Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 vs Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 15identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 2 more print cartridges than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (6 vs 4). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 6 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (17 cm vs 11 cm). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 499 GB more internal storage capacity than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (500 GB vs 1 GB). Scanning: No on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, Colour scanning on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour. Media thickness: 0.07 - 0.8 mm on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, 0.08 - 0.28 mm on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:6
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:4
  • Scanning
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:No
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Colour scanning
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:0.07 - 0.8 mm
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.08 - 0.28 mm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:17 cm
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
  • Internal storage capacity
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:500 GB
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1 GB
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:0.1 W
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:2.1 W
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.3 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:87 W
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:28 W

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF TX-4200, TC-21M
54 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers64
Page description languagesKnown for oneCALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingYesYes
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersNoColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 2400 DPI
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paperEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, Roll
Cut sheetsYesYes
StackerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessDiffers0.07 - 0.8 mm0.08 - 0.28 mm
Maximum roll widthKnown for one111.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterDiffers17 cm11 cm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1 (594 x 841 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1, A2, A3
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB2, B3
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B4
Maximum roll lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 m
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connectorUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIEEE802.3ab(1000base-T), IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrintApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for one128000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 GB
CertificationKnown for oneCB certfication, EPEAT GOLDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.07 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.1 W2.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs87 W28 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers1593 mm968 mm
DepthDiffers984 mm533 mm
HeightDiffers1168 mm245 mm
WeightKnown for one112 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one1820 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one915 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one1042 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one168 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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