Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour vs HP PageWide XL 4250

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the HP PageWide XL 4250 (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour has 1 more print cartridges than the HP PageWide XL 4250 (5 vs 4). The HP PageWide XL 4250 has 13.8 W more power consumption (sleep) than the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour (16 W vs 2.2 W). Page description languages: CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7 on the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG on the HP PageWide XL 4250. Paper tray media types: Plain paper, Roll on the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper on the HP PageWide XL 4250.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:5
    • PageWide XL 4250:4
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:2.2 W
    • PageWide XL 4250:16 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:15 - 30 °C
    • PageWide XL 4250:5 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:10 - 80%
    • PageWide XL 4250:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:978 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250:1955 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:885 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250:785 mm
  • Height
    • imagePROGRAF TM-255 large format printer Wi-Fi Inkjet Colour:1060 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250:1414 mm

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Comparison of TM-255, PageWide XL 4250
57 specifications
Printing3 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 cartridgesDiffers54
Page description languagesDiffersCALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PDF 1.7HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, RollBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA1, A2, A3, A3+Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA3, A3+, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.07 - 0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrintUnknown — 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
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 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 one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.2 W16 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one64 WUnknown — 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%
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers978 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers885 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers1060 mm1414 mm
WeightDiffers54.5 kg442 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1152 mm2257 mm
Package depthDiffers913 mm1040 mm
Package heightDiffers946 mm1578 mm
Package weightDiffers96 kg596 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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