Canon and Océ unveil the first jointly developed Digital Production Press

Built upon Canon’s imagePRESS C7010VP platform and featuring an integrated Océ PRISMAsync front-end controller, the imagePRESS C7010VPS/imagePRESS C6010VPS/imagePRESS C6010S deliver Canon’s advanced imaging and media-handling technologies as well as expanded finishing options to deliver greater profitability through increased productivity and flexibility. The companies are also planning to incorporate Océ PRISMAsync into other Canon devices targeting high-volume and production printing applications in the future including the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series.

To enhance productivity within production print environments, the imagePRESS C7010VPS introduces a number of productivity-boosting features to the imagePRESS line, including a simple-to-use, intelligent job-scheduler accessible through the Océ PRISMAsync front-end controller. The new controller delivers considerable processing power and user flexibility, while increased device efficiency is made possible through the latest Adobe RIP, enhanced media handling capabilities and advanced color management performance, enabling impressive RIP speeds and extraordinary image quality.

Facilitating deployment in environments utilizing a variety of print technologies, the new controller’s open workflow connectivity enables the imagePRESS C7010VPS series to be seamlessly integrated into industry-standard workflows. Further, Océ PRISMA Prepare software and the intelligent job-scheduler boost productivity by supporting up to eight hours of plan-ahead production. End-user uptime is increased as the task-based workflow configuration allows prepress specialists to focus on document preparation while operators concentrate on production.