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Canon Canada Inc. 8000 Mississauga Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5Z7 1-905-863-8000

imagePROGRAF TC-21

The Canon imagePROGRAF TC-21 printer is designed to provide the versatility that users need to create high-quality posters, banners, CAD drawings, labels, and more. Ideal for education, home offices, grocery stores, healthcare, architectural, construction environments, and more, this all-around and versatile large format printer can print on compatible roll media up to 24” wide or print labels or letter to A1 sizes from the auto sheet feeder. It gives the ability to quickly make prints from a USB drive via the USB drive port. With the inclusion of 280 ml of ink—70 ml per ink bottle—the TC-21 sets itself apart by offering the largest ink capacity in its class, providing users the ability to print more without frequent refills.

From: $1,295.00

  • Key Features
  • All Features
  • Specifications
  • Ink & Media
  • Drivers & Support
  • Number of Inks

    4

  • Cartridge Sizes

    70ml

  • Media Roll Feed

    Single Roll

  • Media Width

    24"

  • Functions

    Single-Function

  • Basket Type

    Desktop Basket

  • Ink Type

    Pigment Ink

  • Printer Type

    Desktop

  • Wi-Fi

    Yes

USB Flash Drive Port

Easily print in large format by just inserting a USB Flash Drive.

2.7” Touchscreen LCD

Get the job done with an easy to use tiltable 2.7” touchscreen LCD.

Cloud Printing

Easily print from the cloud directly from the printer.

Auto Sheet Feeder

Automatically load up to 100 sheets of letter size paper or up to 50 sheets of 11” x 17” paper for greater print flexibility.

Media Handling

From roll-fed to cut-sheet paper, you get the versatility to print 24”-wide output as well as letter, 11” x 17”, and more.

Easy to Fill

Ink bottles are keyed so they only fit and fill the intended colour ink tank. The design helps to create a spill-free process that makes re-filling a breeze.

Print More

The imagePROGRAF TC-21 ships with 280 ml of ink — 70 ml per ink bottle—the most in its class!

Excellent Print Quality

The four-colour pigment ink system provides the ability to create crisp text and vibrant graphics.

PosterArtist Online Version

Easily create posters and flyers from a free, web-based, template-driven poster creation application.

Printer Type
4 Colour 24"
Print Technology
FINE: Full-Photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering
Head Configuration
4-Colour Integrated Type x 1 print head
Number of Nozzles
Total: 4352 nozzles
(BK 1,280 nozzles, C/M/Y 1,024 nozzles each)
Nozzle Pitch
1,200 dpi
Print Resolution (Up to)
2,400 x 1,200 dpi
OS Compatibility
Computer Operating Systems:
32-bit: Windows® 7/8.1/10
64-bit: Windows 7/8.1/10/11, Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
Mac: mac0S v10.14.6 - macOS v12.x
Print Software
imagePROGRAF Printer Driver for Windows3/Mac4
Apple Air Print5
Mopria® Print Service
Direct Print Plus
Canon PRINT app6
Cloud Integration Service
Free Layout Plus
PosterArtist Online Version
Media Configuration Tool
Quick Utility Toolbox
Wi-Fi® Connection Assistant
Printer Update Utility
Printer Language
SGRaster
Standard Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi® (Wireless LAN, 2.4/5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n)1
Wired LAN (100BASE-TX)/(10BASE-T)1
Ink Capacity
70 ml per colour
Ink Types
Pigment Ink
Colour Set
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Media Feed
Roll: One Roll, Top-loading, Front Output
Cut Sheet: Automatic Sheet Feeder, Top-loading, Front Output
Media Width
Roll Feed: 12"- 24” (297 mm - 610 mm)
Cut Sheet: 8.3" - 12" (210 mm - 297 mm)
Maximum Printable Length
Roll Feed: 13.1’ (4m)
Cut Sheet: 47.2" (1200mm)
Media Thickness
Roll Feed: 0.08 mm - 0.28 mm
Cut Sheet: 110mm or less
Media Core Size
2” Core
Maximum Media Roll Diameter
110 mm or less
Printable Margins
Roll Feed: All Sides - 0.19” (5mm)
Cut Sheet: All Sides - 0.19” (5mm)
Acoustic Noise
Operation: Approx. 41.5dB
Stand by: 35dB or Less
Acoustic Power Approx. 6.0 Bels
Power Supply
AC 100 - 240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Power Consumption
Maximum: 28 W or Less
Standby: 1.7 W or Less
Power Off: 0.1 W or Less (Executive Order Compliant)
Operating Environment
Temperature: 15° - 30° C (59° - 86° F)
Relative Humidity: 10 - 80% (No Condensation)
Environmental Certifications
ENERGY STAR® Certified¹⁰
EPEAT GOLD
Physical Dimensions
ASF Opened: 968mm x 533mm x 245mm (38.1” x 21” x 9.6”)
ASF Closed: 968mm x 553mm x 395mm (38.1” x 21.8” x 15.6”)
Weight
Approx. 34kg (75 lb.)
User-replaceable items
Ink Tanks: PFI-050
Print Head: PF-08
Maintenance Cartridge: MC-32
  • Canon Genuine Inks

    Canon genuine inks are developed to optimize the performance of the imagePROGRAF lineup. Expertly engineered, they provide top performance, reliability, and optimum output. Lucia EX and Lucia pigment inks were designed to produce images with accurate colour reproduction, smooth gradations, and sharp details. Reactive inks have been formulated to print highly accurate and detailed AEC/CAD/GIS documents, enabling colour output with clear fine lines and details, and increased print durability.

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  • Large Format Media

    Canon media is designed to showcase the precision, quality, and consistency of the imagePROGRAF large format printer lineup. Whether it’s high-quality gallery-ready artwork or everyday printing, Canon offers over 50 types of media to choose from to fit your quality, productivity, and budget requirements.

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  • Drivers & Downloads

    Find and download the latest drivers and software for your imagePROGRAF large format printer.

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  • Support

    Have a question about an imagePROGRAF large format printer? Quick and accurate answers are here at your fingertips. Our team of service and support professionals helps you get the most out of your Canon products by offering support whenever you need it.

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1. Wireless printing requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g/n/a/ac capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.
2. PosterArtist Online Version requires a personal computer with Internet access and a compatible Canon printer. The service is not available on some operating systems or browsers.
3. Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1.
4. Internet Connection required during software installation. For full compatibility macOS v10.12.1 or later is recommended.
5. AirPrint functionality requires a compatible iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch device running iOS 7.0 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base station, or Time Capsule is not supported.
6. Requires an Internet connection and the Canon PRINT app, available for free on the App Store and at Google Play. Compatible with iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, and iPod touch 3rd generation or later devices running iOS 12.0 or later, and Android™ mobile devices running Android 4.4 or later. Your device must be connected to the same working network with wireless 802.11 b/g/n capability as your printer.
Requires a compatible social media account and is subject to that social media account’s Terms of Service. Certain exceptions may apply.
7. Some functions may not be available with these Operating Systems. Please refer to manual or Canon website for details.
8. Functions and features may vary by printer model. Scanning requires Chrome OS 89 or later.
9. Optical resolution is a measure of maximum hardware sampling resolution, based on ISO 14473 standard.
10. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has certified this printer as meeting the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency criteria through an EPA-recognized certification body.
* Line accuracy repeatability is guaranteed after a user performs necessary adjustment and under the same environmental conditions. Applies to media for line drawing (Plain Paper and Coated Paper) only.

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Canon Canada Inc. 8000 Mississauga Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5Z7 1-905-863-8000