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imagePROGRAF iPF840

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A 44-inch wide powerhouse printing system designed to enhance productivity for medium to large workgroups, with dual media rolls and high speed throughput, the imagePROGRAF iPF840 printer is a complete production printing solution. With incredible line accuracy, an 320GB hard drive, excellent media handling, and support for HP-GL/2 and HP RTL files, the iPF840 printer is an easy-to-use high production printing solution for any professional with a need for producing intricately detailed full-colour renderings, CAD drawings, GIS maps and other large-format output.

Equipped with two media rolls and the automatic roll switch feature, the iPF840 eliminates the cause of many bottlenecks in busy printing environments. Switch between different media type, sizes or use two rolls of the same paper for printing of large, consecutive jobs.

The built-in 320GB hard drive makes handling multiple complex jobs simple, especially in shared printer environments. Relieve workload from your computer, store and retrieve print jobs with the touch of a button, and utilize a Remote User Interface and password-protected mailboxes to keep your workgroup productive. The iPF840 printers Economy Print Mode helps lower cost-per-print while the sub-ink tank system enables hot-swap ink replacement for continuous printing.

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Print Specs

  • What's in the Box
    • Main Unit with Stand & Portable Media Basket
    • 2 - 2" Roll Holder with 3" Core Adapters
    • 1 Print Head
    • 1 Maintenance Cartridge, (installed)
    • 5 Starter Ink Tanks (C, M, Y, BK, MBK)
    • A2 Cut Sheet Heavyweight Coated Paper (5 pieces)
    • Ethernet Card (built in)
    • USB 2.0 High Speed Interface
    • Quick Setup Guide (Poster)
    • Power Cord
    • One Year Warranty Card
    • Registration Card
    • PosterArtist Lite Application CD
    • User Software CD with:
      • imagePROGRAF Printer Driver
      • Printer Driver Extra Kit (Free Layout, imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy modules) PC only
      • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor PC only
      • imagePROGRAF Direct Print & Share
      • imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in for Microsoft Office®
      • Media Configuration Tool
      • Accounting Manager
  • Type

    5-Colour 44-inch Printer

  • Nozzle Pitch1,200 dpi 
    Non-firing nozzle detection and compensation
  • Number of NozzlesTotal: 15,360
    MBK: 5,120 nozzles
    C, M, Y, BK: 2,560 nozzles each
  • Print Resolution (Up to)

    2,400 x 1,200 dpi (Max)

  • OS CompatibilityWindows® (XP 32bit/Vista/7/8/8.1)
    Macintosh® (OSX 10.6.8 - 10.10)
  • Standard InterfacesUSB 2.0 High-Speed
    10/100/1000 Base-T/TX
  • Ink Droplet Size

    4 picoliter

  • Ink Capacity

    330ml, 700ml per colour2

  • Maximum Paper Size Maximum Roll Print Length
    Roll Feed - 59'3
    Cut Sheet -63"

    Maximum Media Roll Diameter
    5.9" or less

  • Noise Level Operation: 60 dB (A) or less
    Standby: 35 dB (A) or less
    Acoustic Power: Approx. 7.5 Bels or less
  • Physical Dimensions

    75"(W)x 52"(D)x 45"(H)

  • Buffer/Ram

    320 GB

  • Media Width Cut Sheet - 8"-44"
    Roll Feed -10"-44"
  • Media Thickness

    0.07-0.8mm

  • Paper-Feed Method Roll Feed: Dual Roll, Front loading, Front output
    Cut Sheet: One sheet, Front loading, Front output
  • Languages

    Language: GARO (Canon Proprietary) HP-GL/2, HP-RTL

  • Weight

    Approximately 470 lbs

  • Power Source

    AC-100-240V (50-60Hz)

  • Power Consumption Maximum: 200W or less Standby 5W or less Power Off: .5W or less (Compliant with Executive Order)
  • Operating Environment 5.9" or less Temperature: 59°-86° F (15°-30° C)
    Relative Humidity: 10-80% (No Condensation)
  • Software Included Canon Printer Driver, Printer Driver Extra Kit (Free Layout, Colour imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy, Advanced Preview), Direct Print & Share, imagePROGRAF Print Utility4, PosterArtist Lite (PC Only), Print Plug-in for Microsoft® Word/Excel/PowerPoint (PC only), Status Monitor, Media Configuration Tool, Optimized Module for AutoCAD
  • A. For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver. 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 list of RIP vendors.
    B. The starter ink tanks initially packaged with the printer are not the same capacity as the replacement ink tanks specified here.
    C. The maximum printable length varies depending on the application, OS, and RIP used.
    D. For AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2000. 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

    * As of July 20, 2015, Actual prices are set by dealers and may vary.


    1) Your server must be compatible with a webDAV enabled cloud account, including but not limited to, Google, Carbonite or Rackspace, to take advantage of the cloud functionality. Storage capacity and any pricing thereof is based on the third-party cloud provider's current offering, at its sole discretion. Your cloud account is subject to the third-party cloud provider's terms and conditions. Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A., Inc. represents or warrants any third party product, service or feature referenced hereunder.

    2) Available on AppStoreSM. Compatible with iPad® 2 or later, running iOS 6.1 or later. Data charges may apply. Printed output will be same size as original file. Mobile device and large format printer must utilize the same network. Printer must be connected to the same router that mobile device is connected to via wireless capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients. In order to print from imagePROGRAF Print Utility, user must open their PDF file in another, supported iPad® app. Then, the user would select "Open in" and choose the print utility app.

    3) For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver. 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 list of RIP vendors.

    4) The starter ink tanks initially packaged with the printer are not the same capacity as the replacement ink tanks specified here.

    5) The maximum printable length varies depending on the application, OS, and RIP used.

    6) A0 plain paper, cut speed: fast mode.  

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