The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 MFP Z36 with Basketfrom Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 MFP Z36 with Basketis designed for technical documents, CAD drawings, GIS maps, posters, signs, and more. Able to print media up to 44" wide and featuring a maximum resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, the TX-4100 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-4100 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: 44"    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 & Basket    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-4100 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-4100 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.

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-4100 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-4100 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 multi-positional basket can be freely adjusted to enable various output positions and options.

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. 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: 2. How often should you have to replace the printheads?

A: According to Canon, the printhead of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44" Large Format Printer should be changed: If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of [Head Cleaning B] from the printer menu; If the Display Screen indicates [Open top cover and replace the printhead]; or If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead.

Q: 3. What is the printer dimentions without stand open? just the printer? So I measure if I can fit it through my door

A: Regarding the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44" Large Format Printer (B&H # CAIPP4600), the measurements of just the printer are approximately 62.8 x 28.9 x 24.8 in.

Q: 4. In the Box says includes "Starter Ink Cartridge (330mL)" Are these the Fully Filled 330ml or are they partial fill tanks?

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44" Large Format Printer (B&H # CAIPP4600) starter ink cartridges will be not be a full cartridge but will be close to the advertised amount.

Q: 5. How many ink cartridges does this printer have? It says it's designed for posters and signage, but is it 8, 10, or 12 nozzles?

A: As per the manufacture the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 has "Nozzles Total: 18,432 and All colors: 1,536 nozzles". This printer contains a total of 10 ink cartridges Matte Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Yellow, Gray, Red, Orange, Green, Violet, and Fluorescent Pink.

Q: 6. Does everything come with to hold a roll of paper or do I need to purchase the roll adapters separately?

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-340 36" Large Format Printer comes with everything you need to print on roll papers that have a 2" core. Since many roll papers come on a 3" core, I strongly recommend buying the 3" core adapter kit found here: https://bhpho.to/2rtzxPo.

Q: 7. I can't find any reviews anywhere on this printer. Does someone have experience that they would recommend it or share issues?

A: The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-200 is a great option for signage and banners and the like. I have seen prints from this, and the fluorescent pink ink used in this printer really causes all colors to really pop. Prints appear more vibrant than prints from other printers without this ink technology.

Q: 8. What is the best roll paper for printing posters ?

A: The best roll paper for printing posters on the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-240 24" Large Format Printer would depend on a number of personal factors like durability and intended use.

Q: 9. Will it print on Photographic paper and canvas? I'm planning on doing canvas wraps

A: Yes, the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-340 36" Large Format Printer (BH #CAIPGTM340P), is compatible with Photographic paper and canvas. These must have a media thickness of 2.76 to 31.5 mil / 0.07 to 0.8 mm.

Q: 10. Does it print on canvas?

A: Yes, the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-340 36" Large Format Printer prints on a wide variety of canvas substrates.