Canon U.S.A., Inc. announces the Canon corrPRESS iB17, a next-generation inkjet press engineered for industrial-scale corrugated packaging production.

Capable of digitally printing up to 86,111 square feet (8,000 square meters) per hour (over 161.4 million square feet or 15 million square meters per year), the corrPRESS iB17 delivers offset-like quality directly onto corrugated boards up to 5.58 ft (1.7 m) wide with water-based inks and primer for indirect food contact.

The highly automated corrPRESS iB17 enables cost-efficient short- to medium-length runs with ultra-fast turnaround times. It requires few operators and low-level skills compared to conventional technologies.

The Canon corrPRESS iB17 addresses the evolving needs of corrugated converters that face increasing pressure to deliver shorter runs with more variants, faster turnaround times and premium quality, and all without compromising cost efficiency.

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.

Unlike conventional technologies, the corrPRESS iB17 does not produce contaminated water, which then must be filtered or released into the wastewater system.

Offset-like Quality in the Post-Print Process

Featuring proprietary, high-performance 1200 dpi piezo printheads and specially formulated water-based pigment inks and primer, which provide an extended color gamut with CMYK and later OVG, the corrPRESS iB17 achieves pre-print offset-like quality in the post-print process.

The system also uses an advanced spot primer that produces optimal ink adhesion and color reproduction. The ink is jetted onto the board immediately after the primer application without any drying in between. It minimizes the impact of drying on the board and contributes to a highly reliable production process.

The sophisticated Canon drying technology in the corrPRESS iB17 minimizes corrugated board stress and energy consumption and increases production efficiency.

Covering approximately 80% of retail packaging applications, the system supports coated and uncoated boards up to 5.58 feet wide and 4.27 feet long (1.7 meters and 1.3 meters), and range from 0.039 to 0.315 inches thick (1 mm to 8 mm), at a linear speed of 262.47 feet per minute (80 meters per minute).

Unusual for a digital corrugated press, Canon owns all the key components in the printing process – printheads, inks and drying. This enables Canon to optimize the system’s performance more easily.

“With the corrPRESS iB17, Canon is making a confident entry into the corrugated packaging space, bringing fresh innovation backed by decades of inkjet expertise. This press is built to help converters streamline production while achieving consistent, high-quality results—even for food-safe applications,” says Kiyoshi Oka, EVP and GM, Marketing Strategy Unit, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Its industrial design and automation make it a smart fit for today’s fast-paced environments.”

The Canon corrPRESS iB17 is scheduled to be available for purchase in the U.S. in 2027.