Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M 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
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known 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 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-21M 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-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has cut sheets. 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
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Printing colours
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M 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-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:No
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Mono copying
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Cut sheets
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TC-21M 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-21M 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-21M, PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
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
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
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
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
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 dataidentical
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
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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