Arizona 1300 Series now with Flxflow technology

Print Solutions

Canon has announced the addition of its Flxflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series. Previously known as Flow technology, the new Flxflow offers not only the original ‘Hold’ functionality, which helps to hold media on the zoneless flatbed table, but also the new optional ‘Float’ and ‘Instant Switch’ functionalities to improve media handling. With over 8000 installations worldwide, Arizona users can now benefit from enhanced productivity, ease of use and application versatility.

Catering to growing mid volume operations, the Arizona 1300 Flxflow supports a wide variety of substrates and applications. This enables large format graphics printers and other print companies to efficiently offer customers a wide range of applications for the retail, interior décor, packaging, and industrial market segments.

Offering a patented way not only to hold but also to float the media, 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. The Hold functionality, 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. 

Customers 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, giving additional flexibility when positioning substrates on the table and reducing waste of expensive materials. Productivity is further enhanced by Prismaservice support tools, which provide predictive maintenance and facilitate authorised remote assistance by qualified service technicians to increase uptime.

Customers of the current Arizona 1300 series with Flow technology can upgrade their printer to the latest version with Flxflow technology, including the optional Float and Instant Switch functionalities. Upgrades also include features like the Advanced Image Layout Controls. They can also add Prisma XL Suite workflow software to provide a preview function even for complex, multi-layered, textured jobs. Prisma XL provides cost estimates and enables users to see what the final product will look like before it is printed while allowing them to make any necessary adjustments. The in-field upgradability is part of Canon’s modular approach to its technology and software solutions, allowing users to access the latest available features, without needing to reinvest in new devices, extending the product lifecycle.

Customers can also benefit from the optional proCare after sales service programme, which assures high uptime by offering predictable costs for maintenance and spare parts, preventive maintenance, remote support and fast response times. Additionally, all Arizona printers come with a manufacturer’s warranty of one year, and an optional Arizona extended warranty programme is available for three, four, or five years.

Available with the Arizona 1300 Flxflow is Prismaelevate XL, which enables layered printing up to a height of 4 mm to help customers create stand out, tactile artwork for elevated print applications that enhance and expand their product offering. It enables customers to explore new applications, such as high value, textured, permanent signage, product decoration, awards, décor materials and package prototyping, as well as applications for the visually impaired.

Customers 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.