Description
The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 is a 44-inch pigment printer with 10 colors plus Fluorescent Pink ink for posters, signage, proofing and graphics. It prints roll and cut-sheet media from 6 to 44 inches wide, ships with 330 mL ink tanks, and has a 500 GB hard drive. DTG in Tampa, FL sells and supports it: call 813.889.0660 or 800.681.0024.
The Canon GP Series are the world’s first large format printer with aqueous pigment Fluorescent Pink Ink*. The 44″ GP-4000 is a 10-color (MBK, BK, GY, C, M, Y, R, O, G, V) plus Fluorescent Pink Ink large format printer. Equipped with Canon’s unique Radiant Infusion which layers the newly developed Fluorescent Pink Ink with other inks on the paper surface during printing creating bright and soft color reproduction. With the new Red, Orange, Green, Violet, and Fluorescent Pink Inks, the imagePROGRAF GP-4000 printer has the largest color gamut of any imagePROGRAF printer to date. Other features include built in color calibration, Intelligent Media Handling, and USB Thumb Drive printing. These imagePROGRAF GP Series printers are the world’s first “PANTONE Calibrated” Pantone licensed1 for “PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated”2, which includes fluorescent and pastel colors. Can hit 99% of the colors in the PANTONETM FORMULA GUIDE solid coated. Bundled with Canon’s poster creation software PosterArtist Lite, users are able to create posters in four easy steps with license free images and templates. The Radiant Infusion technology is integrated into PosterArtist Lite software to allow users to create high impact posters easily. Additional software features include Professional Print & Layout, Accounting Manager and Device Management Console. This printer is ideal for supporting in-house production of large format prints with increased appeal and visibility in various industries such as retail, print for pay, entertainment industries, design offices and advertising agencies.
The imagePROGRAF GP-4000 is the big brother to the smaller, 24-inch Canon GP-2000 printer. The Canon GP-4000 can produce prints up to 44 inches wide on roll or sheet media. Both of these Canon imagePROGRAF GP series printers feature a 10-color inkset consisting of a the standard primary colors and grays as well as red, orange, green and blue for widening color gamut to cover 99% of the Pantone Solid Coated formula guide. They also include a fluorescent pink ink as well. These printers are ideal for printing bright, saturated prints and posters on banner material, photo paper, bond paper, and others.
Canon printers differ from Epson printers in that they have end-user replaceable printheads. Epson utilizes piezo inkjet printheads and Canon uses thermal printheads. Epson’s heads are considered part of the hardware and are meant to last for years of printing. Canon’s thermal printheads are considered a consumable and need to be replaced periodically (depends on how many prints you generate). So, when the printhead finally fails, you can purchase a new Canon printhead (PF-10) and replace it yourself in a matter of minutes. If an Epson printhead fails, it is a service call to have a professional technician replace the head. If the printer is in warranty, then all costs are covered, if not, then you’re out of pocket for the Epson printhead and service.
The printer comes with a full set of 330ml ink cartridges to get the it up and running and producing lots of prints. Canon GP-4000 ink cartridges come in three different size options that you can choose from depending on your production needs (number and size of prints you make per week). Choose from the standard 160ml size if you’re only doing a few prints per week. If you’re doing lots of printing (several a day) choose the larger 700ml cartridges. If you’re producing somewhere in between, you can go with the 330ml cartridges. The larger the cartridge, the lower the cost per ml and you can mix and match sizes if you typically use certain colors more than others.
The Canon GP-4000 comes with a ton of different software applications to make it easy to print and manage your large format printer. Included are Mac & Windows print drivers, poster artist design software, a media configuration tool, accounting manager to report ink and paper use, and much more. You can also add a RIP option to make the Canon printer postscript compatible. One of our favorite, affordable print software solutions is Mirage, which allows you to nest, step and repeat, layout, color manage, create picture packages and much more. You can learn about and buy Mirage here.
The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 printer comes with a 1-year limited warranty from Canon (the print head carries a separate Canon warranty). You can also purchase an additional 1 year or 2 year extended warranty. Shop for Canon GP-4000 warranties here.
Please Call DTG today at 800.681.0024 to inquire about the Canon imagePrograf GP-4000, get print samples, and learn about this printer.
Canon GP-4000 specifications
| Print width | 44 in; roll and cut-sheet media from 6 to 44 in |
|---|---|
| Ink system | Pigment-based GP ink, 10 colors plus Fluorescent Pink: Fluorescent Pink, Red, Orange, Green, Violet, Photo Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Print head and nozzles | PF-10; 1,536 nozzles x 12 channels = 18,432 nozzles; 4 pl minimum droplet |
| Replacement parts | PF-10 print head, MC-30 maintenance cartridge, CT-07 cutter blade, RU-43 multifunction roll system and RH2-46 roll holder set. |
| Ink tanks | Starter set: 330 mL of each color. Replacement tanks: PFI-2100 (160 mL), PFI-2300 (330 mL), PFI-2700 (700 mL) |
| Memory and storage | 3 GB memory; 500 GB hard disk |
| Display | 4.3 in color LCD touch screen |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, 10/100/1000Base-T/TX Ethernet, Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) |
| Media handling | One roll, front loading, front output; 2 in or 3 in core (with supplied adapter); roll up to 6.7 in diameter; media 0.07 to 0.8 mm thick; borderless printing at custom roll widths 6 to 44 in; optional Multifunction Roll System (RU-43) |
| Maximum print length | Roll 59 ft; cut sheet 84 in (varies by application, OS and RIP) |
| PANTONE Calibrated | PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated 97% and PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated 99% coverage per Canon (Photo Paper Pro Premium Platinum, Poster/Photo (Fluorescent) Highest, 600 dpi) |
| Printer size and weight | With basket open: 46 x 63 x 39 in (H x W x D), approx. 274 lb |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty per Canon U.S.A.; the print head carries a separate Canon warranty |
Specifications as published by Canon U.S.A. (spec sheet and brochure; warranty per Canon’s U.S. warranty information), checked October 3, 2026. Specifications are subject to change without notice. PANTONE is a trademark of PANTONE LLC.
Who the Canon GP-4000 is for
The GP-4000 is for print-for-pay shops, proofing, entertainment, design offices and advertising agencies that need a 44-inch printer with a wide color gamut, including red, orange, green, violet and Fluorescent Pink, for posters, signage and graphics.
Canon GP-4000 FAQ
What is the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 and what media widths does it print?
It is a 44-inch pigment printer with 10 colors plus Fluorescent Pink ink and a PF-10 print head. Canon lists roll and cut-sheet media from 6 to 44 inches wide.
What ink does the GP-4000 use and where can I buy it?
It uses pigment ink tanks in 160 mL (PFI-2100), 330 mL (PFI-2300) and 700 mL (PFI-2700) sizes, and ships with 330 mL tanks. You can shop Canon ink at DTG on our Canon ink page.
Is the GP-4000 good for posters, signage and proofing?
Yes. Canon positions the GP-4000 for posters, signage, proofing, print for pay and design work, with built-in color calibration, intelligent media handling and PANTONE Calibration for fluorescent and pastel colors. Compare it with other models in our Canon large format printers.
Does the GP-4000 come with a warranty, and are extended plans available?
Canon U.S.A. lists a 1-year limited warranty for the GP-4000, and the print head has its own warranty. Extended Canon eCarePAK coverage options are listed on our warranties page.
How do I buy a GP-4000 or get support from DTG?
Call DTG (Digital Technology Group) in Tampa, FL at 813.889.0660 or 800.681.0024, or contact us online. We can help with ink, media and printer questions.
Canon GP-4000 Printer Spec Sheet.pdf
