PIXMA PRO-200
| Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 639 x 379 x 200 mm |
| Photo Print Speed (A3+, Bordered) | Approx. 1 min 30 sec (Photo Paper Pro Platinum, PT-101), Approx. 1 min 25 sec (Photo Paper Pro Luster, LU-101) |
| Key Features | – 8-Colour Dye Ink system – Wired LAN, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Direct Wireless – 3” LCD display – Auto Skew Correction |
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
