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Canon · Monochrome Multifunction

Canon PlotWave 3500

Production wide-format mono at 6 A1 ppm with 22 inch touchscreen, Windows 10 IoT, IPsec, E-shredding, SMARTshield.

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Print speed
6 ppm mono
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Single-sided (Simplex)
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
Free delivery 24-hr quote turnaround Authorized Canon reseller Lease or buy outright
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Canon Canon PlotWave 3500
Authorized Canon reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon PlotWave 3500 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You print 200 to 500 A1/D-size plots a month for CAD or GIS production.
  • You need IPsec, HTTPS, SMARTshield for client data security.
  • You want the 22 inch touchscreen for job preview and queue management.
  • You'll use 1136 mm wide rolls for oversized civil drawings.
  • You're integrating into a Windows-based plot workflow.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you stay at 2 rolls (no 4-roll need).
  • It's fine if 600 x 1200 dpi is enough for line work.
  • It's fine if you keep the standard 500 GB drive.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you can stretch to the PlotWave 5000 — 8 ppm A1 and 800 m capacity.
  • Skip this if you only print 50-100 sheets a month (the PlotWave 365 is cheaper).
  • Skip this if you need color.
  • Skip this if you need 10 ppm A1 (move to the PlotWave 5500 or 7500).
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

Canon's PlotWave 3500 is a production-grade monochrome wide-format printer for CAD, GIS, and high-volume technical documentation, running at 6 A1 pages per minute (3 E/A0 per minute) at true 600 x 1200 dpi. Radiant Fusing gives near-zero warm-up, the 22 inch touchscreen and web-submit handle job management, and the workstation runs a POWERsync controller on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC with 4 GB DDR4 and a 500 GB hard drive. Media handling supports up to 2 rolls at 650 ft and 1136 mm width with built-in roll loading station and auto-feed. Security covers E-shredding, IPsec, HTTPS, and SMARTshield. The integrated CCD scanner runs at 1200 x 1200 dpi for archival capture, and the 22 inch touchscreen displays job preview, queue, and media status side by side. Footprint is roughly 64 x 36 inches and weight is around 720 lb. Power runs on 110-127 V at 16 A. SMARTshield protects sensitive job data on disk. Honest regret: at 6 ppm A1 it's faster than the PlotWave 3000 but slower than the PlotWave 5000 — most production shops should stretch for the 5000 if budget allows.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 6 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to pages per minute
Duplex printing Single-sided (Simplex)
First page out < less than 40 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 6 D-sized pages per minute copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Single-sided (Simplex)
Scanner type Optional integrated 600 dpi color/mono scanner (Scanner Express)
Scan destinations FTP, SMB, WebDAV
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 15000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Display 10.4 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon PlotWave 3500
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Canon manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Canon PlotWave 3500

The printer itself

Canon PlotWave 3500 in original Canon packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 61.6 x 31.7 x 59.2 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Canon quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Canon PlotWave 3500, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (704) 741-0821 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Canon PlotWave 3500 ships with a starter toner kit, which includes two 500-gram black toner bottles and a waste toner container, yielding thousands of high-quality prints. The replacement toner model is the Canon Universal PlotWave Toner Kit (6696C001AA), designed for high-volume production. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon PlotWave 3500 is a monochrome wide-format printer designed for CAD and technical documentation, while the Canon Arizona 1240 GT is a color UV-curable flatbed printer for signage and rigid substrates. The PlotWave 3500 uses toner and prints at 6 A1 pages per minute, whereas the Arizona 1240 GT uses UV ink and prints on materials like wood, glass, and acrylic at speeds up to 362 sq ft/hr. For small offices needing technical prints, the PlotWave 3500 is more suitable, while the Arizona 1240 GT is ideal for industrial graphics production.
The Canon PlotWave 3500 is a high-volume, production-grade monochrome printer best suited for CAD and technical documentation, which may exceed the needs of a typical small business. Its large footprint (64 x 36 inches) and weight (720 lb) require significant space, and its speed (6 A1 pages per minute) is optimized for high-volume environments. For smaller offices, consider a more compact commercial option.
No, the Canon PlotWave 3500 is a monochrome printer designed exclusively for black-and-white output. For color printing, consider alternatives like the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100, Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300, or Canon Arizona 1240 GT, depending on your specific needs.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (704) 741-0821. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Canon includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Canon PlotWave 3500 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Titan Office Solutions is an authorized Canon reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Canon PlotWave 3500 order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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