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Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600
24" color graphics & photo printer
- ModelPRO-2600
- 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 Canon PRO-2600 has a maximum print size of A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)), making it better suited to color boards, maps, and drawing subsets than wider plan sets.
- Its 12-cartridge color system is relevant where renderings, GIS imagery, and color-coded coordination documents need more tonal separation than basic plan output.
- PDF 1.7 and JPEG are supported, with direct printing, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, a color display, and 500 GB of internal storage specified.
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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.
- Ink platform Blue, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo Gray, Photo magenta, Red, Yellow.
- Connectivity Wi-Fi + Ethernet for shared team printing.
- Verified specs 10 specs checked against the manufacturer datasheet.
Overview
Built for the work
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600, Bubblejet, 2400 x 1200 DPI, JPEG, PDF 1.7, Blue, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo Gray, Photo magenta, Red,…, A1 (594 x 841 mm), Coated paper, Glossy paper, Plain paper
- 24″Max print width
- 2,400 dpiMax resolution
- 67.5%sRGB, measured
Expert analysis
What you should know
Key takeaways
- The Canon PRO-2600 has a maximum print size of A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)), making it better suited to color boards, maps, and drawing subsets than wider plan sets.
- Its 12-cartridge color system is relevant where renderings, GIS imagery, and color-coded coordination documents need more tonal separation than basic plan output.
- PDF 1.7 and JPEG are supported, with direct printing, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, a color display, and 500 GB of internal storage specified.
- It handles cut sheets and rolls, with borderless printing supported across several A- and B-series media sizes.
- The Canon PRO-4600 44-in is the more appropriate in-family alternative when the A1 maximum format is a constraint.
A coordination drawing can be technically correct and still fail in the field if its discipline colors collapse into one another. The Canon PRO-2600 is a color Bubblejet wide-format printer for teams that need presentation-grade boards, GIS maps, marked-up PDFs, and color-coded drawing packages alongside ordinary plan output. Its 12-cartridge color system includes matte black, photo black, gray, photo gray, red, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, and lighter photo inks—useful where the cyan edge of a utility overlay or a warning-red revision cloud needs to remain distinct.
For AEC, this is principally a 23 × 33-inch maximum-format device rather than a replacement for a full-size construction-document plotter. It is most persuasive when color communication and controlled media choice matter as much as drawing volume. PDF 1.7 and JPEG are supported page-description languages, and direct printing, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, a color display, and a 500 GB internal drive give it practical options for a shared studio or print-room location.
A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm))Maximum print sizeA compact format for boards, maps, exhibits, and drawing subsets.
2400 x 1200 DPIMaximum resolutionResolution is one part of fine-detail output; test the line weights and media your team uses.
12Ink systemTwelve print cartridges are specified.
0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm)Media thicknessSupports a meaningful spread of plain, coated, and glossy media.
Where it fits in an AEC environment
The PRO-2600 suits architects preparing client-facing elevations, interior teams rendering material boards, survey and GIS groups producing color map sheets, and engineering teams that need readable color overlays for review meetings. Borderless printing is supported at A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, and B4 sizes. It also accepts cut sheets and rolls up to 708.7 inches long, with a maximum roll diameter of 6.69 inches.
That flexibility matters when one day’s work moves from a coated presentation sheet to plain-paper review drawings. The stated paper-tray media types are coated, glossy, and plain paper. Before standardizing it for permit or contractual issue sets, however, confirm line-weight appearance, scale behavior, and chosen media in your own PDF workflow. The supplied facts establish resolution and media capability, not a verified dimensional-accuracy result.
sRGB coverage (by volume)67.5%
Adobe RGB coverage (by volume)56.7%
Color capability deserves context
The 12-color set gives this machine more tonal tools than a basic plan printer, particularly for photographic architecture, renderings, terrain imagery, and diagrams that depend on neighboring colors staying separate. That is a capability of the ink set, not a promise that every PDF will render as intended. Source color spaces, application settings, paper, and ICC profiling still determine whether a façade image holds its warm neutrals or whether a shaded BIM view turns muddy.
Our gamut display is measured, which matters: gamut is a three-dimensional color volume, not merely a broad claimed coverage figure. Use it as a starting point for evaluating image work, then proof the actual papers your practice specifies. For an explanation of that process, see how we evaluate color.
Family position and operational limits
Within this family, the Canon PRO-2100 24-in is the natural smaller-format comparison, while the Canon PRO-4600 44-in is the clearer step up when a team needs substantially wider output. Compare the two directly in our PRO-2600 versus PRO-4600 comparison. The wider model is the more relevant route for full-width drawing production; the PRO-2600’s stated maximum is A1.
For IT, the practical connectivity choices are Gigabit-capable Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A, and USB Type-B. Apple AirPrint is listed for mobile printing. The 3,000 MB internal memory and HDD storage may help a shared device manage submitted work, but the provided specifications do not establish support for a particular CAD application, user authentication method, or job-accounting platform. Validate those requirements with a representative file set and your network policy before deployment.
Compare and evaluate
Canon PRO-4600 44-inThe in-family wider-format alternative for teams whose output routinely exceeds A1.Canon PRO-2100 24-inAn in-family 24-inch comparison for smaller-format image work.Wide-format class rankingSee this machine in the context of its class.Measured ICC gamut methodologyHow measured gamut data should be read in a media-specific context.
The read
The Canon PRO-2600 is a credible AEC color-output tool when the assignment is a color-sensitive A1 board, map, exhibit, or review document—not a high-volume substitute for wider construction-plan production. Its strongest case is a design, engineering, survey, or communications group that values a broad 12-cartridge color system, cut-sheet and roll flexibility, and shared-network connectivity. The trade-off is format: firms routinely issuing wider plan sets should look first at the Canon PRO-4600 44-in or another wider workflow. Ask for a proof using your own PDFs, fonts, line weights, media, and color-managed source files; that is where suitability becomes visible.
Where it sits in the field: see the head-to-head against the Canon PRO-2600 or the full class leaderboard.
Measured color
Color gamut, measured from the ICC profile
Measured on Hahnemühle Photo Gloss Baryta 320 — the same paper we put every printer on, so the only thing that varies is the printer and its ink. Computed with ArgyllCMS from the paper maker’s ICC profile: real measured color data, not a spec-sheet claim.
839KCIELAB gamut volume — within the sRGB working space
67.5%of sRGB by volume
56.7%of Adobe RGB by volume
These are 3-D color-volume figures measured from the actual profile — a stricter, more honest gauge than the 2-D “% coverage” numbers on marketing spec sheets, which run considerably higher. Use them to compare printers on the same basis.
| Media | Volume (Lab³) | sRGB | Adobe RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Gloss Baryta (common basis) | 839,214 | 67.5% | 56.7% |
| Premium glossy photo | 797,481 | 65.8% | 54.1% |
| Fine-art | 786,355 | 65.2% | 53.8% |
| Satin / semi-gloss photo | 755,214 | 63.5% | 51.6% |
| Backlit film | 680,223 | 57.8% | 47.2% |
| Matte photo | 484,253 | 47.5% | 36.7% |
| Canvas | 446,991 | 44.9% | 34% |
| Banner | 431,010 | 43.3% | 32.7% |
| Vinyl | 431,010 | 43.3% | 32.7% |
Gamut volume is the size of the reproducible color solid in CIELAB, computed with ArgyllCMS iccgamut. Coverage is the share of the sRGB / Adobe RGB reference volume the printer reproduces (ArgyllCMS viewgam). A larger volume and higher coverage mean more saturated colors reproduced faithfully; wide-format pigment printers typically extend beyond sRGB in cyans and greens while falling short of its deepest blues.
Verified specifications
The specs that decide it
| Maximum roll width | 24 in (610 mm)manufacturer-verified |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2,400 x 1,200 dpi |
| Print technology | Canon Bubblejet on Demand, 12 colors (LUCIA PRO II pigment) |
| Maximum roll length | 59.1 ft (18 m) |
| Maximum print length | 5.2 ft (1.6 m)manufacturer-verified |
| Internal memory | 3 GB |
| Internal storage | 500 GB |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11n/g/b), Hi-Speed USB, USB direct print |
| Page description languages | PDF (Ver. 1.7), JPEG (JFIF 1.02) |
| Dimensions / weight | 43.7 x 38.7 x 46 in; 224.9 lb (102 kg) |
manufacturer-verified = checked against the manufacturer’s official datasheet, not aggregator data. Everything else is standards-body / catalog data we consider reliable.
Specifications
Full technical detail
Print technologyBubblejet
Max resolution2400 x 1200 DPI
Max print width24"
ColorColor
ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB, Wi-Fi
Use casePhoto / Fine Art
Printing
| Color | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print head | 1 |
| Printing colors | Blue, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo Gray, Photo magenta, Red, Yellow |
| Print technology | Bubblejet |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 12 |
| Page description languages | JPEG, PDF 1.7 |
Performance
| Color display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Internal memory | 3000 MB |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Internal storage capacity | 500 GB |
Paper handling
| Cut sheets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Media thickness | 0.003"–0.031" (0.07 – 0.8 mm) |
| Maximum print size | A1 (23" x 33" (594 x 841 mm)) |
| Maximum roll length | 708.7" (18 m) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 6.69" (17 cm) |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Glossy paper, Plain paper |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, B4 |
Ports & interfaces
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-B |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 30.2" (766 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 43.7" (1110 mm) |
| Height | 46" (1168 mm) |
| Weight | 224.9 lbs (102 kg) |
Power
| AC input voltage | 100 – 240 V |
|---|---|
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2.2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 85 W |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 – 30 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 80% |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
Supplies
Compatible ink, printheads & media
Genuine consumables that fit the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour 2400 x 1200 DPI A1 (594 x 841 mm) Ethernet LAN — only the cartridges, printheads and media compatible with this model.
Ink Cartridges 36
Canon PFI-2300 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (5276C001)
Canon PFI-2100 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (5265C001)
Canon PFI-2700 Matte Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (5287C001)
Canon PFI-3700PC Photo Cyan Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6451C001)
Canon PFI-3700PM Photo Magenta Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6452C001)
Canon PFI-3700GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6448C001)
Canon PFI-3700PGY Photo Gray Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6453C001)
Canon PFI-3700R Red Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6449C001)
Canon PFI-3700B Blue Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6450C001)
Canon PFI-3700CO Chroma Optimizer Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6454C001)
Canon PFI-3100GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6426C001)
Canon PFI-3100PGY Photo Gray Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6431C001)
Canon PFI-3100R Red Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6427C001)
Canon PFI-3100B Blue Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6428C001)
Canon PFI-3100CO Chroma Optimizer Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6432C001)
Canon PFI-3300PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6433C001)
Canon PFI-3300C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6434C001)
Canon PFI-3300M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6435C001)
Canon PFI-3300Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6436C001)
Canon PFI-3300PC Photo Cyan Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6440C001)
Canon PFI-3100PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6422C001)
Canon PFI-3100C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6423C001)
Canon PFI-3100M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6424C001)
Canon PFI-3100Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6425C001)
Canon PFI-3100PC Photo Cyan Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6429C001)
Canon PFI-3100PM Photo Magenta Ink Cartridge, 160 ml (6430C001)
Canon PFI-3300PM Photo Magenta Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6441C001)
Canon PFI-3300GY Gray Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6437C001)
Canon PFI-3300PGY Photo Gray Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6442C001)
Canon PFI-3300R Red Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6438C001)
Canon PFI-3300B Blue Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6439C001)
Canon PFI-3300CO Chroma Optimizer Ink Cartridge, 330 ml (6443C001)
Canon PFI-3700PBK Photo Black Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6444C001)
Canon PFI-3700C Cyan Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6445C001)
Canon PFI-3700M Magenta Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6446C001)
Canon PFI-3700Y Yellow Ink Cartridge, 700 ml (6447C001)Paper & Media 12
Representative image20LB Inkjet Vellum (772)Representative image18LB Inkjet Bond Paper (Translucent) (750)Representative image28LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (748)Representative image46LB Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (747)Representative image6.5mil Matte Coated Paper w/ PSA (746PSA)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)Representative image20LB Engineering Vellum (471)Representative imageWSL 28LB Simple Inkjet Coated Matte Paper (C2S) (448)Questions
Straight answers
Can the Canon PRO-2600 print full-size construction plans?
Its stated maximum print size is A1 (23″ x 33″ (594 x 841 mm)). It can suit plan subsets and review sheets at that size, but it is not the natural choice for teams that routinely require wider construction-document output.
What AEC applications fit this printer best?
It is a sensible fit for presentation boards, renderings, GIS maps, color-coded coordination drawings, and PDF review sets within its A1 maximum format. Confirm fine-line appearance and scale behavior on your own media before using it for formal issue documents.
Does it support direct PDF printing?
Yes. PDF 1.7 and JPEG are listed as supported page-description languages, and direct printing is specified.
What media can it handle?
The stated tray media types are coated paper, glossy paper, and plain paper. It accepts cut sheets and roll media, with a specified media-thickness range of 0.003″–0.031″ (0.07 – 0.8 mm).
What network options are available?
The specification lists Ethernet LAN at 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi, USB Type-A and Type-B connections, and Apple AirPrint. The supplied data does not confirm a particular authentication, accounting, or CAD-driver workflow.
Which in-family model should I consider if I need wider output?
The Canon PRO-4600 44-in is the relevant wider in-family model listed here. It becomes more compelling when your work regularly exceeds the PRO-2600’s A1 maximum print size.
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