imagePROGRAF PRO-500

Professional A2 Photo Printer for Large Format Archival Prints

This A2 format printer delivers archival-grade prints with the highest sharpness and accuracy, featuring 11 colours plus Chroma Optimiser LUCIA PRO inks, new print head design, and an advanced L-COA PRO data processing engine.

  • Print
  • Photo Speed (4 x 6"): 59 sec (borderless)
  • Wi-Fi, LAN, AirPrint, Mopria, Wireless Pictbridge

Features

12 Pigment Inks

Produces a very wide gamut of colour and tone, smooth gradations and excellent detail in the shadows.

Chroma Optimizer

Minimises microscopic bumps between ink droplets, giving prints a uniform glossiness. This regulates surface reflections to prevent a bronzing effect.

Print Up to A2 Size

Print in a wide array of media sizes up to A2 (17") size. Perfect for exhibition prints and art galleries.

Device Management

Customise media profiles using the Media Configuration Tool. Keep track of printing expenses via Accounting Manager. For multiple networked environment, the Device Management Console helps to monitor the status of printers located in the network.

Compatible with wide range of paper media

Aside from genuine Canon media, users can enjoy compatibility with specialty inkjet print media from different paper manufacturers that satisfy standards for the imagePROGRAF PRO-500.

Print Studio Pro

This print plugin works together with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom and Canon Digital Photo Professional software to simplify the printing workflow even for advanced users.

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Compatible Software

Related Consumables

Maintenance Cartridge
MC-20
Ink Tank
PFI-50 B (Blue)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 C (Cyan)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 CO (Chroma Optimizer)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 GY (Grey)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 M (Magenta)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 MBK (Matte Black)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 PBK (Photo Black)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 PC (Photo Cyan)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 PGY (Photo Grey)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 PM (Photo Magenta)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 R (Red)
Ink Tank
PFI-50 Y (Yellow)

Business Paper

High grade white paper for general office use. Good opacity eliminates show-through with double sided copying and printing.

A4 (70gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A4 (80gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A3 (70gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A3 (80gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)

Canon Recycled Zero (FSC)

Produced with 100% post-consumer waste, the Recycled White Zero is a CO2 neutral, 100% recycled paper. Its high white colour is achieved using modern production method (Processed Chlorine Free – PCF). The paper offers an environmentally friendly alternative and is suitable for further recycling into new paper.

A4 (80gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)

FA-RG1 Premium Fine Art Rough

  • Heavy weight rough texture paper
  • High quality cotton paper
  • Ideal for interior decoration print
  • Grammage - 320g/m²

A4 25 sheets
A3 25 sheets
A3+ 25 sheets
A2 25 sheets

FA-SM2 Premium Fine Art Smooth

  • Smooth Texture
  • Heavy weight fine art paper
  • Ideal for studio and special event photos
  • Grammage - 310g/m2

A4 25 sheets
A3 25 sheets
A3+ 25 sheets
A2 25 sheets

LU-101 Photo Paper Pro Luster

  • Fast drying time
  • Consistent look and colour under display lighting
  • Ideal for studio and special event photos
  • Semi-gloss finish
  • Grammage - 260g/m2

A4 20 sheets
A3 20 sheets
A3+ 20 sheets
A2 25 sheets

MP-101 Matte Photo Paper

  • Non-reflective surface
  • Ideal for craft making, greeting cards and scrapbooking
  • Colours last up to 15 years
  • Grammage – 170g/m2

4 x 6” 120 sheets
A4 50 sheets
A3 40 sheets

PM-101 Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte

  • Superb for warm colour reproduction
  • Perfect tonal gradations in mono printing
  • Smooth, non-glare matte surface
  • Excellent match for PIXMA Pro printers
  • Matte-Finish
  • Grammage - 210g/m2

A4 20 sheets
A3 20 sheets
A3+ 20 sheets
A2 20 sheets

PP-201 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II

  • Excellent photographic result
  • Glossy finish, vibrant colour
  • Looks and feels like a traditional photograph
  • Colours last up to 30 years
  • Grammage - 265g/m2 (3.5 x 3.5”)
    Grammage - 275g/m2 (A3, A3+)

A3+ 20 sheets

PP-208 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II

  • High quality photo paper
  • Ultra-glossy finish
  • Grammage - 270g/m2

4 x 6” 20 sheets
4 x 6” 100 sheets
A4 20 sheets

PT-101 Photo Paper Pro Platinum

  • Professional Photographic Result
  • Ultra Glossy and Heavyweight
  • Colours last up to 300 years
  • Grammage - 300g/m2

4 x 6” 20 sheets
A4 20 sheets
A3 20 sheets
A3+ 10 sheets
A2 20 sheets

SG-201 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss

  • Semi-gloss finish
  • Grammage - 260g/m2

4 x 6” 20 sheets
4 x 6” 50 sheets
A4 20 sheets
A3 20 sheets
A3+ 20 sheets

Standard Paper

Canon Standard is made for high volume and quality printing while keeping the running cost competitive. Ideal paper for your daily high intensity printing needs.

A4 (70gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A4 (80gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A3 (70gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)
A3 (80gsm) 500 sheets/ream (5/ctn)