Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 B0 Large Format Printer

The new Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 is a 44″/1117mm B0 size, 5-colour large format CAD, GIS and Poster printer delivering advanced productivity and reliable print quality with robust advanced security standards, enhanced usability and flexibility.  Whether you are after fast printing, improved security, borderless capability, unrivalled quality, expert media handling, output durability and high productivity, the Canon imagePROGRAF TX Series printers meet the challenge.

Description

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 is a 44″/1117mm B0 size, 5-colour large format CAD, GIS and Poster printer delivering advanced productivity and reliable print quality with robust advanced security standards, enhanced usability and flexibility.  Whether you are after fast printing, improved security, borderless capability, unrivalled quality, expert media handling, output durability and high productivity, the Canon imagePROGRAF TX Series printers meet the challenge.

With updates to all core technologies, including the ink system, print head and mechanical platform, the new imagePROGRAF TX Series Printers are perfect for high-production, high-quality printing in colour and at fast speeds. The imagePROGRAF TX Series features LUCIA TD ink for unrivalled print quality and weather-resistant output.  The imagePROGRAF TX Series includes the TX-4100 (44 inch/B0 size), TX-2100 (24 inch/A1 size),TX-3100 (36 inch/A0) and the scan/print solutions TX-3100 MFP Z36 and TX-4100 MFP Z36.

Design Supply, an Accredited Canon Gold Partner, works closely with Canon to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities. With more than 29 years of experience in the large format printer market, Design Supply offers expertise and knowledge in tailoring the exact solution for your specific application.

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KEY FEATURES

Boost productivity with trailblazing output speeds with the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 printing up to 3.2 pages per minute for A1 CAD drawings. Advanced productivity features include a smart media handling system, with easy roll loading where the printer automatically feeds and adjusts the paper, ready to print and automatically identifies the media type and size, standard or custom. Reduce post production cutting with free-size borderless printing.

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 delivers unrivalled print quality with innovative ink and printing processes, delivering superb quality on all media types.  The newly developed LUCIA TD inks produce fine lines, sharp text and vibrant colours, perfect for high-precision CAD drawings and posters alike. Specifically formulated for weather resistance, including water resistance, printed drawings can be viewed at outdoor construction and engineering sites. Thanks to superb colour reproduction even on economical uncoated paper, ink performance exceeds the needs for poster quality on both coated and uncoated paper. In addition to high quality CAD prints, the TX-4100 delivers vivid posters on plain papers and outdoor poster solutions.

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 is versatile and adaptable to many printing environments. Featuring direct printing from USB memory, PDF and JPEG files can be quickly and easily printed without the use of a PC or computer. Security features such as desk encryption and restricted use of protocol helps reduce leaks of confidential data. Manage printing costs more easily with the built-in Accounting Manager which collects job logs and automatically calculates costs per job or time period and can be set up for multiple printers. An economy mode can be selected which uses less ink: ideal when printing draft documents. The TX Series printers feature less electricity consumption, reducing the effects on the environment and saving energy.

Optional accessories for the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 include a number of productivity enhancing options, including an additional roll holder for dual roll feeding, meaning two different media rolls or two different sizes can be loading, improving convenience and productivity, and enabling seamless switching between two rolls, ideal for printing drawings and/or posters.  The optional stacker is available to support high-volume continuous printing, neatly stacking up to 100 sheets of stand size drawings.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 delivers 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution and produces A0 draft prints on plain paper in just 34 seconds and A1 draft prints in 18 seconds in Fast Economy Mode. A0 Posters are printed on plain paper in just 37 seconds or on heavy coated paper in 98 seconds. The TX-4100 features faster time to first print, and faster output speeds are made possible by the innovative 5-colour print head, sequence optimization, a continuous printing mode, and hot swap ink tank replacement.  The internal encrypted hard disk drive in the imagePROGRAF TX-4100 has been increased to 500GB and with 128GB standard memory and 2GB of physical memory, no print job is too complex.

Designed for practicality and usability, the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 is designed to fit comfortably in any environment. A compact, slim-line design with a smart media handling system the TX-4100 features an easy front-loading paper system, front access ink tank system, and front output enabling printing and changing paper and ink easily even when the printer is installed in a tight space or flush against a wall. Smart media handling automatically feeds and adjusts the paper, ready to print and automatically identifies the media type and size, standard or custom. A large, bright, intuitive 4.3-inch touchscreen display gives easy access to sophisticated functions. An intelligent detection system makes media setting simple and intuitive.

Ink tanks are available in 700ml, 330ml and 160ml sizes, supporting high volume continuous printing, reducing the frequency of ink replacement, reducing the cost per milliliter of ink, and reducing total cost of ownership. Hot Swap ink tanks allow ink cartridges to be replaced during printing for maximum productivity.

Printer driver flexibility for the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 addresses the needs of a diverse range of users. The TX-4100 includes an imagePROGRAF TX-Series Printer Driver and PosterArtist Lite software. Other software is available to download from the Web including a Universal Driver for network printing, a Quick Utility Toolbox, Print Plug-in for Office, and an Extended Survey Program. The TX-Series Printer driver supports HPGL/2, HP RTL, PDF (ver 1.7), and JPEG (Ver. JFIF 1.02). Design posters like a pro without any prior experience thanks to Canon’s PosterArtist Lite software. In just four simple steps you can create professional looking posters, banners and signs using a variety of templates, high resolution, royalty-free images and clipart and enables users to save and share posters in the cloud. Create superb posters and share with other collaborative team members!

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 large format printer features the LUCIA TD 5-colour pigment ink system which produces the sharpest, thinnest lines. Designed specifically for CAD, GIS, and Poster applications, a minimum line width of 0.02mm can be achieved with a range accuracy of +/- 0.01%. The LUCIA TD Ink system features a newly formulated MBK, which features high surface tension, eliminating feathering and generating crisp, sharp lines. Drawings can be precisely reproduced even on uncoated papers. LUCIA TD inks also create weather resistant prints, enabling outdoor viewing and easy handling of drawings. Enhanced reactivity between the LUCIA TD pigments and media components means pigments stays close on the media surface, allowing colours to be vivid, even on plain paper.

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 accepts roll and cut media with a thickness range of 0.07 to 0.8mm. The minimum print length is 203.2mm for cut sheet, 101.6mm for roll paper, and 200mm for clothe, canvas, tracing paper and translucent matte film media.   The maximum print length is 18 meters for roll paper and 1.6 meters for cut sheet  The maximum media roll diameter is 170mm. Borderless printing technology keep you more productive as there is no need for offline trimming and Auto Skew Correction enables unattended printing by automatically adjusting for any skew in orientation and feeds the paper/media correctly. The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 includes a standard  multi-position basket which can hold a print in the standard position, and up to 20 A2 landscape sheets in the flat position.

Optional items for the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 include additional roll unit and roll holders, a stacker and an ICC card reader. The additional roll holder is for dual roll feeding, meaning two different media rolls or two different sizes can be loading, improving convenience and productivity, and enabling seamless switching between two rolls, ideal for printing drawings and/or posters. The full frontal stacker supports high volume printing and can hold up to 100 sheets of A1/A2 landscape, CAD drawing, plain paper or uncoated sheets. In the basket position, the stacker accepts 1 sheet, in the folding position, the stacker accepts 20 sheets of A0/A1 portrait, CAD Drawing, or plain paper or 100 sheets of uncoated paper.  In the stacking position, the stacker accepts 100 sheets of A1/A2 landscape, CAD drawing, plain paper or uncoated paper.  Prints are automatically neatly stacked by a new mechanical system which reduces curl of the whole output and supports high volume continuous printing. An ICC card reader is for smart card authorization to control access to the printer.

There is a complete range of Canon and third party media compatible with the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100, available from Design Supply’s media specialists. Design Supply’s expertise can help you determine the best solutions for your particular printing needs and budget.

As you would expect from Canon, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, Canon imagePROGRAF printers and print heads feature a 12-month warranty.

 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 printer

Stand

Basket

Roll holder

1 x Print head PF-06

1 x Bundled starter ink: 330ml(MBK), 160ml (C,M,Y,Bk)

3 inch Paper core attachment

Safety/Standard Environment leaflet

Set up guide

User software CD-ROM (Windows)

PosterArtist Lite software CD-ROM

EEU sheet

EU Biocide sheet

Important information sheet

12 months on-site warranty

Software included:

imagePROGRAF TX-Series Printer Driver

PosterArtist Lite

Other software available as Download from Web

Options:

Roll unit: RU-42

2/3″ Roll Holder: RH2-46

Sheet Stacker: SS-41

ICC Card Reader: RA-01

Consumables:

Ink Tanks 160ml: PFI-110 (MBK,BK,C,M,Y)

Ink Tanks 330ml: PFI-310 (MBK, BK, C, M, Y)

Ink Tanks 700ml: PFI-710 (MBK, BK, C, M, Y)

Print Head: PF-06

Maintenance Cartridge: MC-30

Cutter blade: CT-07

 

DATA SHEETS

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 Datasheet 

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4100 MFP Z36 Datasheet 

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-2100 Datasheet

Canon imagePROGRAFT TX-3100 Datasheet 

Canon  imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP z36 Datasheet

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Canon imagePROGRAF TX Series CAD, GIS, and Poster (5-colour) wide format printers use a number of advanced Canon proprietary technologies to achieve fine lines, small text and highly detailed graphics produced with incredible accuracy and sharpness.

FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) print-head technology for 5-colour imagePROGRAF TX Printers features a total of 15,360 nozzles into a new 1.07″ high density, 6 chip print head. There are 5,120 nozzles for MBK, and 2,560 nozzles for C, M, Y, and K. Bi-directional printing design of the imagePROGAF printers means print times are significantly faster than conventional print systems which require multiple passes for each line to compensate for uneven droplet size and placement on the paper. An innovative ink-nozzle manufacturing method results in precisely uniform 5 picoliter droplets resulting in 2400 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) and outstanding print performance. The non-firing nozzle detection and compensation system ensures excellent repeatable image quality for every print.

Canon’s CAD, GIS, and Poster (5-colour) range of imagePROGRAF TX Series Printers feature the LUCIA TD 5-colour pigment reactive ink system designed specifically for the CAD/GIS/poster making market featuring. LUCIA TD pigment inks are water resistant, enabling outdoor viewing and easy handling of drawings. The unique formulation of LUCIA TD inks enhances reactivity between pigment inks and media components. Pigments stay close on the media surface, allowing colours to be vivid, even on plain paper. LUCIA TD inks improve ink adhesion to the media and minimise colour bleeding. When black ink intersects with coloured ink (for example, words printed on a colour background) the black and cyan inks induce a chemical reaction that prevents black from bleeding into the colours. This means clearer text, smoother curves, and sharp fine lines even on uncoated technical papers. Using reactive inks also improves scratch and marker resistance so prints are far more durable than those printed with conventional dye inks.

The CAD, GIS, and Poster (5-colour) range of imagePROGRAF TX Printers utilise two types of black ink for the best possible results on all types of media. For photo-type a black ink (BK) is used and for high contrast prints on matte paper, a matte black (MBK) is used. This process ensures smooth graduations across every media type and is highly efficient as the relevant ink is automatically selected for each media type. The LUCIA TD MBK is a newly developed pigment ink with high surface tension, resulting in less feathering, and lines remain crisp and sharp.

Canon’s advanced L-COA PRO (Large Format Printer Common Architecture) image processor delivers faster high-quality output and print optimisation, even data-heavy HP-GL/2 files such as electrical CAD drawings with intricate lines can be processed quickly. L-COA PRO helps your printer carry out the most complex print jobs – where files can often exceed 200MB – with ease.

In addition, newly added disk encryption, protocol locking and secure data transmission makes the imagePROGAF TX Series devices some of the most robust on the market with measures such as SNMPV3 and IPSec support to prevent leaks and intrusions.

 

 

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