Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 large format printer News Headlines Canon Europe, world leader in digital imaging technology, has today launched its first 60” large format printer, the imagePROGRAF iPF9000. Aimed primarily at the print-for-pay sector, including copy shops and professional print businesses, this new flagship device delivers best-in-class image quality at high speed, and incorporates a range of industry-leading technologies, including Canon’s new 12-colour pigment ink system. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is a major addition to Canon’s portfolio of large format printers, which now runs from 17” all the way up to 60”. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 will be available throughout Europe from June, 2006. Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for individuals and businesses. A subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, Canon Europa is the operational headquarters for Canon in Europe and is based in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Canon Europa supports the activities of the entire Canon in Europe organisation, including all the national sales organisations based in countries throughout Europe. The main focus for Canon in Europe business activity is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (Input solutions: photography, video and digital camera; and Output solutions: Bubble Jet Printers). Canon Europa employs almost 500 people in Amsterdam.