4-colour pigment ink
Improved image quality
Compact size
968 x 533 x 245 mm
Tiltable operation panel
Improved visibility at all heights
Built-in auto sheet feeder
Support various sizes of cut sheet
Affordable quality in a compact design
Easy to use, compact and sustainable large format printer with hybrid support to switch easily between office and home with software compatibility, offers a new level of quality and versatility in printing CAD drawings, variety of marketing collaterals in different sizes including posters, banners, labels, envelops and more.
Affordable high quality
Variety of prints can be created with different sizes of cut sheets. Time is saved in trimming posters printed with minimised margins. High-quality pigment inks with advanced image processing, result in denser colours and sharper image1. These lead to impactful prints without compromise on quality.
Easy to use
A shaftless roll holder and optimised roll setting procedure make it simple to set up, while the tiltable operation panel allows a better view of information across different heights. The built-in auto-sheet feeder allows printing between roll and cut sheet without intervention, enabling various applications by accepting different cut sheet sizes.
Hybrid support
Make hybrid working seamless by switching easily between your home and office printers. The imagePROGRAF TC-21 shares software such as job submission tools (Direct Print Plus, Free Layout Plus, etc.) with your office-based imagePROGRAF 5-colour models (TZ, TX, TM).
Green at heart
Meet your sustainability goals with an EPEAT Gold2 rating for its energy efficiency, packaging free from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), and usage of 40% recycled plastic. Recyclable 70ml plastic ink bottles reduce ink replacement frequency. Reduced operation noise level makes it ideal for quiet environment.
Specifications at a Glance
Specifications in detail
Printer Technology
| Printer Type | 4 Colour 24” |
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| Print Technology | Canon Pigment ink 4 colours integrated type (4 chips per print head x 1 print head) |
| Print Resolution | 2,400 x 1,200 dpi |
| Number of Nozzles | Total: 4352 nozzles — BK: 1280 nozzles, C/M/Y: 1024 nozzles each |
| Line Accuracy | ±0.1% or less User adjustments necessary. Printing environment and media must match those used for the adjustments. |
| Nozzle Pitch | 1,200 dpi × 2 lines |
| Ink Capacity | Bundled Starter Ink: 280ml (70ml × 4 for BK, C, M, Y) Sales Ink: 70ml (BK, C, M, Y) |
| Ink Type | Pigment inks: 4 colour BK/C/M/Y |
| OS Compatibility | 32 Bit: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64 Bit: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server: 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 macOS: 11.7.10 – 14.15 |
| Other Supported Protocols | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Chrome OS |
| Standard Interfaces |
USB A Port: N/A USB B Port: Hi-Speed USB Ethernet: IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX) / IEEE802.3(10BASE-T) Wireless LAN*: IEEE802.11n/g/b/a/ac *Please refer to user manual how to activate/deactivate wireless LAN |
Memory
| Standard Memory | 1GB Expansion slot : No |
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| Hard Drive | N/A |
Print Speed
| CAD Drawing | Plain paper (A1, B&W): 0:30 (Standard) Plain Paper (A1, Colour): 1:00 (Standard) |
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| Poster | Plain Paper (A1) 1:01 (Draft) 1:51 (Standard) Coated Paper (A1) 2:42 (Draft) 4:23 (Standard) |
Media Handling
| Media Feed and Output | Roll Paper : One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output Cut Sheet : Auto sheet feeder, Face-up, Front side |
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| Media Width | Roll paper : A3, A2, A2+, A1, B2, B3, 18'', 24'', 17'' Cut sheet: A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, C4, Ledger, Letter, Legal, Foolscap, Executive, ARCH A, Photo (10"x12", 10"x15", 8"X10", 7"X10", 5"x7", 4"x6"(KG), 2L, L), Envelope (Com 10, DL, C5, Monarch), B-Oficio, M-Oficio, user-defined size (width: 89 mm - 297mm, length: 127mm - 1200mm) |
| Media Thickness | Roll/Cut : 0.08mm - 0.28mm |
| Minimum Printable Length | Roll paper: 203.2mm Cut sheet: 127mm |
| Maximum Printable Length | Roll paper : 4m Cut sheet : 1200mm |
| Maximum Media Roll Diameter | 110mm |
| Media Core Size | Internal diameter of roll core: 2" |
| Margins Recommended Area | Roll paper: Top: 5mm, Bottom: 5mm, Side: 5mm (some photo mode: Top: 30mm, Bottom: 30mm) Cut sheet: Top: 5mm, Bottom: 5mm, Side: 5mm |
| Margins Printable Area | Roll paper: Top: 5mm, Bottom: 5mm, Side: 5mm (some photo mode: Top: 30mm, Bottom: 30mm) Roll paper (minimal margin print): Top: 0mm, Bottom: 0mm, Side: Approx. 0.5mm Cut sheet: Top: 5mm, Bottom: 5mm, Side: 5mm |
| Media Feed Capacity | Roll Paper: One roll Cut Sheet: A4, Letter: 100 sheets (plain paper) A3, B4, Ledger, Legal, 10" x 12", 10" x 15": 50 sheets (plain paper) FS, Foolscap, ARCH A, C4, B-OFICIO, M-OFICIO: 10 sheets (plain paper) Others: 1 sheet |
| Media Take-Up Roll Unit | N/A |
| Borderless Printing Width (Roll Only) | A4, A3, A2, A1, B4, B3, B2, 17”, 18”, 24” Top/Bottom: Fully borderless; Left/Right: Approx. 0.5mm margin |
| Maximum Number of Delivered Prints | Stand Basket (SD-24) / Desktop Basket (BU-06): Standard position - 1 sheet |
Power and Operating Requirements
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V (50-60Hz) |
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| Power Consumption | Operation: Approx. 28W Sleep mode: Approx. 2.3W Default setting for the time to enter the Sleep mode: Approx. 5 minutes Power off: Approx. 0.07W |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 15~30℃, Humidity: 10~80% RH (no dew condensation) |
| Acoustic Noise (Power/Pressure) | Operation: Approx. 41.5 dB(A) (Plain paper, Standard mode, Line Drawing/Text mode) Standby: 35 dB(A) or less (Measured on ISO 7779 standard) Operation: Approx. 6.0 Bels (Standard Plain Paper, Standard mode, Line Drawing/Text mode) (Measured on ISO 7779 standard) |
| Regulations | CE mark, UKCA mark |
| Environment Certificates | CB certfication, EPEAT GOLD2 |
Dimensions and Weight
| Physical Dimensions and Weight | PW x D x H
Main Unit 968 x 533 x 245 mm (ASF closed, operation panel not tilted) 968 x 593 x 245 mm (ASF closed, operation panel tilted) 968 x 613 x 395 mm (ASF opened, operation panel tilted) 32 kg (exclude ink bottle, include print head) Main Unit + Desktop Basket (BU-06) 968 x 595 x 965* mm (ASF closed, operation panel not tilted, basket closed) 968 x 845 x 1115* mm (ASF opened, operation panel tilted, basket opened) 33 kg (exclude ink bottle, include print head) Main Unit + Stand + Basket (SD-24) 968 × 720 × 874 mm (ASF closed, operation panel not tilted, basket closed) 968 × 868 × 1024 mm (ASF opened, operation panel tilted, basket opened) 43 kg (exclude ink bottle, include print head) *Height above which cloth does not touch the floor when opening the desktop basket. |
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| Packaged Dimensions and Weight | Printer (Main unit): 1120 x 726 x 406 mm, 45kg Desktop Basket (BU-06): 798 x 301 x 111 mm, 2.0kg Stand + Basket (SD-24): 1058 x 826 x 270 mm, 20kg |
What's Included
| What's in the Box? | Printer, 1 Print head, Power Cable, 1 Set of starter ink tanks, Installation Guide, Safety and Environmental Information, LFP Eur Address Sheet, Notice for PosterArtist WEB US/EU, Flange protective materials sheet |
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| Software Included | Software available as Download from Web |
Options
| Optional Items | Desktop Basket: BU-06 Printer Stand and Basket: SD-24 |
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Consumables
| User Replaceable Items | Ink Tank: PFl-050 (70ml) Print Head: PF-08 Maintenance Cartridge: MC-32 |
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