The Cimpress-owned trade printing specialist said the press would help it target premium customers thanks to the quality of its output and ability to print onto a wide range of media. 

The iX3200 handles coated stock from 90-350gsm and uncoated from 60-350gsm and prints at up to 9,120iph. The resolution is 1,200dpi. 

It prints using Canon’s proprietary water-based inks

Dundee-based Tradeprint said the new Canon would complement its litho offering, and its lower energy consumption would help the business towards achieving its ambition of Net Zero emissions by 2040. 

Operations director Rod Scrimgeour praised the Canon team for installing the press swiftly on a tight deadline, and said the experience had been “nothing short of excellent”.

“Colour management is a key component of our business and we have been investing in systems which ensure that the colours and quality that our customers are demanding are delivered,”

He said the new VarioPrint iX3200 supported this ambition “and is also exceptionally reliable compared to many other devices”. 

“It’s easy to use, and our operators now have more flexibility to carry out other tasks while managing the machine.”

Stuart Rising, Canon head of Commercial Print for the UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted with the results that Tradeprint has achieved through the VarioPrint iX3200. This device is the perfect match for companies who are looking for outstanding quality work, next-level productivity and extensive versatility. We’re looking forward to seeing how our technology will support this valued customer in the future.”

In the summer of 2021 Canon announced an agreement with Cimpress to supply technology to its worldwide businesses. 

At the time Cimpress founder Robert Keane said that inkjet technology  brought “flexibility, efficiency and a positive step to reduce waste, contributing to the achievement of our sustainability goals”.

Tradeprint expanded its factory earlier this year, and two months ago took on some of Tayprint’s assets and staff.