Canon UFR II the Long Wait is Finally Over

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1 The Power of UFR II

Canon UFR II the Long Wait is Finally Over The Evolution of Print Processing More than twenty years ago, the PCL (Page Command Language) and PS (PostScript) page description languages were introduced.

2 Canon UFR II the Long Wait is Finally Over The Evolution of Print Processing More than twenty years ago, the PCL (Page Command Language) and PS (PostScript) page description languages were introduced. At that time, the average desktop computer in use was based on the Intel running between 6 and 25 MHz. Since then, the PCL and PS languages have steadily progressed but still rely on an inefficient processing architecture. Documents produced on the desktop computers today are extremely complex, requiring networks to carry exponentially more traffic in multi-user environments. The need for a high performance print architecture couldn t be more welcomed. Canon recognized the tremendous productivity gains that could be achieved by harnessing the powerful processing capabilities of modern desktop computers, and developed the UFR II Print Architecture. Different from most other page description languages, UFR II has been designed to optimize printing by utilizing the processing capabilities of both the printer and the desktop computer. And as companies invest in new computers with greater processing capabilities, print productivity using UFR II will increase as well. The Canon UFR II Print Architecture Specifically designed to address the needs of multiuser environments, the Canon UFR II Print Architecture is comprised of an intelligent client-based printer driver and a dedicated controller board on a Canon MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) or LBP (Laser Beam Printer) device. Utilizing a highly advanced algorithm, UFR II dynamically distributes the print processing of page layout, graphics and images to achieve the maximum level of productivity. 2

The Canon UFR II Printing Process Next-Generation Print Productivity The Canon UFR II Print Architecture is the intelligent choice for multi-user print productivity because it consistently delivers

3 The Canon UFR II Printing Process Next-Generation Print Productivity The Canon UFR II Print Architecture is the intelligent choice for multi-user print productivity because it consistently delivers fast output, easily handles very large documents, requires low network bandwidth, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac environments. UFR II achieves greater productivity because of its fresh approach to document processing. Rather than relying exclusively on the printer to process large amounts of data, UFR II leverages the significant investment companies have made in modern desktop computers. The powerful capabilities of desktop computers are rarely used to their full processing potential, and are capable of playing a larger role in producing output quickly. Since Canon imagerunner devices are designed for multi-user environments, vast processing resources are required to output documents from many users concurrently. By pre-processing many of the intensive components of a document before it is sent to the device over the network, significant productivity enhancements are achieved. The intelligent UFR II Print Driver maximizes performance by determining the ideal level of processing on the desktop computer versus the device. An advanced algorithm analyzes the individual components of each page and separates them into page layout, graphical elements and images. The desktop computer processes most of the images present in the document and the print controller handles most aspects of page layout, while the processing of graphics is balanced optimally between the two. PC imagerunner Printer Application Application Engine Driver UFR GDI Command Display List Rendering Bitmap UFR II GDI Command PDL Interpreter Display List Rendering Bitmap Data Processing Schematic (UFR and UFR II) UFR II Print Driver User Interface 3

Canon UFR II Performance Canon UFR II Processing Performance on the imagerunner MFP line Process Time Comparison for Image-Intensive PDF * (128 MB, 2

applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

or size. Through Canon s consistent driver architecture, these impressive results can be anticipated across the entire imagerunner MFP series.

4 Canon UFR II Performance Canon UFR II Processing Performance on the imagerunner MFP line Process Time Comparison for Image-Intensive PDF * (128 MB, 2 pages) The Canon UFR II Print Architecture consistently outperforms both the PostScript and PCL languages when processing print data from general applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. The following charts depict the processing time for UFR II compared to a representative group of competitors Printer Description Languages and technology. As demonstrated in the time trials, UFR II is able to achieve significantly higher levels of processing performance regardless of the type of document or size. Through Canon s consistent driver architecture, these impressive results can be anticipated across the entire imagerunner MFP series. Process Time Comparison for Word Document* (14 MB, 50 pages) Color imagerunner C3380 Process Time Comparison for PowerPoint Document* (50 MB, 15 pages) Color imagerunner C5180 The following charts compare the processing times of three different file types when printing using UFR II printing technology on the Canon imagerunner line and various driver and printer technology on competitors printing solutions. 4

Canon UFR II Performance UFR II Printing Performance on the imagerunner LBP line Overall Print Time

of time it takes to receive output once they click the Print button in their desktop application.

Print Architecture delivers maximum productivity in multi-user environments.

Overall Print Time Comparison for PDF File (4.

5 Canon UFR II Performance UFR II Printing Performance on the imagerunner LBP line Overall Print Time Comparison for Powerpoint File (2 MB, 32 pages) In the end, what matters to users the most is the amount of time it takes to receive output once they click the Print button in their desktop application. Whether they need to quickly prepare for a meeting or produce any document ondemand, the Canon UFR II Print Architecture delivers maximum productivity in multi-user environments. UFR II consistently delivers the faster high quality output over any other competitor s Print Description Language and technology. The result is stunning output quality in less time, and enhanced productivity for any document. Overall Print Time Comparison for PDF File (4.8 MB, 4 pages) Overall Print Time Comparison for Excel File (654 KB, 4 pages) Color imagerunner LBP 5960 The following charts compare the printing times of three file types when printing on a Canon imagerunner LBP vs. competitive desktop laser printers and their proprietary driver technology. 5

Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Durable

printers and multifunction devices from other manufacturers

to efficiently handle large graphic intensive documents

6 Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Durable Large File Processing Many traditional desktop laser printers and multifunction devices from other manufacturers are simply not up to the task of printing very large documents. In internal testing, UFR II has demonstrated the capability to efficiently handle large graphic intensive documents without overwhelming the print board or printer. Process time on Color imagerunner C3380 with UFRII Driver * PDF File 1.7 GB file size 6

Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Cross-Platform Compatibility Whether your office uses Windows or Macbased desktop computers, or

Regardless of the print environment, high quality and productivity will be achieved for every general office document produced with UFR II.

7 Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Cross-Platform Compatibility Whether your office uses Windows or Macbased desktop computers, or any combination of both, there is a Canon UFR II Print Driver for each. Regardless of the print environment, high quality and productivity will be achieved for every general office document produced with UFR II. Previously, Mac desktop users were forced to rely on PostScript drivers to print documents. But with UFR II, brilliant documents can now be produced with high productivity. Processing Time Using Mac-based UFR II Driver ** 7

Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Unbeatable Performance The Canon UFR II Print Architecture is optimized to produce high-speed color and monochrome documents by automatically

With UFR II, users can achieve up to five times greater productivity over other proprietary Printer Description Language for any type of document.

8 Canon UFR II: The Last Word in Print Productivity Unbeatable Performance The Canon UFR II Print Architecture is optimized to produce high-speed color and monochrome documents by automatically distributing data processing tasks between the print driver on the user s desktop computer and the Canon MFP or LBP device. With UFR II, users can achieve up to five times greater productivity over other proprietary Printer Description Language for any type of document. Reduced Network Traffic Because of the unique approach to print processing, UFR II generates smaller files of print data. Reduced file sizes mean faster transfer across busy networks, meaning valuable bandwidth can be more efficiently utilized in multiuser environments. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., INc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success OK-CANON Driver Comparison Test Notes * PC client used for UFR II test comparisons had the following specifications: 3.0 GHz Pentium processor, 1 GB RAM. Processing comparison tests were performed using a color imagerunner C3380. ** Mac client used for UFR II test comparisons had the following specifications: Dual 867 MHz PowerPC processor, 768 MB RAM. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Some images reflect third party equipment Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. 8

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