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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 10identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 2 more print cartridges than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (6 vs 4). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 0.03 W more power consumption (off) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (0.1 W vs 0.07 W). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 4.2 W more power consumption (sleep) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (6.5 W vs 2.3 W). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has Wi-Fi. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has built-in display.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 6
  • Maximum print size
    • A1 (594 x 841 mm)
    • 1118 x 1676 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • A1, A2, A3
    • A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • 0.08 - 0.28 mm
    • 0.8 mm
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • USB connector
    • USB Type-A / USB Type-B
    • USB Type-A
  • Product colour
    • Black, White
    • Black
  • Built-in display
    • Yes
    • No

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Canon

imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour

Model TC-21

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HP

DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScriptView product
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers46
Page description languagesKnown for onePostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for oneYes
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA1 (594 x 841 mm)1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 0.28 mm0.8 mm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Custom media sizesKnown for one210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB2, B3
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA1, A2, A3, A4, B2, B4
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one4 m
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one11 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print ServiceHP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Country of originKnown for oneChina
CertificationKnown for oneCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)
HP segmentKnown for oneBusiness
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GB
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.3 W6.5 W
Power supplyKnown for one100 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one30% post-consumer recycled plastic; Free, convenient HP ink cartridge and printhead recycling with HP Planet Partners; Highest WIR Print Permanence Ratings in the Industry; ENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT registered
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm998 mm
WeightKnown for one96 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one1950 mm
Package depthKnown for one766 mm
Package heightKnown for one718 mm
Package weightDiffers45 kg132 kg
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211612
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[9], quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNo
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 Sonoma
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8

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