Canon imagePRESS color series

Stunning performance. Extraordinary support.

The digital color press for your business

Canon imagePRESS color series Specifications

General

Imaging technology

Electrophotography, no fusing oil

Toner

V-Toner

Resolution

1200 x 1200 dpi

Color gradations

256

Color depth

8 bits

Maximum imageable area

323 x 482.7 mm

Features

Real-time automatic color calibration, dual fusing, on-the-fly toner and paper refill, automatic duplexing up to 300 gsm

Recommended monthly print volume

C6000VP: 50k - 250k
C7000VP: 70k - 300k

Maximum monthly print volume

C6000VP: 515k
C7000VP: 550k

Print speed

A4C7000VP: 70 ipm simplex; 65.4 ipm duplex  / C6000VP: 60 ipm
A3C7000VP: 36 ipm / C6000VP: 30.8 ipm
SRA3C7000VP: 33.6 ipm / C6000VP: 28.8 ipm
13" x 19.2" ( 330.2 x 487.7 mm)C7000VP: 31 ipm / C6000VP: 26.6 ipm

Device memory (SDRAM)

1.5 GB

Operation

Operator panel: Touch screen with hard keys
Remote access: On desktop via Web Access Software-E1

Hard disk

2x 80 GB (scanning and mailbox)

Front / back registration tolerance

+ / - 0.5 mm, active registration

Dimensions main engine (WxDxH)

2580 x 992 x 1040 mm (without operator panel)

Weight main engine

1200 kg (with color image reader)

Sound power level

Standby mode: 72 dB / Printing: 82 dB

Security

Options: Hard disk data encryption kit (B30), Hard disk data erase kit (A1)

Paper handling

Maximum paper capacity

10,000 sheets (80 gsm) from 2 standard paper trays and 6 paper trays of paper input modules

Paper feed technology

Vacuum feed (except Paper Deck), air separation

Paper weight

64 - 300 gsm (bypass tray 64 - 256 gsm)

Paper size

A4, A4R, A3, SRA3, B4, LGL, LTR, 13” x 19.2” (330.2 x 487.7 mm), 12” x 18” (305 x 457 mm), 11” x 17” (279 x 432 mm), 4-pane postcard, Custom sizes: 182 x 182 mm - 330 x 487 mm

Paper types

Plain paper, coated paper, recycled paper, colored paper, textured paper, tabs, punched paper, transparencies, label paper, postcard

Features

Double-sheet detection

Standard paper trays

Paper trays

2 x 1000 sheets (80 gsm)

Features

Visual paper-level indication, automatic tray opening

Multi-tray paper input modules (POD Deck-A1)

Description

Optional 3-tray paper input module; up to two modules can be installed in line

Paper trays

2 x 1000 sheets and 1 x 2000 (80 gsm)

Maximum paper capacity

8000 sheets (80 gsm) for 2 paper input modules

Features

Visual paper-level detection, automatic tray opening, escape tray on first paper input module for automatic shoot out in case of double-sheet feeding from paper input modules

Single-tray paper input modules (Paper Deck-AC1)

Description

Optional single-tray paper input module

Paper trays

1 x 3500 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper size

A4, A4R, A3, SRA3
Maximum 330.2 x 482.6mm

Paper feed technology

Friction feed, air separation

Bypass tray (Stack Bypass-A1)

Description

Not available in combination with multi-tray paper input module POD Deck-A1

Paper capacity

100 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper weight

64 - 256 gsm

Paper size

A5R, STMTR to 13" x 19.2" (300 x 487mm)

Tab feeding kit (Tab Feeding Attachment-C1)

Optional for

All input options except the bypass tray

Scanner (Color Image Reader-H1)

Scan resolution

600 x 600 dpi

Scan speed

300 dpi: 80 ipm, 600 dpi: 50 ipm (with optional Automatic document feeder)

Original size

A5, A4, A3, LTR, LGL
Custom sizes: 148 x 210 mm - 297 x 420 mm

Automatic document feeder (DADF-R1)

Description

Duplex automatic document feeder for 1- or 2-sided originals

Scan speed

A4 simplex, 600 dpi: 50 ipm
A4 duplex, 600 dpi: 25 ipm

Original paper size

A5, A4, A3, LTR, LGL
Custom sizes:148 x 210 mm - 297 x 420 mm

Original paper weight

A5/A4 simplex/duplex: 216 gsm
A3 simplex: 216 gsm
A3 duplex:  200 gsm

Optional for

Scanner

Original cover (Platen Cover Type-K)

Description

Platen cover to keep originals in place for scanning or copying

Optional for

Scanner

Staple finisher (Finisher-AB1)

Description

Finisher offering (offset) stacking and stapling with staple cut functionality for thin sets

Maximum stapling capacity

A4, A4R, B4, B5: 100 sheets (80 gsm)
A3: 50 sheets (80 gsm)

Output capacity

Straight output: 3000 sheets (top tray), 2000 sheets (lower tray)
Stapled: 100 sets (top tray), 100 sets (lower tray)

Paper weight

64 - 300 gsm

Paper size

Stapling: A4, A4R, A3, B4, JIS-B5
Stacking: All sizes supported by main engine

Features

Corner or two-point stapling. Two-point stapling also for A4R

Booklet maker (Saddle Finisher-AB2)

Description

Booklet maker with same stacking and stapling capabilities as staple finisher plus saddle-stitch functionality

Saddle-stitch capacity

2 - 20 sheets (80 gsm)

Output capacity

On conveyor belt: 30 booklets (80 gsm)
Conveyor belt supports unlimited stacking by delivering booklets to external catch tray

Paper weight

Booklet pages: 64 - 200 gsm
Booklet cover: up to 300 gsm

Paper size

For booklets: A3, A4R, B4, SRA3, 12""x18"", 11""x17"", LGL, LTR
All sizes are native sheet sizes before half-folding.

Post inserter (Insertion Unit-C1)

Description

Sheet and cover insertion unit

Trays

2

Capacity

2 x 200 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper type

Plain paper, colored paper, coated paper

Paper size

Tray 1: A4, A4R, LTR, custom sizes (182 x 182 mm to 330 x 330 mm)
Tray 2: A4, A4R, A3, SRA3, B4, LGL, LTR, 13”x19.2”, 12”x18”, 11”x17”, custom sizes (182 x 182 mm to 330 x 487 mm)

Optional for

Staple finisher, Booklet maker

Punch unit (Puncher Unit-U1 (2 holes) / W1(4 holes))

Description

Built-in 2- or 4-hole punch unit

Paper size

2 holes: A4, A4R, A3, B4
4 holes: A4, A3

Paper weight

64 - 200 gsm (no transparencies)

Optional for

Staple finisher, Booklet maker

Booklet trimmer (leading edge) (Booklet Trimmer-D1)

Description

Leading-edge booklet trimming with delivery tray

Trim width

2 - 20 mm

Output capacity

30 booklets

Paper size

As defined for booklet maker

Optional for

Booklet maker

Booklet trimmer (top/bottom) (Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1)

Description

Top-, bottom-edge booklet trimming with delivery tray

Trim capacity

80 pages; 20 sheets (80 gsm) including one cover sheet of up to 300 gsm

Trim width

2 - 15 mm top and bottom

Output capacity

30 booklets

Paper size

As defined for booklet maker

Optional for

Leading-edge booklet trimmer

High capacity stacker (High Capacity Stacker-C1)

Description

Straight and offset stacking on cart. Up to two high capacity stackers can be installed in line. Additional stacker cart available as an option.

Output capacity

On cart: 5000 sheets (80 gsm)
Top tray: 100 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper size

On cart: A4, A3, SRA3, B4, 11”x17”, 12”x18”, 13”x19.2”, Tabs (A4, LTR), custom size (216 x 182 mm to 330 x 487 mm)
Top tray: A4, A4R, A3, SRA3, B4, 11”x17”, 12”x18”, 13x19.2”, Tab Paper (A4, LTR), Custom size (182 x 182 mm to 330 x 487 mm)

Paper weight

As main engine

Perfect binder (Perfect Binder-B1)

Description

Hot-melt glue binding with selectable leading-edge or 3-side trimming. Covers can be printed in one run with the book block. Preprinted covers can be inserted via the top insert tray.

Binding capacity

Approximately 10 - 200 sheets; 1 - 25 mm

Book size

Maximum SRA4 before trimming

Cover size

Maximum 13"x19.2"

Paper weight

Book pages: 64 - 163 gsm
Cover sheets: 64 - 300 gsm

Die punch module (Professional Puncher-B1; Professional Puncher Integration Unit-A1)

Description

Die punching with 12 user-interchangeable dies available for plastic comb-, twin loop-, color coil-, pro click-, velo- and ring binding

Paper size

For die punching: A4

Paper weight

For die punching:
75 - 216 gsm (non-coated)
120 - 216 gsm (coated)
Exact specifications depend on die set.

Available dies

Plastic Comb 21-Hole Punch A4
Twin Loop 23-Hole(Round) Punch A4
Twin Loop 34-Hole(Round) Punch A4
Color Coil 47-Hole Punch A4
Velo Bind 12-Hole Punch A4
Loose Leaf 4-Hole Punch A4
Pro Click 34-Hole Punch A4
Loose Leaf 2-Hole Punch A4
Loose Leaf 4-Hole (Swedish) Punch A4
Loose Leaf 2-Hole (6.5 mm) Punch A4
Loose Leaf 4-Hole (6.5 mm) Punch A4
Loose Leaf 3-Hole Punch A4

State-of-the-art technologies of the imagePRESS color series offer you offset-like quality and maximum productivity. 

Dual fusing for constant speed

With dual fusing technology the imagePRESS VP digital color presses reach maximum speed on all supported media weights - 70 ipm and 60 ipm for media up to 300 gsm. Heavy and coated media pass through two fusing stations while light, plain papers are fused once. This media-oriented fusing mechanism provides output with an optimal and consistent gloss finish for an offset lock-and-feel.

Advanced air feeding technologies for reliable productivity

The imagePRESS systems' advanced feeding technologies include vacuum feed and air separation for reliable feeding of different paper types; including uncoated and coated stocks and paper weights of 64 to 300 gsm. Dehumidification heaters in all production trays ensure that highly static coated media is correctly fed also in humid environments  all to ensure your digital color press keeps running and production disturbances are prevented.

Real-time automatic color calibration for your peace of mind

Consistent and predictable high color quality is a prerequisite for successful color business. The imagePRESS color series employs several advanced technologies to ensure just that. Automatic and Reciprocal Color Density Adjustment Technology (ARCDAT) detects the density of color patches on the photoconductor drum to calibrate at all lines per inch in real time. This ensures reliable and consistent output quality and peace of mind for even the most demanding operator.

For quick, periodic adjustments the digital color presses of the imagePRESS series measures color patches on the actual media with a color toner density sensor in the post-fusing process. So no printing and scanning of test prints is needed to perform calibration - as required for many other systems -, which simplifies the calibration process.

Active registration for professional end products

Many print products such as brochures and manuals require duplex printing. The imagePRESS color series meets thisactive registration need with automatic duplex production on all supported media of up to 300 gsm. But it is not only about the fact that automatic duplexing is possible but also how it is performed. Front-to-back registration has a direct impact on your end product. In the imagePRESS systems, active registration aligns the media with the side base plate and registration patches are used to align page and image orientation more precisely and at a faster speed. Intelligent Registration Technology (ITR) guarantees high registration accuracy and you always deliver a perfect end product.

Available controllers

The Canon imagePRESS color series comes with a choice of controller platforms to give you the right level of power and functionality for your job mix.

Every color workflow is as individual as the business it supports. The Canon imagePRESS C7000VP and C6000VP systems offer a choice of front-end processors to provide the optimal blend of power and functionality for your job mix.

EFI Fiery controllers

Want the benefits of a market-standard? Whatever the size of your operation, there’s an EFI Fiery controller that’s right for you.

  • imagePRESS Server A2100 is a high-performing controller standard featured with Graphic Arts Package and Impose, with comprehensive color management, control, variable data printing and security features

  • imagePRESS Server A3100 is a high-end controller for demanding production environments. Comes standard with Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition; Impose and Compose. Offers comprehensive color management and control, variable data printing and security features

Creo Color Server

Creo Color Server is especially suited for variable data printing and graphic arts environments because it seamlessly integrates into into existing offset workflows

  • The imagePRESS CR Server A7000 driven by Creo Color Server technology is a versatile graphic arts server that provides open connectivity, automated workflow management and variable data tools. Based on popular Creo Color Server architecture, it provides access to powerful color management tools and the Easy VDP Creator for simple creation of personalized documents. Provides seamless hybrid workflow connectivity with built-in JDF/JDM support. Available with optional Process Power Pack, Parallel RIP and Photo Touch-up.