Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 44″ Printer (6407C003AA)
The Canon PRO-4600 is a professional 44-inch photo and fine art printer. This Canon PRO-4600 uses a 12-colour LUCIA PRO II ink system to deliver premium image quality, strong durability, and more sustainable print performance for photographers, artists, galleries, and print studios.
This Canon PRO-4600 is ideal for accurate reproductions of giclée art pieces and a wide range of photographic applications, including black and white printing. It’s compatible with a variety of media developed by Canon and third-party manufacturers such as Hahnemühle, Canson, Canvas & Co, and Innova.
Exceptional colour accuracy
The Canon PRO-4600 produces prints with rich tones and smooth gradation. Chroma Optimiser technology helps ensure natural colour expression on glossy and semi-gloss paper, while every detail is captured with clarity. The 12-colour ink set includes Canon’s Chroma Optimiser for improved gloss uniformity and professional finishing.
- Matte Black (MBK)
- Photo Black (BK)
- Cyan (C)
- Magenta (M)
- Yellow (Y)
- Grey (GY)
- Red (R)
- Blue (B)
- Photo Cyan (PC)
- Photo Magenta (PM)
- Photo Grey (PGY)
- Chroma Optimiser (CO)
Deeper blacks and greater depth
Canon’s reformulated Matte Black ink enhances density for deeper shadows on the PRO-4600. Dark areas show finer detail, while contrast is improved for striking photography, fine art prints, and artwork reproduction.
Archival quality and durability
Prints created with LUCIA PRO II inks can last up to 200 years. Enhanced light resistance helps prevent fading, while increased scratch resistance keeps prints safer on fine art and glossy media, making the Canon 4600 printer suitable for gallery-quality work and client-ready output.
Reliable print quality
This Canon 44-inch printer uses automatic nozzle detection and self-alignment to help keep performance consistent. Ink droplet monitoring helps prevent deterioration, supporting reliable results from the PRO-4600 job after job.
High productivity
Stay efficient with automatic media loading and dual roll support on the Canon PRO-4600. Switch between paper types with fewer delays, while hot-swap ink tanks allow more uninterrupted printing across longer production runs.
Easy media handling
The Canon PRO-4600 makes workflows smoother for photographers, studios, and print teams. Media roll exchange is 40% faster, and the printer detects media type, width, and remaining length, helping reduce the risk of running out mid-print.
User-friendly design
This Canon 4600 printer is built for ease of use. Borderless printing, large ink capacity, and a clear roll media indicator help improve productivity. The intuitive display panel offers quick access to essential information, making the 4600 printer easier to manage in busy studio and production environments.
Environmentally friendly printing
The Canon PRO-4600 is EPEAT Gold rated for energy efficiency and has reduced polystyrene in its packaging. Quiet operation also makes it ideal for offices and studios.
Advanced ink technology
The LUCIA PRO II 12-colour ink set offers wider colour gamut, deeper blacks, and improved gloss uniformity. Added crystalline wax increases scratch resistance, while Chroma Optimiser delivers smooth, professional finishes.
Smarter workflow features
The Canon PRO-4600 includes LED interior lighting and translucent ink covers for easier monitoring. Intelligent ink sensing automatically adjusts droplet ejection to support consistent results across demanding print jobs.
Fast roll paper setup
The Canon PRO-4600 Smart Roll Paper Set speeds up loading. Simply place the roll and the printer handles feeding, alignment, and detection. Faster roll changes mean less downtime and more productivity for photographers, studios, and print teams.
Compatible fine art and photo printing media
To achieve the full potential of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600, pairing the printer with professional fine art and photo media is essential. Premium inkjet papers from leading manufacturers such as Hahnemühle are widely used by photographers, artists, and print studios to produce high-quality, colour accurate prints and exhibition photography.
Popular papers including Hahnemühle Photo Rag®, William Turner, and German Etching provide archival cotton bases and distinctive surface textures that complement Canon’s LUCIA PRO II pigment ink technology, helping the PRO-4600 deliver strong colour depth, tonal gradation, and long-term print stability.
Combining the Canon PRO-4600 with trusted Hahnemühle FineArt and Photo media allows studios, photographers, and print shops to produce consistent, gallery-quality prints for photography, artwork reproduction, and premium display graphics. The ecosystem includes readily downloadable ICC profiles for colour-critical printing and strong tonal depth.
