Canon USA, Inc., Lake Success, NY, announced its imagePROGRAF iPF710, iPF8000S, and iPF9000S large-format printers received BERTL’s BEST Awards for their high color fidelity and speed. BERTL is an independent analyst firm and test lab that reviews current product lines and new product introductions to identify the select group of devices and solutions that stand apart from the others. BERTL tested the printers to determine how well devices meet criteria within several categories, including build quality, network administration, security, workflow, finish, ease of use, media handling, printing, image quality, features, and price. The imagePROGRAF iPF6100 and iPF8000S models received more than four stars in at least four of the categories and more than three stars in all categories.

“Canon is proud to have its imagePROGRAF large-format printer line recognized by an industry authority such as BERTL,” says Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon USA. “These awards and the high ratings from BERTL analysts recognize the features and functionality of our imagePROGRAF models and the tremendous value that these solutions provide to users.”

All of Canon’s graphic-arts printers are equipped with Canon’s dual printhead system, which uses more than 30,000 nozzles. All imagePROGRAF models meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more information about the imagePROGRAF printers, visit www.usa.canon.com.