Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 41known 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 HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker has 13.7 W more power consumption (sleep) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (16 W vs 2.3 W). The HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker 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%). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has cut sheets. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has Wi-Fi.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Printing colours
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Magenta, Yellow, Cyan
  • Copying
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:No
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Mono copying
  • Scanning
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:No
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Colour scanning
  • Cut sheets
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Black, White
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:White, Black
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.3 W
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:16 W

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Comparison of TC-21, PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker
62 specifications
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowMagenta, Yellow, Cyan
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffersNoMono copying
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersNoColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
Cut sheetsDiffersYesNo
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — 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
Media thicknessKnown for one0.08 - 0.28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one11 cmUnknown — 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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 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, WhiteWhite, Black
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8192 MB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC)
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198701864721, 197498854212, 197498854229, 197498854236, 197498854243, 197498854250, 197498854274, 197498854281
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 198701864721; (ABG) 197498854212; (AC4) 197498854229; (ACJ) 197498854236; (AKV) 197498854243; (B19) 197498854250; (B1K) 197498854274; (BCD) 197498854281
Power1 differ
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.3 W16 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5094
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3081
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1757
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm1414 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source452 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2257 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1040 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1578 mm
Package weightDiffers45 kg621 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212104
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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