Product Description
A large-format, compact and sustainable 24” desktop printer with built-in A4 flatbed scanner offers versatile functionality and professional quality, for small offices in the AEC segment, retail shops, hospitality, and in schools, regardless of budget and space constraints.
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 and shrink prints without digital source files to meet various applications of CAD drawings, a variety of marketing collaterals in different sizes including posters, banners, labels, envelopes and more.
First-of-its-kind versatility
The TC-21M has a built-in A4 flatbed scanner, not limited to simple scanning. It enlarges prints up to A0, creates posters by scanning several images, copies and repeats images to create personalised wrapping paper and smaller labels, without relying on digital source files, unleash endless creativity.
Affordable high quality
A variety of prints can be created without relying on digital source files. Time is saved in trimming posters printed with minimised margins. High-quality pigment inks with advanced image processing, result in denser colours and sharper image*. These lead to impactful prints without compromising on quality.
Smooth workflows
Easily set up with shaftless roll holder and simplified procedure. The tiltable operation panel allows a better view of information. The built-in auto-sheet feeder allows printing without intervention, supports different applications with various cut sheet sizes. Print from a USB memory 1 without PC operation and produce smaller or larger prints with scanning function.
Best office support
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, you can enlarge materials such as banners and posters, up to A0 size, and shrink larger materials to create name tags or labels.
Green at heart
Meet your sustainability goals with an EPEAT Gold 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 environments.
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
What's Included
What's in the Box? Printer, 1 Print head, Power Cable, 1 Set of starter ink tanks, 1 Roll holder (shaftless), 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
Options
Optional Items Desktop Basket: BU-06, Printer Stand and Basket: SD-24
Consumables
User Replaceable Items Ink Tank: PFl-050 (70ml), Print Head: PF-08, Maintenance Cartridge: MC-32