Canon Australia today announced that they have entered into a partnership with Seiko Infotek Inc (SIIT) to supply, service and support the Seiko ColorPainter wide-format series printers in Australia.
Canon are already a leader in the signage and display market with their Ocè Arizona UV flatbed series, Ocè ProCut cutting systems and Onyx and EngView workflow solutions.
“Canon aims to supply the highest quality solutions in the wide format market. In the roll fed eco-solvent category, the 
Seiko ColorPainter series is widely recognised as best in class and therefore a fitting addition to the high standard of the Canon and Ocè wide format portfolio. We’re extremely excited to make this important addition to our portfolio after a long and extensive evaluation process.” says Canon’s Display Graphics - Product Manager Thomas Mckerrow.
The exceptional quality of the ColorPainter series was made evident last year, when the Seiko ColorPainter M-64s received the Viscom Best of 2014 Award in the large-format printing category. It has faster real-world print speeds for high productivity, delivering bright vibrant prints that are outdoor durable.
As a market leader in signage and display, Canon offer a nationwide, experienced and reliable service organisation that is best in class. With over 100 Océ Arizona installs in Australia, that service can now be extended to Canon customers that purchase Seiko ColorPainter wide format printers. Canon Service Manager Cialan Shine states – “Our service teams are committed to providing the same exceptional passion and dedication to the Seiko ColorPainter range as our own Oce Arizona UV flatbed printers.”
The Canon team are renowned for providing business consultancy for the signage and display market around workflow and productivity with expertise on technologies such as Onyx Color and Print management and EngView POS (Point of Sale) and packaging design. Seiko customers can now benefit from this expertise to their business.
Supported by warehousing facilities across the country, customers that purchase Seiko from Canon will not only have the benefit of local supply of ink, but also have access to our unique consultancy on media and applications to broaden their offering to their clients. Canon’s range of media suitable for the Seiko includes AveryTM self-adhesive vinyl and banner, as well as an expanding range of specialty products.
Canon will also be supporting its customers that purchase Seiko with finance options. With over 25 years’ experience in serving the print industry, Canon offers competitive and flexible finance terms that allow customers to manage their cashflow and support their future growth.
With the strongest portfolio of wide format products in the market, including the Arizona, ProCut, ColorWave, imagePrograf and now ColorPainter from Seiko, Canon has the technology to provide the full range of wide format applications and supplies under one roof.
“Canon’s interest in partnering with Seiko is in line with its philosophy of helping customers find new and exciting ways to grow their business in Wide format. It’s this partnership with our customers that allows them to step into other applications and diversify their business with us.” Says Adrian Morris – Manager – Display Graphics
Adrian concludes “Our customers recognise we are a technology partner that continually invest in expanding our portfolio. In addition to the solutions available from our own Canon or Ocè products, the partnership with Seiko allows us to continue building on this relationship with our customers to provide high quality solutions and services in the sign and display market.”
Canon Australia
www.canon.com.au/en-AU/Professional-Print
