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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5100
17" wide-format inkjet printer
- ModeliPF5100
- Prints17" wide
Genuine OEM hardwareAuthorized U.S. distribution
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
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Analyst take
- The Canon iPF5100 17-in is suited to local AEC output such as detail sheets, exhibits, maps, and color coordination prints.
- Its supported media width tops out at 17 inches, which rules out routine full-size construction drawing output.
- Roll paper and cut-sheet support let one device handle short technical jobs and longer graphics.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 17" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5100, 2400 x 1200 DPI, 39 sqf/h, PF-03, A2 (420 x 594 mm), A2, A3, A3+, A4, B2, B3, B4
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Canon iPF5100 17-in is suited to local AEC output such as detail sheets, exhibits, maps, and color coordination prints.
- Its supported media width tops out at 17 inches, which rules out routine full-size construction drawing output.
- Roll paper and cut-sheet support let one device handle short technical jobs and longer graphics.
- The listed 39 sqf/h best-quality speed needs real-world context from your PDFs, media, and operator workflow.
- The Canon iPF6000S 24-in is the more relevant family direction when larger drawing widths are required.
Someone needs a clean color exhibit, a mark-up set, or a short run of 17-inch sheets before the afternoon coordination call. The Canon iPF5100 17-in is built for that desk-side role: compact wide-format output for teams that need more room than letter or tabloid paper gives them, without turning the office into a print room.
Its 17-inch media width suits detail sheets, small presentation graphics, site maps, color-coded coordination prints, and trimmed plan excerpts. It handles rolls and cut sheets, connects by Fast Ethernet or USB, and supports Mac environments. The limit is equally clear. This is not the machine for full-size 24-, 30-, or 36-inch construction sets. At 4:45 p.m., paper width wins the argument.
8"–17"Maximum media widthFor roll or sheet output within the supported width range.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionUseful where fine annotations and detailed graphics need careful reproduction.
39 sqf/hBest-quality print speedA rated best-quality figure, not a promise for every mixed-media job.
39.3 x 31.9 x 13.5"Printer footprintA compact format for a local office output point.
Where it fits in an AEC office
This printer makes sense when the work is smaller than a full plan set but larger than ordinary office paper. Think structural connection details, MEP coordination sheets, survey exhibits, permit inserts, GIS maps, and client-review boards. The 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution gives the device the technical headroom for fine linework and small labels, provided the source PDF and selected media are up to the task.
Roll paper is available for longer graphics, with a stated maximum print length of 708.7 inches. Cut sheets are also supported. That flexibility helps a project team move between a quick exhibit and a short technical run without treating every job like a production batch. The supported Canon PF-03 printhead is the resolved replacement printhead for this model.
Bottom line: It is a local color-output tool for 17-inch work, not a substitute for a full-size plan printer.
What the speed figure does — and does not — tell you
The listed best-quality speed is 39 sqf/h. That is useful for judging the machine’s general class, but it does not tell you how quickly a specific PDF will appear. Dense aerial imagery, high-resolution renderings, long roll jobs, and repeated media changes can all affect the wait at the output tray. A short detail sheet and a long color exhibit are not the same job, even when both are technically “one print.”
The iPF5100 has an LCD, one USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet, and support for TCP/IP, HTTP, SNMP, AppleTalk, and IPX/SPX. Those facts matter to IT because this can live on a network, but they do not by themselves establish modern authentication, accounting, or cloud-workflow capability. Ask the supporting dealer to demonstrate the actual submission and monitoring workflow your team will use.
Bottom line: The rated speed is a starting point; real deadline performance depends on files, media, and who is standing there changing paper.
Family position and sensible alternatives
The Canon iPF5000 17-in is the closest same-width family comparison, with the same stated 17-inch width and 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution. For buyers who need a larger sheet and roll format, the Canon iPF6000S 24-in moves to 24 inches. That extra width matters far more than a minor feature checklist when full-size drawing output is on the agenda.
For a direct size-class comparison, use the iPF5100 and Epson P5300 comparison rather than guessing from resolution figures alone. Also review the 17-inch printer class ranking alongside a sample-file demonstration. Bring the CAD PDF, the GIS map, and the annotated sheet your team actually prints. Brochure files have never missed a bid deadline.
Bottom line: Choose the iPF5100 when 17-inch output is genuinely enough; move wider when the workflow regularly asks for full-size sheets.
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The read
The Canon iPF5100 17-in fits the AEC team that needs occasional-to-regular color technical output, presentation material, and detail-size documents near the people producing them. Its compact dimensions, roll and cut-sheet support, and network connection make that role practical. The trade-off is hard physical reality: it stops at 17 inches wide. If your daily work includes full construction sheets, do not make a small printer carry a big printer’s job. Bottom line: Buy it for local 17-inch technical color work, and choose a wider model when plan-set width is part of the routine.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 17 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum print size | A2 (420 x 594 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.08 – 0.8/0.8 – 1.5 mm |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 51 dB |
| Power consumption | 100 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width17"
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PF-03 |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (best quality) | 39 sqf/h |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Sound power level (standby) | 35 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 51 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.08 – 0.8/0.031"–0.059" (0.8 – 1.5 mm) |
| Roll top margin | 0.787" (2 cm) |
| Print margin roll | 0.315" (8 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A2 (17" x 23" (420 x 594 mm)) |
| Maximum media width | 203 – 432/8"–17" (203.2 – 432 mm) |
| Media width (rolls) | 203.2 – 432 |
| Maximum print length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Media width (sheets) | 203 – 432 |
| Print margin cut-sheet | 0.31" (8 mm) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A2, A3, A3+, A4 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2, B3, B4 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0…C9) | C2, C3, C4 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2, B3, B4 |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 8×10,10×12,10×15,12×16,14×17,16×20 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A1, A2, A3, A3+, B4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Supported network protocols | IPX/SPX (Netware 3.2(J), 4.1 (J), 4.11(J), 4.2(J), 5.0(J), 5.1(J) SNMP (Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 31.9" (810 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 39.3" (999 mm) |
| Height | 13.5" (344 mm) |
| Weight | 108 lbs (49 kg) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.3 x 31.9 x 13.5" (999 x 810 x 344 mm) |
Power
| Power requirements | AC 220 – 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 100 – 120 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 6 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 100 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 – 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
Other features
| Photo paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Opaque paper | Yes |
| High resolution paper | Yes |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 51 dB |
| Compliance industry standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
Logistics data
| Pallet weight | 165.3 lbs (75 kg) |
|---|
Packaging data
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 44.9 x 36 x 26.6" (1140 x 914 x 675 mm) |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
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Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5100 large format printer Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A2 (420 x 594 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 1
Questions
Straight answers
Can the Canon iPF5100 17-in print full-size 24-, 30-, or 36-inch plan sheets?
No. Its maximum media width is 17 inches, so it is not sized for those full-width plan formats.
What AEC documents suit this printer?
It is a practical fit for detail sheets, permit inserts, survey or GIS exhibits, color-coded coordination output, and presentation graphics that fit within 17-inch media.
Does it accept both rolls and sheets?
Yes. The provided specifications list both roll paper and cut sheets, with supported media widths from 8 to 17 inches.
What connectivity does it provide?
It has Fast Ethernet and one USB 2.0 port. The listed network protocol support includes TCP/IP, HTTP, SNMP, AppleTalk, and IPX/SPX.
Which printhead is compatible with this model?
The resolved compatible printhead is the Canon PF-03.
When should a buyer consider the Canon iPF6000S 24-in instead?
Consider it when the work regularly requires output wider than 17 inches. Its stated 24-inch format addresses a different drawing-width requirement.
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