Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 Ink Cartridges

Canon iPF5000 Printer Review

Though it is on the expensive side in the photo printer market, the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 is an investment for businesses and individuals with the need to print top-quality pictures up to 17 inches wide. This unit provides the flexibility to use various types of media and offers a 12-color printer ink system that generates a massive color palette. As a result, photographs printed from the iPF5000 are impressive and can rival the quality produced in a photo lab.

The Canon FINE inkjet technology calls for small, 4-picoliter dots of imagePROGRAF iPF5000 ink to be ejected from the nozzles that are situated on the printheads. There are 6 dual printheads that host 2,560 nozzles per color. Images are being put to paper with incredible detail because the Canon iPF5000 ink is being strategically applied from over 30,000 nozzles. The maximum resolution that can be reached is 2400x1200 dpi.

Weighing nearly 100 pounds, this unit will require two people for installation, but once it is in place the setup is a breeze. It is compatible with most major operating systems and will connect via USB port or ethernet interface. Wireless connectivity is an available option for the iPF5000 as well. There is a standard paper cassette that holds up to 250 sheets, but multiple manual feed slots except the varying media types, such as glossy, matte, and fine art paper. Users can also add a roll feed option, which increases the weight to 108 pounds.

Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, photo cyan, photo magenta, green, red, blue, matte black, and gray are the colors of Canon iPF5000 ink used in this machine. Replacement printer ink is available in both OEM and compatible forms, whichever appeals to the user's preference. Maintaining 12 imagePROGRAF iPF5000 ink cartridges can add up, so compatible supplies might make more sense for the budget.

As digital cameras have grown in popularity, printer manufacturers have been scrambling to make the perfect photo printer. This particular inkjet machine is unique because it has a wider output area, up to 17 inches, and uses 12 Canon iPF5000 ink cartridges that create a massive color scale, thus increasing the level of detail and true-to-life color reproduction. Overall, the iPF5000 is among the leaders in a booming market.