Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 vs Epson SureColor P20500

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P20500 has 6 more print cartridges than the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 (12 vs 6). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 121,856 MB more internal memory than the Epson SureColor P20500 (128000 MB vs 6144 MB). The Epson SureColor P20500 has 460 GB more internal storage capacity than the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 (960 GB vs 500 GB). Paper tray media types: Plain paper on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, Roll on the Epson SureColor P20500. Media thickness: 0.07 - 0.8 mm on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, 0.08 - 1.5 mm on the Epson SureColor P20500.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:6
    • SureColor P20500:12
  • Paper tray media types
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Plain paper
    • SureColor P20500:Roll
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:0.07 - 0.8 mm
    • SureColor P20500:0.08 - 1.5 mm
  • Internal memory
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:128000 MB
    • SureColor P20500:6144 MB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:500 GB
    • SureColor P20500:960 GB
  • AC input voltage
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:100 - 240 V
    • SureColor P20500:110 - 240 V
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:1593 mm
    • SureColor P20500:2740 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:984 mm
    • SureColor P20500:760 mm

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF TX-4200, P20500
67 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers612
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light grey, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Violet, Orange, Green, Grey, Yellow, Cyan
Borderless printingYesYes
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrecisionCoreTM Micro TFP printhead
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per Color
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® Pro12
Page description languagesKnown for oneCALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paperRoll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0, A1, A2, A3++, A3+, A3, A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB4, B3, B2, B1, B0
Media thicknessDiffers0.07 - 0.8 mm0.08 - 1.5 mm
Maximum roll diameter17 cm17 cm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
Borderless printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10" (25.4cm) Roll, 17" (43.1cm) Roll, 24" (60.9cm) Roll, 36" (91.4cm) Roll, 44" (111.8cm) Roll, 64" (162.6cm) Roll, A0 (84.1x118.9cm), A1 (59.4x84.1cm), A2 (42.0x59.4cm), A3 (29.7x42.0cm)
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
StackerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one111.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 cm (4.33")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Internal memoryDiffers128000 MB6144 MB
Internal storage capacityDiffers500 GB960 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD + SSD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
CertificationKnown for oneCB certfication, EPEAT GOLDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one2.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one87 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMAC OS 10.15 + or later, Mac OS 10.14. x, Mac OS 11. x, Mac OS 12. x, Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1593 mm2740 mm
DepthDiffers984 mm760 mm
HeightDiffers1168 mm1145 mm
WeightDiffers112 g224 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1820 mm990 mm
Package depthDiffers915 mm2790 mm
Package heightDiffers1042 mm1075 mm
Package weightDiffers168 g315 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Edge Print
Other featuresidentical
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet Technology
Optional storageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1TB SSD
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Touchscreen
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto Black [1600ml], Matte Black [1600ml], Cyan [1600ml], Light Cyan [1600ml], Yellow [1600ml], Vivid Magenta [1600ml], Vivid Light Magenta [1600ml], Violet [1600ml], Orange [1600ml], Green [1600ml], Grey [1600ml], Light Grey [1600ml]
Ink tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1,600 ml
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Watt (economy), 2.2 Watt (standby), 0.3 Watt (Power off)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
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 technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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