FEFCO, Rome, October 8, 2025 — In line with its intention to become a leading force in digital labels and packaging production, Canon is using its participation in the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2025 to announce the Canon corrPRESS iB17, a next-generation inkjet press engineered for industrial-scale corrugated packaging production.
Capable of digitally printing up to 8,000 m² per hour (15 million m² per year), the corrPRESS iB17 delivers offset-like quality directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide with water-based inks and primer for indirect food contact. The highly automated press enables cost-efficient short- to medium-length runs with ultra-fast turnaround times, and requires fewer operators and lower skill levels.
Industrial-Scale Digital Throughput
Building on Canon's proven expertise in commercial digital printing and following the development roadmap presented as a concept at drupa 2024, the corrPRESS iB17 addresses the evolving needs of corrugated converters facing increasing pressure to deliver shorter runs with more variants, faster turnaround times and premium quality — all without compromising cost efficiency.
Offering industrial-scale throughput at up to 8,000 m² per hour, the press allows converters to achieve cost-efficient production for runs up to 20,000 m², extending digital printing viability well beyond traditional short-runs. Supported by automated printhead cleaning and quality control systems, the press minimizes operator intervention while maximizing production efficiency. The system's design also reduces waste through efficient print on demand and eliminates the use of printing plates and chemicals.
Offset-Like Quality, Digital Flexibility
Featuring proprietary, high-performance 1200 dpi piezo printheads and specially formulated water-based pigment inks and primer, the corrPRESS iB17 achieves pre-print offset-like quality in the post-print process. This improves production efficiency by eliminating the traditional lamination step while reproducing vibrant, accurate and consistent colors, sharp text and precise detail on both coated and uncoated topliners at rated speeds.
The system uses an advanced spot primer that ensures optimal ink adhesion and color reproduction across the full range of corrugated materials. The ink is jetted onto the board immediately after primer application without any drying in between, minimizing the impact of drying on the board and contributing to a highly reliable production process.
Vertically Integrated Technology
The sophisticated Canon drying technology has been optimized to minimize corrugated board stress and energy consumption while increasing production efficiency. Covering approximately 80% of retail packaging applications, the system supports coated and uncoated boards up to 1.7 m wide and 1.3 m long, ranging from 1 mm to 8 mm thick, at a linear speed of 80 m per minute.
Notably, Canon owns all the key components in the printing process — printheads, inks and drying — enabling Canon to optimize the system's performance holistically. This high level of integration and synchronization is designed to deliver exceptional levels of productivity and reliability.
"The announcement of the Canon corrPRESS iB17 marks a pivotal milestone in Canon's journey to becoming a key player in the packaging industry. By combining proven proprietary inkjet technology with an industrial board transport system, we've developed an innovative press that delivers offset-quality prints with outstanding productivity and digital flexibility." — Peter Wolff, Chief Marketing Officer, Canon Production Printing
For more information about the Canon corrPRESS iB17, visit the product page.
Source: Canon Production Printing
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