Description
The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 is a 36-inch pigment poster printer with five colors plus Fluorescent Pink ink, built for bright, saturated posters, signs and displays. It prints roll and cut-sheet media from 8 to 36 inches wide, includes a 500 GB hard drive, and is PANTONE Calibrated for the PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated. DTG in Tampa, FL sells and supports it: call 813.889.0660 or 800.681.0024.
The GP Series is the world’s first large format printer with aqueous pigment Fluorescent Pink Ink. The 36″ GP-300 is a 5-color (MBK, BK, C, M, Y) 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. This model is ideal for supporting in-house production of large format prints with increased appeal and visibility in various industries such as retail stores, restaurants, government offices, schools and general companies. The compact design of these printers allow them to easily fit in the small confinements of a classroom or company office without taking up valuable work space. Other features include Secure Print, Direct USB Thumb Drive Printing, Borderless Printing, and Accounting Manager software. 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. 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.
The imagePROGRAF GP-300 is the bigger brother to the smaller, 24-inch Canon GP-200 printer. The Canon GP-300 can produce prints up to 36 inches wide on roll or sheet media. Both of these Canon imagePROGRAF GP series printers feature a 5-color inkset consisting of a the standard primary colors but 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 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 starter, 90ml ink cartridges to get it up and running and producing several prints. Canon GP-300 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 130ml size if you’re only doing a few prints per week. If you’re doing lots of printing (several a day) choose the larger 300ml 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 imagePROGRAF GP-300 36-inch printer 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-300 printer comes with a 2-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-300 warranties here.
Please Call DTG today at 800.681.0024 to inquire about the Canon imagePrograf GP-300, get print samples, and learn about this printer.
Canon GP-300 specifications
| Print width | 36 in; roll and cut-sheet media from 8 to 36 in |
|---|---|
| Ink system | Pigment-based GP ink, 5 colors plus Fluorescent Pink: Fluorescent Pink, Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Print head and nozzles | PF-07 (6-channel integrated); 2,560 nozzles x 6 channels = 15,360 nozzles; 5 pl minimum droplet |
| Replacement parts | PF-07 print head, CT-08 cutter blade, RH2-35 roll holder set and MC-31 maintenance cartridge. |
| Ink tanks | Starter set: 90 mL of each color. Replacement tanks: PFI-120 (130 mL) and PFI-320 (300 mL) |
| Memory and storage | 2 GB memory; 500 GB hard disk |
| Display | 3.0 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 output; 2 in or 3 in core (with supplied adapter); roll up to 5.9 in diameter; media 0.07 to 0.8 mm thick; borderless printing at custom roll widths 8 to 36 in |
| Maximum print length | Roll 59 ft; cut sheet 63.6 in (varies by application, OS and RIP) |
| PANTONE Calibrated | PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated 85% and PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated 94% coverage per Canon (Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2, Poster/Photo (Fluorescent) High, 600 dpi) |
| Printer size and weight | With basket open: 42 x 51 x 35 in (H x W x D), approx. 130 lb |
| Warranty | 2-year limited warranty per Canon U.S.A. for the GP-200 and GP-300; 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-300 is for
The GP-300 is for retail stores, restaurants, schools, government offices and small companies that want to produce their own posters, signs and displays in-house, with a compact printer and the option of Fluorescent Pink for eye-catching color. Canon’s included PosterArtist Lite software builds a poster in four steps.
Canon GP-300 FAQ
What is the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 and what media widths does it print?
It is a 36-inch pigment poster printer with five colors plus Fluorescent Pink ink and a PF-07 print head. Canon lists roll and cut-sheet media from 8 to 36 inches wide.
What ink does the GP-300 use and where can I buy it?
It uses pigment ink tanks in Fluorescent Pink, Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, in PFI-120 (130 mL) or PFI-320 (300 mL) sizes. The printer ships with 90 mL starter tanks. You can shop Canon ink at DTG on our Canon ink page.
Is the GP-300 good for posters and signs?
Yes. Canon designed the GP Series for in-house posters, signs and displays, with PosterArtist Lite software, a hot-swap sub-ink tank system and PANTONE Calibration for fluorescent and pastel colors. For production volumes or wider formats, compare it with other models in our Canon large format printers.
Does the GP-300 come with a warranty, and are extended plans available?
Canon U.S.A. lists a 2-year limited warranty for the GP-200 and GP-300, 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-300 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 imagePROGRAF GP-300 Specs.pdf
