Most 24″ printers sound similar on paper, but the PRO-2600 behaves very differently in real workflows. The key difference is how little time you waste on printer babysitting.

The automatic roll loading and skew correction means no manual alignment. Built-in colour calibration maintains consistency without external calibrators. The optional dual-roll setup lets you queue glossy and matte jobs back-to-back with zero operator input between them.

For studios, print labs, and in-house graphics departments, this translates to significantly fewer interruptions throughout the day. You’re not constantly stopping to adjust media, recalibrate, or troubleshoot colour drift. The printer just runs.

The 12-colour LUCIA PRO II ink system also eliminates the black ink purging waste common when switching between photo and matte media on other printers. Both blacks are always available, saving time and reducing ink costs.

The PRO-2600 is engineered for production environments where downtime costs money. The 160ml and 330ml ink tanks provide substantially more capacity than cartridge-based systems, meaning fewer mid-job interruptions.

Smart cleaning cycles use only the ink they need, when they need it. Combined with the individual tank system (you only replace colours as depleted), many studios report 20-30% lower ink costs versus their previous 24″ printer.

The user-replaceable print head is critical for high-volume work. If you ever need to swap it, you can do it yourself in minutes rather than waiting for an expensive engineer visit and extended downtime.

For businesses needing predictable costs and minimal disruption, RGB UK offers the eService Inclusive Ink Plan which bundles ink, maintenance, and support into a fixed monthly payment.

Running costs depend on three factors: ink efficiency, media waste, and maintenance frequency. The PRO-2600 performs well on all three.

As Canon’s official imagePROGRAF partner, RGB UK stocks all PRO-2600 ink cartridges at competitive prices with fast delivery. Contact sales@rgbuk.com for volume pricing on ink and media.

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 is a professional 24-inch wide-format printer built for photographers, fine art printmakers, and creative professionals who can’t compromise on colour accuracy or archival quality. It uses Canon’s 12-colour LUCIA PRO II pigment ink system to deliver exceptional colour gamut, smooth gradations, and deep blacks that simply aren’t possible with standard CMYK printers.

You need this printer if you’re producing exhibition prints for galleries, creating limited edition fine art, running a professional photo printing service, or handling commercial work where colour accuracy is non-negotiable. The PRO-2600 excels at museum-quality prints on everything from glossy photo papers to heavily textured fine art substrates up to 1.5mm thick.

Browse Canon’s full Photography & Fine Art printer range to compare models and find the right fit for your workflow.

The 12-colour system isn’t marketing fluff—it fundamentally changes what’s reproducible. You get Photo Cyan, Cyan, Photo Magenta, Magenta, Yellow, Photo Black, Matte Black, Grey, Photo Grey, Chroma Optimizer, Red, and Blue.

For optimal results, pair the PRO-2600 with premium substrates from RGB UK’s Hahnemühle, Canson, and Innova fine art ranges.

The PRO-2600 handles media up to 24 inches (610mm) wide—perfect for A2 prints, panoramics, and standard photo sizes. More importantly, it handles an impressive range of substrates that many competitors can’t touch:

All papers come with custom ICC profiles for accurate colour management. Need help choosing? Email sales@rgbuk.com for substrate recommendations based on your application.

Colour accuracy isn’t magic—it’s engineered into every component:

For photographers and printmakers requiring absolute colour fidelity, consider pairing with RGB UK’s X-Rite colour profiling tools for complete workflow control.

Both printers share the same 24-inch format and LUCIA PRO II ink system, but the PRO-2600 pulls ahead on connectivity and future-proofing:

Most commercial operations find the connectivity upgrade worth the investment. Need to go wider? Compare with the 44″ PRO-4600 and 60″ PRO-6600 for production requirements.

The PRO-2600 competes directly with Epson’s SureColor P6000/P7500 and HP’s DesignJet Z series. Here’s where Canon differentiates:

Many photographers choose Canon for natural colour rendering and exceptional skin tone reproduction. As Canon’s official partner, RGB UK provides unmatched technical support, competitive pricing, and fast access to consumables.

Genuinely exceptional. The dedicated grey inks (Grey and Photo Grey) working alongside the black inks produce neutral, tonally rich monochrome prints with zero colour casts—a persistent problem with CMYK-only systems.

Many fine art photographers specifically choose the PRO-2600 for its black-and-white capabilities. Paired with premium papers like Hahnemühle Photo Rag or German Etching, it produces gallery-quality monochrome prints that compete with traditional darkroom output.

The PRO-2600 works with standard imaging applications through Canon’s comprehensive driver package:

No proprietary software required for basic operation. Download the latest drivers from RGB UK’s driver page or contact sales@rgbuk.com for setup assistance.

The PRO-2600 is designed for low-maintenance operation with most processes automated:

For optimal performance, print at least once weekly. Regular use prevents ink drying in nozzles. RGB UK stocks all Canon printer spares including print heads and maintenance cartridges. For support, explore our on-site support packs.

The PRO-2600 uses individual 160ml ink tanks, so you only replace colours that run out—far more economical than combined cartridge systems where you discard partially-used colours.

As Canon’s official imagePROGRAF partner, RGB UK stocks all PRO-2600 replacement inks at competitive prices with fast UK delivery. We recommend maintaining spare sets of frequently-used colours (particularly Photo Black, Cyan, and Magenta).

For predictable monthly costs, ask about RGB UK’s eService Inclusive Ink Plan bundling ink, maintenance, and support. Email sales@rgbuk.com for volume pricing.

While third-party inks are available, they’re a false economy for professional work. Here’s why we strongly recommend genuine Canon LUCIA PRO II inks:

For professional studios where reputation depends on consistent, archival-quality output, genuine Canon inks aren’t optional—they’re insurance. RGB UK’s competitive pricing on genuine LUCIA PRO II inks makes the choice easier.

Regarding paper: The PRO-2600 works beautifully with third-party fine art papers. RGB UK supplies premium papers from Hahnemühle, Canson, and Innova—all fully compatible when paired with genuine Canon inks and proper ICC profiles.

Yes—the PRO-2600 is well-suited to commercial photo printing operations focusing on premium quality output. Its strengths for commercial environments:

The PRO-2600 is particularly popular with professional photo labs, exhibition print services, and studios offering fine art reproduction. For higher-volume commercial printing or wider formats, Canon offers the 44″ PRO-4600 and 60″ PRO-6600.

Need flexible payment options? RGB UK offers printer leasing and the eService plan with fixed monthly costs including ink and support.

Prints produced with genuine Canon LUCIA PRO II pigment inks offer exceptional longevity—critical for fine art and archival applications.

Actual longevity depends on display conditions (light levels, temperature, humidity), paper quality, and mounting/framing methods. Prints in direct sunlight or harsh lighting fade faster than those in typical indoor gallery conditions.

Need help selecting archival materials? Contact sales@rgbuk.com for substrate and finishing recommendations.

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 package includes the printer, full set of 160ml starter ink cartridges, power cable, USB cable, setup software, and print head.

As Canon’s official imagePROGRAF partner, RGB UK can supply complete printing packages including the printer, paper, inks, profiles, and technical support. For quotes on complete solutions, email sales@rgbuk.com or call 0118 934 4426.

RGB UK is Canon’s official imagePROGRAF partner, offering advantages you won’t find elsewhere:

Visit the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 product page for detailed specifications and ordering information.