Press on…with B2 sheetfed inkjet printing
Unparalleled productivity for heavy and steady production
Boost productivity with speeds of up to 8700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour. The B2 press is designed for continuous operation and optimal technical availability, and can produce short runs efficiently, just-in-time, with no overproduction or inventory.
Versatile media support
The press’ straight paper path and innovative fixation allow reliable production on a wide range of coated and uncoated media, as well as selected paper boards up to 450gsm in sizes up to 750mm by 614mm. That lets you produce a full range of print products on a single platform, add value for your customers with premium print applications, and tap into new revenue opportunities.
Eye-catching quality
In commercial print, stunning, consistent quality is a must. And the varioPRESS iV7 is designed for just that – featuring new water-based polymer pigment inks and ColorGrip technology for vibrant colour reproduction, new 1200dpi printheads with multi-level drop size modulation for crisp text, detailed lines, and smooth gradients, and effective quality control mechanisms for consistently high quality over time.
Supports your sustainability initiatives for cleaner production
Digital on-demand printing and first-time-right output avoid overproduction and waste. And with high deinkability due to water-based ink, and no ozone emissions, it can help you achieve your sustainability initiatives.
Dedicated service and support
Make use of our dedicated experienced service and support offering with innovative servicing programmes based on your organisational needs.
Partner with the global leader in production inkjet
According to IDC’s MarketScape High Speed Inkjet Press 2023 Vendor Assessment, we’ve been the worldwide leader in total high-volume inkjet market share for more than five consecutive years – so you can invest with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Canon’s role in Sheetfed inkjet printing?
Bringing innovation to the printing industry is a key part of Canon's mission. We have fulfilled this mission by leading the evolution of inkjet for more than 15 years, helping customers worldwide produce hundreds of billions of inkjet pages. We continue to advance inkjet technology, develop leading-edge workflow solutions, support customers in printing the widest range of application choices and exceed the industry standard for proactive service and professional support – all to help our customers grow their businesses.
In 2008, Canon was the first to enter the digital web-fed inkjet market with the launch of the JetStream, helping our customers pioneer the benefits of high-speed digital inkjet printing. Based on our experience in web-fed inkjet, combined with our long experience in digital sheetfed toner printing, we began exploring the challenging digital sheetfed inkjet market with the development of sheetfed inkjet presses.
In 2015, Canon was the first to succeed with an all-around sheetfed inkjet press for commercial printers – the varioPRINT i-series consisting of the varioPRINT i200 and i300. In 2020, we introduced the varioPRINT iX-series, consisting of the varioPRINT iX3200 and iX2100. These new presses have revolutionised the commercial printing experience and are now a new market standard for high-quality, highly efficient commercial digital printing. -
What is Canon’s sheetfed inkjet portfolio?
Canon has deep experience in sheetfed inkjet printing.
The varioPRINT iX3200 range, consisting of the varioPRINT iX3200 and varioPRINT iX2100, is a market-leading range of B3 production sheetfed inkjet presses.
The varioPRINT iX3200 has successfully proven that commercial printers do not need to compromise any more. Hundreds of Canon sheetfed inkjet presses have been installed worldwide, showcasing high efficiency with uptime of more than 90% and highly consistent image quality.
In 2025, Canon will expand this successful proposition with two new sheetfed inkjet presses, allowing more commercial printers to benefit from potential business growth.- varioPRINT iX1700: B3 sheetfed inkjet printing up to 170 A4 ipm
- varioPRESS iV7: B2 sheetfed printing with speeds of 8700 B2 4/0 per hour
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Canon uses water-based polymer pigment ink in its sheetfed inkjet presses. Why?
The inks used in the Canon sheetfed inkjet presses are proprietary, developed and manufactured in-house at Canon. They are key to the media versatility of the system. The water-based polymer pigment inks provide:
- Colour intensity and stability
- Excellent interaction with media, for a flat and robust end result
- Stable jetting behaviour
- A low environmental impact:
- No hazardous disposables
- Odourless prints
- Excellent deinking capabilities
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Canon uses ColorGrip conditioning liquid. Why?
Canon’s sheetfed inkjet presses use ColorGrip, a conditioning liquid that delivers even more flexibility in media choice. ColorGrip instantly immobilises the pigments in the ink after printing, resulting in high print quality for both uncoated paper and offset coated paper.
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