Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series: versatile and affordable edge-to-edge photo printing.

This wide-format inkjet water-based printer series is one of the best yet.

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-series is a versatile range of printers that can meet the needs of photographers, artists, designers, and print service providers.

It's a cleverly thought-out range of machines that can meet both the high-quality standards of photographers, artists and design specialists and the production speed needed for quick turnaround posters, POS, window graphics and signage.

The LUCIA ink technology is a game-changer for print professionals, as it allows you to swap cartridges while the printer is still running and print edge-to-edge without the need to trim.

The cutting-edge print system is all centred around the fantastic LUCIA ink technology. These inks are a game-changer for print professionals; they're available in three sizes and swappable while the printer is still running. This feature means no more money sitting in the machine with colours you don't often use and fewer pauses in production. Good news for those with busy print schedules!

The imagePROGRAF PRO-series printers deliver the output speeds needed in today's "I want it now" marketplace, thanks to their innovative wider-width printhead and automatic roll feeding system.

One of our favourite features is the ability to print edge-to-edge flawlessly without the need to trim, along with handy included software to make arranging prints a breeze. Canon has done a great job here! They didn't reinvent the wheel but created a new generation of inkjet printers that perform brilliantly and can save time for print service providers.

These machines utilise just one printhead with an impressive 18,432 nozzles and integrated anti-clogging technology – a feature that ensures your printer maintains optimum-quality output. With this innovative wider-width printhead, the imagePROGRAF PRO Series is engineered to meet the output speeds needed in this "I want it now" marketplace.

The outstanding media feed system makes loading and switching between different media types easy. The PRO printers can even automatically detect and store media data.

We have to mention the outstanding media feed system, too, because it saves time and effort– trust us, we know how fiddly some machines can load and run!

Thankfully this range boasts automatic roll feeding, which means effortless loading without grubby fingerprints on the media. Plus, a dual-roll system lets you easily switch between different media or use it as a take-up unit when printing longer runs. These PRO printers can even automatically detect and store media data – a lifesaver for those switching media regularly.

Papergraphics stocks Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-series inks.

Papergraphics keeps stocks of all Canon PRO Series inks, and these are available in 160ml, 330ml and 700ml, so no more money sitting in the machine with colours you don't often use plus, there is the flexibility to mix and match cartridge sizes for colours as and when you need them. Cartridges can be changed even when the machine is in full flow, which is innovative ink thinking from Canon.

We don't often see a range as strong as this – the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-series is the real deal.

The manufacturer's marketing material is at the bottom of this page, including datasheets, videos and photos. However, if you'd like an independent expert view or want us to schedule a demonstration, please call 0345 130 0662.

Pros

  • A printer size to suit every budget
  • Cost-saving print mode for posters using just CMYK
  • Hot-swappable inks in three sizes to save you money
  • Edge-to-Edge printing technology helps to reduce production costs by eliminating cutting time
  • Ingenious compact design uses up less floor space
  • High colour gamut and exceptional print quality
  • Automatic estimation of remaining paper and media detection
  • Impressively low running costs across the board (power use, printheads, ink Etc.)
  • Competitive print speeds
  • Automatic roll-feed, so no need to touch the paper's surface (no fingerprints!)

Cons

  • Water-based ink still needs to be protected if going outdoors or in areas where it will be handled.
  • It can be difficult to decide between the different models – call us if you need expert guidance!
  • Believe it or not, the disruptive price point makes people think it's not as good as more expensive alternatives – which certainly isn’t true.

Ideal Applications

  • Backlit
  • Canvas
  • Pop-Ups
  • Posters
  • Roll-Ups
  • Window Graphics
  • Fine-Art
  • Photographic
  • CAD / GIS

Models in the range:

PRO-2100

610mm wide (24") wide, 12-colour | Cartridge sizes 160ml 330ml 700ml | A1 print time, coated paper, standard mode 1:38min For compact graphic, fine art and print-for-pay

PRO-4100

1118mm wide (44") wide, 12-colour | Cartridge sizes 160ml 330ml 700ml | A0 print time, coated paper, standard mode 2:49min For flawless photographic and fine art print service providers

PRO-4100S

1118mm wide (44") wide, 8-colour | Cartridge sizes 160ml 330ml 700ml | A0 print time, coated paper, fast mode 2:24min For sharp and bold photo printing for print service providers

PRO-6100

1524mm wide (60") wide, 12-colour | Cartridge sizes 160ml 330ml 700ml | A0 print time, coated paper, standard mode 2:49min For flawless high-definition poster, photographic and fine art print service providers

PRO-6100S

1524mm wide (60") wide, 8-colour | Cartridge sizes 160ml 330ml 700ml | A0 print time, coated paper, fast mode 2:24min For high-production photographic and poster printing

What the manufacturer says:

Overview

Powerful colour expression from innovative imaging technology

The Canon imagePROGRAF Pro range is all about printing graphics, posters and fine art in high-definition for incredible image clarity. 

Junichi Wachi, Director of LFP EMEA at Canon Europe, says: “Five new models are here, delivering outstanding print quality each and every time — and packed with technology that does all the hard work. So you can print smarter, faster and with less waste.”

Utilising 8-12 colour LUCIA PRO pigment inks to deliver a wide colour gamut and enhanced gradation, this range is all about making fast, effective printing accessible. “Thousands of businesses are using the imagePROGRAF PRO Series and our signature LUCIA PRO pigment inks to produce vibrant large format prints for graphics, fine art and photography.” LUCIA inks use microencapsulated colour materials for high performance. There’s also a chromat optimiser available that delivers uniform glossiness, expands colour gamut and makes black colours deeper. 

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO cost saving: in-built remaining media estimation prevents wasted ink by telling you exactly how much media you have left, along with borderless printing – which saves you time as there’s no need to trim. 

“Print is about getting ideas down on paper. The faster and more easily you do it, the better. We’ve spent a lot of time talking to our large format customers about what slows the process down — what frustrates them. Complicated media handling tops the list. So streamlining the process was a design priority on the new imagePROGRAF PRO printers, increasing profitability and boosting your bottom line.

These models also include auto media type detection - a sensor detects the media, matches 

it with an internal database and automatically selects the media type. “This is a great improvement, especially for the PRO-4100S and PRO-6100S, which have been designed with the high productivity print-for-pay market in mind.”

With secure printing, you can restrict print connections and access by setting user security levels and individual passcodes. Smart software - intuitively control pre-print settings on-screen for precision output, with Professional Print

“This is a great improvement, especially for the PRO-4100S and PRO-6100S, which have been designed with the high productivity print-for-pay market in mind.”

Featuring the excellent ‘Professional Print and Layout’ software that will intuitively control pre-print settings on-screen for precision output. It helps you quickly print to your exact specifications, allowing you to showcase your work to the highest level.

“Our thinking goes like this: paper and ink are valuable, so don’t use them until you’re confident that what comes off the printer will match what’s on the screen. Professional Print & Layout is a very clever tool that means prints are perfect the first time round.”

Need advice? – call us:

0345 1300 662

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