VERSATILE WORKHORSE EFFORTLESS OPERATION PRODUCTIVE FINISHING AND SCANNING RELIABLE PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY SECURE SHORT RUNS OF MONOCHROME AND COLOR TIME-SAVING WORKFLOW OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE Main Graphic Arts applications and Main Technical Documentation applications OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM
DISPOSABLE POP Effective and cost effective means to show product and price information Typically installed inside or near the actual store to influence buying behavior Typical lifetime is one to seven days Often displayed in frame of stand Suggested media types Uncoated papers in the range of 24 lb. 53 lb. Self-adhesive papers Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm) printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving up to 30% on media costs Low-cost self-adhesive papers are an alternative for self-adhesive vinyls Excellent for indoor use, as both toner and media are completely odorless Short-term outdoor use possible using waterproof toner in combination with water-resistant media (for example, Tyvek or outdoor paper) Strong proposition in retail environments where multiple shops are supplied from central print room(s) Typical print modes are Production or Production Fast, with some shops even printing Economy mode with a productivity of almost 1,389 square feet per hour Océ CrystalPoint technology prints well on coated selfadhesive vinyls Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls will need lamination, depending on the required adhesion properties Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls are media used by (eco)solvent, UV, and latex roll-2-roll printers. Coated self-adhesive vinyls are used by water-based printers, but are more than twice as expensive as uncoated vinyl Handle large print volumes, mix and match with consistent print quality within (large) print jobs and between different Océ ColorWave printers Excellent reprint with consistent print quality over time 2 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
THEMATIC POP Advertising for interior store display: branding and seasonal actions Typical lifetime is one to six months Output is often laminated to increase lifespan and durability Suggested media types 24 lb. self-adhesive papers Uncoated papers up to 53 lb. Self-adhesive vinyl Textile types Uncoated Tyvek Excellent indoor properties, as both toner and selected media are completely odorless Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving up to 30% on media costs Typical print modes are Quality and Quality Fast with a productivity of up to 200 square feet per hour Wide range of printable textiles Instant dry, so no need to wait before finishing the application Low stiffness textiles are suitable when converted on a liner Cold and warm lamination possible, hot lamination is not possible for media other than photo paper Separate white paper on lamination is available Vinyl is always cold laminated Create floor graphics with self-adhesive vinyl and antislip laminate Océ CrystalPoint technology prints well on coated selfadhesive vinyls Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls are media used by (eco)solvent, UV, and latex roll-2-roll printers Coated self-adhesive vinyls are used by waterbased printers, but are more than twice as expensive as uncoated vinyl Certain uncoated self-adhesive vinyls will need lamination, depending on the required adhesive properties Create free standing displays using heavy and stiff papers, without having to use cardboard OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 3
POSTERS Large format prints with promotional or decorational purpose Ability for both indoor and outdoor usage with a typical lifetime of up to one month Often full coverage prints with vibrant and colorful information Presented on walls or in frames Huge analog poster volume where print providers are looking to substitute with digital printing: Economical printing of short-run lengths Short-lead times (print2go) Printing large format variable data Uncoated papers 24 lb. 40 lb. Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm) 5 mil semi-gloss paper Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving up to 30% on media costs Suitable for short-term outdoor usage: waterproof toner in combination with water-resistant media (for example, wet strength or outdoor paper) 200 square feet per hour Short-term outdoor usage only, up to one month, performance may vary as environmental conditions change When cut-marks are required to create full-bleed output, or, for example, nesting is a need, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow software or alternative external RIP is required Very accurate image-to-sheet registration enabling finishing stacks of sheets with guillotine Roll-to-roll supported, enabling, for example, automated XY-trimming Typical print mode Quality fast with a productivity of 4 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
INDOOR BANNER Roll-up banners and other banners for indoor use, mostly for promotional purpose Typical lifetime is one year Durable media is necessary in order to grommet 8 mil polypropylene films 4 mil white opaque film (Océ 44543) 7 mil satin fabric When cut-marks are required to create full-bleed output, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow software or alternative external RIP is required Tyvek Superior with respect to indoor (gas) fading compared to water based dye inks Odorless Typical print modes are 6-pass high quality and high quality fast Banners with low coverage of images and text, for example, Quality mode is sufficient OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 5
EVENT BANNER Short-term outdoor banners mostly used for a promotional purpose, for example, sporting events, concerts, and outings Often viewed from one side Typical lifespan is one week Durable media is necessary in order to grommet Uncoated Tyvek Coated vinyl Benefits from uncoated Tyvek banners: Ecological alternative because of recyclability Very high strength-to-weight ratio Self-cleaning effect due to non-stick property Cost effective, on par with low-cost PVC banner and up to 30% cheaper compared to coated Tyvek Finishing banner with tape or sewing is recommended Thermal welding of banners is not possible due to heat restrictions of Océ CrystalPoint toner Outdoor usage only for short term, up to one month, performance may vary as environmental conditions change Typical print modes are Quality and Quality Fast, with a productivity up to 200 square feet per hour 6 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
STREET FURNITURE Posters for short-term outdoor use in high-traffic areas Typical campaign length is ten days Pasted on boards or wood with standard water-based glues Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm) Typical print modes are Production and Production Fast with a productivity of 495 square feet per hour Dry pasting is recommended Dry pasting is often used in modern semi-automatic mounting Outdoor usage up to one month, performance may vary as environmental conditions change Fast turnaround times to deal with peak volumes: high productivity, reliability, and predictability OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 7
ECONOMY BACKLIT Used for retail signage, shopping malls, and for public transportation signage Economy backlits typically suited for short to midterm campaigns Polypropylene 8 mil 4 mil white opaque film (Océ 44543) Very high quality backlits with maximum optical density, are out of scope Print very cost competitive backlits Use a special ICC profile for an increased optical density No slow double strike print mode required, often used with water based printers Lower media costs up to 20% by using uncoated instead of coated backlit film Typical prints modes for backlit papers are Quality or Quality Fast, with a productivity up to 200 square feet per hour Typical print modes for backlit films are the Quality modes and High Quality modes, printing two to four times as fast as competitor products 8 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
FINE ART Photographic and artistic prints, typically on canvas or canvas-like materials Indoor application with a typical lifetime of months to years Interior POP decorations for commercial or personal display Profitable application Canvas Embossed canvas-like paper Good look and feel, but limitations in maximum color gamut and graininess Finishing: cutting and folding for mounting the canvas Productive way to print canvas A paint -like look and feel with Océ CrystalPoint technology Opportunity to print on low-cost alternatives such as embossed canvas-like papers Typical print modes are Quality, with a productivity of up to 183 square feet per hour, this is up to three times faster than other competitive inkjet technologies OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 9
PHOTOPRINTS Reproduction of photographic images for indoor use Photo paper look and feel with strong colors Often laminated for abrasion resistance and fading Instant-dry photo papers 5 mil 7 mil Lower ink usage, compared to other technologies, with sufficient color gamut for the majority of applications Warm lamination possible Typical print mode is Quality, with a productivity up to 183 square feet per hour Good look and feel, but limitations in maximum color gamut and graininess Warm lamination only possible in combination with instant-dry photo paper When cut marks are required to create full-bleed output or nesting is a need, Adobe Creator suite plugins, ONYX workflow software or an alternative external RIP is required 10 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
WALLPAPER Demand for custom designed wallpaper is strongly increasing Also used to convey short-term, promotional messages at indoor locations Refurbishment rates increasing: wallpaper switched more often Environmental regulations towards wallpaper are increasing Trend towards PVC free materials, fleece media strongly growing because of ease installation and removal Self-adhesive wallpapers are easily repositionable when applying PVC-free pre-pasted wall coverings smooth and textured PVC coated wallpaper is not recommended because of environment issues and low adhesion Uncoated non-woven fleeces For cutting marks, tiling, and other special requirements, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow software or an alternative external RIP is required Self-adhesive (textile) wallpapers Photo Tex repositional fabric Trimmer required to create full-bleed wallpaper Environmental friendly prints with Océ CrystalPoint technology: odorless prints and supported media are without Volatile Organic Components Very accurate alignment no use of water or heat ensures seamless connection between sheets of wallpaper High productivity with low-cost uncoated non-woven fleeces, saving up to 30% on media cost High color gamut on non-woven fleeces compared to inkjet competition Typical print mode is Quality, with a productivity up to 200 square feet per hour OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 11
SOFT SIGNAGE Signage printed on fabrics Used for (product) promotions Often single-sided printed Mostly indoor, but occasionally short-time outdoor 7 mil satin polyester woven fabric Common uncoated and coated PET textiles Sharp details on a wide range of textile types Vivid colors, even on uncoated textile media Typical print modes are Quality or Quality Fast, with a productivity of 183 200 square feet per hour Media handling is not optimized for low stiffness dye sublimation textiles or flags Not suitable for wearable textiles requiring washing and ironing Very open textiles require lining When cut marks are required to create full-bleed output, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow software or an alternative external RIP is required 12 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Developing custom applications can be a very attractive business with high margins Trends like personalization, green, and just-in-time delivery, provide opportunities for new digital large format printing applications Examples Special and custom media such as customized gift wrapping paper Stiffness and flexibility determine a large part the runnability of custom media Kraft paper, used for packaging as an example Transparent and very dark media could have limitations due to recognition by media sensor Temporary table linen Tyvek for medical packaging Wide variety of media possible, with a thickness up to 32 mil, competitor products typically support only up to 8 mil Automatic thickness measurement, carriage height adjustment, and paper step calibration with Océ Media Sense technology Custom media types and media widths supported Consistent quality and productivity across media with Océ CrystalPoint toner that stays on top of the media OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS 13
CAD Prints to aid work processes in the AEC production environments Prints have an informational purpose: show plans and details of building project or products Details need to be shown very accurately, missing lines or details can have huge consequences Uncoated papers 16 lb. 24 lb. Uncoated Tyvek Acceptable fold quality for 75 grams Tyvek, but not as sharp edged as folded paper Sharp lines on low-cost uncoated paper, including green recyclable and carbon-neutral paper Outdoor use with waterproof toner, especially in combination with strong and water resistant Tyvek Productive workflow with instant dry and automatic folding Highly productive, comparable to CAD monochrome printers Typical print modes are High Speed, Economy and Economy Fast with a productivity of 95 120 E-size per hour Trimming with large six-roll capacity containing media with multiple widths No speed loss when using different media types within one job 14 OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION APPLICATIONS
MAPS/GIS Prints that provide topographic information Maps are often folded and printed on media robust enough to fold frequently and be used multiple times Some maps provide very high level of details, requiring high resolution and accuracy Uncoated papers 16 lb. 32 lb. Acceptable fold quality for Tyvek up to 75 grams Uncoated Tyvek Map textiles Sharp details on low-cost uncoated paper Unique silk-shine, offset look and feel Outdoor use with waterproof toner, especially in combination with strong and water resistant Tyvek Productive workflow with instant dry and automatic folding High speed, typical print modes are Production and Production Fast with a productivity of 495 square feet per hour OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION APPLICATIONS 15
SCHEMATICS Informative graphics used in work environments to communicate planning overviews and graphs Often updated, price is important Important that annotations can be made on the schemes with pencils or markers Uncoated papers 17 lb. 35 lb. Sharp lines and vivid colors on low-cost uncoated paper Possible to write on printed media with regular markers and pens during meetings Prints are instant dry and ready to use Prints are immediately cut on requested size Typical print mode is Production Fast, with a productivity of 495 square feet per hour OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE MAIN TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION APPLICATIONS WHY CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA. 16 Canon Solutions America recommends forward-thinking strategies to achieve the highest levels of information management efficiency for your unique business needs. Using superior technology and innovative services, we then design, implement, and track solutions that improve information flow throughout your organization in environmentally conscious ways, resulting in greater productivity and reduced costs. As a company that is dedicated to your needs, we support our solutions with highly skilled professionals and advanced diagnostic systems to maintain peak performance. And with ongoing consultation, we can further your document management capabilities to ensure the highest level of satisfaction and productivity. LARGE FORMAT SOLUTIONS 100 PARK BLVD., ITASCA, IL 60143 1-800-714-4427 1-630-250-6550 us.info@csa.canon.com CSA.CANON.COM Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a trademark or registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ ColorWave and Océ CrystalPoint are registered trademarks of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. ONYX is a registered trademark of ONYX Graphics, Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. The absence of product or service mark names and logos anywhere in the text does not constitute a waiver of any trademark or other intellectual property rights pertaining to that name, mark or logo. 2015 Canon Solutions America, Inc. All rights reserved. LFS-51327 DS 3/15 CC1/PDF