Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Scanning
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Colour scanning
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:No
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:A1, A2, A3
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:11 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:13 cm
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Black, White
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:0.07 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:0.2 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.3 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:28 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:35 W

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Comparison of TC-21M, DesignJet T870 24-in Printer
72 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeA1 (594 x 841 mm)A1 (594 x 841 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsYesYes
Maximum roll widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers11 cm13 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mm
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
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,7x10,8x10,10x12,10x15Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
USB portYesYes
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, WhiteBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.3 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs28 W35 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 70%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1028
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm1100 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm690 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm935 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.5 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLink
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-designjet-t870-printer/model/2103136764?sku=AM0X9A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_12236938_en-US-1.pdf
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord
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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