Review of Canon IPF8400 and IPF 8400S Product Color Printer
Canon Printers Bring Professional Polish to Photo Prints
Picking a printer for your professional and personal needs can be difficult. You need something affordable and dependable and capable of printing large sizes. The Canon imagePROGRAF 8400 and 8400S Product Color series printers can handle all your printing needs while maintaining the aesthetic quality of your images.
A “Marvel”-ous Display
Russell Bobbitt, the property master of Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, had many uses for his Canon printer. Creating real world props can be difficult and expensive, especially when a studio executive on the film changes their mind. Using a team of illustrators, Bobbitt created prints of potential props to be brought before the directors to be approved for manufacturing. High-quality prints from a Canon IPF8400 brought Bobbitt’s ideas to life, showcasing his creative vision for the film and getting him the go-ahead he needed to start building the real props.
At several points in the film, characters visit a Smithsonian exhibit honoring Captain America. Drawn to the beauty of the wide, high-quality prints of Canon’s imagePROGRAF 8400 series, Bobbitt decided to use the printers to create the images seen in the exhibit, from life-size posters of star Chris Evans to recreated WWII scenes. The 44-inch width allowed for large prints and Bobbitt was able to select the exact length for a uniform look. The Canon prints, often used in real museum displays nationwide, added an important touch of realism to a work of fiction.
A New Western
Stableford Studios used Canon printers for their series “The Farmers”, panoramic, wide format gallery photos of ranchers in the American southwest. Tyler Stableford wanted to emphasis space and color, and only the Canon imagePROGRAF 8400S series allowed him to do so. Details as small as cotton on the breeze are visible in the finished prints, details other printers often lose even when dealing with regular sized prints. Stableford knows the images he sees on his computer are exactly what will come out with his 8400 series printer.
With a width of 44-inces and a length limited only by the 59-foot paper roll, the Canon printer streamlined the entire process of making prints large enough for a gallery show. Unlike other printers, Stableford didn’t have to worry about color consistency between prints or running tests. The gradients and tonal range of the ink kept all the colors from the original photograph intact and brought the subjects to life better than any LED screen.
Still Rolling
Michael Ori of Ori Media praised the ability to produce stills from video and then instantly print the still while clients were still in his store. His business has grown exponentially since adding Canon imagePROGRAF 8400 series printers to his creative process and workflow. Whether he’s using glossy or matte paper, Ori knows his images will look exactly as they did on the computer and in the original video.
Prints can be made while photos are still being taken. Clients in his studio have been amazed to see large, quality prints made while they’re still in the studio. Seeing a finished product gives insight into any potential changes or elements that aren’t working, allowing Ori to make any changes immediately for the client’s satisfaction. Ori was thrilled to have print shop quality work created in-house for a more affordable price. A 160GB hard drive on the printer means a computer isn’t even necessary for a quick print.
How They Compare
From the silver screen to a magazine campaign to a small town gallery, Canon IPF8400 and IPF8400S series printers always create quality prints. The variety of paper size, finish, and ink gives greater versatility to Canon prints than other printers. WAB Paper Supply is a certified Canon dealer with Canon IPF8400 and IPF8400S Product Color printers in stock. Paper, ink, and compatible toner are also available. Call our specialists today to learn how you can buy, rent, or lease a Canon printer and get started creating high-quality prints today.