Canon has announced the new imagePROGRAF TC-21, a new compact desktop large format printer. As a step up, the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) in the imagePROGRAF TC-21, has been enhanced to meet varied printing needs such as production of publicity materials, as well as architectural and design drawings. The printer’s tiltable panel and flexibility in installation location improve the user experience as adjustments can be made easily. For the first time, a large-format printer in the imagePROGRAF series features recycled steel in part of its body, making it more environmentally friendly.
Tiltable Operation Panel for Easier Viewing
The imagePROGRAF TC-21 is designed to be as space-saving as possible. For example, print-related operations, such as paper setting and ink filling, can be performed from the front of the printer. Additionally, it features a tilt-type operation panel that offers comfortable and enhanced usability, as the angle can be adjusted to suit the user’s preferences. Even if the imagePROGRAF TC-21 is installed on a low shelf, users will still find it easy to operate.
Wide Range of Media Sizes and Types
With its versatile media handling capabilities, the imagePROGRAF TC-21 not only supports printing from A1+ roll paper but also other types of media like A3 and A4 sizes, postcards, envelopes, and labels fed via an auto sheet feeder. It can also adapt to printing the same content in different sizes, such as an A1 scale drawing for submission, an A4 drawing for review, a large poster for a restaurant menu and an A6 or postcard-sized flyer for table placement.
Printing Enhancements
The “Minimal Margin Printing” function enables users to print on roll paper with minimal margins on the top and bottom, and with no margins on the left and right sides. The imagePROGRAF TC-21 employs the same image processing method as higher-end models to print posters in vivid colours, even on plain paper, making the creations more impactful. The high-capacity ink tank in the imagePROGRAF TC-21 also enables efficient printing and reduces the time required for ink refilling. To express their creativity, users can utilise the free software, “PosterArtist,” to create posters and flyers that help bring their vision to life.
Environmentally Friendly Materials
As part of efforts to care for the environment, approximately 5% of the steel and 40% of the resin were recycled and integrated into certain parts of the printer’s body. Additionally, the product packaging is made from recyclable cardboard instead of polystyrene foam. With high environmental performance, the TC-21 has been registered as a gold product under the U.S. Environmental Assessment System EPEAT.