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2012 TOPICS
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BUSINESS UNIT
INDUSTRY AND
OTHERS BUSINESS
UNIT
PIXMA PRO SERIES OF PROFESSIONAL-USE INKJET
PRINTERS LAUNCHED
Committed to meeting strong demand among professionals for high-reso-
lution photograph printing, Canon launched three new models, which
completed the rollout of its PIXMA PRO series. The first is the PIXMA PRO-1,
featuring a significantly broadened color gamut as well as high productiv-
ity, highlighted by a new 12-color pigment ink system with large-volume ink
tanks. The PIXMA PRO-10, meanwhile, boasts a new 10-color pigment ink sys-
tem together with a high level of texture and depth perception. Also, there is
the PIXMA PRO-100, which is equipped with a new eight-color dye ink system
for superior expression of coloration and gloss.
All three models utilize Canon’s Optimum Image Generating (OIG) System,
which selects the optimal ink mixture and ink droplet arrangement, ensur-
ing high-image-quality photograph prints best suited to the paper medium.
The two models with pigment ink systems also feature our newly developed
Chroma Optimizer, which ensures uniformity of gloss perception as well as
enhanced black density to suppress the amount of light reflected from the
paper surface.
CANON MAKES FULL-FLEDGED ENTRY INTO
OCT MARKET WITH LAUNCH OF
FIRST CANON-BRAND PRODUCT
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) devices are used in ophthalmology
departments of hospitals and clinics to obtain tomographic images of the
retina and image analysis results. The system enables observation of reti-
nal structures that cannot be seen from the surface and so is essential for
providing higher quality diagnosis. The OCT market is forecasted to grow at
around 6%*1 annually on a volume basis.
Seeking to make a full-fledged entry into the OCT market, Canon
welcomed OPTOPOL Technology S.A., a Polish company, as a consolidated sub-
sidiary in 2010, and since then has worked to commercialize OCT products.
In September 2012, Canon unveiled its first own-brand OCT, the
OCT-HS100, capable of examining the retina three-dimensionally. With the
addition of the Canon-brand OCT to our product lineup, we aim to provide
a comprehensive range of ophthalmology diagnostic equipment and will
expand our business further.
*1 Based on Canon research.
OCT-HS100
PIXMA PRO series