Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum print size
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A2 (420 x 594 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A2, A3, A3+, A4, A5
Media thickness
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.1 - 0.7 mm
Media width (sheets)
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:203.2 - 1118 mm
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:89 - 432 mm
USB connector
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:USB Type-B
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:USB Type-A
Ethernet LAN data rates
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:10base-T/100base-TX
Internal memory
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:3072 MB
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1024 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:48 dB
- imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:40.8 dB

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Comparison of PRO-4000, PRO-500
60 specifications	A Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour Model PRO-4000 View product	B Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-500 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour Model PRO-500 View product
Printingidentical
Print technology	Inkjet	Inkjet
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesKnown for one	JPEG, PDF 1.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one	PF-10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue, Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo grey, Photo magenta, Red, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccuracyKnown for one	0.1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)	A2 (420 x 594 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A0, A1, A2, A3, A3+	A2, A3, A3+, A4, A5
Media thicknessDiffers	0.07 - 0.8 mm	0.1 - 0.7 mm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one	17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B0, B1, B2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Known for one	203.2 - 1118 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (sheets)Differs	203.2 - 1118 mm	89 - 432 mm
Roll paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Art paper, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paper
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B3, B4, B5
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x6, 5x7, 8x10, A2, A3, A3+, A4, Letter
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x6,5x7,8x10,10x12,14x17,17x22
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10base-T/100base-TX
RJ-45 ports quantity	1	1
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b, TCP / IP, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Performance3 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Internal memoryDiffers	3072 MB	1024 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	40.8 dB
CertificationDiffers	CE, TUV, EAC, CB, RoHS	RoHS, EPEAT
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	112 W	37 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	15 - 30 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1593 mm	723 mm
DepthDiffers	766 mm	435 mm
HeightDiffers	1168 mm	285 mm
WeightDiffers	123 kg	32 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	1820 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	915 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	1019 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	174 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	imagePROGRAF PRO Printer Driver, Print Plug-In for Office, Quick Utility Toolbox and PosterArtist Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 sheets

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