Canon announces the launch of the highly anticipated imagePROGRAF PRO-1100, its flagship A2 model among professional desktop inkjet printers. Designed specifically for professional and amateur photographers, it delivers outstanding photographic print quality and exceptional longevity. With LUCIA PRO II, the newly developed pigment-based ink from the Japanese brand, this printer sets new standards in photographic printing: compared to its predecessor, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, it offers a wider color gamut and ensures unprecedented image quality. The result is prints with extraordinary detail and depth, capable of capturing even the subtlest nuances of a photograph. Its advanced inkjet technology guarantees excellent resistance to light (up to 200 years) and scratches, ensuring prints remain in excellent condition over time—an ideal solution for archival and documentary preservation purposes. The 12-color pigment ink system, made from premium-quality pigments, delivers flawless color gradients. Blacks and blues are deeper, providing images with unparalleled levels of detail and depth—especially evident in landscapes, seascapes, and complex shadowed areas. Photographers, whether professional or hobbyists, who choose to exhibit their work can rely on a printing technology that faithfully preserves the image, color, and detail of the original subject. The system includes matte black ink, which enhances black density, producing rich and intense blacks. This is perfect for printing on Fine Art matte paper, adding powerful contrast and depth—particularly effective for black and white photography. On glossy and semi-glossy paper, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 delivers the same high level of quality thanks to Chroma Optimiser. The result is a uniform gloss finish with crisp, well-defined expressions. Additionally, the high scratch resistance of prints makes framing, packaging, transport, and display easier and safer. In educational settings, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 allows photography schools and universities to independently manage their printing tasks, including drafts. The new photo printer shares the same print head, inks, and software as Canon’s larger models (imagePROGRAF PRO-6600, PRO-4600, and PRO-2600), ensuring full consistency across various print formats, from 17 inches up to 60 inches. This makes it the ideal choice for photographers looking for a compact solution with the flexibility to scale up to larger formats in a professional lab. Moreover, when used with Canon’s Professional Print and Layout software (also available as an Adobe plug-in), users can follow on-screen instructions for an intuitive setup and easily connect multiple devices via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, streamlining and simplifying their print workflows.