Canon announces three large format LUCIA PRO II imagePROGRAF printers

[Canon Rumors Guy]

A trio of 11-color plus chroma optimizer inkjet models for the large-format imagePROGRAF Series, the new imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600, 44-inch PRO-4600 and 24-inch PRO-2600 models, were announced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions. Designed for photography and fine art, the new imagePROGRAF PRO line features the newly developed LUCIA PRO

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[Marphoto]

Wow! Love my Pro 2000, which has been the best LFP I've ever owned. I can imagine that the '6 series will be even better.

 

[StandardLumen]

No word yet on pricing and availability, I assume?

 

[LDS]

In which formats will the new papers be available?

 

[usern4cr]

I have the Prograf 4100 and it's the best thing I ever got regarding photography. I am wondering if there are any new inks or firmware that might be of use for my existing printer? While it's hard to imagine the printer being able to print any more beautifully, I would welcome a better update of the Canon Professional Print & Layout (Mac) software I have to use with it. I'm also wondering if the new Canon fine art (roll) paper will be a step up from my existing Moab Entrada bright 190g paper, which is my go-to fine art paper?

 

[EricN]

I have the Prograf 4100 and it's the best thing I ever got regarding photography. I am wondering if there are any new inks or firmware that might be of use for my existing printer? While it's hard to imagine the printer being able to print any more beautifully, I would welcome a better update of the Canon Professional Print & Layout (Mac) software I have to use with it. I'm also wondering if the new Canon fine art (roll) paper will be a step up from my existing Moab Entrada bright 190g paper, which is my go-to fine art paper?

I don't think it can happen but I'd like to use 300g watercolor paper.

 

[Kit Lens Jockey]

Kinda curious, as an owner of a PRO-4000 I got a good used deal on, and so no realistic prospect to really ever upgrade, how long can I expect to get ink cartridges for it, especially now seeing yet another new model coming out.

 

[EOS 4 Life]

Kinda curious, as an owner of a PRO-4000 I got a good used deal on, and so no realistic prospect to really ever upgrade, how long can I expect to get ink cartridges for it, especially now seeing yet another new model coming out.

Canon makes a fortune on ink.
That is not something that I worry about much.

 

[Sporgon]

I don't think it can happen but I'd like to use 300g watercolor paper.

I found this produced prints that were somewhat dense. For cut sheets I find Canon’s ‘Fine Art Smooth’ paper which is 310g produces a beautiful print if you want the ‘watercolour paper’ effect.

 

[EricN]

I found this produced prints that were somewhat dense. For cut sheets I find Canon’s ‘Fine Art Smooth’ paper which is 310g produces a beautiful print if you want the ‘watercolour paper’ effect.

Thank you so much, I hadn't noticed this yet

 

[Kit Lens Jockey]

Canon makes a fortune on ink.
That is not something that I worry about much.

Good point.

 

[Sporgon]

Good point.

The prints will last a lifetime, or more. I know many people whose treasured ink jet prints have faded to a dull pink colour over a few years.

 

[Kit Lens Jockey]

The prints will last a lifetime, or more. I know many people whose treasured ink jet prints have faded to a dull pink colour over a few years.

I'm not asking about how long the prints will last, I'm pretty confident in those. I was just wondering how long Canon will keep making new ink carts for what is apparently now an old printer.

 

[EricN]

I'm not asking about how long the prints will last, I'm pretty confident in those. I was just wondering how long Canon will keep making new ink carts for what is apparently now an old printer.

Possibly what @Sporgon was alluding to is that even when Canon eventually stops producing a particular printer model's ink, you'll be able to find it sold by another company, but this company's ink might fade.

 

[JohnC]

I don't think Canon will stop producing the original Lucia ink anytime soon enough to worry about.

I'm curious to see what if any effect the inclusion of wax in the formula does re: nozzle clogging.