Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-500 Printer

imagePROGRAF PRO-500

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PRINTER FOR ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS

This A2 format printer delivers archival-grade prints with the highest sharpness and accuracy, featuring 11 colours plus Chroma Optimiser LUCIA PRO inks, new print head design, and an advanced L-COA PRO data processing engine.

  • 12-ink LUCIA PRO ink system for true archival prints
  • Media: A2, A3+, A3, A4 and more
  • Prints an A2 borderless photo in 6 mins 

Description

Print up to A2 size

Print in a wide array of media sizes up to A2 (17″) size. Perfect for exhibition prints and art galleries.

New LUCIA PRO pigment ink system

The 12 colours plus Chroma Optimiser ink configuration increases reproducible colour gamut for greater colour accuracy. Enjoy image longevity of up to 200 years when paired with Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum papers.

Premium processing engine & printer architecture

The PIXMA Printing Solutions App available on both iOS and Android platforms allows users to enjoy mobile printing and scanning. You can even check your remaining ink levels and access PIXMA Cloud Link using the app.

Wireless PictBridge

If you have a digital camera supporting the DPS over IP (Wireless PictBridge protocol), you can print photos wirelessly without the need to first transfer the photos to a PC.

PIXMA Cloud Link

Ink droplets are placed precisely with a new L-COA PRO processing engine and air (vacuum) feeding system. The built-in calibration function enhances consistency in colour production.

Compatible with wide range of paper media

Aside from genuine Canon media, users can enjoy compatibility with specialty inkjet print media from different paper manufacturers that satisfy standards for the imagePROGRAF PRO-500.

Print Studio Pro

This print plugin works together with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom and Canon Digital Photo Professional software to simplify the printing workflow even for adanced users.

Device Management

Customise media profiles using the Media Configuration Tool. Keep track of printing expenses via Accounting Manager. For multiple networked environment, the Device Management Console helps to monitor the status of printers located in the network.

Print
Maximum Printing Resolution 2400 (horizontal)*1 x 1200 (vertical) dpi
Print Head / Ink Type: Individual Ink Cartridge
Nozzle Per Chip: 1,536 nozzles x 12 colors (18,432 nozzles)
Min. Ink Droplet Size 4pl
Ink Tank: PFI-50 Matte Black / Photo Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow / Photo Cyan / Photo Magenta / Gray / Photo Gray / Red / Blue / Chroma Optimizer
Ink Capacity: 80ml
Maintenance Cartridge: MC-20
Print Speed*2 Photo (A3+ with border)
Colour LU-101 Approx. 2mins. 30secs.
Grayscale LU-101 Approx. 2mins. 30secs.
Photo (A2 with border)
Colour LU-101 Approx. 3mins. 35secs.
Grayscale LU-101 Approx. 3mins. 35secs.
Printable Width Rear Tray: 89 – 432mm
Manual Feed Slot: 203.2 – 432mm
Paper Size A5, A4, A3, A3+, A2, B5, B4, B3, 4 x 6″, 5 x 7″, 8 x 10″, 10 x 12″, 14 x 17″, 17 x 22″, Letter, Legal, Ledger
Paper Thickness Rear Tray: Plain Paper: 64 – 105g/m2, Canon Specialty Paper: Max.300g/m2 (0.1 – 0.3mm)
Manual Feed Slot: Canon Specialty Paper: Max.400g/m2 (0.1 – 0.7mm)
Minimum Printable Paper Length Rear Tray: Plain Paper: 64 – 105g/m2, Canon Specialty Paper: Max.300g/m2 (0.1 – 0.3mm)
Manual Feed Slot: Canon Specialty Paper: Max.400g/m2 (0.1 – 0.7mm)
Maximum Printable Paper Length Rear Tray: 127mm
Manual Feed Slot: 254mm
Printable Area Recommended Printable Area: Top margin: 57mm, Bottom margin: 55mm, Left / Right: 3.4mm
(Letter / Legal: Left margin 6.4mm, Right margin 6.3mm?
Bordered Printing: Top margin 3mm, Bottom margin 5mm, Left / Right margin 3.4mm
(Letter / Legal: Left margin 6.4mm, Right margin 6.3mm?
Borderless Printing*3: Top / Bottom / Left / Right: each 0mm
(Supported Paper Size: A4, A3, A3+, A2, 4 x 6″, 5 x 7″, 8 x 10″, 10 x 12″, 14 x 17″, 17 x 22″, Letter)
Paper Handling
Media Feeding Rear Tray / Manual Feed Slot
Paper Handling
(Rear Tray)
(Maximum Number)
Plain Paper A5 / A4 / A3 / B5 / B4 / Letter / Legal / Ledger = 150, A2 / B3 = 20
Photo Paper Pro Platinum (PT-101) 4 x 6″ = 20, A4 / A3 / A3+ = 10, A2=1
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201) 4 x 6″ = 20, A4 / A3 / A3+ = 10
Photo Paper Pro Luster (LU-101) A4 / A3 / A3+ = 10, A2 = 1
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201) 4 x 6″ = 20, A4 / A3 / A3+ / 8 x 10″ = 10
Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) A4 / A3 = 10
Lightweight Photo Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Heavyweight Fine Art Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Japanese Paper Washi Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Canvas Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Red Label Superior 80g/m2 A4 = 130
Canon Oce Office Colour Paper 80g/m2 A4 = 100
Paper Handling
(Manual Feed Slot)
(Maximum Number)
(Maximum Number = 1 sheet each)
Photo Paper Pro Platinum (PT-101) A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 = 1
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201) A4 / A3 / A3+ = 1
Photo Paper Pro Luster (LU-101) A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 = 1
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (SG-201) A4 / A3 / A3+ / 8 x 10″ = 1
Premium Matte(PM-101) A4 / A3 =1
Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) A4 / A3 / A3+ =1
Lightweight Photo Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Heavyweight Photo Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Heavyweight Fine Art Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Extra Heavyweight Fine Art Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Japanese Paper Washi Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Canvas Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Highest Density Fine Art Paper Letter / A4 / A3 / A3+ / A2 / 17 x 22″ / Ledger =1
Detector and Adjustment
Registration adjustment Automatic / Manual
Color calibration Yes (with colour calibration notification functions)
Head gap adjustment Automatic / Manual
Non-firing detection Yes
Non-firing compensation Yes
Network
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Wireless LAN b / g / n, Ethernet
Wired LAN Protocol TCP / IP
Network Type: IEEE 802.3 (10base-T) / IEEE 802.3u (100base-TX)
Wireless LAN Network Type: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b
System Requirements Windows: Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista SP2
Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later
General
Memory Standard memory: 1GB
Languages Printer language: SG Raster (Swift Graphic Raster)
Job control: IVEC
Status reply: IVEC
Operation Panel Display: LCD (3.0 inch TFT LCD)
Apple AirPrint Available
Canon Print Inkjet / SELPHY app
(for iOS / Android OS)
Available
PictBridge Available
Operating Environment*4 Temperature: 5 – 35°C
Humidity: 10 – 90% RH (no dew condensation)
Recommended Environment*5 Temperature: 15 – 30°C
Humidity: 10 – 80% RH (no dew condensation)
Storage Environment Temperature: 0 – 40°C
Humidity: 5 – 95% RH (no dew condensation)
Acoustic Noise (PC Print) Photo (4 x 6″)*6 Approx. 38.5dB(A)
Document (A4, B/W)*7 Quiet Mode OFF: Approx. 40.8dB(A)
Quiet Mode ON: Approx. 40.4dB(A)
Power Supply Input Power: AC 100-240V, 50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption*8 Approx. 37W
Standby power consumption Approx. 2.5W
Power off Approx 0.4W
Environment Certifications International Energy Star Program (WW), RoHS directive, EPEAT
Eco-Label: Energy Star
Dimension (W x D x H) Approx. 723 x 435 x 285mm
Weight Approx. 32kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/2400 inch at minimum.
*2 Print speed is based on the default setting using ISO/JIS-SCID N5 with Canon consumer inkjet test method and does not take into account data processing time on host computer.
Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, page coverage, type of paper used etc.
*3 Paper types NOT supported for borderless printing are as follows: Photo Stickers
*4 The performance of the printer may be reduced under certain temperature and humidity conditions.
*5 For the temperature and humidity conditions of papers such as photo paper, refer to the paper’s packaging or the supplied instructions.
*6 When printing ISO/JIS-SCID N2 pattern on Photo Paper Pro Platinum using default settings.
*7 Acoustic Noise is measured based on ISO7779 standard.
*8 When printing ISO/JIS-SCID N2 pattern on A4 size Photo Paper Pro Platinum (PT-101) using default settings. 

 

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