Canon

Canon PRO-1000 imagePROGRAF Professional 17" Inkjet Printer

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Achieve Professional-Grade Prints with Unmatched PrecisionThe Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Photographic Inkjet Printer delivers exceptional 17" x 22" prints. With its 11-color LUCIA PRO ink system, anti-clogging technology, and air feeding system, it meets the demands of the most crit...

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Overview

Achieve Professional-Grade Prints with Unmatched Precision

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Photographic Inkjet Printer delivers exceptional 17" x 22" prints. With its 11-color LUCIA PRO ink system, anti-clogging technology, and air feeding system, it meets the demands of the most critical photographers and graphic artists.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Canon
  • Model: PRO-1000
  • Print Size: Up to 17 x 22 inches
  • Ink System: LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer
  • Print Head: FINE print head with tubular ink delivery system
  • Paper Feed: Air Feeding System
  • Max Print Speed (Color): 5 ppm
  • Max Print Speed (Monochrome): 20 ppm
  • Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
  • Memory: 64 MB

Key Features

ANTI-CLOGGING TECHNOLOGY: The FINE print head institutes a tubular ink delivery system, this generates faster print speeds and reduces the possibility of clogging. Temperature: 59 - 86 F° (15 - 30 C°)

AIR FEEDING SYSTEM: The Canon Air Feeding System prevents each page from skewing for accurate ink placement, regardless of paper type. A series of openings located on top of the platen vacuum-grip the paper as it feeds through the printer.

LUCIA PRO INK SYSTEM: The LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system satisfies the demands of the most critical photographer or graphic artist. Denser droplet placement provides a broader color gamut for superb glossiness/anti-bronzing.

WIDE COLOR GAMUT: This 11-color and Chroma Optimizer ink system helps to achieve an improvement in color-reproduction, image clarity, and enhanced darker areas. It faithfully reproduces colors and dark areas crucial for printing works of art.

BLACK DENSITY AND DARK SHADOW AREAS: Deep blacks, which make the image crisp, and precise gradation can be attained across all media types;Number of Nozzles : 1,536 Nozzles x 12 Inks

Specifications

Print Head Technology
FINE print head, Tubular ink delivery system
Paper Handling System
Air Feeding System
Ink System
LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer
Nozzles
1,536 Nozzles x 12 Inks
Operating Temperature
59 - 86 F° (15 - 30 C°)
Print Quality Features
Wide color gamut, Denser droplet placement, Enhanced darker areas, Deep blacks, Precise gradation

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Incorporates anti-clogging technology with a tubular ink delivery system for faster print speeds and reduced maintenance.
  • Features an Air Feeding System that prevents paper skewing, ensuring accurate ink placement across various media types.
  • Utilizes the LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system to meet the demands of professional graphic artists and photographers.
  • Provides a wide color gamut for improved color reproduction and image clarity, crucial for high-quality artistic prints.
  • Delivers deep blacks and precise gradation across all media types, enhancing the crispness and detail in darker shadow areas.

👎 Cons

  • The print head temperature operating range is specific (59 - 86 F°), which may require controlled environmental conditions.
  • This printer utilizes an 11-color ink system, meaning more cartridges to manage and potentially higher consumable costs.
  • The "anti-clogging technology" aims to reduce issues, but does not guarantee the complete elimination of clogging.
  • A large-format 17" printer is not suitable for users with limited space or those who only need standard document printing.
  • Specific print speed metrics are not detailed, only that the tubular ink delivery system "generates faster print speeds."

Frequently Asked Questions

The FINE print head utilizes a tubular ink delivery system designed to generate faster print speeds and significantly reduce the possibility of ink clogging.
The Air Feeding System prevents paper skewing by vacuum-gripping each page, ensuring highly accurate ink placement regardless of the paper type used.
It features the LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system, designed to provide a broad color gamut and superb glossiness for professional output.
The recommended operating temperature for the Canon PRO-1000 is between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees Celsius).
Yes, the 11-color ink system is engineered to achieve deep blacks and precise gradation across all media types, enhancing dark shadow areas and image crispness.
The print head contains 1,536 nozzles for each of the 12 ink channels.