Printer+Stand

=What is the best printer stand for the iPF5000/iPF5100?=

Many have been happy with a stand available from IKEA as described in an article on [|The Ultimate Printer Stand] on the Luminous Landscape web site. This stand weighs about 150 lbs. **Note:** When assembling the stand (takes 2-3 hours) you do have to be careful to make sure the orientation of the two cross pieces (roughly 1X4 inches each) is exactly as shown in the diagram. If you have them oriented improperly, you will have to put the locking nuts in on the wrong side--and then you won't be able to install the drawer support and sliding mechanism in Hole #1 as shown.

If you decide to go with the official Canon printer stand for the IPF5000 (also $295), here is a brief description from Jerry Rock, who purchased it: "It is constructed of study metal (steel?) and supports the printer well. Four heavy duty wheels attach to the bottom of the cabinet to make the entire unit very easy to move. The front of the cabinet has 2 metal doors which swing out from the middle to reveal a large two shelved storage unit capable of holding all the printer peripherals, papers and supplies. The stand has a black matte finish matching the printer color. The dimensions are 38 1/2 inches wide x 23 1/2 inches deep x 26 1/2 inches high (not including the wheels which add 3" to total height). The printer takes up the entire cabinet surface." You can see a picture of the Canon stand [|here].

For those that want to go for a more traditional wide stand that Epson, HPs, and higher end Canons, the Canon ST-11 Printer Stand ($295 MSRP, 1255B006AA) is the alternative to the heavy duty cabinet style stand.

Finally, for those who already have a desk/table for their IPF5000/5100s, a Desktop Basket option is avaliable from Canon as the BU-02 (1255B007AA) with a MSRP of $145.