Saudi’s AlSaffar Installs Canon Press for Short-run Production
AlSaffar, a leading bookstore and stationery hub with printing services, has made a strategic investment in a Canon imagePRESS V1000. The high-performance digital printing press is part of the Qatif-based company’s need to enhance their short-run production.
The imagePRESS V1000 is built on a reliable technology platform, harnessing innovation and automation to produce a wide range of applications. The machine’s auto-duplex printing with top speeds of 100 ppm as well as the embedded cooling unit to reduce the frequency of temperature adjustment for each sheet, delivers high productivity for a variety of print jobs by sustaining the same speed on all media weights. The imagePRESS V1000’s extensive media-handling can produce a wide range of applications – from booklets to envelopes – expanding revenue streams by printing on both synthetic and textured media with a weight support of up to 400gsm. Its space saving, compact design is another feature of the digital press.
The state-of-the-art built-in colour management technology saves labour time and costs, using an inline sensor to automatically complete DFE calibration, profile creation, and verification. Front to back registration and colour tone are also automatically adjusted while printing, ensuring pin-point accuracy and colour consistency on every page. Cloud-based PRISMA Tools enhance operational efficiency with performance insights.
This latest installation – one among the 8 units installed in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia – is another strong testament to Canon’s leadership, particularly in the Dammam, Al Khobar, and Al Hasa areas.
“This is my second installation of the mid-range imagePRESS V1000 and I am very excited about it,” says Emad Samy, professional service engineer at Canon EMEA.
