Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 4 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (15 cm vs 11 cm). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 0.23 W more power consumption (off) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (0.3 W vs 0.07 W). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 941 mm more width than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (1909 mm vs 968 mm). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Inkjet on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, Piezoelectric inkjet on the Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro.

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Piezoelectric inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A1, A2, A3
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:A1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:B2, B3
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:B2, B3, B4
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.08 - 0.28 mm
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:0.08 - 1.5 mm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:15 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:No
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Black, White
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Black, Grey

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Comparison of TC-21, SureColor P9300 Spectro
63 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetPiezoelectric inkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/P-R
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Matte black, Yellow, Vivid magenta, Vivid light magenta, Violet, Grey, Light grey
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrecisionCore Micro TFP
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per Colo
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling5 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollRoll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3A1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB2, B3B2, B3, B4
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 0.28 mm0.08 - 1.5 mm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers11 cm15 cm
Borderless printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10", 11.81", 12.95", 15.98", 17.01", 20.28", 23.39", 24.02", 28.66", 33.11", 35.98", 40.55", 44.02"
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000,100,10 Mbit/s
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Mopria Print ServiceUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
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 source10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MB
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm1909 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm890 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm1218 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package weightKnown for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Noise level (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49.5 dB
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 pl
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 W
Technical detailsidentical
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto Black [700ml, 350ml], Matte Black [700ml, 350ml], Cyan [700ml, 350ml], Light Cyan [700ml, 350ml], Yellow [700ml, 350ml], Vivid Magenta [700ml, 350ml], Vivid Light Magenta [700ml, 350ml], Violet [700ml, 350ml], Grey [700ml, 350ml], Light Grey [700ml, 350ml]
Ink tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 ml, 350 ml
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
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8Unknown — not stated by the source

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