Large Format Printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600

Specifications

Specifications

  • 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.

Specifications in detail

Printer Technology

  • Printer Type
    12 Colours 44"
  • Print Technology
    Canon Bubblejet on Demand 12 colours integrated type (12 chips per print head x 1 print head)
  • Print Resolution
    2,400 x 1,200 dpi
  • Number of Nozzles
    18,432 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 Pitch
    600 dpi x 2 includes Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation system
  • Ink Droplet Size
    minimum 4pl per colour
  • Ink Capacity
    Bundled Starter Ink: 3960ml (330ml for each colour)
    Sales Ink: 160ml / 330ml / 700ml
  • Ink Type
    Pigment inks : 12 colours (Matte Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey, Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Photo Grey, Red, Blue, Chroma Optimiser)
  • OS Compatibility
    32 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 Protocols
    Apple AirPrint
  • Printer Languages
    PDF (Ver.1.7), JPEG (Ver. JFIF 1.02)
  • Standard Interfaces
    USB 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 Memory
    3GB
    Expansion slot : No
  • Hard Drive
    500 GB (Encrypted HDD)

Print Speed

  • Photo
    Plain 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 Output
    Upper 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 Width
    Roll paper: 152.4 - 1118mm
    Cut sheet: 152.4 - 1118mm
  • Media Thickness
    Roll/Cut : 0.07 - 0.8mm
  • Minimum Printable Length
    Roll paper: 101.6mm (Cross and canvas paper: 200mm)
    Cut sheet: 203.2mm
  • Maximum Printable Length
    Roll paper : 18m (varies according to the OS and application)
    Cut sheet : 1.6m
  • Maximum Media Roll Diameter
    170mm
  • Media Core Size
    Internal diameter of roll core: 2"/3"
  • Margins Recommended Area
    Roll paper: Top: 20mm, Bottom: 3mm, Side: 3mm
    Cut sheet: Top: 20mm, Bottom:20mm, Side: 3mm
    Cut sheet (Apple AirPrint) Top: 20mm, Bottom 31mm, Side: 3mm
  • Margins Printable Area
    Roll paper: Top: 3mm, Bottom: 3mm, Side: 3mm
    Roll paper (borderless): Top: 0mm, Bottom: 0mm, Side: 0mm
    Cut sheet: Top: 3mm, Bottom: 20mm, Side: 3mm
    Cut sheet (Apple AirPrint) Top: 3mm, Bottom 12.7mm, Side: 3mm
  • Media Feed Capacity
    Roll Paper: Two rolls. Automatic switching is possible.
    Roll Paper, Cut Sheet: Manual switching is possible
    Cut Sheet: 1 sheet
  • Media Take-Up Roll Unit
    Dual 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 Prints
    Standard 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 Supply
    AC 100-240V (50-60Hz)
  • Power Consumption
    Operation: 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 Environment
    Temperature: 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")
  • Regulations
    CE mark, UKCA mark
  • Environment Certificates
    CB certfication, EPEAT GOLD2

Dimensions and Weight

  • Physical Dimensions and Weight
    W 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 Weight
    Printer (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 Included
    Software available as Download from Web.

Options

  • Optional Items
    2"/3" Roll Holder: RH2-46
    Roll Unit: RU-43

Consumables

  • User Replaceable Items
    Ink 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
  1. Please refer to user manual how to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN
  2. EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S.