Canon U.S.A. Inc. (Melville, NY) announced the company has released its Professional Print & Layout (PPL) software for the imagePROGRAF PRO large-format series of inkjet printers. PPL software is targeted for commercial, professional, and prosumer photographers, and is available as a free download for imagePROGRAF PRO Series printers.

Canon'sPPL software streamlines and simplifies processes for photo printing, with features such as customizable layout settings, preview, and color management. Drag and drop methods and nesting capabilities lay out images in predetermined templates, helping to reduce white space and potentially resulting in cost savings.