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60" color graphics & photo printer
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Not sure if the GP-6600S is right for you?
Compare key specs and an AI analyst read-out against similar models.
Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (stand included) + RU-63, 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
Key takeaways
A coordination drawing can look perfectly orderly on screen, then lose its hierarchy when it reaches paper: pale discipline colors merge, gray backgrounds feel heavier than intended, and a redline becomes the first thing the eye sees. The Canon GP-6600S is a color Bubblejet wide-format system for teams that need to render plan sheets, GIS maps, presentation graphics, and PDF deliverables alongside conventional CAD output. Its seven-color ink set includes cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, gray, matte black, and photo black.
For an installed-base AEC environment, the practical question is less about a headline specification than whether it supports the media, files, and operator habits already in place. This unit accepts rolls up to 708.7 in. long, cut sheets, and media from 0.003–0.031 in. thick, with PDF 1.7 and JPEG listed among its page-description languages.
The GP-6600S makes sense where color carries information rather than decoration: utility overlays, phasing plans, civil exhibits, survey mapping, clash-review sheets, and architectural boards that must retain a readable visual hierarchy. Borderless output is supported across A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, and B4 sizes. That can be useful when presentation sheets need to run to the edge rather than sit inside a white margin.
Network integration is straightforward on paper: Gigabit Ethernet is listed alongside Wi-Fi, USB Type-A and Type-B connectors, direct printing, Apple AirPrint, and a built-in display. The 500 GB HDD may be useful in a shared print-room setting, but IT teams should still validate authentication, network segmentation, file-retention behavior, and driver support against their own standards. The listed Windows support stops at Windows 10, while listed Mac support extends through macOS Ventura; that distinction matters before placing the device into a current managed desktop fleet.
The specified 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and seven-color configuration give this machine a credible technical basis for mixed technical and visual work. Still, resolution alone does not establish fine-line behavior, dimensional consistency, or color fidelity on your chosen bond and coated stocks. The difference tends to show up at the cyan edge of a utility legend or in the last tonal separation of a shaded site plan. Run representative PDFs, CAD plots, and raster maps on the media you actually buy before standardizing output.
Its listed paper types are plain, coated, and glossy paper, and it accepts cut sheets as well as roll media. That breadth favors a department that alternates between everyday drawing sets and occasional client-facing graphics. It is less compelling if the workflow is almost entirely monochrome bond plans, if users need a smaller office machine, or if production depends on a different finishing and stacking arrangement than the RU-63 supports.
For teams considering a smaller-format companion or replacement, the Canon GP-4600S 44-in and Canon GP-2600S 24-in are current catalog alternatives with the same listed 2400 x 1200 DPI resolution and Bubblejet technology. The 44-in model is the more natural move when your work no longer requires this machine’s physical scale; the 24-in model fits a more localized office workflow. Neither should be treated as an automatic substitute without checking the largest sheet sizes and media widths your projects require.
For a broader market view, compare the workflow requirements—not just the nominal format—against the HP DesignJet Z6200 60-in. A side-by-side review should include PDF handling, installed driver compatibility, local service capability, available consumables, and whether the machine can maintain output quality through the mix of bond, coated, and glossy media your team uses.
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The read
The Canon GP-6600S is most credible as a legacy color-production device for AEC groups that still need roll-fed and cut-sheet output across technical drawings, maps, and visual project documents. Its 500 GB HDD, network options, seven inks, and broad listed media thickness range are practical assets, not a guarantee of fit. Validate current operating-system support, local service, media behavior, and the condition of the installed unit before relying on it for deadline-critical plan distribution. For smaller current Canon options, the Canon GP-4600S 44-in or Canon GP-2600S 24-in may be the more proportionate choice; for this machine, the right decision rests on its real workflow role and supportability.
Verified specifications
| Maximum print width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Canon Bubblejet on Demandmanufacturer-verified |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200manufacturer-verified |
| Print speed | 4:44manufacturer-verified |
| Printing colors | Matte Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey, Orangemanufacturer-verified |
| Number of print cartridges | 7manufacturer-verified |
| Page description languages | PDF (Ver.1.7), JPEG (Ver. JFIF 1.02)manufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 3manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum print size | 60"manufacturer-verified |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8manufacturer-verified |
| Maximum roll diameter | 170manufacturer-verified |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11bmanufacturer-verified |
| Ethernet | IEEE802.3ab(1000base-T), IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)manufacturer-verified |
| Power consumption | 94manufacturer-verified |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
| 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 |
| Product color | Black |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 3000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Internal storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Cut sheets | Yes |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Compliance certificates | CE, UKCA |
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| Depth | 30.2" (766 mm) |
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| Width | 78.7" (1999 mm) |
| Height | 46" (1168 mm) |
| Weight | 372.6 lbs (169 kg) |
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1.7 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 94 W |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
| 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 |
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| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (stand included) + RU-63 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.
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)
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
It fits color-sensitive technical and project documents such as CAD plan sheets, GIS maps, utility overlays, phasing plans, coordination drawings, and presentation graphics. Confirm results with your own linework, screened fills, and ordinary bond media.
PDF 1.7 and JPEG are listed as page-description languages, and direct printing is specified. AEC teams should still test their actual PDF exports and plotting workflow, especially files with transparency, embedded raster content, or dense vector linework.
The specified media thickness range is 0.003–0.031 in., with plain, coated, and glossy paper listed. It accepts cut sheets and rolls, with a maximum roll length of 708.7 in. (18 m).
Verify driver availability for the organization’s operating systems, network configuration, user access controls, and HDD file-retention practices. The listed Windows support includes Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10; listed Mac support extends through macOS Ventura.
Resolved compatible supplies include Canon 6422C001, Canon 6423C001, Canon 6424C001, Canon PFI-2100, Canon PFI-2300, Canon PFI-2700, the Canon PF-10 printhead, and the Canon CT-07 maintenance component.
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