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Canon Pixma MP960 News Release Summary:
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 14, 2006 – In any lineup, there
can only be one flagship model. Canon's new PIXMA MP960 Photo
All-In-One (AIO) is a premium device that provides all the
features needed for an exceptional photo experience in the home.
As the only seven-color photo all-in-one on the market using the
ChromaLife100 system, discerning consumers can now produce
long-lasting1 vivid photo lab quality prints. Because Canon's
focuses on developing easy-to-use and elegantly designed
products, the PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO also features the
revolutionary Easy-Scroll Wheel user interface to complement the
bright 3.5-inch high-definition TFT screen. For the photo
enthusiast who wants the best equipment for a variety of uses,
from reprinting photos to scanning slides and negatives, the
MP960 Photo AIO (estimated selling price $399.992) is the
answer.
"The Canon PIXMA MP960 model combines all of the best features
from our PIXMA line of high quality printers and all-in-one
devices, and is truly the ultimate home photo kiosk," said
Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of
the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Thanks to the
Easy-Scroll Wheel interface and a big, bright TFT screen, work
becomes fun whether you are printing, copying or scanning."
Faster Than Driving to the Photo Lab
The Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-In-One can print up to 9600 x
2400 color dpi3 for sharp and detailed prints. It even takes
creativity to a new level, by allowing users to produce
beautiful prints on a variety of Canon photo papers from the
glossy Photo Paper Pro to the thicker Fine Art Photo Rag paper.
The FINE technology print head makes quick work of photos and
text with a next-generation 3,584-nozzle print head that ejects
precise droplets as small as one picoliter. The advanced
seven-color ink system incorporates six dye-based inks,
including photo cyan and photo magenta colors perfect for
life-like photos, as well as a pigment-based black ink that
produces laser-quality text for business documents. All of those
ink tanks and nozzles means speedy printing, as the MP960 Photo
AIO can print a borderless 4 x 6- inch photo lab quality print
in approximately 35 seconds4. While copying documents, this
device shines as a home office companion, coping up to 30 pages
per minute for black and white documents and up to 22 pages per
minute for color documents. To save time and paper, the MP960
can also automatically duplex, producing double-sided documents
and photos. With two standard paper trays, consumers can
conveniently load plain paper in one tray and photo paper in the
other, avoiding the hassle of switching papers for different
print functions.
As a photo or document scanner, the high resolution maximum 4800
dpi color CCD scanning element with vibrant 48-bit color depth,
designed for scanning up to eight slides, twelve negatives and
film using the built in adapter. Consumers can also make photo
reprints and enlargements directly from film or prints without
using a computer.
The Design and Interface - Minimalist to the Max
The design of the MP960 Photo AIO exudes sophistication, while
focusing on function, with a scanner design that appears to
"float" above the unit. The metallic exterior is a welcome
addition to any home or office decor, but what lies underneath
the bright flip out 3.5-inch TFT screen is the best part. The
PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO is the third model in Canon's photo AIO
lineup to feature the new Easy-Scroll Wheel interface. This
wheel will be very familiar to users who have popular portable
digital music players, helping them immediately understand the
operations that this wheel controls including editing, copying,
printing and scanning options. What's more, Canon has added the
"HOME" and "NAVI" buttons to this device's operational panel.
When consumers push the NAVI button, it displays the machine's
on-screen guide, which includes how-to recommendations for the
most common functions. The HOME button allows users to return to
the main menu, regardless of where they are in the sub-menus,
assuring users that home is always just a click away. By adding
the Easy-Scroll Wheel, HOME and NAVI buttons, Canon has been
able to reduce the number of total buttons by approximately half
compared to competing multifunction models.
The MP960 Photo AIO also includes a large, bright,
high-definition TFT-type LCD screen, which consumers can use to
preview images before printing and photo editing. The screen is
viewable at a 170-degree angle, so everyone around the unit can
enjoy what is displayed, rather than just the person sitting
directly in front of the AIO.
Advanced Copy Technology:
The PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO employs advanced copy technology to
help give the user amazing reproductions of original images and
documents. Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology improves color
accuracy by independently controlling brightness, hue, and other
elements to make sure that there are minimal differences between
the original and the copy. In addition, with Text and Image
Separation Technology, the system can actually differentiate
text from an image, making black text and fine lines darker and
sharp. Now when black text appears over an image, the text on
the following generations of copies can be virtually as clear as
the first. These technologies plus hardware improvements in
scanning and printing can help make a copy almost
indistinguishable from the original.
Get Connected - With or Without Wires
When used with a supported Canon digital SLR, the PIXMA MP960
Photo All-In-One support the user-friendly Canon-to-Canon Direct
Advantage. Connected via the PictBridge port, the Canon-to-Canon
connection allows users to brighten faces, print shooting
information on a print, or even print a contact sheet with up to
35 images all directly from the camera controls without a PC.
The Canon-to-Canon workflow allows consumers to take advantage
of added convenience and the power to produce outstanding image
quality directly from the camera to the printer without the need
for a PC. This model also supports wireless infrared printing
from enabled cell phones5, and the consumer can purchase the
optional Bluetooth adaptor for even faster wireless printing
from various Bluetooth-equipped devices6. With built in card
slots, users can print from supported memory cards, or entertain
with a slide show.
ChromaLife100 System
This new PIXMA MP960 Photo AIO uses the Canon ChromaLife100
system, including the FINE print head technology for great photo
printing. When using select genuine Canon photo papers and inks,
prints can resist fading for up to 100 years when stored in an
archival quality photo album1. The up to 100-year-lifespan
rivals that of many traditional film based photos, long
considered by consumers to be the benchmark for image
permanence. Prints produced on Canon Photo Paper Pro with
ChromaLife100-compatible inks have an up to ten-year gas
fastness when exposed to open air1. ChromaLife100 prints when
created using genuine Canon photo paper like Photo Paper Pro or
Photo Paper Plus Glossy, have up to 30-year lightfastness when
displayed under glass1.
Canon Creative Park
Looking to extend creativity beyond just photos and documents?
Consumers can now try Canon's new Creative Park website at
www.canon.com/c-park. The site offers 3-D paper craft projects,
scrapbooking templates, novel greeting cards, educational
materials, and the opportunity to learn more about digital
photography. Using the various templates available on Creative
Park, and 4 x 8-inch Canon All Occasion Photo Cards, consumers
can transform ordinary photos into extraordinary cards for
family and friends during the most popular holidays and
occasions.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on
the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company
Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology,
ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues
of $31.8 billion. For more information, www.usa.canon.com.
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