{"id":9697,"date":"2025-10-09T04:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9697"},"modified":"2025-10-09T04:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:07:57","slug":"canon-launches-digital-press-for-corrugated-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9697","title":{"rendered":"Canon launches digital press for corrugated packaging\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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corrPRESS iB17 can handle boards up to 1.7m wide, 1.3m long, and between 1mm and 8mm thick, operating at a linear speed of 80m\/min. Credit: JHVEPhoto \/ Shutterstock.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Canon has unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, an industrial inkjet press designed for high-volume corrugated packaging production.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The launch took place at the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) Technical Seminar 2025 in Rome, held from 8 to 10 October.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The corrPRESS iB17 delivers printing speeds of up to 8,000m\u00b2 per hour, equivalent to 15 million square metres annually.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It produces offset-quality output directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7m wide, using water-based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The press is intended for short-to-medium-length production runs and is equipped with automation features that reduce operator requirements and turnaround times.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It builds on Canon\u2019s experience in commercial digital printing, following a concept presentation at drupa 2024, the world\u2019s leading trade show for print technologies.<\/p>\n

The system addresses the needs of corrugated converters who require shorter runs, faster turnaround times and cost efficiency.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

It supports print runs of up to 20,000m\u00b2 and incorporates automated printhead cleaning, quality control and print-on-demand capabilities to limit waste and remove the need for plates or chemicals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The press includes Canon\u2019s proprietary 1200 dpi piezo printheads and water-based pigment inks, initially available in CMYK and later expanding to OVG.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It produces offset-like quality in post-print applications on coated and uncoated boards and uses an advanced spot primer for improved colour precision and ink adhesion.<\/p>\n

The ink is applied immediately after priming without intermediate drying, ensuring production reliability.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The corrPRESS iB17 features Canon\u2019s optimised drying technology designed to reduce energy use and prevent board distortion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It can handle boards up to 1.7m wide, 1.3m long, and between 1mm and 8mm thick, operating at a linear speed of 80m\/min.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Canon has developed all principal components of the system \u2014 including printheads, inks, and drying units \u2014 to ensure consistent integration and performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Peter Wolff, chief marketing officer and senior vice-president at Canon production printing, stated: \u201cThe announcement of the Canon corrPRESS iB17 marks a pivotal milestone in Canon\u2019s journey to becoming a key player in the packaging industry and reflects our deep commitment to supporting corrugated converters as they navigate today\u2019s unprecedented challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBy combining proven proprietary inkjet technology with an industrial board transport system, we have developed an innovative press that delivers offset-quality prints with outstanding productivity and digital flexibility, all developed for indirect food contact applications.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cDesigned for seamless integration into existing production environments, the highly automated corrPRESS iB17 extends the economic benefits of digital printing far beyond traditional short-run applications.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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