Canon wide format trade-in money just hit the table for July, and it’s the best offer we’ve seen this year — up to $2,500 back when you trade in your old plotter toward a new imagePROGRAF. Got a ten-year-old machine limping along in the corner? This is the month to do something about it.
What the July Canon Wide Format Promotions Include
Canon rolled out three programs for July across the imagePROGRAF line:
- TZ Trade-In — up to $2,500. New this month. Trade in your old plotter toward the imagePROGRAF TZ-32000, Canon’s production-class 36-inch printer that turns out up to 4 D-size prints per minute.
- TM Trade-Up. Move from an older TM-series unit into a current model like the TM-350 or TM-355.
- PRO / GP S Trade-In. Running a PRO or GP series graphics printer? There’s trade-in money for you too.
On top of that, there are volume incentives on qualifying models — TM-240, TM-250, TM-340, TM-350, TM-355, TX-3200, TX-4200, and the GP series — so if you’re outfitting more than one department, the math gets better fast. These are July programs, and Canon doesn’t usually announce extensions ahead of time. Waiting is a gamble.
Is Your Old Plotter Costing More Than You Think?
Here’s the question we ask every architect, engineer, and contractor who calls us: how much are you spending to keep that aging plotter alive? Ink for discontinued models gets pricey. Parts get scarce. And when it dies the week your permit set is due, that’s not a printer problem — that’s a deadline problem.
A current Canon wide format machine fixes the ownership-cost side too. Newer imagePROGRAF models are ENERGY STAR certified, sip power in standby, and hot-swap ink tanks mean long print runs don’t stop for a cartridge change. The TZ-32000 even detects the media type, width, and remaining roll automatically the moment you load it. Less babysitting, more printing.
Which Canon Wide Format Printer Fits Your Work?
Quick rundown of where each series earns its keep:
- TM series (TM-240 to TM-355): The everyday workhorses for CAD drawings, site plans, and office posters. Quiet enough to sit next to your desk.
- TX series (TX-3200, TX-4200): Built for higher-volume technical printing — think construction firms churning out drawing sets daily.
- TZ-32000: Production speed. Dual rolls, top stacker, up to 4 D-size prints per minute. When the whole office prints to one machine, this is the machine.
- GP series: Vivid color for posters, signage, and graphics work.
Most models come in MFP versions with a built-in scanner, so you can scan, copy, and archive old drawings on the same footprint.
One thing we always clarify: wide format leases cover the hardware only. Service — parts, labor, supplies — is a separate agreement. We can bundle both on one invoice so you write one check, but they’re two line items, and you should know exactly what each covers before you sign anything. Ask us and we’ll walk you through it.
What This Means for Tallahassee Businesses
Advanced Business Systems has been putting Canon wide format printers into architecture firms, engineering offices, construction companies, and government agencies across Tallahassee, Thomasville, and all of North Florida and South Georgia — and we’ve been at this since 1984. We handle the trade-in paperwork, haul off the old unit, install the new one, and train your team. Then our local service techs keep it running after the sale.
If you’ve been putting off a plotter upgrade, July is your window. Call us at (850) 222-2308 or stop by 1236 N Monroe St and we’ll price out a Canon wide format trade-in for your exact situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much can I save with the Canon wide format trade-in this July?
A: Up to $2,500 on the TZ Trade-In program, with additional trade-up and volume incentives on qualifying imagePROGRAF TM, TX, and GP models. The exact number depends on what you’re trading and what you’re buying — call us for a firm quote.
Q: Does my old plotter have to be a Canon to qualify?
A: No. Trade-in programs typically accept competitive brands as well as older Canon units. Bring us the make and model and we’ll confirm what it qualifies for.
Q: Do Canon wide format printers come with a service contract?
A: Not automatically. Leases cover hardware only — service and supplies are a separate agreement. We can bundle both on a single invoice, but always confirm what your quote includes before you sign.