Canon has announced the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 flatbed printer series.
Previously known as Flow technology, the new FLXflow comes with three functionalities – Hold, Float and Instant Switch – allowing users to move heavier and irregular-sized media faster and more easily around the table.
Hold, a feature of the original Flow technology, works by keeping the media in place with a patented airflow technique. Using automatic measurement and adjustment of airflow levels to firmly and accurately hold various types of media in place, the functionality results in flexible positioning with far less masking.
The new Float functionality pushes air from the table upwards to create a cushion, enabling the easy positioning of heavy or challenging substrates and reducing the risk of media damage or waste. It also results in the smoother registration of all types of media, with a ‘floating without drifting’ ability enabling several pieces of media to be precisely positioned at the same time. The Instant Switch functionality allows the operator to easily change from Hold to Float by using the foot pedal(s) for simple operability of the printer, making it easy to remove media from the table.
Arizona 1300 FLXflow users can also take advantage of the Advanced Image Layout Controls, which allow last-minute adjustments at the printer. This includes snap and align image to media, auto-trimming, nesting, batching of complex jobs, step and repeat, pitch setting, mirroring and re-assignment of print modes. Productivity is further enhanced by Prismaservice support tools, which provide predictive maintenance and facilitate authorised remote assistance by qualified service technicians to increase uptime.
Available with the Arizona 1300 FLXflow is Prismaelevate XL, which enables layered printing up to a height of 4 mm (0.157”).
Offering reduced waste and lower energy consumption than its predecessors, the Arizona 1300 FLXflow has been designed with sustainability in mind. FLXflow technology requires less masking and underlays to hold media in place, resulting in less waste. As LED-UV printers, the series also consumes at least 15% less energy compared with its UV-halide predecessors and offers power-saving features such as first-time-right printing and instant-on functionality. Its inks are UL. Greenguard Gold certified.
Users can also take advantage of Canon’s remanufacturing programme, where they can trade in their Arizona printers when purchasing a replacement. Returned systems are inspected, serviced and prepared for sale as refurbished printers, further extending the lifespan of the Arizona.
The Arizona 1300 FLXflow is available immediately via accredited partners as well as from Canon’s direct sales organisations.
Users of the current Arizona 1300 series with Flow technology can upgrade their printer to the latest version with FLXflow technology.
