Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600
Produce premium-quality photos and art pieces with a sustainable, 44” cutting-edge 12-colour printer. Designed for photographers, artists and print service providers who demand unbeatable image quality and print longevity.
Product Description
12-colour ink
Cutting-edge LUCIA PRO II pigment ink set*
*Eleven out of the twelve inks are newly developed. The matte black ink is the same as the one used by the imagePROGRAF GP-2000/4000.
700/330/160ml ink tanks
Choices of ink tanks to support printing needs
Premium image quality
Deliver unbeatable image quality – most faithful colours with precision, exceptional colour gradation and courtesy of enhanced blacks
Increased durability
Improved image robustness on abrasion and light fastness to ensure prints last a lifetime
Free size borderless printing
Save time in trimming excessive margins for photography and art pieces
Intuitive functionality
Display panel with more useful information, practical LED interior light and roll media size indicator
Seamless workflows
Easy media handling with dual rolls configuration, auto media loading, simplified media handling and auto print head alignment
EPEAT Gold rating*
Low power consumption and reduction of 89.5% of polystyrene usage in packaging
*EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S.
Printer Technology
- Printer Type12 Colours 44″
- Print TechnologyCanon Bubblejet on Demand 12 colours integrated type (12 chips per print head x 1 print head)
- Print Resolution2,400 x 1,200 dpi
- Number of Nozzles18,432 nozzles (1536 nozzles x 12 colours)
- Line Accuracy±0.1% or less
User adjustments necessary. Printing environment and media must match those used for the adjustments. - Nozzle Pitch600 dpi x 2 includes Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation system
- Ink Droplet Sizeminimum 4pl per colour
- Ink CapacityBundled Starter Ink: 3960ml (330ml for each colour)
Sales Ink: 160ml / 330ml / 700ml - Ink TypePigment inks : 12 colours (Matte Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey, Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Photo Grey, Red, Blue, Chroma Optimiser)
- OS Compatibility32 Bit: Windows7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
64 Bit: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
Apple Macintosh: macOS 10.15.7~macOS 13 - Other Supported Job Submission ProtocolsApple AirPrint
- Printer LanguagesPDF (Ver.1.7), JPEG (Ver. JFIF 1.02)
- Standard InterfacesUSB A Port: USB Memory (Direct Print) for PDF/JPEG files
USB B Port: Hi-Speed USB
Ethernet: IEEE802.3ab(1000base-T), IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
Wireless LAN1: IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
Memory
- Standard Memory3GB
Expansion slot : No - Hard Drive500 GB (Encrypted HDD)
Print Speed
- PhotoPlain paper (A0):
1:37 (Fast)
2:49 (Standard)Coated paper (A0)
2:49 (Standard)
5:35 (High Quality)Glossy Photo Paper (A0)
5:35 (Standard)
8:50 (High Quality)
Media Handling
- Media Feed and OutputUpper Roll Paper : One Roll, Upper-loading, Front Output
Lower Roll Paper: One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output
Cut Sheet : Upper-loading, Front Output (Manual feed using media locking lever) - Media WidthRoll paper: 152.4 – 1118mm
Cut sheet: 152.4 – 1118mm - Media ThicknessRoll/Cut : 0.07 – 0.8mm
- Minimum Printable LengthRoll paper: 101.6mm (Cross and canvas paper: 200mm)
Cut sheet: 203.2mm - Maximum Printable LengthRoll paper : 18m (varies according to the OS and application)
Cut sheet : 1.6m - Maximum Media Roll Diameter170mm
- Media Core SizeInternal diameter of roll core: 2″/3″
- Margins Recommended AreaRoll paper: Top: 20mm, Bottom: 3mm, Side: 3mm
Cut sheet: Top: 20mm, Bottom:20mm, Side:3mm - Margins Printable AreaRoll paper: Top: 3mm, Bottom: 3mm, Side: 3mm
Roll paper (borderless): Top: 0mm, Bottom: 0mm, Side: 0mm
Cut sheet: Top: 3mm, Bottom: 12.7mm, Side: 3mm - Media Feed CapacityRoll Paper: Two rolls. Automatic switching is possible.
Roll Paper, Cut Sheet: Manual switching is possible
Cut Sheet: 1 sheet - Media Take-Up Roll UnitDual direction roll take up unit allowing print surface to be wound inside or outside of the roll
- Borderless Printing Width (Roll Only)[Recommended] 515mm(JIS B2), 728mm(JIS B1), 1030mm(JIS B0), 594mm(ISO A1), 841mm(ISO A0), 10”, 14”, 17”, 24”, 36”, 42”, 44”
[Printable] 257mm(JIS B4), 297mm(ISO A3), 329mm(ISO A3+), 364mm(JIS B3/B4), 420mm(ISO A2), 6’’, 8”, 12’’, 15″, 16”, 18″, 20’’, 22’’, 30”, 34″, 300mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm
Other than above, free size borderless printing is supported on only roll paper by user definition - Maximum Number of Delivered PrintsStandard position: 1 sheet
Flat position: A2 landscape, glossy paper less than 10 sheets,
coated paper less than 20 sheets
(excludes strong curled condition)
Power and Operating Requirements
- Power SupplyAC 100-240V (50-60Hz)
- Power ConsumptionOperation: 85W or less
Sleep mode: 2.3W or less
Default setting for the time to enter the Sleep mode: Approx. 5 minutes
Power off: 0.1W or less - Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 15-30℃, Humidity: 10-80% RH (no dew condensation)
- Acoustic Noise (Power/Pressure)Operation: Approx. 48dB(A)
(Measured based on ISO7779 Photo Glossy Paper HG/Standard/42″)
Standby: 35 dB(A) or less
Operation: 6.5 Bels or less
(Measured based on ISO7779 Photo Glossy Paper HG/Standard/42″) - RegulationsCE mark, UKCA mark
- Environment CertificatesCB certfication, EPEAT GOLD2
Dimensions and Weight
- Physical Dimensions and WeightW x D x H
Main unit + Stand
1593×984×1168 mm (Basket Opened)
1593×766×1168 mm (Basket Closed)
124kg (including Roll Holder Set, excluding ink and print head) - Packaged Dimensions and WeightPrinter (Main unit with pallet): 1820 x 915 x 1042 mm, 185kg
Roll unit: 1727 x 562 x 461 mm, 33kg
What’s Included
- What’s in the Box?Printer, Printer Stand, 1 Print head, Power Cable, 1 Set of starter ink tanks, Installation Guide, Safety/Standard Environment leaflet, LFP Eur Address Sheet, Important Information Sheet, Stack Printer Stand Setup Guide, Notice for PosterArtist WEB
- Software IncludedSoftware available as Download from Web.
Options
- Optional Items2″/3″ Roll Holder: RH2-46
Roll Unit: RU-43
Consumables
- User Replaceable ItemsInk Tank: MBK: PFI-2100(160ml)/PFI-2300(330ml)/PFI-2700(700ml)
Others:PFI-3100(160ml)/PFI-3300(330ml)/PFI-3700(700ml)
Print Head: PF-10
Cutter Blade: CT-07
Maintenance Cartridge: MC-30