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Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21M

This compact, affordable, and sustainable 24" desktop printer, with built in A4 scanner, delivers professional-quality prints in small spaces. It's easy to use and ideal for homes, offices in the AEC segment, retail shops, hospitality settings, and schools, regardless of budget or space constraints.

Responsive Tab Interface

A4 flatbed scanner

1200 x 2400 dpi

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 media

Unleash large format innovation in small spaces

Take your business to another level with large format innovation from a multifunction 24-inch desktop printer. Scan, copy, repeat images, enlarge or shrink prints, without digital source files. From CAD drawings and to the production of in house marketing materials, including posters, banners, labels, envelopes, and more

First-of-its-kind versatility

The TC-21M has a built-in A4 flatbed scanner, not just limited to simple scanning. It can enlarge prints up to A0. Create your own posters by scanning and combining multiple images, or repeat images to create personalised wrapping paper and labels, without relying on digital source files, unleash endless creativity.

Produce high quality prints at an affordable price

Produce a range of prints using various sizes of cut sheet media. Save time on trimming posters with minimised margins. High-quality pigment inks combined with advanced image processing result in denser colours and sharper images, leading to impactful prints with uncompromised quality.

Smooth workflows

The imagePROGRAF TC-21M large format multifunction device offers a range of features designed around ease of use. The shaftless roll holder and optimised roll setting procedure simplify setup. The tiltable operation panel provides you with clear information from multiple viewing angles. A built-in auto-sheet feeder allows you to switch between printing rolls and sheets without manual intervention, accommodating different cut sheet sizes for diverse applications. Print from a USB memory 1 without PC operation and produce small or large prints with scanning functionalities.

Supporting your office

The TC-21M adds more value than typical office devices with its all-in-one scanning, copying, and printing capability, using cut sheets or roll paper as needed. Besides printing standard documents, produce large format prints, up to A0, such as banners and posters, or shrink larger materials to create labels or name tags

Green at heart

Achieve your sustainability goals with this printer, boasting an EPEAT Gold2 rating for exceptional energy efficiency. Its packaging is free from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), and the printer itself is crafted from 40% recycled plastic. The recyclable 70ml plastic ink bottles minimise ink replacement frequency, while the reduced operation noise level makes it perfect for quiet environments.

Specifications at a Glance

A4 flatbed scanner

With 1200x2400dpi, scan A4 size documents and produce enlarged prints up to A0

Versatile functionality

Scan, copy, repeat images, enlarge and shrink printing functionalities help producing a range of outputs, without relying on digital source files

Compact size

968 x 533 x 245 mm

Built-in Auto sheet feeder

Continuous printing between roll paper and cut sheet, support various sizes of printouts in different applications

Shaftless roll holder

Easy to set up roll paper, with less space needed

4-colour pigment ink

Black, cyan, magenta and yellow pigment ink

Tiltable operation panel

Allows a better visualisation of information on panel at all heights

USB direct print* and scan

Can operate without PC

* Please refer to ‘Printer languages’ under ‘Printer Technology’ in the specification

High quality prints

Posters can be printed with minimised borders, with denser colour and better image quality*

* Compare to predecessor model, imagePROGRAF TC-20M

Effortless connectivity

Wireless connectivity with WiFi, mobile printing possible via Canon PRINT app, compatible with iOS and Android

Best office support

Brings more values than office devices with scanning, copying, scaling and printing in large with cut sheets or rolls

EPEAT Gold* rating

Meet your sustainability goals with EPS free packaging, lower operation noise level and usage of 40% recycled plastic

* EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S

Specifications in detail

Scanner Technology

Scan Technology	Flatbed CIS colour scanner
Maximum Resolution (dpi)	Main scan X sub scan: 1,200 x 2,400 dpi* *Optical resolution is based on the ISO 14473 standard and represents the maximum sampling rate for scanning documents.
Scanning Depth (Input/Output)	Colour: RGB each 16bit / each 8bit Greyscale: 16bit / 8bit
Line Scanning Speed	Colour: 3.5 ms/line at 300 dpi Greyscale / Monochrome: 1.5 ms/line at 300 dpi
Maximum Document Size	A4/LTR(216 x 297mm)

Printer Technology

Printer Type	4 Colour 24"
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 x 2 lines
Ink Capacity	Bundled Starter Ink: 280ml (70mlx4 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: Windows7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 64 Bit: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 Apple Macintosh: macOS 11.7.10~macOS 14.15
Other Supported Job Submission Protocols	Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Chrome OS
Printer Languages	USB Memory Direct Print: PDF1, JPEG (Exif ver2.2/2.21/2.3)
Standard Interfaces	USB A Port: USB Memory (Direct Print) - PDF/JPEG (Exif ver2.2/2.21/2.3) USB B Port: Hi-Speed USB Ethernet: IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX) / IEEE802.3(10BASE-T) Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11ac Please refer to the user manual how to activate / deactivate the wireless LAN.

Memory

Standard Memory	1GB Expansion slot : No
Hard Drive	N/A

Print Speed

CAD Drawing	Plain paper (A1, B&W): 0:30 (Standard) Plain Paper (A1, Colour): 1:00 (Standard)
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
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)
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	W 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) 34 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) 35 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) 44 kg (exclude ink bottle, include print head) *Height above which cloth does not touch the floor when opening the desktop basket.
Packaged Dimensions and Weight	Printer (Main unit): 1120 x 726 x 406 mm, 46kg Desktop Basket (BU-06): 798 x 301 x 111 mm, 2.0kg Stand + Basket (SD-24): 1058 x 826 x 270 mm, 20kg

Physical Dimensions and Weight

W 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)
34 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)
35 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)
44 kg (exclude ink bottle, include print head)

*Height above which cloth does not touch the floor when opening the desktop basket.

Packaged Dimensions and Weight

Printer (Main unit): 1120 x 726 x 406 mm, 46kg
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
Software Included	Software available as Download from Web