Product comparison · 2 large format printers

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

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M 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 2 more print cartridges than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (6 vs 4). The Epson SureColor S8100 has 14 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (25 cm vs 11 cm). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has Ethernet LAN. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has Wi-Fi.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • SureColor S8100:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:4
    • SureColor S8100:6
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.08 - 0.28 mm
    • SureColor S8100:1 mm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
    • SureColor S8100:25 cm
  • Ethernet LAN
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • SureColor S8100:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • SureColor S8100:No
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 W
    • SureColor S8100:0.3 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:28 W
    • SureColor S8100:1350 W

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Comparison of TC-21M, S8100
63 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers46
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowLight Cyan, Light magenta, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrecisionCoreTM Micro TFP printhead
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® GS3
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollRoll
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 0.28 mm1 mm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers11 cm25 cm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 kg
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
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print ServiceEpson Cloud Solution PORT
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60.5 dB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs28 W1350 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11
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 SonomaMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur
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 widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1130 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3098 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1110 mm
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Edge Print
Other featuresidentical
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 pl
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchscreen, Auto Take up Reel, Nozzle Verification Technology, Auto Clean Cycles
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 full sets of 800ml inks (CMYK,Lc,Lm), Epson Edge Print Pro, Installation/safety manual, Main unit, Media Lifter, Power cable, Setup guide, User manual, Warranty Documents
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
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1,350 Watt, 500 Watt (economy), 3.4 Watt (standby), 0.3 Watt (Power off)
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneColour scanningUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 2400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — 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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