What inks does the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-200 use?

The GP-200 uses six pigment-based GP inks: Fluorescent Pink, black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. It ships with 90 ml of each, and replacement tanks come in 130 ml or 300 ml sizes.

Can the GP-200 print without a computer?

Yes. JPEG and PDF files print directly from a USB thumb drive using the 3.0-inch touchscreen, and the built-in 500 GB hard drive stores jobs so a sign can be reprinted at the printer. PIN printing holds confidential jobs until a passcode is entered.

How much space does the GP-200 need?

The GP-200 measures about 39 × 35 × 42 inches (W × D × H) with the basket open, including its standard stand, and weighs approximately 110 lb. It prints on rolls and cut sheets from 8 to 24 inches wide.

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imagePROGRAF GP-200

A compact 24-inch poster printer with fluorescent pink ink for signage that stands out.

Best for: Retail, hospitality, healthcare, and school locations that print their own posters and signs in a small space

Output: Wide format
Max size: 24 in wide

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Overview

About the imagePROGRAF GP-200

The imagePROGRAF GP-200 is the 24-inch model of Canon's compact GP Series, sized to fit in a back office or behind a counter while still producing bright, professional posters. Its five pigment colors plus Fluorescent Pink, a built-in 500 GB hard drive for reprints without a PC, and direct USB thumb-drive printing make it a self-contained sign shop for locations that change their displays often.

The GP Series ink is formulated for bright, bold images. Canon's Radiant Infusion technology layers Fluorescent Pink with the other inks on the paper surface during printing, producing both vivid neon and soft pastel color. The GP-300 and GP-200 are the world's first PANTONE Calibrated printers for the PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE coated. Prints resist fading for long-term display and are water resistant for outdoor use.

A 3.0-inch color LCD touchscreen shows status at a glance, secure PIN printing holds jobs until you enter a passcode at the panel, and the stand is standard. PosterArtist Lite builds posters and banners from templates in four steps with access to thousands of license-free stock images; Free Layout Plus, Direct Print Plus, and Accounting Manager are included.

Key features

What it does well

Fluorescent Pink ink and Radiant Infusion
A sixth ink channel adds Fluorescent Pink to the black, matte black, cyan, magenta, and yellow pigments. Radiant Infusion layers it with the other inks during printing for bright neon and delicate pastel tones.
PANTONE Calibrated for pastels and neons
The world's first PANTONE Calibrated printer for the PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE coated, with 85 percent gamut coverage on Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2 in the Poster/Photo (Fluorescent) High mode.
Built-in 500 GB hard drive and PIN printing
Store and reprint jobs from the printer without a PC, and hold confidential prints until a numerical passcode is entered at the control panel.
Direct USB thumb-drive printing
Load JPEG or PDF files on a USB drive, walk up to the printer, and print from the 3.0-inch touchscreen.
Space-saving 24-inch design
Handles 8- to 24-inch rolls and cut sheets with a standard stand in a 39-inch-wide footprint, so it fits where a larger poster printer would not.
PosterArtist Lite and layout software included
PosterArtist Lite builds posters, banners, and signage from templates in four steps with thousands of license-free images. Free Layout Plus nests and tiles, Direct Print Plus batch prints and collates, and Accounting Manager tracks costs for up to 50 devices.

Buying guide

Is the imagePROGRAF GP-200 right for your office?

The imagePROGRAF GP-200 is a 24-inch poster printer for places that make their own signs in tight quarters: a restaurant changing menu boards, a boutique swapping window posters, a clinic or school hallway. It adds Fluorescent Pink to five pigment inks for neon and pastel tones, and it stores jobs on a built-in 500 GB hard drive so staff can reprint a sign without a computer. JPEG and PDF files also print straight from a USB thumb drive.

The footprint is the selling point, about 39 inches wide with the standard stand and roughly 110 lb. The limit is width: anything wider than 24 inches needs the GP-300, which shares the same inks, hard drive, and 3.0-inch touchscreen at 36 inches.

How it compares

The GP-300 is the same compact poster printer as the GP-200 with a 36-inch rather than 24-inch maximum width; it is about 51 inches wide with the stand versus 39 and weighs roughly 130 lb versus 110.
See the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300
The GP-2000 is also 24 inches wide but moves to 11 inks, adding red, orange, green, violet, and gray to the GP-200's Fluorescent Pink set, and reaches 99 percent of the PANTONE Formula Guide for brand-critical work.
See the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2000
The TM-500 is the 24-inch choice when CAD drawings come first, with five LUCIA TD inks, an updated Matte Black for crisp lines on plain paper, and HP-GL/2 support; the GP-200 focuses on signage with Fluorescent Pink ink, PIN printing, and onboard job storage.
See the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-500