imagePROGRAF iPF500

The Canon iPF500 puts speed and high quality printing in a versatile package. The new 5-color imagePROGRAF iPF500 features a color system consisting of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black dye ink and two channels of pigment matte black. This printer is designed with the CAD and corporate user in mind. With new technological advances the ability to quickly and accurately create Maps, Design Layouts, Posters, Photographs, Fine Art Reproductions and more, has never been easier.

The innovations that were incorporated into these printers satisfy the many needs of the markets they are used in. With L-COA single chip acceleration controller and four colors of dye ink plus matte black, the iPF500 brings high-speed and high-quality color output in a package that's durable, reliable and intuitive. The variety of media plus the inclusion of five printing/application software programs provides the versatility and flexibility needed for this printer to be used in a wide variety of industries and applications. In one versatile package, Canon delivers the features you demand to make your drawings, documents and presentations as accurate, vibrant and compelling as they can be.

Features:

• 5-Color Dye/Pigment Ink System - consisting of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black dye ink and two channels of pigment matte black.
• Double Matte Black - Doubling the matte black is used for maximum black density and speed.
• Single Print Heads with FINE technology - Incorporates an ultra high density 15,360 nozzle print head with ultra small ink drops (4 pl), delivering smooth and beautiful gradation.
• Multiple Media Options - 4-Way multi-feed enables numerous paper options, roll (optional), cassette, manual front feed, manual top feed .
• Borderless Printing - 4-sided edge to edge printing, only with roll media.
• Non-firing Detection and Compensation Function - when clogged or non-firing nozzles are detected; print head cleaning cycle is automatically executed. If the nozzle remains obstructed, the iPF500 will automatically compensate by rerouting the ink to functioning nozzles.

Specifications

Printer
Printer Type	5-Color 36-inch Printer
Number of Nozzles	Total: 30,720 MBK: 5,120 nozzles C, M, Y, BK: 2,560 nozzles each
Nozzle Pitch	1,200 dpi x 2 rows
	Non-firing Nozzle Detection and Compensation
Print Resolution (Up to)	2,400 x 1,200 dpi (Max)
OS Compatibility	Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server, Macintosh® OS 9.1/X 10.2/10.3/10.46
Standard Interface	USB 2.0 High-Speed (Built-in) 10/100Base-T/TX (Optional)IEEE1394 (Firewire®)
Ink Droplet Size	4 picoliter
Ink Capacity	130ml per color
Ink Types	Dye/Pigment Reactive Ink
Color Set	Dye: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Pigment: Matte Black (two channels)
Buffer/Ram	128 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: 0.07 - 0.8mm (2.8 - 31.4mil) Cassette: 0.08 - 0.3mm (3.2 - 11.8mil)
Maximum Roll Print Length	59 Feet (18 meters)2
Maximum Media Roll Diameter	5.9" (150mm)
Borderless Printing Width (Roll Media Only)	10", 13", 14", 16", 17", B4 (10.12"/257mm),A2 (16.54"/420mm)
Paper-Feed Method	Roll Feed: One Roll, front output (Optional) 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: 53 dB (A) or less Standby: 35 dB (A) or less Acoustic Power: 6.7 Bels
Physical Dimensions	12.5" (H) x 32.2" (W) x 28.9" (D)
Weight	Approximately 86 lbs
Power Source	AC-100-120V (50-60Hz)
Power Consumption	Maximum: 100W or less Standby 6W or less (7W or less when EB-05 installed)
Operating Environment	Temperature: 59°-86° F (15°-30° C) Relative Humidity: 10-80% (No Condensation)
User-replaceable items	Print Head (PF-01) Ink Tanks (PFI-102) Maintenance Cartridge (MC-05)
Software Included	Canon Printer Driver, Printer Driver Extra Kit (Free Layout, imageRUNNER Linking Function), HDI Driver for AutoCAD, PosterArtist 2006

Accessories
Optional Accessories	Auto Roll Feed Unit (RU-01) Cabinet Stand (CB-17-01) EFI Colorproof XF for Canon IEEE 1394 Expansion Board (EB-05)

1The starter ink tanks that initially packaged with the printer have enough ink to fill the ink system, and are not the same capacity as the replacement ink tanks specified here. 2The maximum printable length varies depending on the application, OS, and RIP used. The maximum printable length from Printer Driver 2006 is 50 feet. 3For AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 4Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server 5Windows 2000/XP 6For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2006. For printing from PostScript applications such as Adobe Illustrator® or QuarkXPress®, please use a PostScript compatible RIP package. For a list of Canon recommended RIP packages, please consult with Canon Alliance and Industry Market program list of RIP vendors.