Canon India has just rolled out an upgraded version of its imagePRESS V1000 digital printing press, now equipped with a newly introduced Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck. The announcement came during Print Expo Chennai 2025, a notable B2B print industry event in South India, held at the Chennai Trade Centre from July 10-12, 2025. The imagePRESS V1000 continues to cater primarily to light and mid-production print environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Canon India debuted the enhanced imagePRESS V1000 featuring a new Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck at Print Expo Chennai 2025.
- This feeding system aims to improve stability when printing on thick and coated papers, especially for long print runs.
- It can handle up to 10,000 sheets and includes support for banner printing.
- The feeding deck is compatible with current imagePRESS V900, V800, and V700 Series Color Production Printers.
- Designed for jobbers, offset printers, and in-house Print Service Providers (PSPs) dealing with large-volume print operations.
The Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck itself features three standard paper trays with a total 5,000-sheet capacity. Its design significantly reduces the need for manual intervention during the print process. When connected with two POD Deck-F1 units, the system can deliver up to 10,000 sheets in fully automated print cycles. The vacuum-based mechanism offers consistent feeding performance, which is a real asset across diverse and high-demand printing scenarios.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO of Canon India, emphasized the brand’s ongoing effort to stay in tune with customer requirements. He noted the favorable response the imagePRESS V1000 received when it was initially launched. Meanwhile, Mr. C. Sukumaran, Senior Director of the Products & Communication Centre at Canon India, explained that the Vacuum Feed POD Deck was specifically developed for India’s high-volume print market. He pointed to key upgrades like assist air technology, better suction feed, and stable media handling that help reduce paper waste and cut down on manual involvement—even when using heavier media stocks.
How the New Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck Works:
This updated system utilizes three coordinated airflows—Side, Front, and Top—to ensure sheets are properly separated and smoothly fed into the printer. Here’s how it unfolds: first, a Side Assist air unit lifts a single sheet based on the paper’s set characteristics. Once the sheet rises, the side air stops, and the Front separation air kicks in to hold back any additional sheets from lifting. Two Side Suction air units then guide the lifted sheet directly to the Print Engine. The mechanism offers exceptional reliability, particularly when printing on thicker materials like 350/400gsm paper or sticker stock. The deck also includes a Multi Feed Detection sensor and an Escape (purge) tray. If multiple sheets are detected, they’re routed to the escape tray, allowing the job to continue without interruption.
Other Features of the imagePRESS V1000:
Among its standout features, the imagePRESS V1000 boasts an advanced cooling system that cools paper immediately after fixing. This reduces the risk of common print defects like warping or sticking, thereby maintaining print quality. An upgraded transfer mechanism ensures each sheet travels through the system in a way that delivers consistent color across varying media weights.
From an automation standpoint, the printer supports PSPs in maintaining color consistency and precise registration alignment. The built-in Inline Spectrophotometers (ILS) facilitate high-end tasks such as engine linearization, custom color profiling, calibration, and validation—all with minimal operator input. A new Precision Registration Technology also ensures duplex sheets remain aligned even during long print jobs.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the imagePRESS Server D3000, which runs on the Fiery FS500 Pro system. This brings an array of workflow and prepress tools into play. Features like the Express Media Colour Manager and Auto Recall, when combined with the ILS, provide quick and intuitive color management on a user-friendly interface.
Performance-wise, the imagePRESS V1000 remains highly productive thanks to its integration with POD-SURF (Surface Rapid Fusing). It maintains a steady print speed of 100 ppm, even on coated and heavy media types up to 400gsm. This makes it particularly effective for complex, mixed-media print jobs. When paired with optional Multi-Drawer Paper Decks and Bypass trays, it further expands media handling capabilities. Operators can even receive remote alerts for changing media, replacing toner, or clearing waste—ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime.
Canon also took the opportunity to showcase other printing solutions at the event, including the imagePRESS V800 and upgraded wide-format printers such as the imagePROGRAF TM-5340 with LM36 Scanner, imagePROGRAF GP-526S, and the imagePROGRAF TX-5320 with Z36 Scanner.
Canon India, which began its operations in 1997, is the sales and marketing arm of Canon Inc., a global leader in imaging technologies headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
FAQs:
Q1: What is the new feature in the upgraded Canon imagePRESS V1000?
A1: The upgraded Canon imagePRESS V1000 features a new Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck.
Q2: Where was the upgraded imagePRESS V1000 launched?
A2: It was launched at Print Expo Chennai 2025, held at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Q3: What types of paper does the new feeding system help with?
A3: The new system helps with stable paper feeding of thick and coated papers, especially high 350/400g/m2 (GSM) thicker media and sticker stocks.
Q4: How many sheets can the new feeding system support?
A4: It supports feeding up to 10,000 sheets when two POD Deck-F1 units are connected in tandem.
Q5: Are older imagePRESS models compatible with the new Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck?
A5: Yes, the new Vacuum Paper Feeding Deck is also compatible with current imagePRESS V900, V800, and V700 Series Color Production Printers.
