Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP

22specifications compared
13differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP has 0.13 W more power consumption (off) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (0.2 W vs 0.07 W). The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has 0.1 W more power consumption (sleep) than the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP (2.3 W vs 2.2 W). The HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Print technology: Inkjet on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP. Copying: No on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, Colour copying on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP.

Print technology
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Thermal inkjet
Copying
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:No
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Colour copying
Scanning
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:No
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Colour scanning
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A1, A2, A3
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:A0, A1, A3, A4
Power consumption (off)
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 W
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.3 W
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:2.2 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:15 - 30 °C
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:10 - 80%
- DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:20 - 80%

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Comparison of TC-21, DesignJet XL 3800 MFP
62 specifications	A Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour Model TC-21 View product	B HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP View product
Printing1 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Thermal inkjet
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges	4	4
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing colours	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffers	No	Colour copying
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffers	No	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Envelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, Roll	Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A1, A2, A3	A0, A1, A3, A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A1 (594 x 841 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B2, B3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	A1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one	0.08 - 0.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one	4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one	11 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one	4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for one	USB Type-A / USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for one	Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China, Thailand
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC)
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	198415311108
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.07 W	0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs	2.3 W	2.2 W
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	15 - 30 °C	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	968 mm	1603 mm
DepthDiffers	533 mm	614 mm
HeightDiffers	245 mm	1225 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	182 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1705 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1265 mm
Package weightDiffers	45 kg	230 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Click for Windows and macOS, HP app for Windows, macOS, and mobile, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Easy Start, HP Print Scan Doctor, Mobile inOS printing, MPS, HP Command Center, HP Click Driver for Windows 11
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43212110
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP DesignJet XL 3800 Multifunction Printer, printhead (x6), introductory ink cartridges (x4), scanner calibration sheet, documentation, power cords, maintenance cartridge, stacker, basket (at rear), control panel, monitor arm
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8	Unknown — not stated by the source

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