Pixma Pro-100: can I (somehow) print from roll?

I am aware that the Canon Pixma Pro-100 does not come with a roll accessory.

I am wondering if I can print from a roll by setting up a homemade stand or letting the paper feed from the paper box (from a dowel) etc.

Perhaps it comes down to software and drivers if this printer will allow an undefined paper size? I want to print off a roll, but I don't want to purchase another printer just for this feature, and printing via retail outlet isn't a good option for me.

Any ideas?

tomd wrote in post #16524039
I am aware that the Canon Pixma Pro-100 does not come with a roll accessory.

I am wondering if I can print from a roll by setting up a homemade stand or letting the paper feed from the paper box (from a dowel) etc.

Perhaps it comes down to software and drivers if this printer will allow an undefined paper size? I want to print off a roll, but I don't want to purchase another printer just for this feature, and printing via retail outlet isn't a good option for me.

Any ideas?

I have had good luck with using Epson's 100 foot by 10 inch roll of Ultra Premium Luster. The box the roll comes in is quite substantial, and can be taped to the table surface so it doesn't move...the roll is fed into the back of the pinter by hand. It may take one or two tries to feed it through correctly, but once it does, the printer is easily able to pull paper from the roll, and the alignment remains straight as it pulls.

I am also using an Epson printer, and I have no clue if Canon printers are nearly as sturdy. Paper width and type are set in the printer driver. The printer really doesn't seem to care what the feed mechanism is, just so long as it can pull the paper straight.

Thanks Hen3Ry.

I'll probably need to make a similar 'feed' system, but I'm hoping to hear from someone who has done this with a Canon pro-100.

If you are looking for the convience of a roll you should be fine.

If however you are wanting to make longer than 19 inch prints you might very well be out of luck.

I read that since 13x19 is the longest paper that Canon makes their drivers do not support longer than 19 inch.

sfphoto wrote in post #16524704
If you are looking for the convience of a roll you should be fine.

If however you are wanting to make longer than 19 inch prints you might very well be out of luck.

I read that since 13x19 is the longest paper that Canon makes their drivers do not support longer than 19 inch.

Thanks!
That is exactly what I'm looking for (although I was hoping for another answer )

Yes, I was hoping to print longer than 19", but your reasoning makes sense.
I guess I'll have to look at an Epson

$100 after rebate for the Pro100 is tempting. Is BIG however, nearly 28 inches wide.

sfphoto wrote in post #16524704
If you are looking for the convience of a roll you should be fine.

If however you are wanting to make longer than 19 inch prints you might very well be out of luck.

I read that since 13x19 is the longest paper that Canon makes their drivers do not support longer than 19 inch.

The Canon PRO 100 will print to 26.61" according to the documentation with the printer.

I don't know the details about the Canon, but the "big" HP printer that I have specifies a maximum "custom" length (more than 19", but still a max).

Going on that, I'd trim the paper accordingly...

rgs wrote in post #16525068
The Canon PRO 100 will print to 26.61" according to the documentation with the printer.

Thanks for looking up, I assume in the book that came with the printer?

The specs at Canon's web site list 13x19 under max paper size:

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …lectedName=Spec​ifications

sfphoto wrote in post #16525241
Thanks for looking up, I assume in the book that cam with the printer?

The specs at Canon's web site list 13x19 under max paper size:

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …lectedName=Spec​ifications

Well, it's a digital book on my computer that installed with the rest of the software, but yes that's where it's found.

try the epson r3000. i see them on sale for 450 now. it has a roll feed mechanism

sfphoto wrote in post #16525241
Thanks for looking up, I assume in the book that came with the printer?

The specs at Canon's web site list 13x19 under max paper size:

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …lectedName=Spec​ifications

What is frequently the case is that the maker provides paper, in this case the 13x19 paper, and they provide "profiles" for that paper.

However, look a bit further, and often they provide a function for a "custom" paper size. It will have a limit to length, but will allow for longer than the 19" paper. However, you have to provide the paper, and you should consider that "off-brand" paper may not give good results. You'd want to look into quality paper providers that can provide a "profile" for their paper matched to your printer. Then, for "off" print sizes, be prepared to do some trimming! Fun, I bought an office paper cutter for the jobs!

Here's a screenshot of Canons "Print Studio Pro" plugin for photoshop using a custom paper size. It does allow 26" x 13" it appears.

hey gene,

did you do anything specific to get the 26" max setting in PSP. i only get 19" max. just updated the printer firmware to 1.100 and installed PSP v.1.3.0.

i'm trying to print on canvas 13x24.

mac, os 10.6.8. pixma pro-100

thanks

doug waters wrote in post #16529279
hey gene,

did you do anything specific to get the 26" max setting in PSP. i only get 19" max. just updated the printer firmware to 1.100 and installed PSP v.1.3.0.

i'm trying to print on canvas 13x24.

mac, os 10.6.8. pixma pro-100

thanks

When the dialog box comes up to enter the custom paper size...be sure you enter it this way! Do you notice anything odd? It seems to think the paper is in portrait orientation and that it's 13" wide and 26" tall.