Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 45known 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 HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker has 13.7 W more power consumption (sleep) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (16 W vs 2.3 W). The HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Optical scanning resolution: 1200 x 2400 DPI on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, 1200 x 1200 DPI on the HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker. Operating temperature (T-T): 15 - 30 °C on the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, 5 - 40 °C on the HP PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.3 W
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:16 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:15 - 30 °C
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:5 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:10 - 80%
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:968 mm
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1955 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:533 mm
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:785 mm
  • Height
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:245 mm
    • PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1414 mm

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Comparison of TC-21M, PageWide XL 3950 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker
56 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningKnown for oneColour scanningUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Executive, Photo paper, Plain paper, RollBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
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
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 & 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
Performanceidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.3 W16 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one28 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 - 80%
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers968 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers533 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers245 mm1414 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source452 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source621 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198701864707
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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

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