Which Canon Ink is Right for Your Large Format Canon Printer?
Canon’s large and wide-format printers have revolutionized high-quality graphic printing. Over the years, Canon has introduced a range of inks that enhance color vibrancy, durability, and quality. Choosing the right ink for your Canon printer can ensure your prints meet your business’s specific needs.
In this blog post, we’ll review the five main types of Canon inks available for large-format printers and explore which businesses benefit most from each.
If you need expert help finding the perfect Canon inks for your needs, reach out to our Certified Canon Printing Specialists for a free consultation.
5 Types of Canon Inks Available for Large Format Printing
4-Color Canon Inks with CMYK UVgel 
The Canon Colorado series, designed for high-speed, precise printing, uses 4-color inks with CMYK UVgel. Featuring FLXfinish technology, this series allows users to print matte and gloss finishes in a single pass, creating striking visual outputs.
The Canon Colorado M-Series runs on these durable 4-color inks, making it an excellent choice for businesses needing large format prints on paper or for outdoor signage.
Explore the Canon Colorado Series here.
5-Color Canon Inks with CMYK UVgel (Adding White)
If your business prints on diverse materials beyond paper, such as plastic, PVC, metal, or wood, upgrading to Canon’s 5-color inks is essential. The fifth color, white, enhances clarity and detail on these non-paper surfaces.
While the Canon Colorado M-Series can use the 5-color ink, at Steven Enterprises, we often recommend the Canon Arizona series for businesses needing the additional flexibility of white ink in their prints.
Learn more about the Arizona Series here.
5-Color Canon Inks Plus Fluorescent Pink 
For businesses using the Canon GP-300 or GP-200 models, the 5-color ink set with added Fluorescent Pink offers vibrant, attention-grabbing prints. This set includes:
- Matte black (MBK)
- Dye black (BK)
- Cyan (C)
- Magenta (M)
- Yellow (Y)
- + Fluorescent pink for a neon-like effect!
Ideal for industries such as retail, restaurants, government offices, schools, and corporate environments, the GP series makes large format prints stand out with enhanced visibility.
Discover the Canon GP Series inks here.
10-Color Canon Inks with Fluorescent Pink
Canon’s GP-4000 and GP-2000 models offer the world’s first large-format printers with aqueous pigment Fluorescent Pink ink. Equipped with Canon’s Radiant Infusion technology, this ink layers the Fluorescent Pink pigment. This way, the other colors will look brighter in reproduction.
The GP-2000 printer’s 10-color ink set includes red, orange, green, violet, and Fluorescent Pink. Making it achieve the largest color gamut in the imagePROGRAF lineup, perfect for graphic-rich projects that demand vivid color.
11-Color Canon Inks Plus Chrome Optimizer
Canon’s 11-color ink set with Chrome Optimizer is unparalleled. Professional photographers, graphic designers, and businesses needing the widest color gamut use this ink. This ink set, available for the imagePROGRAF Pro Series, produces stunning black-and-white prints, rich color gradients, and unmatched color accuracy.
These inks are highly light-resistant and preserve color over time. Not only that, they also offer top-tier color calibration, making them ideal for premium, long-lasting prints.
Ready to Restock Your Canon Inks?
At Steven Enterprises, we have been the trusted supplier of Canon large-format printer inks and supplies for Southern California businesses for over three generations. Whether you’re part of a marketing agency, photography studio, or graphic design firm, we have the Canon inks you need for vibrant, high-quality printing.
Visit our online store to see what inks are in stock.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, contact our team, and we’ll help you source the supplies you need.
