Dubai, UAE, 23rd March, 2008: Canon Middle East continues to open up high-quality home photo printing to a wider group of users with the launch of the PIXMA iP2600. This new entry-level printer replaces both the PIXMA iP1800 and PIXMA iP2500 and is targeted at users looking for great value, high quality photo printing. Producing a 10x15cm borderless photo in just 55 seconds, the PIXMA iP2600 produces photo lab quality 4800x1200 dpi prints. The integrated print head FINE[1] cartridge produces 2pl ink droplets for the finest imaging in the PIXMA iP2600's class.

Re-styled for 2008 with a lower profile and output tray, the PIXMA iP2600 delivers great design with value. The printer ships with Easy-PhotoPrint EX software,[2] allowing users to print images simply. Auto Image Fix - included in the package - uses face detection and scene analysis to fine-tune colour, contrast and brightness settings.

"In the entry-level photo printing market, print quality is key," said Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Manager, Canon Middle East. "Not only does the design of the PIXMA iP2600 communicate its quality, its high resolution photo-printing gives users exceptional looking prints for a great value package."

The new PIXMA iP2600:

  • Stylish new low profile design with output tray

  • 4800 x 1200 dpi photo lab printing, FINE cartridges and 2pl 'Micro Nozzles'

  • Photo lab quality 10x15cm borderless photo prints in 55 secs

  • High speed document printing: 22ppm mono/17ppm colour

  • Photos that last as long as 100 years with ChromaLife1001

Designer home photo lab

The PIXMA iP2600 is finished in piano black with silver accents. The design exudes a tangible sense of quality that is normally associated with more expensive printers.

Exceptional speed

A photo lab quality print is available in seconds. Employing Micro-Nozzles to eject ink droplets as small as 2pl onto the page, the maximum 4800x1200dpi FINE print head delivers amazing image clarity. Combining precision with speed, the PIXMA iP2600 delivers a single 10x15cm (4"x6") borderless photograph in approximately 55 seconds. Prints last as long as 100 years when stored in an album, thanks to the ChromaLife100 system.[3]

Document print speeds are 22 ppm (mono) and 17 ppm (colour). The FINE Cartridge system employs a separate black pigment ink to render deeper blacks for stronger text printing.

PIXMA excellence

As a new member of the PIXMA range, the PIXMA iP2600 features superior Canon image quality together with impressive ease-of-use. A superb value home photo printer, the PIXMA iP2600 utilises Canon's FINE cartridges and genuine Canon print-media for exceptional photo and document printing quality.

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About Canon Middle East
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for individuals and businesses. Canon provides both individual products and complete networked technology solutions for information input, management and output. Its product range is divided between Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (photography, video and digital camera, Bubble Jet printers).  Canon Middle East is the operational headquarters for Canon in this region, and is based in Dubai, UAE. Further information about Canon Middle East is available at: www.canon-me.com

For media inquiries please contact:
Carol Matta
GCI Group - Dubai
Tel: + 971 4 3310331
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e-mail: carol.matta@gcidubai.com 
 
Canon Contact:   
Ruta Bublyte
Marketing Department
Canon Middle East FZ-LLC
Tel:+ 971 4 3915050
Direct: + 971 4 3915079
Fax:  + 971 4 3916715
e-mail: bublyter@canon-me.com

[1] See Technologies Explained.

[2] See Additional Information.

[3] See Technologies Explained

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