BUYERS LAB

August 2007

Lab Test Report Canon imagePROGRAF iPF820

The product has a “hot folder” feature for using the product with Canon iR devices, in which files dropped into a networked folder can be automatically printed.

Within the status monitor and administration section of the Remote UI, adminis- trators can create .txt files of device settings for quick reinstallation / duplicate placements.

Two separate e-mail addresses can be set up to receive notifications when device issues or errors arise.

Status Monitor provides extensive desktop management and maintenance capabilities.

The last 32 jobs, including

details on ink usage and print duration, can be viewed.

printPRINTDRIVERDRIVERS

VERY GOOD

 

very GOOD

 

 

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF820 GARO print driver is graphical and includes six easy-to-navigate tabs. The most commonly used features, such as Media Type and Print Target settings, can be selected from the Main tab.

An HDI driver (used with AutoDesk) is also included on the CD and is loaded using the Install Individual Software option. BLI did not test the HDI as part of its evaluation.

From the Easy Settings menu there are 13 print target settings that provide the best settings for the chosen print job. From the Advanced Settings menu, various quality and colour settings are available.

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