Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 vs Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 7identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 2 more print cartridges than the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (6 vs 4). The Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour has 8 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 (25 cm vs 17 cm). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has Wi-Fi. Page description languages: CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7 on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, ESC P on the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:6
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:4
  • Paper tray media types
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Plain paper
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:Banner, Roll
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:17 cm
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:25 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Yes
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:No
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Black, White
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:Black
  • Internal memory
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:128000 MB
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:1000 MB

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF TX-4200, SCS7170PE
57 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers64
Page description languagesDiffersCALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7ESC P
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3,200 nozzles: 800 nozzles x 4 colors
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paperBanner, Roll
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
StackerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.07 - 0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one111.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterDiffers17 cm25 cm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 kg
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s100,1000 Mbit/s
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
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Internal memoryDiffers128000 MB1000 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCB certfication, EPEAT GOLDUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Power5 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.1 W3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs87 W1100 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 120/200 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one1593 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one984 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one1168 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Other featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz

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