Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (60″)

Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S (60")

The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S is Canon's flagship graphic production printer, delivering a 60" (1,524 mm) print width for large-volume poster production, wide-format signage, banners, retail display graphics and exhibition panel work. With its 7-colour LUCIA PRO II pigment ink system — including dedicated Orange and Grey channels — it achieves approximately 96% PANTONE Solid Coated coverage on suitable media, making it a production workhorse for print businesses and creative studios that cannot afford to compromise on colour accuracy or throughput.

Why the GP-6600S excels in production environments

• 60" print width: the widest format in Canon's GP series, covering B0 panels, 60" banner rolls, extra-wide retail displays and any format requiring prints wider than 44".
• A0 in approximately 48 seconds: fast plain-paper poster output keeps job queues moving in high-volume production environments without sacrificing quality on coated stocks.
• 7-colour LUCIA PRO II inks: the Orange and Grey channels expand the printable gamut well beyond CMYK, achieving ~96% PANTONE Solid Coated coverage for brand-critical graphics work.
• Dual-roll capability: two roll positions with automatic media switching let you keep two stocks loaded and cycle between them without operator intervention, cutting changeover waste across mixed-media production days.
• Borderless printing up to 60": full-bleed output on any width within the printer's range eliminates trim waste on standard poster and banner formats.
• Auto media handling: automatic roll detection, media-loading guidance and print-head gap adjustment reduce setup errors and operator time per job.
• Nozzle monitoring and compensation: continuous head health monitoring with automatic compensation for non-firing nozzles maintains output quality through long production runs without interruption.
• Interior LED illumination: clear visibility inside the print chamber for confident media threading and fast fault identification.
• EPEAT Gold rated: energy-efficient standby mode, responsible packaging design and low operational power consumption.

Technical specifications

Why Orange and Grey inks matter for commercial printing

Commercial print work is dominated by colour accuracy requirements. Brand guidelines specify Pantone references that a 4-colour CMYK printer simply cannot hit consistently. Canon's LUCIA PRO II system resolves this with two additional ink channels that address the main weaknesses of CMYK in graphic production:

• Orange ink: fills the red-to-yellow gamut gap that causes bright oranges, warm reds and corporate brand colours to appear dull or shift in hue when printed from CMYK alone. The Orange channel is the primary reason the GP-6600S achieves approximately 96% PANTONE Solid Coated coverage — a benchmark that matters for franchise networks, retail brands and event graphics that must match printed materials to digital assets and physical brand items.
• Grey ink: neutral grey tones mixed from CMY inks tend to carry a colour cast (often magenta or cyan) that worsens with age and media variation. The dedicated Grey channel produces clean, neutral greys from light to dark — essential for black-and-white images embedded in colour jobs, monochrome data graphics and neutral corporate brand elements.
• Pigment durability: all seven inks are pigment-based with indoor light-fastness rated for decades of continuous display. Finished prints are scratch-resistant and water-resistant, making them suitable for retail window displays, semi-outdoor applications and any environment where longevity matters.

Who is the GP-6600S for?

The GP-6600S is Canon's answer for high-volume, wide-format graphic production environments where 44" is not wide enough or the throughput demand is beyond what smaller format machines can sustain. Typical customers include:

• Large format print shops: the combination of 60" width, dual-roll loading and fast A0 speed makes the GP-6600S a production engine for shops handling high-volume poster, banner and POS print orders.
• Exhibition and event producers: wide panel printing, branded backdrops, step-and-repeat banners and exhibition graphics up to 60" wide, in Pantone-accurate colour, produced on a single machine.
• National retail and franchise networks: centralised production of wide-format retail display materials — window graphics, floor graphics, shelf-edge materials and seasonal campaigns — with the colour consistency that national brand management demands.
• Reprographics bureaux: handling large-format architectural drawings, planning documents and technical schematics at ±0.1% line accuracy for AEC clients, alongside commercial colour work, on one versatile machine.
• In-house studio teams at large organisations: a step up from bureau outsourcing for organisations that need fast, high-quality wide-format output on demand without send-and-wait turnaround times.

Media and production workflow

The GP-6600S accepts roll and cut-sheet media from 152.4 mm to 1,524 mm wide and up to 0.8 mm thick. Compatible media types include coated and uncoated poster papers, backlit films, banner substrates, plain bond, CAD vellum and fabric roll media within the supported thickness range. Production workflow features include:

• Automatic media detection: the printer detects roll width and media type automatically, reducing setup time and mismatch errors across media changes.
• Free-size borderless output: custom-size full-bleed printing across a wide range of roll widths eliminates the need to print oversized and trim on standard banner and poster formats.
• USB direct printing: print PDF and JPEG files directly from a USB drive — useful for front-counter reprints and situations where files arrive on physical media.
• Onboard job storage: the 500 GB encrypted HDD and 3 GB RAM support multi-job queuing, enabling the operator to prepare and queue the next job while the current one is printing.
• Canon PosterArtist: Canon's production print software handles straightforward poster and signage jobs directly, with ICC profile support and basic nesting for common format combinations.

Buying the GP-6600S in the UK

RGB UK is an authorised Canon dealer supplying the imagePROGRAF GP-6600S to print businesses, retailers and production studios across the UK. We provide transparent pricing, flexible finance and leasing options, professional on-site installation, operator training, and ongoing ink and consumable supply. Whether you are investing outright or looking to manage costs through a monthly lease, our team will help you build the right package. Contact us for a current UK price, lead time and availability.

GP-6600S inks and consumables: RGB UK stocks LUCIA PRO II cartridges in 160 ml, 330 ml and 700 ml sizes, the PF-10 user-replaceable print head, and maintenance cartridges. For high-volume production, we recommend the 700 ml cartridges to minimise swap frequency and reduce cost-per-print. Contact us to arrange a regular consumable supply agreement.

GP-6600S — Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum print width of the GP-6600S?

The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-6600S prints at a maximum width of 60" (1,524 mm). This is the widest format in Canon's current GP series and covers B0 panels, 60" banner rolls, extra-wide retail displays and most large exhibition formats. For environments where 44" is sufficient, the GP-4600S offers the same ink system and core feature set in a smaller machine.

How fast does the GP-6600S print an A0 poster?

On plain paper in standard mode, the GP-6600S prints an A0 poster in approximately 48 seconds. On coated poster media in quality mode, production time increases in line with the higher resolution pass count but remains fast enough for production-volume poster output. Contact RGB UK if you have a specific throughput requirement you need to model.

What is the difference between the GP-6600S and the GP-4600S?

The GP-6600S and GP-4600S share the same LUCIA PRO II 7-colour ink system, dual-roll capability, EPEAT Gold certification and core feature set. The single difference is print width: the GP-6600S prints at 60" (1,524 mm), while the GP-4600S is limited to 44" (1,118 mm). If your work regularly requires formats wider than 44" — B0 panels, 60" banner stock, extra-wide retail display — the GP-6600S is the appropriate choice. For A0 and below, both machines are equally capable.

What Pantone coverage does the GP-6600S achieve?

With the 7-colour LUCIA PRO II ink set including Orange, the GP-6600S achieves approximately 96% coverage of the PANTONE Solid Coated palette on suitable coated poster media. This is a significant advantage over standard 4-colour printers for brand-critical work, Pantone-matched corporate graphics and high-impact commercial display output.

How heavy is the GP-6600S and what space does it require?

The GP-6600S with stand weighs approximately 169 kg and has overall dimensions of 1,999 mm wide × 984 mm deep × 1,168 mm high (with basket open and stand). You will need a clear run of approximately 2.2 metres in width to allow safe media loading, plus rear clearance for servicing access. RGB UK can advise on installation space requirements and arrange professional delivery and positioning as part of the purchase.

Is finance or leasing available for the GP-6600S?

Yes. RGB UK offers finance and leasing options for the GP-6600S, spreading the investment over a fixed monthly term. This is particularly popular with print businesses that want to bring 60" in-house production capability without a large upfront capital commitment. Contact our team for a quote tailored to your print volume and preferred term length.

What support does RGB UK provide after purchase?

RGB UK provides ongoing consumable supply, technical support and service referrals for all Canon printers we sell. We stock the full range of GP-6600S inks, the PF-10 print head and maintenance consumables. For businesses with high-availability requirements, speak to our team about service contracts that include guaranteed response times and preventive maintenance visits.