Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs Epson SureColor P20500

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P20500 has 8 more print cartridges than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (12 vs 4). The Epson SureColor P20500 has 6 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (17 cm vs 11 cm). The Epson SureColor P20500 has 959 GB more internal storage capacity than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (960 GB vs 1 GB). Scanning: Colour scanning on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, No on the Epson SureColor P20500. ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9): A1, A2, A3 on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, A0, A1, A2, A3++, A3+, A3, A4 on the Epson SureColor P20500.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:4
    • SureColor P20500:12
  • Scanning
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Colour scanning
    • SureColor P20500:No
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:B2, B3
    • SureColor P20500:B4, B3, B2, B1, B0
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.08 - 0.28 mm
    • SureColor P20500:0.08 - 1.5 mm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
    • SureColor P20500:17 cm
  • Internal storage capacity
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1 GB
    • SureColor P20500:960 GB
  • AC input voltage
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:100 - 240 V
    • SureColor P20500:110 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:50/60 Hz
    • SureColor P20500:50 - 60 Hz

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Comparison of TC-21M, P20500
67 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers412
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light grey, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Violet, Orange, Green, Grey, Yellow, Cyan
Borderless printingYesYes
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrecisionCoreTM Micro TFP printhead
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per Color
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® Pro12
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersColour scanningNo
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 2400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — 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, A3A0, A1, A2, A3++, A3+, A3, A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB2, B3B4, B3, B2, B1, B0
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 0.28 mm0.08 - 1.5 mm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers11 cm17 cm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
Borderless printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10" (25.4cm) Roll, 17" (43.1cm) Roll, 24" (60.9cm) Roll, 36" (91.4cm) Roll, 44" (111.8cm) Roll, 64" (162.6cm) Roll, A0 (84.1x118.9cm), A1 (59.4x84.1cm), A2 (42.0x59.4cm), A3 (29.7x42.0cm)
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — 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
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
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
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 source11 cm (4.33")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6144 MB
Internal storage capacityDiffers1 GB960 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD + SSD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMAC OS 10.15 + or later, Mac OS 10.14. x, Mac OS 11. x, Mac OS 12. x, Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm2740 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm760 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm1145 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source224 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source990 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2790 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1075 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Edge Print
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet Technology
Optional storageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1TB SSD
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Touchscreen
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Colours capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto Black [1600ml], Matte Black [1600ml], Cyan [1600ml], Light Cyan [1600ml], Yellow [1600ml], Vivid Magenta [1600ml], Vivid Light Magenta [1600ml], Violet [1600ml], Orange [1600ml], Green [1600ml], Grey [1600ml], Light Grey [1600ml]
Ink tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1,600 ml
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Watt (economy), 2.2 Watt (standby), 0.3 Watt (Power off)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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

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