Friday, November 22African Digital Business Magazine

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Print on with Canon’s next generation MegaTank printers – where quality meets quantity
20Apr By Africa BusinessNo Comments
Tech

Print on with Canon’s next generation MegaTank printers – where quality meets quantity

A high yield, high quality solution for photo printer shops, small businesses and fans of printing photos at home Canon Europe announces the expansion of its refillable ink tank colour printer range, with two new printers designed for high volume photo printing – the three-in-one PIXMA G640 and the single function PIXMA G540. With a FINE print head and set of six ChromaLife 100 dye-based inks, these models produce vivid, bold prints that any photo enthusiast would be proud of. Combined with the MegaTank ink bottles, which enable high-capacity printing, simple maintenance and enhanced media support, this is the ideal solution for photo printer shops who need to meet heavy print demands. High quality, bold prints on any surface Giving photo printing services a competitive advantage, the PIXM...
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13Apr By Africa BusinessNo Comments
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Canon Named Market Leader For Continuous Feed And Sheet Fed Inkjet Heavy Production Printing Segments In EMEA

In their latest analyses of placements of the continuous feed and the Sheet Fed Inkjet Heavy Production Printing Segments, market research companies Infosource and Keypoint Intelligence have both confirmed that Canon now holds the largest market share in EMEA. According to the Keypoint Intelligence Quarterly tracker, while Canon has retained its leading position in continuous feed inkjet for the 11th consecutive year with a 43% share in 2020, it now also holds the number one spot for the Sheet Fed Inkjet Heavy Production Printing Segment with a 40% share. Following the launch of the varioPRINT iX-series in April 2020, Canon has seen an increase in sales of its B3 sheetfed inkjet presses which correlates with the new market-leading position. Joining the existing VarioPrint i-series product ...
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11Mar By Jimmy De WaalNo Comments
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The Next Generation of Print

By-lined to Jimmy De Waal, B2B: Head of Marketing at Canon South Africa Now is an important time for the print industry. It’s a time of change and where new and emerging technologies are influencing its future. The print industry is unique and has developed over many years, transitioning from analogue to digital technologies, but there’s still so much more to come. For it to continue to grow and transform, we need fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. And one way that we can support this growth is to attract the next generation. Print to you and me is a range of innovative applications that we interact with in our daily lives. However, print to someone who doesn’t know print’s full capabilities or creative potential could be seen as just a book or a poster you put up on your wall. Those...
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2Mar By Jimmy De WaalNo Comments
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How Your Print Buyers’ Needs Are Changing And How To Add Value Amidst Digital Fatigue

By Head of Marketing at Canon South Africa, Jimmy De Waal Despite 46% of marketing budgets being dedicated to digital media, nearly 50% of brands are using print frequently in their campaigns[1]. With digital fatigue amongst consumers continuing to grow in light of recent global events, now is the time for print to step into the spotlight. But while marketers are keen to capitalise on the cut-through value that printed communications bring to the table, they’re looking for more guidance from their print service providers (PSPs). They want creative ideas that they haven’t considered, approaches targeted to their customers’ preferences and advice on how to deliver ROI. A clear opportunity exists for PSPs to build a more consultative relationship with their customers. By listening more closel...
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12Jan By Hennie KrugerNo Comments
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A new horizon for print and communication service providers

By Hennie Kruger, Head of Commercial Print at Canon South Africa Print and communication service providers specialising in direct mail and transactional applications have come a long way in the last 10 years. To keep pace in our digital world, they have continuously evolved their services to meet the demands for shorter runs and personalisation. Thanks to the introduction of and advances in inkjet, these printers are now able to offer single-pass printing, making way for higher margins, less inventory and shorter turnaround times. Let’s take a closer look at the evolution of this market and how Canon’s ColorStream web-fed inkjet technology is enabling print and communication service providers to enhance their product offering and increase profit margins. Today’s customer is demanding. Surr...
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