Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series – Professional Large Format Printers for Photography, Fine Art and Posters.
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series range is designed for customers who need the highest possible print quality for photography, fine art, posters and professional graphics. These printers are very different from CAD plotters like the Canon TM series — the PRO series is built specifically for colour accuracy, image quality and professional print production.
If your business prints photography, artwork, posters, exhibition graphics or print-for-pay work, the Canon PRO series is one of the best large format printer ranges available.
What Is the Canon PRO Series?
The Canon PRO series includes models such as:
- PRO-2100 (24″ / A1)
- PRO-4100 (44″ / A0)
- PRO-6100 (60″)
- PRO-4100S and PRO-6100S for poster production
These printers are designed for professional photographers, graphic designers, print studios, universities, marketing departments and print-for-pay businesses.
Designed for Print Quality Above Everything Else.
The biggest difference between the PRO series and standard plotters is the ink system and colour accuracy.
Canon PRO printers use LUCIA PRO pigment inks, designed to produce:
- Wider colour gamut
- Deeper blacks
- Smooth gradients
- Excellent scratch resistance
- Long archival life
- Gallery quality prints
This is why the Canon PRO range is widely used for fine art, professional photography and premium poster production.
Key Features of the Canon PRO Series.
Across the PRO series range, Canon includes a number of advanced features designed for professional printing:
- 11 or 12 colour pigment ink systems
- Built-in colour calibration
- Automatic media loading
- Precision rigid chassis for print accuracy
- High speed image processing
- Large touch screen control panel
- Optional second roll unit on selected models
- Advanced security and job management
- Ability to print on fine art paper, canvas, photo paper and poster media
These features allow the printers to produce extremely accurate, consistent and high-quality prints, making them ideal for professional print environments.
Which Canon PRO Printer Do You Need?
The main difference between the PRO printers is the maximum print width:
| Model | Print Width | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PRO-2100 | 24″ / A1 | Photography, fine art and premium posters |
| PRO-4100 | 44″ / A0 | Large format graphics, photography and print-for-pay |
| PRO-6100 | 60″ | Exhibition graphics and oversized premium prints |
| PRO-4100S / PRO-6100S | 44″ / 60″ | Higher volume poster production |
The print quality is similar across the range — the main decision is based on what size prints you need to produce.
What Are Canon PRO Series Printers Used For?
The Canon PRO series is commonly used for:
- Photography printing
- Fine art printing
- Canvas printing
- Posters
- Exhibition graphics
- Retail signage
- Marketing materials
- Print-for-pay businesses
- Universities and colleges
- Museums and galleries
If print quality is important, this is the range to look at.
Canon PRO Series vs Canon TM Series.
This is a very common question.
| Canon TM Series | Canon PRO Series |
|---|---|
| CAD drawings | Photography |
| Plans | Fine art |
| Construction drawings | High quality posters |
| General posters | Graphics and print-for-pay |
| Lower running cost | Higher colour accuracy |
| 5 colour ink | 11 / 12 colour ink |
In simple terms:
TM = CAD / Plans
PRO = Photography / Posters / Fine Art
Why Buy from Design Supply?
At Design Supply, we have over 35 years of experience helping customers choose the right large format printer for their business. Whether you are producing gallery-quality photography, premium posters or professional graphics, we can help you choose the right Canon PRO model for your application and budget.
We also back everything we supply with our Total Commitment Guarantee, giving you complete peace of mind.
Final Thoughts.
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series printers are some of the best large format printers available for professional graphics, photography and fine art printing.
If your work depends on colour accuracy, print quality and professional results, the Canon PRO series is the right choice.
If you are not sure which model is right for you, please email canon@designsupply.co.uk and we will be happy to help.