Canon iPF5100 - imagePROGRAF Color Inkjet Printer User manual

GRAPHIC ARTS
LARGE-FORMAT PRINTING

Introducing the Canon
imagePROGRAF iPF5100
17" large-format printer
Brilliant color, breathtaking detail,
and outstanding results – FAST!
The latest addition to an unparalleled
family of large-format printing solutions,
the imagePROGRAF iPF5100 printer puts
the power of Canon’s world-renowned
photography, ink-jet printing, and color
imaging technologies into the hands of
photographers, artists, designers, and
graphic arts professionals. Featuring
Canon’s L CIA™ink, high-resolution,
high-speed output, and built-in calibra-
tion, the iPF5100 printer is engineered to
ensure exceptional results across a wide
array of professional print projects.
Designed for maximum productivity and consistently
spectacular results, the iPF5100 printer is built
to save valuable time and effort while delivering
ultra-high-quality photographic prints, proofs, and
fine art reproductions.
Photo credit: ©Stephen Eastwood
Photo credit: ©Vinny Isola

FEATURES
A SPECTRUM OF 12 COLORS ITH LUCIA™
PIGMENT INK
•More colors means a wider gamut
for more accurate results.
•Four monochromatic shades deliver
true gray tones.
•Formulated to:
–Reduce graininess
–Minimize bronzing
–Increase durability
–Resist scratching
BUILT-IN CALIBRATION
•A built-in calibration feature helps to
maintain consistently superior results.
•The automatic sensor readjusts settings
based on the media that’s presented
to the printer.
ULTRA-HIGH-QUALITY IMAGING
•igh-resolution output, up
to 2400 x 1200 dpi
•Superfine 4-picoliter
droplets produce delicate
color gradation and high-
definition expression.
HIGH-SPEED OUTPUT
•Two one-inch print-heads,
with a total of 30,720 nozzles
•Canon’s advanced L-COA
Image Processor for faster
high-quality output and print
optimization
SOFT ARE SOLUTIONS
•Digital Photo Front-Access*
•Print Plug-in for Adobe®
Photoshop®and Digital
Photo Professional
•PosterArtist 2007* (optional)
The advanced features in the iPF5100 printer were specifically developed by Canon to produce the rich color,
fine detail, and realistic reproduction demanded by today’s most challenging large-format print and graphics
assignments.
Two print-heads
ensure fast output
L-COA Image Processor
12-color inks for
ultra-high-quality imaging
*PC only

Consistently achieve superior results
Canon understands that reliable, accurate
color reproduction is a top priority for photo-
graphic and graphic arts professionals. With
groundbreaking technology built into the
iPF5100 printer, professionals can now
unleash their full creative potential and
achieve spectacular results.
LUCIA INK IN A SPECTRUM OF 12 COLORS
Superior performance begins with the
iPF5100 printer’s 12-color ink set with
LUCIA pigment inks. This printer’s broad
color pallet includes Red, Blue, Green, Cyan,
Photo Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, and
Yellow plus four monochromatic shades:
Black, Matte Black, Gray, and Photo Gray.
Canon’s durable LUCIA pigment inks are
chemically formulated to improve print
quality on a wide range of media.
• Engineered for longevity: LUCIA inks are
recommended for photo, fine art printing,
and proofing applications.
• Reduced graininess: Ink coverage and
density are optimized to minimize the
beading that can cause images to appear
grainy. The unique composition of the
iPF5100 printer’s ink reduces graininess—
even on glossy media.
• Minimizes bronzing: Each pigment particle
is coated with a resin, which helps the ink
to lay down smoother on the media’s surface
so light reflects off the print more evenly
and bronzing is reduced.
• Improved scratch resistance: The
resin coating also helps the ink to form
a stronger bond with the media. This helps
LUCIA inks to affix to the media, making
them less likely to peel, scratch, or crack—
an important advantage, especially when
producing display-quality prints.
BUILT-IN CALIBRATION MEANS YOU GET
THE COLORS YOU EXPECT
When it comes to producing color-accurate
reprints or managing output across multiple
printers, the iPF5100 printer’s built-in
calibration function helps to ensure that
you’ll get the results you expect.
Unlike the complex and time-consuming
color calibration normally required in
professional settings, the iPF5100 printer
will reset itself back to the original, optimal
factory settings for the printer’s media
types—in just minutes. This easy-to-use
feature helps compensate for adverse
environmental conditions while providing
a stable platform for color management
with consistent color reproduction.
KYUANOS: NEXT-GENERATION COLOR
MANAGEMENT
Canon’s next-generation Kyuanos high-pre-
cision color management system delivers
output color suitable for different viewing
conditions, such as fluorescent lights,
incandescent lights, or sunlight. Kyuanos
incorporates the advanced Ambient Light
Adjustment Function for select media,*
which optimizes output for differences
in lighting conditions for consistent color
in accordance with different lighting
environments.
RG B CPC M PM Y BK GY PGY MBK
*For up-to-date media types, please visit www.usa.canon.com/imageprograf.
Lighting Check Chart

The user-friendly functions of the iPF5100
printer seamlessly integrate with a high-
speed print engine to produce the ultra-high-
quality images that professionals demand.
FAST, PRECISE PRINTING
Driving data to the iPF5100 printer and
optimizing print functions is Canon’s
advanced L-COA processor. This high-
speed processor intelligently manages
the high-volume data required for displaying
quality large-format graphics and directs
the precision high-density print-heads with
unprecedented speed.
The iPF5100 printer has two one-inch print-
heads with a total of 30,720 nozzles—2,560
nozzles per color—for fast printing, up to
2400 x 1200 dpi, and precise placement of
tiny 4pl droplets of ink.
BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
In addition to its speed and quality, Canon
has implemented other enhancements
to the iPF5100 printer to help maximize
productivity in busy work environments.
Its manual top-feeding design improves
performance, while a refined printing
sequence delivers accelerated throughput
overall. Plus, a new, quieter platen fan and
sound-absorbing material added to the inner
wall of intake ducts in the iPF5100 printer
combine to yield quieter operation for a
more comfortable working environment.
SOFT ARE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE SIMPLE
TO USE AND EXPAND YOUR CAPABILITIES
Canon opens a world of new possibilities
with workflow solutions for photography
and graphic arts applications. The following
software solutions are available with the
iPF5100 printer to provide users of all levels
with expanded capabilities and address the
unique requirements of large-format printing.
Print Plug-in for Adobe®Photoshop®for
enhanced image processing and printing
from Photoshop
Print Plug-in for Digital Photo Professional
facilitates high-quality printing from
digital cameras
Digital Photo Front-Access displays file
images and provides a link to other software
applications for editing and printing
Canon Printer Driver 2007 optimizes
productivity with both easy and advanced
settings
PosterArtist 2007 (optional) an easy-to-use
template-driven poster creation tool
igh performance to get the job done
Photo credit: ©Vinny Isola
iPF5100

Professional Prints Made Easy
With the iPF5100 printer, Canon has included
all the tools and technology you need to
produce professional grade ultra-high-
quality large-format graphics.
PORTRAITS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Put Canon’s expertise into every print.
Organize, edit, and make image corrections
with just a click. Digital Photo Front-Access
helps make integrating digital photos into
large-format applications easy. The Print
Plug-in for Adobe®Photoshop®and Digital
Photo Professional enable 16-bit image
processing of images to dramatically improve
gradations and image quality.
The system’s wide color gamut and
interchangeable black inks produce richer,
deeper tones, and more realistic images.
Canon’s durable LUCIA pigmented inks are
chemically formulated to further reduce
graininess, minimize “bronzing,”and resist
scratching and fading. These features,
combined with the iPF5100 printer’s high-res-
olution output and precise placement of a
tiny 4pl droplet mean that display-quality
photo enlargements and portraits can be
produced with absolute confidence.
FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS
There’s no limit to your creativity with
the iPF5100 large-format printing system.
This system’s 12-color ink set provides an
unprecedented color spectrum that delivers
spectacular prints and breathtaking results.
The printer’s high-resolution and precise
placement of a miniscule 4pl droplet means
that museum-quality images can be
produced in detail with absolute confidence.
Produce multiple prints and reprints and
always get the colors right. With the
iPF5100 printer’s built-in calibration features
you can always get the results you expect.
PROOFING
A set of workflow and print technologies
make the iPF5100 printer one of the most
efficient and fastest proofing devices
available. The wide color gamut enabled
by the 12-color ink set means that a greater
range of colors can be reproduced. The
stability of Canon’s LUCIA pigmented inks
increase the reliability of the proof as the
prints will exhibit little or no perceptible
color shift. Canon’s patented 30,720 nozzle
2400 x 1200 dpi print-head technology
delivers clear images, smooth transitions,
and solid fills required for professional
proofing applications.

GRAPHIC ARTS APPLICATIONS
The iPF5100 printer is equipped with
software applications and advanced
printing technologies to expand the range
of print possibilities to include posters,
banners, signs, and more. Canon’s optional
template-driven PosterArtist 2007 software
helps users of all levels to design and print
a wide variety of large-format graphics. A
wide range of media—including a variety
of papers, adhesive-backed materials, and
films—make it possible to create a diverse
range of large-format applications. igh-
speed throughput means that deadlines
can be met and full production runs can
be produced on time.
Photo credit: ©Michel Tcherevkoff

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the ENERGY STAR uidelines for ener y efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR
mark are re istered U.S. marks. CANON and IMAGEPROGRAF are re istered trademarks
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Some items may not be available at this time; please check for availability. Specifications
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Print-Head
PF-03
Technology
FINE (Full-photolithography Ink-jet Nozzle Engineering)
Configuration
Two Print- eads (Total 12 Colors)
6 Colors per Print- ead
Print- ead (A) Y/PC/C/PGY/GY/MBK
Print- ead (B) PM/M/BK/R/G/B
Number of Nozzles
2,560 per Color
(30,720 Total)
Droplet Size
4 Picoliter
Nozzle Pitch (Head Resolution)
1,200 dpi
Print-Head Swath
1.07 inch
Print Resolution (Max.)
2400 x 1200 dpi
Ink Type
LUCIA Ink (Pigment-based)
Ink Tank
PFI-101 (C, M, Y, PC, PM, R, G, B)
PFI-103 (BK, MBK, GY, PGY)
Colors
Cyan, Photo Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, Yellow,
Black, Matte Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gray, Photo Gray
Ink Tank Capacity*
130ml per Color
Ink Supply Method
Tubing System
Nozzle Recovery System
Non-firing Nozzle Detection and Compensation
Print Controller
L-COA Controller
Printer Memory
192MB
Media Feed
Roll Feed
One Roll, Front Output
Top-Loading Manual Feed
One Sheet, Front Output
Front-Loading Manual Feed
One Sheet, Front Output
Cassette
Up to 250 Sheets (Letter, Plain Paper, Front Output)
Media idth
8"-17" (Cut Sheet and Roll)
Minimum Media Length
Top-Loading Manual Feed
11.0" (279mm)
Front-Loading Manual Feed
20.47" (520mm)
Roll Feed
8" (203mm)
Maximum Print Length
Manual Feed (Top)
62" (1.6m)
Manual Feed (Front)
36" (914mm)
Roll Feed
59' (18m)**
Borderless Printing idth (Roll Media Only)
10" (254mm), B4 (257mm), A3+ (329mm), 14" (356mm),
16" (407mm), A2 (420mm), A2+/17" (432mm)
Media Cutter
Built-in Durable Rotary Blade
Media Thickness
Top-Loading Manual Feed
0.08mm-0.8mm (3.2-31.4mil)
Front-Loading Manual Feed
0.5mm-1.5mm (19.6-59.0mil)
Roll Feed
0.08mm-0.8mm (3.2-31.4mil)
Cassette
0.08mm-0.3mm (3.2-11.8mil)
Media Core Sizes
2" or 3" Core (with Supplied Adapter)
Printable Margins
Manual Feed (Top/Front)
Leading and Left/Right Edges: 0.12" (3mm)
Trailing Edge: 0.90" [Front = 23mm/Top = 3mm
(except for Art Paper)]
Roll Feed
All Sides: 0.12" (3mm) or 0" for Borderless
Maximum Media Roll Outer Diameter
5.9" (150mm)
Bundled Software
Printing Software
Printer Driver 2007, Print Plug-in for Photoshop,
***
Print Plug-in for DPP,
†
Printer Driver Extra Kit
·
(Free Layout,
··
imageRUNNER
®
Linking Function)
Applications
Digital Photo Front-Access
··
tilities
GARO Status Monitor (Windows)/Print Monitor (MAC),
Media Configuration Tool, Remote UI
Printer Language
GARO (Canon Proprietary)
Operating System
···
Windows®(2000, XP, Windows Vista®32/64 bit)
Macintosh®(OS9, OS10)
Interface
Standard
i-Speed USB 2.0
10/100Base-T/TX
Optional
IEEE1394 (FireWire
®
), PosterArtist 2007
Acoustic Noise
Operation
51dB or Less
Power Supply
AC 100-120V (50/60 z)
Power Consumption
Maximum
100W or Less
Standby
6W or Less
Power Off
Less than 1W (Compliant with Executive Order)
Certifications
ENERGY STAR
®
(WW), Ro S directive, WEEE, Executive
Order of the President of the United States of America,
China Ro S Directive
Operational Environment
Temperature
59-86F
˚
(15-30C
˚
)
Relative Humidity
10-80% (No Condensation)
Dimensions (H x x D)
13.5" x 39.3" x 31.9"
eight
Approx. 108 lb. (Excludes Ink Tank
and Print- eads)
User-Replaceable Items
Print- ead (PF-03)
Maintenance Cartridge (MC-16)
Options
IEEE1394 Expansion Board (EB-05)
Cabinet Stand (CB17-01)
Printer Stand (ST-11)
Roll older (R 2-11)
Basket (BU-02)
0101W102
1212RA-iPF5100-PDF-IH
iPF5100
SPECIFICATIONS
* The starter ink tanks initially packaged with the printer are not
the same capacity as the replacement ink tanks specified here.
** The maximum printable length varies depending on the
application, OS, and RIP used. The maximum printable length
from Printer Driver 2007 is 50 feet.
*** For Adobe Photoshop 6, 7, CS, CS2, running Windows 2000/XP
or Macintosh OS 9.1 or OS X 10.2/10.3/10.4
†
For Digital Photo Professional version 2.1 or later running
on Windows 2000/XP or Macintosh OS X 10.2/10.3/10.4
·
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server
··
Not compatible for Windows Vista 64-bit and Macintosh
···
For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2007. For printing
from PostScript applications such as Adobe Illustrator or
QuarkXPress, please use a PostScript compatible RIP package.
For a list of Canon recommended RIP packages, please consult
with Canon Alliance and Industry Market program
list of RIP vendors.
Note: Printer output samples simulated.