Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 24″ Large Format Printer

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 — Professional 24″ Fine Art and Photography Printer

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 is the 24″ benchmark for professional fine art and photographic printing in the UK. Designed for photographers, print studios, galleries and fine art specialists who demand colour accuracy, consistency and archival permanence, it delivers results that hold up under gallery lighting, beside the original artwork and across edition runs printed weeks apart.

RGB UK are a Canon MasterCraft certified dealer — one of a very small number of UK resellers formally recognised by Canon for depth of imagePROGRAF expertise. We install, support and use Canon PRO-2600s in real studios. Learn more about the PRO-2600 or enquire below for current UK pricing and availability.

Technical Specifications

12-Colour LUCIA PRO II Ink System

The LUCIA PRO II 12-colour pigment system is the defining feature of the PRO-2600 and the primary reason it outperforms 8 and 10-colour competitors on demanding fine art and photographic work.

• Photo Black and Matte Black simultaneously — no switching between media types, no purge cycle, no wasted ink
• Chroma Optimizer — applies a transparent layer that reduces gloss differential and bronzing on glossy and fibre-based stocks; a persistent problem on competing systems that the PRO-2600 eliminates
• Dedicated grey and photo grey channels — smooth, neutral black-and-white output without colour casts, even on baryta papers under critical lighting
• Red and Blue channels — extend the gamut beyond what standard CMYK and light-colour sets achieve, particularly in saturated fine art reproductions
• Archival pigment chemistry — rated for 100+ years under glass on appropriate media, meeting the requirements of most fine art certificate and edition programmes

Built-In Spectrophotometer — Consistent Colour Without External Hardware

Unlike competing 24″ printers that require a separate spectrophotometer for accurate colour management, the PRO-2600 includes one as standard. This matters in practice in two ways:

• Long run consistency — the 20th print in week three matches the first print on day one, which is essential for limited edition and exhibition work
• Multi-unit consistency — studios running two or more PRO-2600s can calibrate them to match each other without additional equipment

Media Compatibility

The PRO-2600 handles the full range of professional fine art and photographic media. Tested and performing well on:

• Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm — feeds and prints consistently at full 610mm width; the benchmark cotton rag for fine art photography
• Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm — textured fine art paper; the 12-colour system renders the surface beautifully without clogging
• Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta and Ilford Gold Fibre Silk — the Chroma Optimizer delivers notably cleaner gloss without differential compared to earlier Canon generations
• Canson Infinity Rag Photographique 210gsm — reliable for photography portfolio work on a slightly lighter weight stock
• Inkjet canvas — for gallery wraps and fine art reproductions; automatic roll handling manages canvas without the manual intervention some printers require
• Proofing papers — spectrophotometer-backed calibration supports accurate soft proofing for colour-managed studios

Canon’s built-in media library covers certified profiles for most major professional papers. For media not in the library, ICC profiles are available from paper manufacturers’ websites and integrate cleanly with the PRO-2600’s colour management.

Running Costs

• Cost per A2 print on fine art paper: approximately £2.50–£4.50 depending on ink coverage and media
• No black-switching purge waste — saves ink and time on every media changeover
• User-replaceable printhead — no engineer callout for one of the most common wear items
• 330ml large tanks available for all 12 colours — suited to studios printing regularly
• RGB UK holds UK stock of all PRO-2600 inks for fast dispatch with no minimum order

Who Uses the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600?

Professional photographers producing portfolio prints, exhibition work, client proofs and limited editions where colour accuracy and archival permanence are non-negotiable.

Fine art studios and printmakers creating giclée reproductions on cotton rag and textured fine art papers, with consistent results across edition runs for gallery and collector sales.

Print labs and bureaux offering fine art and photographic printing as a premium service — the built-in calibration keeps output consistent and the low maintenance profile keeps downtime minimal.

Design agencies producing high-value presentation and proofing prints where colour fidelity and paper quality matter to clients.

Buying from RGB UK

• Canon MasterCraft certified — one of a very small group of UK resellers formally recognised by Canon for imagePROGRAF expertise
• UK stock with fast delivery and on-site installation
• Honest running cost figures before you commit — no hidden consumables surprises
• Finance and leasing options over 24, 36 or 48 months — often more tax-efficient for UK limited companies
• On-going support from setup through to colour management questions months later
• Full UK ink supply — all 12 LUCIA PRO II colours in 80ml and 330ml held in stock

Contact RGB UK for current pricing, availability and leasing options on the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600. Alternatively, visit our Canon PRO-2600 information page for a detailed look at print quality, comparisons with Epson and HP, and workflow guidance.