The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP Z36 with Stackerfrom Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP Z36 with Stackeris designed for technical documents, CAD drawings, GIS maps, posters, signs, and more. Able to handle media up to 36" wide and featuring a maximum resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, the TX 3100 offers a high-precision, high-density printhead, which lets you create high-quality documents and graphics with sharp text at large-format sizes. The printer provides a total of 15,360 nozzles that lay down 5 picoliter-size droplets, providing sharp lines and fine details for exceptional image quality.

The TX-3100 utilizes Canon's 5-Color Lucia Inks for exceptional color and vibrancy, and these UV and water-resistant inks add a level of protection that can withstand many outdoor conditions, making the printer well-suited for creating and taking building plans onto construction sites. A scan-to-copy and scan-to-file system is also provided, and the unit has a maximum scan width of 36" and will handle documents up to 38" wide. For operating the printer, a stand and updated 15.6" touch screen computer are provided for intuitive use. Additionally, the printer has wired networking via Ethernet, USB 2.0 for simple connection to a thumb drive or computer, and Wi-Fi connectivity for working with a compatible smart device.

Max Resolution: 2400 x 1200 dpi    Max Printable Width: 36"    Optical Scan Resolution: 1200 dpi    Max Scan Width: 36" / Document Size 38"    High-Density Printhead Technology    5-Color LUCIA Ink: UV & Water Resistant    Sub-Ink Tank System Minimizes Wasted Ink    All-in-One 15.6" Touch Screen Computer    Includes Stand & Stacker    USB 2.0, Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connectivity

The 6-channel PF-06 Print Head is engineered to work with the printer's high-speed carriage and high-frequency ink ejection to help facilitate fast printing. This printer boasts Canon's print-head technology that lays down ink with outstanding speed and accuracy. The PF-06 print head incorporates a nozzle orifice shape to help minimize mist spray, producing clean lines and text. The high-precision, high-density print head, with a total of 15,360 nozzles, lays down 5 picoliter-size ink droplets that help produce sharp detail and excellent image quality. The result is consistently accurate 2400 x 1200 dpi output with fine lines that are accurate to ±0.10% and as thin as 0.02mm.

Featuring a 5-color LUCIA TD Pigment ink system, this ink produces fine lines and sharp text, even on non-inkjet coated paper. This ink helps provide a balance between bleed resistance, black density, and water resistance not found in dye ink. Combine this pigment ink with water resistant media and you have a printed drawing that can withstand many outdoor conditions, especially outdoor job sites such as construction sites.

The TX-3100 supports borderless printing on all roll widths and custom widths as well as three sized borderless printing for a reduction in paper trimming.

Intelligent Media Roll technology with an advanced sensor system allows the printer to detect roll width, length, and media type, reducing the amount of time it takes to load media into the printer.

Advanced print head technology achieves speeds up to 190 D-sized prints per hour on uncoated media. Powering these incredible print speeds is Canon's L-COA processor, which controls the optimal ink layout helping to ensure high resolution output.

This feature allows for virtually all the available ink in a tank to be used before having to replace it, helping to eliminate any wasted ink. The empty tanks can also be replaced on-the-fly without stopping the printer. This is extremely useful during your long print jobs.

SmartWorks MFP scanning software simplifies large-format scanning with intuitive operations on the touchscreen display. Even novice users can easily scan, copy, or edit large-format images. Incorporates a SingleSensor Technology Assembly, which helps provide consistent and better color accuracy with more detail in the shadows and highlights than a staggered CIS array scanner.

Featuring a 15.6" color touchscreen, the TX-3100 makes it easy to view printer information as well as perform operations. Additional programs can be added to the computer and files can be moved via a USB storage device and shared over a network via the Ethernet card.

A large size 4.3" LCD touch screen has been integrated into the TX-3100. The large and more vibrant screen displays information such as remaining ink levels. The operation guide can easily be displayed from this screen and be scanned with a smartphone to access a library of information on how to replace consumables.

Direct USB thumb drive printing supports JPEG and PDF file formats. Simply load your files onto your USB drive, step right up to the printer and plug your USB drive into the port. The TX-3100 supports selected page preview. When printing a multi-page PDF file from a USB, the user can select a certain page on the operation panel and display it in a preview window.

Printing jobs quickly is critical on the work site and in the office. The Wi-Fi connectivity can transfer technical drawing files and help speed up your workflow, perfect for high-volume printing. No Wi-Fi router is needed, which can provide greater freedom during installation.

The TX-3100 supports the security features often required for large-scale business segments, such as finance institutions or government and military. Print with ease knowing your files are more protected with Canon's advanced security technology.

A built-in 500GB hard drive within the printer can increase productivity by relieving workload from the host computer, while providing a large capacity for print job data storage and retrieval.

The TX Stacker can stack up to 100 sheets of ARCH C, ARCH D, or ARCH E page sizes for increased productivity.

The optional Multifunction Roll System is a versatile media handling solution system that enables either a second roll of media to be loaded on the printer or can be configured as a bi-directional media take-up unit. The optional second roll unit allows for the instant switching between different media types or the use of two rolls of the same paper for up to 190 D-sized prints per hour. As a take-up unit the operator can choose to use this option to rewind longer printouts, with the print surface on the outside or on the inside of the roll.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it measure light color in K unit ?

A: Yes this can measure the color temperature of light using the Kelvin unit.

Q: 2. I know the 2600 works well with roll media ... but is there also a tray feed, to insert single pages (11x14",16x20", etc)?

A: Yes. The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 can print on single sheets as well.

Q: 3. Can I use Vellum paper on this printer?

A: Technically, yes, you can use vellum paper with the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20M MFP 24" Large Format Wireless Color Printer. However, it would depend on how thick/thin the paper you want to use is in relation to what the printer can accommodate. Please make sure you handle the paper carefully and use the appropriate printer settings for this type of paper.

Q: 4. does it work with led lights?

A: Yes the Kenko KCM-3100 Professional Color Meter can measure the color temperature in any type of light such as LED's.

Q: 5. Can this also give a light intensity reading (such as footcandles or lux)?

A: No, the 3100 color meter does not give light intensity readings in either footcandles or Lux.

Q: 6. What paper does this use? Is it a roll? Also what ink does it use? I am ordering for an art class

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20M MFP 24" Large Format Wireless Color Printer can print on both roll papers and sheet papers. The rolls can be up to 24 inches wide but sheets are limited to 11x17 inches. It uses the Canon PFI-050 inks shown here at this link as well as under the accessories tab: https://bhpho.to/4c65iCu

Q: 7. What is the printer size itself without the stand? I am not sure if I can fit it through my door

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 24" Large Format Printer is 43.8 x 28.9 x 24.8 inches without the stand.

Q: 8. I'm interested in printing decals on Calendered vinyl. Would this printer work for that?

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-240 24" Large Format Printer, B&H # CAIPTM240, does not support printing on Calendered Vinyl specifically but you can print on other types of vinyl like the Canon Adhesive Matte Vinyl (White, 24" x 60' Roll), B&H # CAAMV2460 or the Canon Large Format Glossy Peel and Stick Repositionable Media (24" x 100' Roll), B&H # CA4182V911.

Q: 9. how reliable is this colormeter with led lights and hmi?

A: Although this meter is suitable for reading the color of an HMI lamp, it is not optimized for LED lighting. A better option for both would be the Sekonic C-800 SpectroMaster Color Meter, BH# SEC800SM https://bhpho.to/3pz6CJ0

Q: 10. Can users replace consumables such as print heads, ink spittoons or maintenance cartridges?

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 has the following user replaceable items: ink cartridges, Print Head (PF-10), Maintenance Cartridge (MC-30), and Cutter Blade (CT-07).