imageFORCE 6100 Series

Reliable Monochrome Performance for the Modern Workplace

The imageFORCE 6100 series multifunction printer is purpose-built for dependable B&W output, designed to minimise downtime and maintain peak performance with AI-assisted smart maintenance and E² Analysis technology. Supporting today’s connected workflows, it offers seamless access to cloud platforms and mobile printing for greater flexibility. Built with sustainability in mind, it features up to 30% recycled plastic, eco-conscious packaging, and energy-efficient operation — making it a reliable and responsible choice for modern businesses.

Categories: Digital Copiers, imageFORCE

Description
Specifications

Description

Features

Reliable by Design

The imageFORCE 6100 series combines a reinforced base frame with durable components for lasting reliability. It also features AI-assisted smart maintenance that proactively predicts the lifespan of parts and key components, minimising downtime and ensuring consistent performance.

Effective Security, Made Easy

Advanced security features provide continuous protection through system integrity verification and proactive threat detection. Utilising machine learning, the device analyses its operating environment to recommend optimal security settings, making strong protection easy to achieve without expert knowledge.

Sustainable Printing

A built-in dashboard shows paper consumption, duplex printing, and energy usage to encourage more sustainable print choices across businesses. Low-melting-point toner and efficient fusing help reduce power usage during idle periods, while the device delivers reliable performance.

Specifications

Machine Type	A3 Monochrome Multifunctional
Core Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Send, Store and Optional Fax
Processor	Dual Core Processor
Control Panel	10.1″ TFT LCD WSVGA Colour Touch panel
Memory	Standard: RAM: 6.0 GB
Storage	Standard: (SSD) 256 GB Optional: (SSD) 1 TB
Interface Connection	NETWORK Standard: 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T Optional: Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) OTHERS Standard: USB 2.0 (Host) x1, USB 3.0 (Host) x1, USB 2.0 (Device) x1 Optional: Serial Interface, Copy Control Interface
Paper Supply Capacity (A4, 80 gsm)	Standard: 1,200 sheets 100-sheet Multi-purpose tray x 1 550-sheet Paper cassette x 2 Maximum: 6,350 sheets (with High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1 + Paper Deck Unit-F2/F3)
Paper Output Capacity (A4, 80 gsm)	Standard: 250 sheets Maximum: 3,450 Sheets (with Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2 and 3^rd Copy Tray Kit-A1)
*Finishing Capabilities^1**	Collate, Group, Offset, Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch, Eco Staple, Staple On Demand, V-fold, C-fold, Z-fold
Supported Media Types	Multi-purpose Tray: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Coated, Tracing, Bond, Transparency, Label, Pre-punched, Letterhead, Tab, Envelope Paper Cassette (Upper/Lower): Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Transparency, Pre-punched, Letterhead, Envelope^*2
Supported Media Sizes	Multi-purpose Tray: Standard Size: SRA3, A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R Custom Size: 98.0 x 139.7 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Free Size: 98.0 x 139.7 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Envelopes: COM 10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5 Envelope Custom Size: 98.0 x 98.0 mm to 320.0 x 457.2 mm Upper Cassette: Standard Size: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5 Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 297.0 x 215.9 mm Envelopes: COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5 Lower Cassette: Standard Size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 304.8 x 457.2 mm Envelopes: COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5
Supported Media Weights	Multi-purpose Tray: 52 to 300 gsm Paper Cassette (Upper): 52 to 256 gsm Paper Cassette (Lower): 52 to 300 gsm Duplex: 52 to 256 gsm
Warm-up Time	Quick Startup Mode: 4 seconds or less^3 From Power On: 6 seconds or less^4 From Sleep Mode: 7 seconds or less (imageFORCE 6170) 6 seconds or less (imageFORCE 6160/6155)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	620 x 722 x 937 mm
Installation Space (W x D)	Basic: 1,050 x 1,162 mm (Right Cover Open with Multi-purpose tray extended + Cassette Drawers Open) Fully Configured: 2,044 x 1,162 mm (Staple Finisher-AB3/Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2 with the extension tray extended + Paper Folding Unit-L1 + Paper Deck Unit-F2/F3 + Cassette Drawers open)
*Weight^5**	Approx. 97 kg

Print Speed (BW)	imageFORCE 6170 Up to 70 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 36 ppm (A3), up to 42 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE 6160 Up to 60 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 32 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE 6155 Up to 55 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 29 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R)
Print Resolution (dpi)	4,800 x 2,400
Page Description Languages	Standard: UFR II, PCL6/PCL5 Optional: Adobe PostScript 3
Direct Print	Supported file types: PDF, EPS, TIFF/JPEG, and XPS
Printing from Mobile and Cloud	AirPrint, Mopria®, IPP Everywhere, Canon PRINT, uniFLOW Online, Universal Print and Cloud Connector A range of software and MEAP-based solutions are available to provide printing from mobile devices or internet-connected devices and cloud-based services depending on your requirements. Please contact your sales representative for further information.
OS Standard Printing	Android/Windows® 10/Windows® 11/Chrome OS/macOS (11.2.2 or later) /iOS (15.2 or later)/iPadOS
Fonts	PS fonts: 136 Roman PCL fonts: 93 Roman, 10 Bitmap fonts, 2 OCR fonts, Andalé Mono WT J/K/S/T^7 (Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese), Barcode fonts^8
Operating System	UFRII: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) PCL: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025 PS: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) PPD: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025, macOS (10.14 or later) As of Dec. 2024

Copy Speed (BW)	imageFORCE 6170 Up to 70 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 36 ppm (A3), up to 42 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE 6160 Up to 60 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 32 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R) imageFORCE 6155 Up to 55 ppm (A4, A5^6, A5R, A6R^6), up to 29 ppm (A3), up to 36 ppm (A4R)
First-Copy-Out Time (A4, BW)	imageFORCE 6170: Approx. 2.7 seconds or less imageFORCE 6160: Approx. 2.9 seconds or less imageFORCE 6155: Approx. 2.9 seconds or less
Copy Resolution (dpi)	600 x 600
Multiple Copies	Up to 9,999 copies
Copy Density	Automatic or Manual (9 Levels)
Magnification	Variable zoom: 25% to 400% (1% Increments)

Type	Single-pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder^*9[2-sided to 2-sided (Automatic)]
Document Feeder Paper Capacity (80 gsm)	Up to 200 Sheets
Document Feeder Acceptable Paper Weight	Document Feeder media weight: 38 to 220 gsm Note: An acceptable weights of A6R or smaller is 50 to 220 gsm.
Supported Media Sizes	Platen scanning size: Up to 297.0 x 431.8 mm Document Feeder media size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R, B6R Custom size: 69.9 x 139.7 mm to 304.8 x 431.8 mm
Scan Speed (ipm, BW/CL, A4)	1-sided Scanning: 135/135 (300 x 300 dpi, send), 80/80 (600 x 600 dpi, copy) 2-sided Scanning: 270/270 (300 x 300 dpi, send), 160/90 (600 x 600 dpi, copy)
Scan Resolution (dpi)	600 x 600
Pull Scan Specifications	Colour Network ScanGear2 for both TWAIN and WIA Supported OS: Windows® 10/11/Server2016/Server2019/Server2022/Server2025 As of Dec. 2024

Destination	Standard: E-mail/Internet FAX (SMTP^*10), SMB, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box Optional: Super G3 FAX, IP Fax
Address Book	LDAP (2,000)/Local (1,600)/One-touch (200)
Communication protocol	File: FTP (TCP/IP), SMB3.1.1 (TCP/IP), WebDAV E-mail/I-Fax: SMTP, POP3
File Format	TIFF (MMR), JPEG^*11, PDF (Compact, Searchable, Optimize for Web, PDF/A-1b, Trace & Smooth, Encrypted, Device Signature, User Signature), XPS (Compact, Searchable, Device Signature, User Signature), Office Open XML (PowerPoint, Word)

Maximum Number of Connection Lines	4
Modem Speed	Super G3: 33.6 kbps G3: 14.4 kbps
Compression Method	MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Resolution (dpi)	400 x 400 (Ultra Fine), 200 x 400 (Super Fine), 200 x 200 (Fine), 200 x 100 (Normal)
Sending / Receiving Size	Sending: A3, A4, A4R, A5^12, A5R^12, A6R^12, B4, B5^13, B5R^*12 Receiving: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, B4, B5, B5R
FAX Memory	Up to 30,000 pages (2,000 jobs)
Speed Dials	Max. 200
Group Dials / Destinations	Max. 199 dials
Sequential Broadcast	Max. 256 addresses
Memory Backup	Yes

Mail Box (Number Supported)	100 User Inboxes 1 Memory RX Inbox 50 Confidential Fax Inboxes Maximum 30,000 Pages (2,000 jobs) Stored as a guideline
Advanced Box	Communication Protocol: SMB or WebDAV Supported Client PC: Windows® 10/11 Concurrent Connections (Max.): SMB: 64, WebDAV: 3
Advanced Box Available Disc Space	Standard: 16 GB (With option: Max. 480 GB)

Authentication and Access Control	User Authentication (Picture Login, Picture and PIN Login, Card Login, Username and Password Login, Function Level Login, Mobile Login), Department ID Authentication (Department ID and PIN Login, Function Level Login), uniFLOWOnline/uniFLOW(PIN Login, Picture Login, Picture and PIN Login, Card Login, Card and PIN Login, Username and Password Login, Department ID and PIN Login, Function Level Login), Microsoft Entra ID Authentication(Password Login, Card Login), Two-Factor Authentication at LUI/RUI, Access Management System (Access Control)
Document Security	Print Security (Secure Print, Encrypted Secure Print, Forced Hold Printing, uniFLOW Secure Print^*14), Receive Data Security (Confidential Fax Inbox Forwarding Received Documents Automatically), Scan Security (Encrypted PDF, Device Signature PDF/XPS, User Signature PDF/XPS), BOX Security (Mail Box Password Protected, Advanced Box Access Control), Send Data Security (Setting for requesting password input per transmission, Restricted E-mail/File send functions, Confirming FAX number, Allow/Restrict Fax Driver Transmissions, Allow/Restrict Sending from History, S/MIME Support), Secure Watermark
Network Security	TLS 1.3, IPSec, IEEE802.1X authentication, SNMP V3.0, Firewall Functionality (IP/MAC Address Filtering), Dual Network Support (Wired LAN/Wireless LAN, Wired LAN/Wired LAN), WPA3(Wi-Fi), Enabling/Disabling (Network Applications, Remote UI, USB Interface), G3 FAX separation from LAN, USB Port separation from LAN, Prohibit the execution of files stored in Advanced Box in the MFP, Scan and Send -Virus Concerns for E-mail Reception
Device Security	Protecting SSD Data [SSD Data Encryption (FIPS140-3), SSD Lock], Standard SSD Initialize, Initialize (NIST 800-88 Purge Level), Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0), Job Log Conceal Function, Protecting MFP Software Integrity: Verify System at Startup (NIST SP800-193: Protection), Checking MFP Software Integrity & Platform Firmware Resiliency: Automatic System Recovery (NIST SP800-193: Recovery), Runtime Intrusion Detection: Trellix Embedded Control, HCD-PP Common Criteria Certification^*15
Device Management and Auditing	Administrator Password, Digital Certificate And Key Management, SAN certificates, Audit Log, Cooperating with External Security Audit System (SIEM: Security Information and Event Management), Image Data Logging, Security Policy Setting

Operating Environment

Temperature: 10 to 30 ºC

Humidity: 20 to 80 % RH (Relative Humidity)

Power Source

220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A

Power Consumption

Maximum:

imageFORCE 6170: Approx. 2,000 W
imageFORCE 6160/6155: Approx. 1,800 W

Sleep mode: Approx. 0.5 W^*16

Toner Cartridges	NPG-1002 Toner BK
Toner Yield (Estimated @6% Coverage)	NPG-1002 Toner BK: 65,500 pages

Tracking and Reporting	uniFLOW Online
Remote Management Tools	iW Enterprise Management Console Monitoring Service Remote Distribution & Management Service
Scanning Software	Colour Network ScanGear 2
Optimisation Tools	Canon Driver Configuration Tool
Platform	MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform)

Cassette Feeding Unit-AY1

Paper Capacity: 2 x 550 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Transparency, Pre-punched, Letterhead

Paper Size: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R

Custom Size: 98.0 x 148.0 mm to 304.8 x 457.2 mm

Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm

High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1

Paper Capacity: 2,450 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Recycled, Eco, Colour, Heavy, Bond, Pre-punched, Letterhead

Paper Size: A4

Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm

Paper Deck Unit-F2/F3

(Requires Cassette Feeding Unit-AY1 or High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-F1)

Paper Capacity: 2,700 sheets (80 gsm)

Paper Type: Thin, Plain, Colour, Recycled, Heavy, Pre-punched

Paper Size: A4, B5

Paper Weight: 52 to 256 gsm

1^st Copy Tray Kit-B1	Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: 250 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 100 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
Inner 2way Tray-M1	(Requires 1^st Copy Tray Kit-B1) Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper) Upper Tray: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: 100 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 50 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
3^rd Copy Tray Kit-A1	Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): A4, A5R, B5: 100 sheets A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 75 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm
Inner Finisher-N1	Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): Upper Tray: SRA3, A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6R, B4, B5, B5R: Approx. 45 sheets Lower Tray: A4, A5, A5R, B5: Approx. 500 sheets A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 250 sheets A6R: 30 sheets SRA3, Envelope: 10 sheets Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Staple Position: Corner, Double Staple Capacity: (52 to 90 gsm) A4, B5: 50 sheets A4R: 40 sheets A3, B4: 30 sheets Eco Staple: A3, A4, B4, B5: 10 sheets (52 to 64 gsm) 8 sheets (65 to 81.4 gsm) 6 sheets (82 to 105 gsm) Staple On Demand: Approx. 40 sheets (80 gsm)
Staple Finisher-AB3	(Requires Buffer Pass Unit-R1) Tray Capacity (with 80 gsm paper): Upper Tray: A4, A5, A5R, A6R, B5: Approx. 250 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: Approx. 125 sheets Lower Tray: A4, A5, A5R, B5: 3,000 sheets SRA3, A3, A4R, B4, B5R: 1,500 sheets A3, B4 (Z-fold^18): 30 sheets A4R (Z-fold^18): 10 sheets A6R: 250 sheets Envelopes: Monarch: 30 sheets, COM10 No.10, DL, ISO-C5: 100 sheets Paper Weight: Upper Tray: 52 to 256 gsm Lower Tray: 52 to 300 gsm Staple Position: Corner, Double Staple Capacity: (52 to 90 gsm) A4, B5: 65 sheets A4R: 40 sheets A3, B4: 30 sheets Eco Staple: A3, A4: 10 sheets (52 to 64 gsm) 8 sheets (65 to 81.4 gsm) 6 sheets (82 to 105 gsm) Staple On Demand: 65 sheets (52 to 90 gsm)
Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2	(Requires Buffer Pass Unit-R1) (Includes the above Staple Finisher-AB3 basic staple specifications) Saddle Stitch/V-fold Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4 C-fold Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4 Saddle Stitch Staple Capacity: Up to 20 sheets x 10 sets (52 to 81.4 gsm) (including 1 cover sheet 52 to 256 gsm) V-fold Capacity: Up to 5 sheets (52 to 105 gsm) C-fold Capacity: A4R: Up to 6 sheets (52 to 90 gsm), up to 5 sheets (91 to 128 gsm) A3, B4: Up to 5 sheets (64 to 128 gsm)
Paper Folding Unit-L1	(Requires Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Paper Size: A3, A4R, B4
Inner 2/3 Hole Puncher-D1	(Requires the Inner Finisher-N1) Two or Three Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Three holes: A3, A4, B4, B5
Inner 2/4 Hole Puncher-D1	(Requires the Inner Finisher-N1) Two or Four Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Four holes: A3, A4
2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A1	(Requires either the Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Two or Three Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Three holes: A3, A4, B4, B5
2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A1	(Requires either the Staple Finisher-AB3 or Paper Folding/Booklet Finisher-A2) Two or Four Holes Acceptable Punch Paper Weight: 52 to 300 gsm Acceptable Punch Paper Size: Two holes: A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R Four holes: A3, A4

Finishing capabilities vary depending on the options connected.
Envelope Feeder Attachment (standard) is required.
Time from device power-on to when the copy icon appears and is enabled to operate on the touch panel display.
Time from device power-on, until copy ready (not print reservation).
Including regular toner.
1-sided only.
Optional PCL International Font Set-A1 is required.
Optional Barcode Printing Kit-D1 is required.
Multi-Sheet Feed Detection is supported.
Available OAuth 2.0 authentication method on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Only Single page.
Sent as A4.
Sent as B4 short.
Requires uniFLOW Online/uniFLOW.
Validation pending.
0.5 W is not available in all circumstances due to certain settings.
Paper capacity may vary with different of paper type/size.
Paper Folding Unit-L1 is required.

imageFORCE 6100 Series