Canon PFI-5100 Photo Magenta Lucia PRO II Individual Ink Tank

Key Benefits

• Lucia PRO II pigment chemistry delivers superb color stability, rich density, and exceptional long-term display performance.
• Photo Magenta specifically improves gradients and highlight detail across reds, pinks, and delicate skin tones.
• Professional 160 mL tank size offers an optimal balance of cost-per-ml and production efficiency.
• Individual, OEM tank ensures predictable performance and consistent color from job to job.
• Designed for high-fidelity output on photographic and fine art media, posters, proofs, and exhibition prints.

Color Science: Why Photo Magenta Matters

Photo Magenta is a key chromatic ink that extends the printer’s ability to reproduce challenging hues such as blush pinks, saturated reds, and nuanced complexions. By filling the gap between standard magenta and lighter highlights, it yields smoother gradations, minimizes banding in subtle gradients, and maintains highlight detail in areas where tone separation is critical (beauty, portraiture, floral, product, and lifestyle imagery). The result is a more natural, lifelike rendering—particularly noticeable in skin, blossoms, sunset skies, and fashion fabrics.

Compatibility

This PFI-5100 Photo Magenta tank is engineered for Canon’s latest PRO-series large-format printers that utilize the Lucia PRO II ink set:

• imagePROGRAF PRO-6600 (60")
• imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 (44")
• imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 (24")

Always confirm your printer model uses Lucia PRO II inks and PFI-5100 tanks before purchasing.

Ink Technology: Lucia PRO II Pigment

Lucia PRO II is Canon’s advanced pigment ink formulation for professional photo, proofing, and fine art applications. Compared to dye-based inks, pigment inks are renowned for their archival characteristics, robust color stability, and resistance to environmental factors such as light and humidity. Lucia PRO II builds on these strengths to deliver excellent color consistency across long print runs, deep rich tones, and repeatable performance that professional workflows depend on.

The pigment nature of Lucia PRO II also enhances media versatility, working superbly with premium glossy, luster, baryta, matte, and fine art rag papers. Expect crisp micro-detail, clean microtext, and smooth gradations where Photo Magenta contributes to finely controlled highlight transitions.

Who It’s For

• Photographers producing gallery, exhibition, or client work demanding accurate skin tones and refined pink/red hues.
• Fine art printmakers seeking stable, repeatable color on archival media.
• Studios and labs needing dependable, OEM color performance across varied media types and production volumes.
• Designers and proofing environments requiring reliable chroma and highlight control in red-sensitive content.

Tank Format & Workflow Advantages

The PFI-5100 is supplied as a single, user-replaceable OEM ink tank. Replacing tanks individually helps you control operating costs by replenishing only the color that’s depleted, instead of discarding multi-color cartridges with unused ink. The 160 mL capacity strikes an ideal balance between space, cash flow, and production efficiency—especially suitable for studios, print labs, and educators who print frequently but may not require the largest-capacity options.

Use Cases

• Portrait and wedding photography where delicate complexions and pastel tones need to reproduce naturally.
• Fine art florals, botanicals, and landscape sunsets that benefit from expanded pink/red gamut and smooth highlights.
• Commercial lookbooks, fashion campaigns, and product catalogs featuring fabrics and materials with subtle red/pink undertones.
• Proofing environments requiring stable, predictable color from test prints to final output.

Compared to Dye Inks

While dye-based inks can appear highly vivid on certain gloss stocks, pigment inks like Lucia PRO II provide superior archival qualities and environmental robustness, with excellent lightfastness and water resistance on compatible media. For long-term display, gallery sales, or client deliverables expected to endure, Lucia PRO II pigment inks are the preferred choice.

Compared to Prior Generations

Lucia PRO II represents Canon’s next-generation professional pigment system for the latest PRO-series large-format printers. The system focuses on color stability, deep tonal rendition, and improved gamut management—especially in complex chroma regions like reds and pinks where Photo Magenta plays an outsized role. Users migrating to PRO-2600/4600/6600 platforms can expect refined print consistency and color handling aligned with modern workflows and media.

Specifications

• Color: Photo Magenta (PM)
• Ink Set: Lucia PRO II (Pigment-based)
• Volume: 160 mL
• Yield Type: Standard Yield
• Container Type: Single user-replaceable tank
• Printer Type: Professional large-format photo/fine art inkjet
• Compatibility: imagePROGRAF PRO-6600 / PRO-4600 / PRO-2600
• Manufacturer Number: 6957C002
• UPC: 013803383300

Usage Tips

• Color Management: For the most accurate color, profile your media and use Canon’s recommended ICC profiles or create custom profiles for your paper/printer/ink combination.
• Media Settings: Select the correct media type in the driver or Canon’s Professional Print & Layout to ensure optimal ink laydown and drying.
• Printer Maintenance: Run a nozzle check after tank installation; perform cleaning cycles only when needed to conserve ink.
• Storage: Keep unopened tanks sealed in their pouch, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Workflow Consistency: When producing matched sets or editions, maintain the same paper batch and print settings for the entire run.

Recommended Accessories & Media

• Canon premium photo papers (Glossy, Luster, Semi-Gloss) for vibrant photographic output with smooth highlight rendition.
• Canon fine art papers (Matte, Rag, Baryta) for archival editions, exhibitions, and portfolio pieces.
• Canon large-format printer maintenance items (e.g., maintenance cartridges and cleaning supplies) to keep your system performing reliably.
• Color calibration tools and viewing lights to standardize soft-proofing and print evaluation conditions.

Environmental & Handling Notes

Open ink just before use. Avoid touching the ink outlet. Dispose of spent cartridges responsibly according to local regulations. For best results, keep the printer firmware and software up to date and follow Canon’s service and care recommendations.

What’s in the Box

One Canon PFI-5100 Photo Magenta (PM) Lucia PRO II 160 mL tank, plus basic documentation.