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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000S
54" technical / CAD plotter
- ModeliPF9000S
- Prints54" wide
Genuine OEM hardwareAuthorized U.S. distribution
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers
Analyst take
- The iPF9000S supports 60-inch roll media and cut sheets, making it relevant for large AEC graphics as well as standard architectural sheet sizes.
- Its listed 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and broad media support suit color maps, renderings, boards, and coordination graphics.
- The 363.8 lb machine and 90.5 x 30.2 x 45-inch footprint require deliberate print-room planning.
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- Wide-format reach Prints up to 54" wide on rolls and sheets.
- Fine detail 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
- Ink platform Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.
- Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000S, 2400 x 1200 DPI, GARO, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, PF-03, A0 (841 x 1189 mm), Matte paper, Plain paper
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The iPF9000S supports 60-inch roll media and cut sheets, making it relevant for large AEC graphics as well as standard architectural sheet sizes.
- Its listed 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution and broad media support suit color maps, renderings, boards, and coordination graphics.
- The 363.8 lb machine and 90.5 x 30.2 x 45-inch footprint require deliberate print-room planning.
- Its listed Windows and Macintosh compatibility should be tested against the firm’s current IT environment before deployment.
- The Canon iPF9000 47-in is the narrower in-family alternative, while the Canon iPF9100 60-in and Canon iPF9400S 60-in are relevant 60-inch comparisons.
At 4:45 p.m., the person at this printer usually needs a full-size exhibit, a color coordination drawing, or a presentation sheet—not a lecture on ink technology. The Canon iPF9000S is a 60-inch color wide-format printer built to accept roll paper and cut sheets, with support for architectural sizes through 60 inches. It gives AEC teams room for large visual work, while also covering common sheets such as 22 x 34 and 34 x 44.
Its listed maximum resolution is 2400 x 1200 DPI, and it handles plain, matte, coated, glossy, photo, proofing, opaque, vinyl, and film media. That makes it more at home with color-heavy GIS maps, renderings, client boards, and coordination documents than a plain-paper plan printer. The catch is physical reality: this is a 363.8 lb machine with a 90.5 x 30.2 x 45-inch footprint. Clear the floor space before the delivery truck makes it your problem.
47 inPrint widthSupports listed architectural media sizes through 60 inches.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionUseful context for detailed color graphics and presentation output.
80 GBInternal storageIncludes HDD storage.
363.8 lbs (165 kg)Machine weightPlan placement and moving around it accordingly.
Where it earns its floor space
This machine fits AEC groups that need wide color output on more than ordinary bond. A civil team can produce color-coded utility or GIS sheets. An architecture group can print presentation boards, renderings, and marked-up drawing sets. A contractor can produce site logistics graphics and large coordination sheets when the job needs more visual distinction than black linework provides.
The listed media-thickness range of 0.003–0.031 inches gives it scope beyond routine plan paper. Roll media can run up to 708.7 inches long, while cut sheets are also supported. That flexibility matters when one deadline asks for a long banner-style graphic and the next asks for a formal sheet. The PF-03 print head is the specified replacement head, and compatible supplies include Canon PFI-701BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-701C ink cartridge Original Cyan, Canon PFI-701M ink cartridge Original Magenta, and Canon PFI-701Y ink cartridge Original Yellow.
Bottom line: It makes sense where color output and varied media are part of the work, not an occasional office-party detour.
The IT and workflow check nobody should skip
The iPF9000S has Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, an LCD, and USB Type-A connectivity. Its listed network support includes TCP/IP, HTTP, AppleTalk, and IPX/SPX, with 10Base-T and 100base-TX Ethernet. It also uses the GARO page-description language.
For an established workstation, those connections may be perfectly workable. For a current managed environment, the operating-system list deserves a hard review before anyone promises a painless deployment. The supplied compatibility list names Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Macintosh OS 9, and OS X. That is not a verdict on whether a modern workflow can be made to work; it is a reason for IT to test the actual driver path, PDF submission method, authentication requirements, and network policy before the printer is attached to a project deadline.
At 53 dB while printing, it is not silent-office furniture either. Put it near the people who need the output, but do not park it beside the person trying to finish a specifications package.
Bottom line: Driver validation matters more here than a clean-looking Ethernet jack.
How it sits in the Canon range
The closest family decision is width. The Canon iPF9000 60-in is the narrower alternative for teams whose work rarely needs the full 60-inch media capability. The Canon iPF9100 60-in keeps the 60-inch format and lists the same 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution. The Canon iPF9400S 60-in is another 60-inch in-family option to examine when comparing available configurations.
Do not treat the iPF9000S as a universal plan-room answer. Its maximum print size is listed as A0, 33 x 47 inches, despite its 60-inch media support. Buyers should confirm the intended document dimensions, printable-area requirements, and media path with the seller before committing it to oversize production. Teams centered on ordinary 24-, 30-, 36-, or 42-inch construction drawings may find a narrower machine easier to place and operate.
Bottom line: Buy the width your drawings require, not the width that looks impressive in a hallway.
Compare the practical alternatives
The read
The Canon iPF9000S is for an AEC team that needs large color output, varied media support, and room for sheets up to 60 inches wide. It is less appropriate when the workload is mainly routine monochrome plan sets, when floor space is tight, or when IT cannot validate the listed legacy operating-system support against its present environment. Check the exact printable area, driver route, PF-03 head availability, and supply path before assigning it to the next bid deadline. Bottom line: It can be a useful large-format color tool, provided the workflow—not nostalgia—still fits.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum print width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Page description languages | GARO |
| Maximum print size | A0 (841 x 1189 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8 mm |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Sound level (printing) | 53 dB |
| Power consumption | 190 W |
Specifications
Full technical detail
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width54"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PF-03 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Page description languages | GARO |
Performance
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE, CB, TUV (GS), Gost-R, UL, FCC class B |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Internal storage capacity | 80 GB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 35 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 53 dB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roll paper | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| ANSI paper sizes | 8.5 x 11", 8.5 x 14", 11 x 17", 13 x 19", 17 x 22", 22 x 34", 28 x 40", 34 x 44" |
| Maximum print size | A0 (33" x 47" (841 x 1189 mm)) |
| Architectural sizes | 24", 30", 36", 10", 14", 16", 17", 42", 44", 50”, 54", 60” |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Paper tray media types | Matte paper, Plain paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0…C9) | C0, C1, C2, C3, C4 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B0, B1, B2, B3 |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 8×10,10×12,10×15,12×16,14×17,16×20,18×22,20×24 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| RJ-45 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10Base-T, 100base-TX |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Supported network protocols | IPX/SPX, HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 363.8 lbs (165 kg) |
|---|---|
| Size (imperial) | 60" |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 90.5 x 30.2 x 45" (2299 x 766 x 1144 mm) |
Power
| Power requirements | AC 100-240V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 5 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 190 W |
Operational conditions
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
Other features
| Opaque film | Yes |
|---|---|
| Photo paper | Yes |
| Vinyl media | Yes |
| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Opaque paper | Yes |
| Roll-up film | Yes |
| Proofing paper | Yes |
| High resolution paper | Yes |
| Compliance industry standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u |
Packaging data
| Package weight | 551.2 lbs (250 kg) |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 97.6 x 41.3 x 48.7" (2480 x 1050 x 1238 mm) |
System requirements
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista Macintosh OS 9, OS X |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000S large format printer Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A0 (841 x 1189 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 8
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-701Y Yellow Ink Cartridge (0903B005)
Canon PFI-701 PM ink cartridge Original Photo magenta
Questions
Straight answers
What AEC work is the Canon iPF9000S suited to?
It fits color-heavy work such as GIS maps, renderings, presentation boards, site graphics, and color-coded coordination documents. It also supports listed architectural sizes including 22 x 34, 34 x 44, 42, 44, 50, 54, and 60 inches.
Can it print ordinary construction documents as well as presentation media?
Yes. It supports roll paper and cut sheets, and its listed paper-tray media types include matte paper and plain paper. It also supports coated, glossy, photo, proofing, opaque, vinyl, and film media.
What should IT verify before connecting this printer?
Verify the driver and submission workflow against the listed operating systems: Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Macintosh OS 9, and OS X. Confirm that Ethernet, USB, GARO processing, and the firm’s network requirements work in the actual environment.
How much space does the iPF9000S need?
The printer measures 90.5 x 30.2 x 45 inches and weighs 363.8 lbs. Allow additional clearance for loading rolls, handling output, service access, and moving media safely.
What consumables should a buyer confirm are available?
Confirm the supply path for the Canon PF-03 print head and the required compatible ink cartridges, including Canon PFI-701BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-701C ink cartridge Original Cyan, Canon PFI-701M ink cartridge Original Magenta, and Canon PFI-701Y ink cartridge Original Yellow.
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