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Oce Plotwave 500

36-inch monochrome MFP at 10 D-size ppm with up to 4 rolls and 7,800 sq ft media capacity for AEC and reprographics shops doing 800 to 3,000 large prints monthly.

Print speed
10 ppm mono
Scanner Type
Color scanning, 600 x 600 dpi
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 Oc PlotWave 500
Authorized Canon reseller Free shipping to 50 states Standard manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Oce Plotwave 500 is actually for

Most equipment pages just tell you what a device 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 offer equipment for every business need, but the right machine depends on your specific workflow.

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • Pick this if you print 800-3,000 D-size drawings monthly and your current plotter is the bottleneck.
  • Pick this if you need 4-roll capacity so an operator can load Friday and not touch media until Tuesday.
  • Pick this if optional inline folding (FanFold or FullFold) ships sets straight to the field.
  • Pick this if you need integrated wide-format scanning for redline workflows and project archiving.
  • Pick this if energy and noise matter because the machine sits near desks instead of in a print room.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if your volume is 500-800 D-size monthly with room to grow.
  • It's fine if you stick with the standard 2 rolls and add more later if needed.
  • It's fine if your scanning is occasional and you don't need a dedicated scanner station.
  • It's fine if your CAD output is line work where 600x1200 dpi is plenty.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need color printing; monochrome only.
  • Skip this if you print 3,500+ D-size monthly; step up to the PlotWave 5500 or 7500.
  • Skip this if you need duplex wide-format; single-sided only.
  • Skip this if you need archival-grade scanning resolution; the integrated scanner is workgroup quality.
  • Skip this if you're a small office printing under 200 D-size monthly; this is overkill.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Oce PlotWave 500 is the workhorse mid-volume monochrome plotter, running 10 D-size or 5 E-size pages per minute with a 16-19 second warm-up. LED electrophotography with Radiant Fusing keeps power use down and emissions low. Standard 2 rolls, expandable to 4, holding up to 7,800 square feet of media before reload, which is the kind of capacity that matters when an operator is feeding a job-site set on a Friday afternoon. Integrated Oce Scanner Express II handles wide-format originals at color or B&W. The ClearConnect multi-touch UI is the same family interface that runs across all PlotWaves. Cloud, USB, and mobile printing supported. Optional Top Delivery Tray, 2400 FanFold, and 4312 FullFold turn raw prints into ready-to-ship sets. Sweet spot is 800 to 3,000 D-size prints monthly. The one thing buyers regret is overlooking the wide-format scanning quality; if you're scanning archival drawings for digitization, this scanner is good but not specialty-grade. Quiet, runs at roughly half the energy of older laser plotters. Suitable for AEC firms, civil engineering shops, and reprographics teams that have outgrown a 4-6 ppm plotter.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 10 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to pages per minute
Duplex printing Single-sided (Simplex)
Print resolution Up to 600 × 1,200 dpi
First page out < 16 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Duplex copy / scan Single-sided (Simplex)
Scanner type Color scanning, 600 x 600 dpi
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 600 × 1,200 dpi
Scan destinations Cloud Services, USB
Paper & Media
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB High-Speed USB Interface (Host / Device)
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model Oc PlotWave 500
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 · Full warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • Starter toner supply included
  • Standard 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 OEM Supplies & Consumables
  • Genuine OEM toner cartridges designed for this model
  • Replacement drum units and maintenance kits
  • Certified high-yield or standard capacity options
  • 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 Oce Plotwave 500

The printer itself

Oce Plotwave 500 in original Canon packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 58.9 (H) x 60.1 (W) x 31.6 (D) 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 guide, power cord, connectivity cables, and setup resources.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network configuration and onboarding.

Supplies & consumables

Genuine OEM Supplies for the Oce Plotwave 500

Need replacement toner or parts for your Canon Oc PlotWave 500? We supply certified genuine OEM consumables to keep your machine printing at peak performance and ensure your manufacturer warranty remains fully protected.

Whether you require standard-yield cartridges for light printing, high-yield options for a lower cost-per-page, or replacement drum units, we carry the full lineup of compatible supplies for this model.

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.

Standard Toner

Standard-Capacity Toner

Standard OEM toner cartridge, best for offices with lower monthly print volumes.

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High-Yield Toner

High-Capacity Toner BEST VALUE

High-yield OEM toner cartridge, delivering a lower cost-per-page for active offices.

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Drum / Kit

Drum Unit / Maintenance Kit

OEM-certified replacement components to restore original print quality and reliability.

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Free quote · no obligation

Get a quote on the Oce Plotwave 500

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

Oce Plotwave 500, 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.

Ready to put this printer to work?

Request a free, no-obligation quote on the Oce Plotwave 500. Lease, buy outright, or just order supplies. Quote in your inbox within one business day. Or call and talk to a specialist right now.

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