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Canon imagePROGRAF LP24

24" wide-format printer

  • ModelLP24
  • Prints24" wide
Genuine OEM hardwareAuthorized U.S. distribution
Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available
Free shippingContinental U.S.
Plotter specialistsAEC experts, not just sellers

Analyst take

  • The LP24 prints in color up to 24 inches wide, with A1 as its stated maximum print size.
  • Its ±0.1 % line accuracy and 0.0200 mm minimum line width are relevant to detailed technical output.
  • The listed A4/US Letter black speed should not be treated as a forecast for plan-set throughput.

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  • Wide-format reach Prints up to 24" 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 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

What you should know

Key takeaways

  • The LP24 prints in color up to 24 inches wide, with A1 as its stated maximum print size.
  • Its ±0.1 % line accuracy and 0.0200 mm minimum line width are relevant to detailed technical output.
  • The listed A4/US Letter black speed should not be treated as a forecast for plan-set throughput.
  • Media support includes photo, coated, glossy, opaque and high-resolution papers.
  • Its listed Windows support and Fast Ethernet connectivity warrant an IT validation before deployment.

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.

24" (610mm)Maximum media widthSuitable for A1 output.
A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Maximum print sizeA practical ceiling for this machine.
±0.1 %Line accuracyRelevant to scaled drawing output.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionSupports detailed technical and graphic work.

Where it earns its floor space

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 limits are mostly workflow limits

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.

Questions to settle before it becomes the office plotter

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.

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

The specs that decide it

Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges5
Maximum print sizeA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Media thickness0.07 – 0.8/0.08 – 0.3/0.07 – 0.8/0.5 – 1.5 mm
Maximum roll diameter5.91" (15 cm)
EthernetYes
Power consumption100 W

Specifications

Full technical detail

Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB
Use caseCAD / Technical
Printing
ColorYes
Print headPF-03
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Print head nozzles5120/2560
Number of print cartridges5
Performance
DisplayLCD
CertificationCE Mark, CB, TUV (GS), Gost R
Built-in displayYes
Paper handling
Media thickness0.07 – 0.8/0.08 – 0.3/0.07 – 0.8/0.02"–0.059" (0.5 – 1.5 mm)
Maximum print sizeA1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))
Maximum media width24" (610mm)
Maximum roll length708.7" (18 m)
Maximum roll diameter5.91" (15 cm)
Recommended media weight80/300 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9)A1, A2, A3
JIS B-series sizes (B0…B9)B2, B4
Ports & interfaces
USB portYes
Ethernet LANYes
USB connectorUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet
Supported network protocolsIPX/SPX (Netware 4.2 (J), 5.0 (J), 6.0 (J), SNMP (Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk
Weight & dimensions
Weight112.4 lbs (51 kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)39.3 x 31.9 x 13.5" (997 x 810 x 344 mm)
Power
Power requirementsAC 220 – 240 V, (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption (standby)1 W
Power consumption (typical)100 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)15 – 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 – 80%
Other features
Photo paperYes
Coated paperYes
Glossy paperYes
Opaque paperYes
Line accuracy±0.1 %
Minimum line width0.000787" (0.0200 mm)
High resolution paperYes
Acoustic pressure emissions52 dB
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)2 ppm
System requirements
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista (32)

Questions

Straight answers

What AEC work fits the Canon imagePROGRAF LP24?

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.

Can the LP24 replace a busy central plot-room printer?

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.

What is the largest sheet the LP24 can print?

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.

Which consumables does this printer use?

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.

What should IT verify before connecting an LP24?

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.

Resources

Brochures, datasheets & video

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