Canon varioPRINT iX-series

[Sonam]

Hi Everyone,

Our company is looking into investing innto an inkjet production press (a Canon varioPRINT iX-series) does anyone have any reviews on this?

 

[Stickman42]

As with most digital presses, you'll eventually find reviews good and bad. If I were going to spend that kind of money, I would:
- have samples run on your media with your files
- discuss service response expectations with whomever will service the machine
- ask to be referred to other installations so you can speak with someone other than a Canon salesman about their thoughts on the machine
- travel to Canon's showroom (Boca Raton, FL, USA?) for a personalized demo
Good luck!

 

[Sonam]

Thanks

 

[narseman]

Yes. We put one in about a year + ago. iX3200 Bit of a learning curve. However, the print quality is excellent.
Since that time there have been several upgrades to the hardware and software. I must say the changes have made a big difference in usability. It's much better now, so far as the hardware issues. The whole ink piping system changed out. The head cleaning system changed out. (Far better usage of the head cleaning ribbons.) Had some issues with "steamers", all changed out to newer versions. Sensors upgraded etc.. . And print quality has remained excellent the whole time. You'll probably do better with Prisma on the iX. It is a machine, and very complex. Stuff happens. Will take a little getting used to. Overall, quite happy with it.

 

[MacDaddy]

Came across the video, thought it would might be helpful on your consideration.

The MPX Group Capitalizes on the Benefits of Canon varioPRINT iX Sheetfed Inkjet

Commercial printers increasingly find that switching to inkjet presses helps boost uptime, broaden capabilities, and improve efficiency for a wide range of in-demand printing jobs. See why The MPX Group’s president calls his company’s investment in the Canon varioPRINT iX3200 sheetfed inkjet...

pps.csa.canon.com

 

[MailGuru]

Worked in a consulting capacity a couple of years ago for about 8 months at a facility that had one.

Awesome machine, but, seemed, in my opinion, to go down more frequently than toner-based machines. YMMV.

 

[narseman]

Worked in a consulting capacity a couple of years ago for about 8 months at a facility that had one.

Awesome machine, but, seemed, in my opinion, to go down more frequently than toner-based machines. YMMV.

When we got ours a couple years ago, it was troublesome. Took some time to work out issues.. Then Canon started applying updates and various upgrades. Steamers, ink delivery lines, sensors replaced, cleaning ribbons system changed out. Now the IX is quite excellent. An expensive investment, but great output, and reliability.