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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: raminolta on December 06, 2013, 11:04:57 pm

Title: Need Basic Info about Canon IPF6000
Post by: raminolta on December 06, 2013, 11:04:57 pm

I have the opportunity to acquire a Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6000S printer at a very good price. However, I would like to know if this printer is optimized for poster printing (like designs and ads) or for photo printing (fine art photo printing)? I am looking for a large format printer for printing photos.


What are positive and negative points of this printer?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Need Basic Info about Canon IPF6000
Post by: brianrybolt on December 07, 2013, 05:51:22 am

It is optimised for posters and signs.  It uses 8 inks compared to 12 inks for the iPF6300.  The latter being much better for photo prints.

Title: Re: Need Basic Info about Canon IPF6000
Post by: raminolta on December 07, 2013, 09:35:11 am

One thing that confuses me is that I can find info about a Canon ipf 6000s which is an 8 ink printer while seler mentions a Canon ipf 6000 and claims it is a 12 ink printer.

Title: Re: Need Basic Info about Canon IPF6000
Post by: brianrybolt on December 07, 2013, 09:57:22 am

I would ask the seller to supply you with a brochure for the printer and/or a website that will site the specifications.  Also, you can go to Canon Support and check out the professional printers there.

Title: Re: Need Basic Info about Canon IPF6000
Post by: raminolta on December 11, 2013, 12:17:59 pm

It turned out seller had a mistake in writing the specific model. It was an ipf 5000 printer and I decided to pass it on since it's only a 17" printer.