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The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 is a 44" large format inkjet printer designed for professional-grade color printing. It utilizes a 12-color pigment-based ink system, including Chroma Optimizer, to achieve a high print resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi with borderless printing capabilities. This printer supports roll media up to 44 inches wide and features versatile connectivity options including USB 2.0, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi (via included adapter), making it suitable for producing detailed graphics, photographs, and fine art prints.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $5,299.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44" Large Format Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,299.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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