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24" wide-format printer
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Overview
Canon imagePROGRAF LP24, 2400 x 1200 DPI, PF-03, A1 (594 x 841 mm), A1, A2, A3, 0.07 – 0.8/0.08 – 0.3/0.07 – 0.8/0.5 – 1.5 mm, 708.7" (18 m)
Expert analysis
Key takeaways
The Canon imagePROGRAF LP24 is a compact 24-inch color printer for teams whose everyday output lives at A1 and below: drawing sheets, markups, GIS exhibits, coordination plans and presentation-oriented technical graphics. Its 2400 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution, 0.0200 mm minimum line width and ±0.1 % line accuracy put the emphasis where AEC users usually need it: keeping fine information readable and drawings proportionally dependable.
It is also a machine from an earlier network-and-desktop era. That does not erase its usefulness, but it should change the buying conversation. A plotter that saves thirty seconds a plot buys you nothing if the file spends four minutes finding it.
This is a sensible fit for a small architecture studio, field office or engineering group that needs occasional in-house color plans without moving up to a larger-format device. It accepts rolls up to 708.7 inches long, supports media up to 24 inches wide, and handles photo, coated, glossy, opaque and high-resolution papers. That range matters when one project needs ordinary plan output and the next needs a client-review graphic.
The five-cartridge system uses Canon 0894B001, Canon 0897B001, Canon PFI-102BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-102C ink cartridge Original Cyan and Canon PFI-102Y ink cartridge Original Yellow consumables, with the Canon PF-03 print head and Canon MC-16 maintenance item. Keep those supply paths confirmed before treating any installed unit as a business-critical device; consumables are part of the workflow, not an afterthought.
At 39.3 x 31.9 x 13.5 inches and 112.4 lbs, it can suit an office corner better than a dedicated print room. The 52 dB acoustic-pressure figure still deserves a location check near focused design work.
The specified black normal-quality A4/US Letter speed is 2 ppm. That is a narrow benchmark rather than a plan-set production promise, so it should not be extrapolated into a busy bid-day workflow. The LP24 is better framed as a controlled, modest-output device than as a central plot-room engine.
Its maximum width is 24 inches, so teams routinely issuing wider construction sets will need a wider-format approach. There is no listed in-family step-up or step-down model in this catalog, which makes the comparison less tidy than brochures prefer. For a same-width alternative, review the Epson F501 24-in or use the side-by-side comparison. For image-led work, the Epson SureColor P7300 24-in is another catalog-listed 24-inch option worth examining.
IT should pay particular attention to the listed operating-system support—Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista (32)—and to its Fast Ethernet and USB Type-A connectivity. Supported protocols include SNMP, HTTP and TCP/IP, but security requirements, driver deployment and authentication expectations should be validated in the actual network before commitment. Old hardware can be dependable; old assumptions about network controls are less dependable.
First, confirm that A1 is genuinely your largest recurring sheet. Second, test representative CAD-derived PDFs and dense color coordination sheets on the media you actually buy. Third, have IT test the driver and network path on supported endpoints rather than assuming a USB connection will be an acceptable fallback. Finally, verify local availability of the Canon PF-03 print head and Canon MC-16 maintenance item.
For a broader market view, see the 24-inch printer class ranking. Buy the machine for the workflow you have, not the one the brochure imagines.
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The read
Choose the Canon imagePROGRAF LP24 if your ceiling is A1, your output is measured rather than relentless, and you can validate supplies, drivers and network fit in advance. Choose a wider or more production-oriented device if full-size construction sets, unattended throughput or contemporary IT management are central requirements.
Verified specifications
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
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| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Maximum print size | A1 (594 x 841 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8/0.08 – 0.3/0.07 – 0.8/0.5 – 1.5 mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.91" (15 cm) |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Power consumption | 100 W |
Specifications
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | PF-03 |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | 5120/2560 |
| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Display | LCD |
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| Certification | CE Mark, CB, TUV (GS), Gost R |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Media thickness | 0.07 – 0.8/0.08 – 0.3/0.07 – 0.8/0.02"–0.059" (0.5 – 1.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Maximum print size | A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)) |
| Maximum media width | 24" (610mm) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 5.91" (15 cm) |
| Recommended media weight | 80/300 g/m² |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9) | A1, A2, A3 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0…B9) | B2, B4 |
| 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 4.2 (J), 5.0 (J), 6.0 (J), SNMP (Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk |
| Weight | 112.4 lbs (51 kg) |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.3 x 31.9 x 13.5" (997 x 810 x 344 mm) |
| Power requirements | AC 220 – 240 V, (50/60 Hz) |
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| Power consumption (standby) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 100 W |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 35 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
| Photo paper | Yes |
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| Coated paper | Yes |
| Glossy paper | Yes |
| Opaque paper | Yes |
| Line accuracy | ±0.1 % |
| Minimum line width | 0.000787" (0.0200 mm) |
| High resolution paper | Yes |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 52 dB |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 2 ppm |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista (32) |
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Supplies
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF LP24 large format printer Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A1 (594 x 841 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Representative image16 Mil WR Opaque Scrim Vinyl (3″ AC)Representative image15 Mil Water-Resistant Econo Scrim VinylRepresentative image11 Mil Water-Resistant Synthetic BannerRepresentative image350g Vivid Matte Poly/Cotton CanvasRepresentative image5 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adh Vinyl (3" AC)Representative image6 Mil Water-Resistant Self-Adhesive PolypropyleneRepresentative image36LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (746)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)Questions
It fits A1 and smaller color drawings, markups, GIS exhibits, coordination plans and technical graphics where a 24-inch maximum width is sufficient. Its stated resolution, line accuracy and minimum line width support detailed output.
It is better suited to controlled, modest-output work. The listed speed is 2 ppm for black, normal-quality A4/US Letter output, which is not a reliable proxy for high-volume, mixed-size plan production.
The maximum print size is A1, stated as 23 x 33 inches, and the maximum media width is 24 inches. Firms that regularly need wider construction documents should assess a wider-format device.
Its listed inks are Canon 0894B001, Canon 0897B001, Canon PFI-102BK ink cartridge Original Black, Canon PFI-102C ink cartridge Original Cyan and Canon PFI-102Y ink cartridge Original Yellow. The listed print head is Canon PF-03 and the maintenance item is Canon MC-16.
Confirm driver deployment and endpoint compatibility against the listed Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista (32) support. Also test its Fast Ethernet or USB Type-A connection, TCP/IP operation and required security controls in the live environment.
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