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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000
60" wide-format inkjet printer
- ModeliPF9000
- Prints60" wide
Analyst take
- The iPF9000 supports color output up to A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)).
- Its listed 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution suits drawings and color graphics that need detail on a large sheet.
- Photo, coated, and glossy paper support makes it relevant to presentation-oriented AEC output as well as technical documents.
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Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000, 1200 x 1200 DPI, A0 (841 x 1189 mm), 0.07-0.8 mm, A3-A0 / 10"-60", 203.2.1-1524, USB Type-A
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The iPF9000 supports color output up to A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)).
- Its listed 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution suits drawings and color graphics that need detail on a large sheet.
- Photo, coated, and glossy paper support makes it relevant to presentation-oriented AEC output as well as technical documents.
- Its 118.1-inch width and 286.6-pound weight require planned floor space and delivery access.
- The listed legacy Windows and Mac operating systems make current workflow compatibility a mandatory test.
- The Canon iPF8400 44-in and Canon iPF9100 60-in are useful in-family comparisons when output-width needs change.
It is 4:45 p.m., a civil team needs the latest utility-sheet markup, and somebody is standing at the plotter waiting for an A0 print. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is a color wide-format printer built for that physical end of the workflow: getting large drawings, maps, review graphics, and presentation output onto paper.
Its 1200 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and support for photo, coated, and glossy papers make it a reasonable fit where an AEC office needs more than black linework. Think color-coded coordination plans, GIS exhibits, planning boards, and client-review sheets. It is a large machine, though. Measure the room before measuring the drawings.
Where it fits in an AEC office
The iPF9000 suits teams that regularly need color output up to A0 and want the option to use coated, glossy, or photo paper alongside everyday technical work. That matters for a design presentation, a color zoning plan, or a construction coordination drawing where trade colors need to remain distinct. The printer has two print heads and 2560 print-head nozzles, but the practical test remains simple: run your own PDFs, CAD sheets, and color-coded markups before committing a deadline to it.
It also has a USB Type-A connector and one USB 2.0 port. Mac compatibility is listed, as are Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6/9/X. For an IT team, that operating-system list deserves a proper compatibility check with the actual workstations and print path in use. Old drivers have a habit of becoming the project nobody budgeted time for.
Bottom line: This is for large color sheets and controlled output workflows, not an assumption that every modern workstation will connect without testing.
Paper, placement, and operator reality
The listed media-thickness range is 0.003″–0.031″ (0.07-0.8 mm). That gives an operator room to work across light technical media and heavier presentation-oriented sheets within the stated range. The maximum listed print size is A0, so confirm the actual sheet standards your office issues before treating it as a full substitute for a wider production device.
At 286.6 lbs and 118.1 inches wide, this is not a machine to squeeze beside a project manager’s desk and hope for the best. It needs a stable location, a sensible delivery route, and enough clearance for loading and output handling. Its typical power consumption is listed as 160 W, it accepts AC 100-240V (50/60Hz), and it carries ENERGY STAR certification.
Bottom line: The footprint and paper-handling space will affect daily usability more than a line in a spec table.
The family comparison that matters
If 44-inch output is enough for the work, the Canon iPF8400 44-in is the nearer in-family format to examine. It is listed at 44 inches and 2400 x 1200 DPI. That comparison is about physical output width and stated resolution, not a promise that one machine will handle every file or media type the same way.
If the office routinely needs wider output, look at the Canon iPF9100 60-in. Its listed 60-inch width changes the conversation for larger boards and drawings that do not belong on an A0 device. For a side-by-side starting point, use the iPF9000 and iPF8400 comparison.
Consumable planning should be explicit. Compatible cartridges listed for this model include Canon PFI-701 and Canon PFI-701GY ink cartridge Original Grey, along with the listed Canon 0887B001, Canon 0899B005, Canon 0901B005, Canon 0903B005, Canon 0908B005, Canon 0910B005, Canon 0959A002, and Canon 4609A002 consumables.
Bottom line: Choose the iPF9000 when A0 color output is the job; move up only when width, not wishful thinking, demands it.
Continue the evaluation
The read
The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is a practical candidate for AEC teams producing A0 color drawings, maps, review sheets, and presentation output on supported media. It is less appropriate when the requirement is clearly wider than A0, when floor space is tight, or when workstation compatibility has not been verified. Treat the operating-system list as a due-diligence item, confirm the media your team actually uses, and test the files that arrive at 4:45 p.m. Bottom line: It earns its space when large color sheets are a regular deliverable, not an occasional favor.
Spec analysis
How the specs grade
Overall performance
Individual dimensions are shown where the specs support them.
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Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.07-0.8 mm |
| Power consumption | 160 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 2 |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 2560 |
Performance
| Certification | UL, CE mark, TUV, CB, Energy Star, Eco Mark, RoHS, WEEE |
|---|
Paper handling
| Media thickness | 0.07-0.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Maximum media width | 203.2.1-1524 |
| Maximum roll length | A3-A0 / 10"-60" |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 286.6 lbs (130 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 118.1 x 29.4 x 45" (2999 x 746 x 1144 mm) |
Power
| Power requirements | AC 100-240V (50/60Hz) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 160 W |
Other features
| Photo paper | Yes |
|---|---|
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Control panel | LCD,160 x 128, LED x 6 |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
|---|
System requirements
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | -Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP, -Mac OS 8.6/9/X |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 large format printer Colour 1200 x 1200 DPI A0 (841 x 1189 mm) — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 16
Canon BC-31e ink cartridge Original Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Canon BCI-12BK ink cartridge Original Photo black
Canon PFI-301PC Photo Cyan Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1490B001)
Canon PFI-301PM Photo Magenta Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1491B001)
Canon PFI-301R Red Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1492B001)
Canon PFI-301C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1487B001)
Canon PFI-301Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1489B001)
Canon PFI-301M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1488B001)
Canon PFI-301G Green Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (1493B001)
Canon PFI-701B Blue Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (0908B005)
Canon PFI-701Y Yellow Ink Cartridge (0903B005)
Canon PFI-701GY ink cartridge Original Grey
Canon PFI-701PGY ink cartridge Original Photo grey
Canon PFI-701C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (0901B005)
Canon PFI-701MBK Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (0899B005)
Canon PFI-701 PM ink cartridge Original Photo magentaPrintheads 1
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work is the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 suited to?
It fits color A0 output such as coordination plans, GIS exhibits, review drawings, and presentation sheets. Photo, coated, and glossy paper are listed as supported media types.
What is the largest print size listed for the iPF9000?
The maximum listed print size is A0 (33″ x 47″ (841 x 1189 mm)). Confirm that this covers the actual sheet sizes issued by your projects.
How much room does the iPF9000 need?
Its listed dimensions are 118.1 x 29.4 x 45″ (2999 x 746 x 1144 mm), and it weighs 286.6 lbs (130 kg). Leave additional room for media loading, output collection, and service access.
Will it work with current Windows or Mac workstations?
Mac compatibility is listed, along with Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6/9/X. The supplied data does not confirm support for newer operating systems, so validate the actual driver and submission workflow before deployment.
What consumables are listed for this printer?
Listed compatible consumables include Canon PFI-701 and Canon PFI-701GY ink cartridge Original Grey, plus Canon 0887B001, Canon 0899B005, Canon 0901B005, Canon 0903B005, Canon 0908B005, Canon 0910B005, Canon 0959A002, and Canon 4609A002.
When should an office consider another model in the family?
Consider the Canon iPF8400 44-in when a 44-inch format fits the work, or the Canon iPF9100 60-in when wider output is required. Width is the first practical divider in that decision.
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