Canon ColorWave 3600 Large Format Color Printer

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Push the boundaries of your large format printing with the ColorWave series printing system, a monochrome and color printer, scanner, and copier in one convenient single footprint. Gain a competitive edge with distinctive high-quality wide format drawings nd presentations without the need for expensive coated paper. With its intuitive design, the ColorWave series color printer allows for easy and end-user walk-up capability using ClearConnect controller software.

Benefits & Features of the Canon ColorWave 3600 Large Format Color Printer

  • The prints are instantly dry with the patented CrystalPoint technology
  • Helps ensure robust, waterfast prints with sharp lines, high readability of fine details, and smooth, even area fills
  • ImageLogic Technology – turns imperfect originals into high quality copies and scans
  • Built-in security features
  • Integrated job submission software
  • 2 – 6 rolls capacity
  • Up to 25,000 sqft/month
  • Up to 4 D prints/minute

Specifications of the Canon ColorWave 3600 Large Format Color Printer

GENERAL
Applications
Color and monochrome technical drawings; maps, unfolded and folded; POP/POS posters; graphic arts applications like posters, wallpapers, banners, wrapping paper.
TECHNOLOGY
Print Technology
CrystalPoint Technology
Imaging Technology
The printer contains 8 imaging devices, 2 for each color (CMYK).
Toner
ColorWave 3600 printer uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black TonerPearls, 500 gram/color. Clean toner refill, no toner dust, no residue, no ozone emission.
Print Speed
Monochrome CAD: 225 A1/D/hour (high-speed mode)
Color CAD: 212 A1/D/hour (high-speed mode). 4 A1/D/min. Color posters 3,960 sq. ft./day (production – fast)
Monochrome
Monochrome CAD: 225 A1/D sizes per hour (113 m2/hour); 129 A0/m2/E sizes per hour (high-speed mode)
Color CAD: 212 A1/D sizes per hour (106 m2/hour); 120 A0/m2/E sizes per hour (high-speed mode)
Print Modes
4 print modes; the Print Assistant automatically determines the best print mode based on the content, without need for user intervention. Manual selection is possible.
Resolution Imaging Devices
True resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution Droplet Aligning Accuracy
1200 dpi (corresponds to 20 microns)
Automated Functions
  • PAINT technology (Piezo Acoustic Integrated Nozzle Technology)
  • Applies sophisticated diagnostics, maintenance, and error corrections to overcome common nozzle issues that occur with conventional inkjet printers even while printing
  • Image Logic technology — an intelligent, easy-to-use solution that helps to consistently turn imperfect orginals into high- quality copies and scans without the hassle
  • Automated print language recognition
  • Automated print mode selection (Print Assistant)
  • Automatically suggests the right print mode for your job
  • Automatic roll selection
  • Automatic rotation and alignment for folding and legend detection
PRINTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Printer
Color and monochrome printer based on CrystalPoint technology, high-performance POWERsync Controller with 4 Core, 4 Thread Core i3-8100 processor
Printer Dimensions (W x D x H)
82.7” x 34.5” x 63.2” (2100 mm x 875 mm x 1605 mm)
Printer Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H)
89.4” x 47.1” x 60.9” (2271 mm x 1196 mm x 1547 mm)
Printer Weight
556 lb. (252 kg), printer and one drawer
Printer Shipping Weight
745 lb. (338 kg), printer and one drawer
Earthquake Provision
Secure the printer against moving or tilting during an earthquake. This provision enables the user to secure the printer to a sturdy element of the building.
Standard Stacking System
Integrated Top Delivery Tray, 90-sheet capacity
Optional Stacking System
Stacker Select; 400-sheet capacity
Optional Finishing Devices
Folder Express 3011
MEDIA HANDLING
Technology

Auto switching technology:

  • Correct roll for a print job is selected automatically based on the media type and roll width
  • Automatic roll switching when the end of roll is reached
  • Automatic width detection
Media Cutting
Automatic
Media Rolls
Two or four rolls (one drawer = two rolls; two drawers = four rolls)
Media Capacity
Up to 2,600’ – 650’ on a roll (800 m – 200 m on a roll)
Media Weight
Paper: 16 – 43 lb.; 60 – 160 g/m2
Film: 2.5 – 8 mil
Media Thickness
Paper: 8 mil; 200 um
Film: 2.5 – 8 mil
Roll Length
Up to 650’ (200 mm)
Roll Width
All widths between 11 – 42” (297 mm – 1067 mm), including standard sizes DIN, ANSI, ARCHI
Roll Diameter
Up to 7.1” (180 mm)
Roll Core Diameter
3-inch and 2-inch cores (media on 2-inch core to the external output not to the Top Delivery Tray); media loose on core
Roll Weight
Up to 44.1 lb. (20 kg)
Maximum Printed Width
42” (1066 mm)
Maximum Printed Length
Up to 656’; 164’ guaranteed (200 m; 50 m guaranteed)
Media Types
Uncoated papers, uncoated Tyvek, self-adhesive papers, self-adhesive coated vinyls, blue back papers, polypropylene films, polyester films, light block films, soft banner, instant dry photo paper, backlit film
CONTROLLER
Operating System
Windows® 10 iOT LTSC, 64 bits
Processor
4 Core, 4 Thread Core® i3-8100 @3.6 GHz
Memory
8 GB DDR4
Hard Drive
2x 500 GB, 7200 rpm (standard)
Video
Intel HD Graphics, 1 GHz
Print Language (Standard)
TIFF, JPEG, HPGL, HPGL2, DWF, C4, Calcomp 906/907/951, CALS, NIRS, NIFF
Print Language (Optional)
ColorWave 3500 printer PDF/APPE license provides access to Driver Express for Adobe® PostScript® 3 and PDF 1.7. It enables the Adobe CPSI (Configurable PostScript Interpreter) and the APPE (Adobe PDF Print Engine) four components.
Access Management
Provide secure access to device by users by keying in password on the ClearConnect multi-touch operator panel or get access with a Smart Card by connecting a card reader (including contactless). Authorization is managed by using Active Directory.
Cloud Support
Unlimited user and or Administrator authenticated cloud support via WebDav and/or third-party provider: e.g. Microsoft® SharePoint®, Dropbox®, Box.com, box.net, Google® Drive®, Microsoft® OneDrive®, Amazon Cloud Drive®, Cloudsafe®, MyDisk®, PlanWell Collaborate
Transformations
Scaling; Scaling (scale-to-fit page, reduce when image too large to avoid clipping or to custom factor, scale page size to  standard size), Rotation, Shift (automatic or user defined), Adding/removing trailing/leading edge, Mirror, Black intensity in poster mode, Print optimization (standard, lines/text, poster). Color Highlight and Dark Original. Area to erase (area of interest).
Color Management
  • RGB input profile (sRGB, AdobeRGB)
  • CMYK input profile (Euroscale coated, Euroscale uncoated, US Web coated (SWOP), US Web uncoated, ISOcoated_v2_ eci_300.icc, ISOcoated_v2_eci.icc (FOGRA39), PSO Uncoated ISO12647-ECI (FOGRA47), GRACoL2006_Coated1v2.icc, SWOP2006_Coated3v2.icc, SWOP2006_Coated5v2.icc, UncoatedFogra29.icm
  • Gray profile (standard included in the PDF/APPE option)
  • Rendering intent (perceptual, saturation, absolute colorimetric, relative colorimetric)
Smart Inbox
Personalized Smart Inbox with history, manage queue, manage history, WebTools Express, secured controller access
SCANNER
Description
  • Scanner Express is a Contact Image Sensor (CIS) color scanner, offering full hybrid performance with its scan-to-file functionality/Image Logic technology automates image enhancement and corrects for color highlight, folding lines, weak info, background, and more.
  • Send files via SMB, FTP, or WebDAV to various locations such as local drives, personal Smart Inboxes, or the cloud application of your choice. Scan to USB or use Mobile WebTools and Publisher Mobile to scan to mobile devices.
  • Custom scan file naming to any location. Checkpoint functionality.
  • ClearConnect supports live preview of the scanning process on the user panel.
  • Scan to many formats, including Adobe PDF.
Scan Resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Scan Speed
49.9’/min. monochrome scanning; (15.2 m/min. monochrome scanning)
16.4’/min. color scanning (5.0 m/min. color scanning)
Scan Formats
TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, JPEG, CALS, multipage PDF, multipage PDF/A, and multipage TIFF
Scan Destination
Local USB flash drive, FTP, SMB, Smart Inbox on Controller, optional Local Home folder (LDAP), mobile device via Publisher Express, WebDAV Clouds, PlanWell Collaborate
Scan Protocol
FTP, SMB, Scan to Cloud (push to WebDAV-based clouds)
Original Width
8.2” – 38” (208 mm – 914 mm) automatic width detection
Original Length
8.2” – 630” (208 mm – 16000 mm) file-type-dependent; longer than 630” (16000 mm) for smaller originals, automatic length detection
Original Thickness
Maximum 0.03” (0.8 mm) non-rigid documents
Zoom (Copy)
1:1, scale to media size, scale to standard format, Custom: 10 – 1000%
Preset Modes
Blueprint, Colored Original, Dark Original, Folded Lines/Text, Lines/Text Standard, Lines/Text Draft, Photo, Map, Artwork
Scanner Size (W x D x H)
43” x 12” x 5.5” (1097 mm x 308 mm x 140 mm)
Scanner Weight
55 lb (25 kg)
USER INTERFACE
Description

ClearConnect multitouch user panel:

  • Rotatable touchscreen for accessing local job management, the Smart Inbox, SmartAccess, Live Preview, printer status, and maintenance control. Consistent look and feel from every angle of your workflow.
User Interface Size (W x D x H)
11.8” x 8.7” x 1.6” (300 mm x 220 mm x 40 mm); Touchscreen: 10.4” (264 mm)
Resolution
800 x 600 pixels (SVGA)
Number of Colors
16.2 Million
Operation
  • 3 hard buttons: [Wake-up], [Stop, interrupt, abort], [Home]
  • Multitouch functions: tab, double-tap, pinch, 2-finger pinch, swipe, flick and spread
Interface Design
iF Design award: Distinctive user interface with intuitive navigation and clearly defined levels of operation
Features
  • View optimization: Tilt (-4 to +45 degrees) and turn (-45 to +180 degrees)
  • Status light (red, orange, green)
  • USB 2.0 interface with indication light
Languages
Switch instantly between 2 languages, select from 20 languages; Czech, Danish, German, English-UK, English-US, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Chinese simplified, Chinese-traditional.
ClearConnect WORKFLOW
Description
Concurrent printing, copying, scanning, and file processing of single documents or sets.
Printer Drivers
Driver Express for Adobe PostScript 3, Driver Select for Microsoft Windows
Job Submission
Create, retrieve, and/or send jobs from diverse external locations (SMB, FTP, LPR, WebDav), mobile devices via WebTools Express and Publisher Mobile, USB flash drive, cloud services, ONYX® Thrive, and optional Home folder (LDAP).
ClearConnect
  • The ClearConnect software suite consists of a variety of applications that all have the same user interface. Default jobs can be performed on by clicking the green button (SmartAccess for Print, Scan and Copy). Behavior and presets are customizable via WebTools Express. Edit the most commonly used job settings for copy, scan, and print jobs.
  • Use the Smart Inbox to view all jobs with status, job name, and owner.
  • Actions to print, print all, edit, send to, delete and save. Custom sorting of jobs in list or group view.
  • Open API for third-party or self-developed applications integrated with the ClearConnect user panel.
Device Management via WebTools Express
WebTools Express provides administrators the tools to manage the device remotely via the web, e.g., check printer status, define default settings for print, copy, and scan, define access, security, accounting, remote shutdown, software update and restart, power on/off timer, system behavior, queue management, license management, view, create, edit, and delete stamp templates, etc. It also provides live system feedback via the web, enabling efficient help desk support.
Queue Management
  • Spool memory provides a queuing system for print and copy jobs. This enables multiple users to send print and copy jobs at the same time. Customize priority settings for copy and print jobs in the queue.
  • The Job Queue overview gives access to job names, owners, and status including required media. Jobs can be paused,

deleted, and placed on top of the queue.

Accounting (Standard)
WebTools Express: View the counter history at preferred time periods, per job, or total overview.
Accounting (Optional)
Direct Accounting Software
Mobile and Cloud
Print from, and scan to, the cloud application of your choice. With the help of mobile applications such as Publisher Mobile, the printer can be easily accessed and used from any location.
NETWORK INFORMATION
Client Operating System Support
  • Windows 7/Windows 7 64 bits/Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 64 bits/Windows 10/Windows 10 64 bits/Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bits/Windows Server 2012 64 bits/Windows Server 2012 R2 64 bits
  • Mac OS 10.10/Mac OS 10.11/Mac OS 10.12 (Driver Select support only for Mac OS)
Interface Design
  • 2x Ethernet 100 Mbits/s, 1 Gbit/s
  • TCP/IP: DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTPS
  • Discovery: APIPA, WS-Discovery, SNMP v3
Protocols
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP
  • Printing protocols: LPR, LPR to DRP, FTP, WebDAV Collaborate, WSD print
  • Backchannel protocols: SNMP v3, ColorWave interface, WS-Discovery
Set of Security Features
  • HTTPS, extended security protection for administrator, audit logging
  • Configurable HTTPS Certificates, IPsec, EWT LDAP Authentication, E-shredding, access control. Allow disabling TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocols (no response to network scan) and enable TLS 1.2+ include stronger cipher (enable/disable). Unused interfaces can be disabled, software updates are secure, and SNMP is read-only.
  • Access Management: user authentication on local ClearConnect user panel via Express WebTools
  • FIPS 140-2 Certified TPM
  • Secure boot
  • User authentication on local UI for FTP, SMB, and WebDAV. Disk Encyption AES 256, Support 802 1x Authentication
  • Removable hard drives (optional)
  • McAfee Application Control “whitelisting” License (optional)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY
Ozone Emissions
Zero
Heat Emission
Ready: 214 W; Printing: 395 W
Operating Temperature
59-95° F (recommended: 68 – 81° F); 15 – 35° C (recommended 20 – 27° C)
Operating Humidity
20 – 80% RH (recommended: 30 – 60% RH)
Power Requirements
100 – 240 V; 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Sleep Mode: <2.5 W Ready Mode: 199 W Active Mode: 380 W
Acoustic Sound Power
Ready: < 4.7 B(A)
Printing: < 6.9 B(A)
Acoustic Sound Pressure
Ready: < 36 dB Printing: < 57 dB
Certifications
CE, TüV GS, CETECOM, c-UL-US, CB, RCM, ENERGY STAR®, FEMP, EPEAT, CCC, EAC, FCC Class A, VCCI Class A, Greenguard Gold
Recyclables
  • Printer: Made of steel and highly recyclable plastics; min. 86% of the engine can either be upcycled or recycled
  • Toner: Cartridge packaging reused as maintenance cassette and made of recyclable plastic
  • Prints: Very good de-inkability when recycled

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