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imagePROGRAF iPF5100
15275
Specifications
Main Unit Specs
| Printer Type | 12-Color 17-inch Printer |
| Number of Nozzles | Total: 30,720
All colors: 2,560 nozzles each |
| Nozzle Pitch | 1,200 dpi |
| Nozzle Recovery System | Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation |
| Print Resolution (Up to) | 2,400 x 1,200 dpi (Max) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7 (32/64bit), Macintosh OSX 10.3.9-10.6 (32 bit), OS X 10.5-10.6 (64 bit) |
| Standard Interfaces | USB 2.0 High-Speed
10/100 Base-T/TX
Optional: IEEE 1394 (Firewire®) |
| Ink Droplet Size | 4 picoliter |
| Ink Capacity | 130ml per color2 |
| Ink Droplet Size | LUCIA ink (Pigment-based) |
| Color Set | Cyan, Photo Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, Yellow, Black, Matte Black, Red, Green. Blue, Gray, Photo Gray |
| Buffer Ram | 192 MB |
| Hard Drive | N/A |
| Media Width | Cut Sheet, Roll and Cassette: 8" - 17" |
| Media Thickness | Top Loading Manual Feed: 0.08 - 0.8mm (3.2 - 31.4mil)
Front Loading Manual Feed: 0.5 - 1.5mm (19.6 - 59.0mil)
Roll: 0.08 - 0.8mm (3.2 - 31.4mil)
Cassette: 0.08 - 0.3mm (3.2 - 11.8mil) |
| Maximum Roll Print Length | 59 Feet (19 meters)3 |
| Maximum Media Roll Diameter | 5.9" (150mm) |
| Borderless Printing Width | 10" (254 mm), B4 (257 mm), A3+ (329 mm), 14" (356 mm), 16" (407 mm), A2 (420 mm), A2+/17" (432 mm) |
| Paper Feed Method | Roll Feed: One Roll, front output
Top Loading Manual Feed: One sheet, front output
Front Loading Manual Feed: One sheet, front output
Cassette: Up to 250 Sheets (Letter, Plain Paper), front output |
| Languages | GARO (Canon Proprietary) |
| Noise Level Approx | Operation: 51 dB or less
Standby: 35 dB or less |
| Physical Dimensions | 13.5" (H) x 39.3" (W) x 31.9" (D) |
| Weight | Approximately 117 lbs |
| Power Source | AC-100-120V (50-60Hz) |
| Power Consumption | Maximum: 100W or less
Standby 6W or less
Power Off: Less than 1W (Compliant with Executive Order) |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 59°-86° F (15°-30° C)
Relative Humidity: 10-80% (No Condensation) |
| User-replaceable items | Print Head (PF-03), Maintenance Cartridge (MC-05), Ink Tank (PFI-101/PFI-103) |
| Software Included | Canon Printer Driver, Print Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, Print Plug-in for Digital Photo Professional, Digital Photo Front-Access, Printer Driver Extra Kit (Free Layout, imageRUNNER Linking Function) |
imagePROGRAF iPF5100
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Great printer
I like it. It prints well, and the ncolors are good.
October 27, 2012
You won't be dissappointed
B & W prints the best I've seen so far.
This printer is a breeze to install, easy to use and gives prints that amaze. For me it has been an incentive to take even better photographs. I use mostly the Premium Matte paper and the textures are better than I thought was possible. I held out for quite a while to buy until the prices dropped and the pigment inks got better. I waited before I wrote this review and my opinion is the same, usually I find some dissapointments, but so far I'm really glad I bought this one.
January 15, 2010
Flexability of in house printing and control
I have been using this printer for all our studio's work so thousands of 8 1/2x10 prints have gone through it. When I looked at all the information I could on printers, to replace another brand I had, the only thing I was a little concerned about was the footprint and working with and learning this new printer. It is build like a tank. I have had no problems that knowledge didn't cure,
I must say I have used Canon's Technical Support 800 number many times. This alone has been extremely helpful and resolved any issue I was having with their expert help. It would be helpful to have a hard copy manual, too. I could print it out or look at it on line but this printer demands a nice manual. My time is my most valuable asset.
This iPf5100 prints wonderfully on anything I have printed from RC papers, fine are papers & canvas, sheets or rolls. The prints created from it for International Prfessional Competitions have done very well, too. This printer and it's versatiliy has allowed me to change my product line in such a way that I never know what I will do next to keep my customers happy.
Someone once told me it you want a print what is different from pushing a button to send the print order to the lab or to send it to the Canon printer. It saves me time on the initial order and on redos of an order that occur because we are very picky about our work quaility.
Seldom do I rate something unless I feel very strongly about it. My whole operation is color balanced to have a working flow that I can see the result prior to printing. I have a Canon that spits out perfect prints.
December 12, 2009
DO NOT UPGRADE TO 1.38 FIRMWARE
If printheads start to clog with ver 1.35 you can bypass and continue printing with NO streaking or other issues.
With ver 1.38 as soon as it even thinks it has a clog, you cannot even run a head test.
December 7, 2009
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