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Mastering Digital Printing
Table 6.1 A Sample Inkjet Printer Comparison
Considerations 1 Canon imageproGRAF W6200 Epson Stylus Pro 4000 HP Designjet 130
(thermal technology) (piezo technology) (thermal technology)
Use?
max. output size 24 in. × 59 ft. 17 in. × up to 100 ft. 24 in. × 50 ft.
roll feed included? yes yes optional (+$295);
included in NR model
Age?
announced
Print Quality?
February 2004 November 2003 May 2004
max. resolution 1200 × 1200 dpi 2880 × 1440 dpi 2400 × 1200 dpi
max. # colors 6 (CMYKcm) 7 (CMKYcmk) 6 (CMYKcm)
smallest ink drop size
Inks/Media?
8 picoliter 3.5 picoliter 4 picoliter
max. paper thickness 19.6 mil (.5 mm) 1.5 mm .4 mm
dye or pigment? pigment pigment “durable dye”
individual ink tanks yes yes yes
tanks max. capacity
Permanence?
130 ml 110 or 220 ml 28 ml and 69 ml
WIR rated? n/a up to 85 years under glass2 82 years under glass3 other rated? approx. 75 years 4 n/a n/a
Speed?
rated print speed 1.5 PPM, glossy, letter, stndrd. 4 min 3 sec./13x19" 4 min./pg., normal, glossy
# nozzles 7,680 (1,280 × 6) 1,440 (180 × 8) 1,824 (304 × 6)
Set Up?
printer size 47" W × 22.4" D × 19.1" H 33.4" W × 30" D × 14" H 41.3" W × 16.3" D × 8.7" H
printer weight 85 lb. 83.7 lb. 48.5 lb.
connectivity (stndrd) USB 2.0, 10/100Base-TX USB 1.1/2.0, IEEE-1394 USB 1.1/2.0, IEEE-1284,
FW, EIO slot EIO slot
Software?
built-in color calibration? none none yes (standard)
built-in RIP? yes (PostScript) optional (PostScript) optional (PostScript)
standard warranty
Cost?
1 year 1 year 1 year
estimated U.S. price $3,495 $1,795 $1,295 ($1,895 NR model)
cost per... $.019/sq.ft. 5 unknown unknown
1 North American model numbers; models in other world markets may vary. Information as of September 2004.
2 WIR Display Permanence Ratings on various media as of July 2004.
3 WIR Display Permanence Ratings on various media as of July 2004.
4 Based on Canon Inc. studies conducted using heavy coated paper, under glass, utilizing industry standard conditions and controlled
temperature and humidity in an indoor environment. Results may vary based on individual environmental factors.
5On all popular Canon media.
SOURCE: Manufacturers or their data sheets