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Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4600S
44" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelGP-4600S
- Prints44" wide
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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
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Analyst take
- The Canon GP-4600S is a color Bubblejet wide-format printer with seven listed inks and 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution.
- It suits AEC output where color communicates coordination, phasing, utilities, mapping, or design intent.
- Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, USB, direct printing, Apple AirPrint, 3000 MB internal memory, and 500 GB storage support shared-office use.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 44" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform LUCIA PRO II Pigment ink.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4600S, Bubblejet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, JPEG, PDF 1.7, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Yellow, A0 (841 x 1189 mm), Coated paper, Glossy paper, Plain paper
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Canon GP-4600S is a color Bubblejet wide-format printer with seven listed inks and 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution.
- It suits AEC output where color communicates coordination, phasing, utilities, mapping, or design intent.
- Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, USB, direct printing, Apple AirPrint, 3000 MB internal memory, and 500 GB storage support shared-office use.
- The supplied data confirms cut-sheet and borderless capabilities but does not establish scanning, copying, finishing, collation, or dual-roll operation.
- The Canon GP-4000 44-in is the relevant wider in-family step-up, while the Canon GP-2600S 24-in is the smaller alternative.
When a coordination drawing arrives with gray structure, magenta mechanical routes, and orange callouts, the practical question is whether the sheet remains readable at arm’s length and at the detail scale. The Canon GP-4600S is a color wide-format Bubblejet printer for teams that need to render A0 drawings, PDFs, presentation sheets, and color-coded construction documents from roll or cut-sheet media.
Its seven-color set includes cyan, gray, magenta, matte black, orange, photo black, and yellow. That gives AEC users more color separation than a basic CAD plotter, while 2400 x 1200 DPI provides a useful specification for fine linework and small annotation. Resolution is not, by itself, a guarantee of drawing accuracy or PDF workflow behavior; it is one part of a workflow that also depends on media, drivers, file preparation, and operator practice.
A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm))Maximum print size
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolution
0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm)Media thickness
500 GBInternal storage capacity
Where it fits in an AEC print room
The GP-4600S fits offices that want color output beyond occasional marked-up plan sheets: architecture studios preparing boards and design reviews, engineering groups issuing discipline overlays, and contractor teams producing color logistics plans or field-reference PDFs. It accepts coated, glossy, and plain paper in the paper tray, supports cut sheets, and offers borderless output on listed A-series and B-series sizes.
For shared-office deployment, the connection options are sensible: Ethernet LAN with 10,100,1000 Mbit/s data rates, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A / USB Type-B, direct printing, Apple AirPrint, and built-in storage. The 3000 MB internal memory and HDD can be useful in a busy queue, but IT teams should still confirm driver support, authentication requirements, PDF submission practices, and job-accounting needs in their own environment.
Color capability deserves practical context
The seven listed inks make this a reasonable choice where color carries information: phasing diagrams, utilities, clash-review exports, site maps, and presentation-oriented sheets. Orange and gray are particularly relevant to documents where adjacent discipline colors need to remain distinct rather than collapse into a busy visual field.
There is no measured ICC gamut result in the supplied data for this product, so it would be inappropriate to turn the ink count or resolution into a claim about color coverage. Teams with controlled brand colors, material photography, or presentation-critical rendering should validate output on their own specified media and review our ICC-profile guidance before standardizing a workflow.
Family position and operational limits
The GP-4600S occupies a middle ground for AEC users who need larger sheets and more nuanced color than a desktop-oriented workflow, without moving to the wider Canon GP-4000 44-in. Firms whose work is predominantly smaller sheets may find the Canon GP-2600S 24-in a more proportionate fit. For a different 44-inch-class comparison, the GP-4600S and Epson P8570DR 44-in comparison is a useful starting point.
The trade-off is that the provided information does not establish dual-roll operation, automated collation, scanning, copying, or finishing. It is therefore less appropriate when the central requirement is unattended mixed-size plan-set production, integrated document capture, or a high-intervention reprographics workflow. Its 62.7″ width, 30.2″ depth, 46″ height, and 269 lbs should also be checked against the intended print-room location and service access.
Compare and evaluate
Canon GP-4000 44-inA wider in-family option for teams evaluating the next step up.Canon GP-2600S 24-inA smaller in-family option for offices centered on narrower sheets.Wide-format class rankingView the GP-4600S in the context of its class.How we assess wide-format printersOur framework for judging output, workflow, and operational fit.
The read
The Canon GP-4600S is most persuasive for AEC teams that treat color as working information, not decoration: coordination layers, GIS-style maps, design-review sheets, and readable client-facing plans. Its listed connectivity, cut-sheet support, 500 GB storage capacity, and seven-color configuration support that role. Confirm the everyday details before committing—especially media choices, driver behavior with your PDFs, workflow controls, and whether the absence of stated scanning, finishing, and dual-roll capabilities leaves a gap. For the right office, it is a focused color-document device rather than a substitute for a fully equipped central reprographics line.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Print width | 44 in (1118 mm)manufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Print head | 12 colours integrated type (12 chips per print head x 1) |
| Ink platform | LUCIA PRO II Pigment inkmanufacturer-verified |
| Ink cartridges / capacity | 7 cartridges; 700/330/160 mlmanufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory / storage | 3 GB memory; 500 GB storage |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8 mm |
| Page description languages | PDF (Ver.1.7), JPEG (Ver. JFIF 1.02) |
| Weight | 269 lb (122 kg) |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyBubblejet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width44"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 1 |
| Printing colors | Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Orange, Photo black, Yellow |
| Print technology | Bubblejet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 7 |
| Page description languages | JPEG, PDF 1.7 |
Performance
| Product color | Black |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 3000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Internal storage capacity | 500 GB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Glossy paper, Plain paper |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, B4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-B |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 30.2" (766 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 62.7" (1593 mm) |
| Height | 46" (1168 mm) |
| Weight | 269 lbs (122 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2.2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 94 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4600S large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A0 (841 x 1189 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 18
Canon PFI-2300 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (5276C001)
Canon PFI-2100 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (5265C001)
Canon PFI-2700 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (5287C001)
Canon PFI-3700GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6448C001)
Canon PFI-3100GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6426C001)
Canon PFI-3300PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6433C001)
Canon PFI-3300C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6434C001)
Canon PFI-3300M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6435C001)
Canon PFI-3300Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6436C001)
Canon PFI-3100PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6422C001)
Canon PFI-3100C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6423C001)
Canon PFI-3100M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6424C001)
Canon PFI-3100Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6425C001)
Canon PFI-3300GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6437C001)
Canon PFI-3700PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6444C001)
Canon PFI-3700C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6445C001)
Canon PFI-3700M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6446C001)
Canon PFI-3700Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6447C001)Paper & Media 12
Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (745)Representative image20LB High Brite Inkjet Bond Paper (740)Representative image24LB Inkjet Bond Paper (731)Representative image20LB Inkjet Bond Paper (730)Representative image24LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper Economy (714)Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Representative imageWSL 24LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (446)Questions
Straight answers
What AEC documents fit the Canon GP-4600S best?
It is well suited to A0 drawings, color-coded coordination documents, site and utility maps, design-review sheets, and presentation-oriented plans. Its listed inks include gray and orange alongside black and process colors.
Can the GP-4600S handle ordinary plan paper as well as presentation media?
The supplied media list includes plain paper, coated paper, and glossy paper. It also supports cut sheets and media from 0.003″–0.031″ (0.07 – 0.8 mm) thick.
Does the GP-4600S support networked and mobile submission?
Yes. Listed connections include Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A / USB Type-B, and direct printing; Apple AirPrint is also listed. Confirm the required operating-system, driver, and IT-security workflow before deployment.
Is this a replacement for an integrated scan-copy-print system?
Not on the information provided. The data confirms printing features but does not state that the GP-4600S includes wide-format scanning or copying, so firms needing document capture should validate that requirement separately.
How does it compare with the Canon GP-4000 44-in and Canon GP-2600S 24-in?
The Canon GP-4000 44-in is the wider in-family option, while the Canon GP-2600S 24-in is the narrower alternative. The appropriate choice depends mainly on the sheet sizes your teams issue routinely and the physical space available.
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