Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs Epson SureColor S8100

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson SureColor S8100 (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Epson SureColor S8100 has 14 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (25 cm vs 11 cm). The Epson SureColor S8100 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). Media thickness: 0.08 - 0.28 mm on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, 1 mm on the Epson SureColor S8100. Product colour: Black, White on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, Black on the Epson SureColor S8100.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • SureColor S8100:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.08 - 0.28 mm
    • SureColor S8100:1 mm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
    • SureColor S8100:25 cm
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Black, White
    • SureColor S8100:Black
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 W
    • SureColor S8100:0.3 W
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:968 mm
    • SureColor S8100:2620 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:533 mm
    • SureColor S8100:925 mm
  • Height
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:245 mm
    • SureColor S8100:1021 mm

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Comparison of TC-21, SureColor S8100
58 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Light magenta
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrecisionCore Micro TFP
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® GS3
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA1, A2, A3Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB2, B3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 0.28 mm1 mm
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterDiffers11 cm25 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto take-up reelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
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
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source4000 MB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.3 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
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 W
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 requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 11
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm2620 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm925 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm1021 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 kg
Packaging dataidentical
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 source60.5 dB
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 pl
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1350 W
Technical detailsidentical
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack [800ml, 1500ml], Cyan [800ml, 1500ml], Light Cyan [800ml, 1500ml], Yellow [800ml, 1500ml], Magenta [800ml, 1500ml], Light Magenta [800ml, 1500ml]
Ink tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 ml, 1,500 ml

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